On the hunt for a PSU that can withstand tough conditions? Check out this DC-DC converter from Traco Power. A 2:1 input means it accepts any voltage between 18 and 36V DC and steps it down to a regulated 5V DC that's a safe bet for powering devices running on rechargeable batteries. A broad operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C assures you it's up to the challenges of extreme climates. Thanks to the unit's shock and vibration resistance, you can fit it near moving machinery without a problem.

• Tight line and load regulation of 0.3% and 0.5% helps you maintain voltages closely
• 78% efficiency means very little energy is wasted as heat so free air convection keeps it cool
• Mean time between failures of over 1,000,000hrs, so you can trust it to last
• Continuous short-circuit protection makes current faults a thing of the past
• Epoxy baseplate provides electrical insulation so you can count on risk-free handling

• Instrumentation devices
• Distributed power architectures
• Communications infrastructure
• Industrial electronics

The unit's integrated shield minimises EMI to help ensure stable electrical performance.