When the job calls for an efficient power and conversion solution, look to this DC-DC converter from Traco Power. It's a 3W model that takes any voltage from a broad range of 9 to 18V DC and steps it down to a carefully controlled ±12V DC. That makes it a great shout for use with your sensitive battery-powered kit. The unit's impressive 80% efficiency means you can trust it produces little heat as a waste product and is safe to use across a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. As this is a dual-output type, you can use it to run up to two bits of connected equipment at a time.

• Non-conductive plastic casing makes the device touch-safe, meaning there's no shock risk
• Flame-retardant (UL 94-V0) epoxy potting helps to stop the spread of fire
• Isolated to 1.5kV DC, so effective at shielding against electrical spikes
• Mean time between failures of over 1 million hours makes it a long-lasting pick

• Consumer electronics
• Process and control devices
• Server rooms

Yes. It comes with indefinite short-circuit protection, so you're always covered when it comes to common current issues.

UL Recognised; EN60950; UL1950