Wondering how to match the electrical supply needs of a branch circuit to your primary power supply? It's a cinch with this DC-DC converter from RECOM. The component provides a stable 5V DC output and has a power rating of 1.25W, so it's useful for keeping telecommunications components running reliably. To minimise the chance of interference, it's isolated. The converter's compact size of 12.6 (L) x 10.1 (W) x 7.62mm (H) takes up minimal space, so you can make the most of your board real estate.

• Light weight of 1.9g puts minimal strain on your mounting surface
• Doesn't need a heatsink, thanks to a wide operating temperature range between -40°C and +85°C without derating
• Efficiency between 70 and 72%, so minimal power is lost during the switching process
• Flame-retardant, meaning it only burns for a brief period of there's a fire

• Telecommunication networks and data centres
• Security systems
• Aerospace technology

The component has a DIP-8 package that's made from moulded plastic. As a result, you can rely on it to resist corrosion in humid settings.