Wide input DC/DC converters servicing low quiescent (I_Q) current needs in industrial applications

Battery life cycle is a key for high-cell-count battery pack-based end-equipment. Low I_Q consumption of DC/DC converters is a major feature that helps achieve longer battery life cycles. Our latest buck converters boast low I_Q consumption as they maintain high efficiency in the active mode (heavy loads) as well as extend battery life during standby modes. This training will cover an overview of battery-powered industrial applications and the specific power consumption requirements for these end equipments. It provides an outlook of end-equipment low-I_Q needs, how they are serviced with buck converters, and application choices that will rival LDO current consumption levels while maintaining higher power efficiency needs enable lowest current consumption.