18–75V to 24V 5A Isolated DC-DC Converter (120W)
- TopologyGalvanic Isolation
- Input Window18–36V / 36–75V DC
- Output Spec24V DC @ 5A (120W)
- ProtectionOCP, OVP, OTP, Short
High-efficiency conversion modules and multi-stage battery chargers field-tested for heavy electromagnetic noise, voltage transient suppression, and harsh industrial environments.
In modern industrial facilities, power distribution is rarely clean. Across automated factory lines, high-frequency switching noise from multi-axis servo drives, inductive kickback from hydraulic pump solenoids, and high-energy transients from heavy spot-welding rigs pollute common ground planes. In non-isolated DC-DC topologies (such as conventional buck or synchronous boost regulators), the input return path and the output return path share an electrical copper conductor. When severe ground potential shifts occur—or when common-mode voltage spikes are induced by adjacent high-voltage machinery—non-isolated control circuitry becomes immediately vulnerable to ground loop circulation currents, latch-up failures, and sensor reference drift.
For system integrators, embedded hardware designers, and electrical engineering managers operating in complex manufacturing clusters, deploying isolated DC power supplies is not an optional safeguard; it is the fundamental architectural defense for mission-critical reliability. Galvanic isolation eliminates the direct metallic contact between the primary (input) circuit and secondary (output) circuit. By leveraging magnetic flux coupling across planar high-frequency transformers alongside optical or high-speed capacitive isolation barriers in feedback loops, isolated power converters break ground loops cleanly, prevent destructive current recirculation, and allow output voltages to float independently of chassis ground.
Constructed with dual-insulated magnetic windings and high-creepage planar transformer substrates, Eltrum isolated DC-DC modules provide a minimum dielectric withstand voltage of 1500V DC, with optional designs exceeding 3000V DC. This protects sensitive 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and 24V DSPs and PLCs from sudden 400V/690V industrial grid ground faults.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) motor drives generate ultra-fast switching transitions with dV/dt slew rates exceeding 50kV/μs. Our isolated driver and feedback topologies incorporate balanced Faraday shielding inside transformers to suppress parasitic capacitance down to <15pF, stopping common-mode noise from corrupting secondary logic rails.
Every Shenzhen Eltrum isolated industrial converter is encapsulated in thermally conductive polyurethane or silicone potting resin within a CNC-extruded aluminum enclosure. Rated IP65 to IP68, these units resist saline atmosphere condensation, hydraulic fluid mist, corrosive sulfur dioxide trace vapors, and continuous mechanical vibration up to 10G.
Moreover, isolated topologies allow flexible polarity configuration. By isolating the output coils from ground, an engineer can choose to ground the positive output lead to establish a clean -24V or -48V DC rail for legacy telecommunication gear, or tie the negative lead to earth for localized human-interface touchscreens without risking inter-system potential differentials. This modular versatility reduces bill-of-materials (BOM) complexity for original equipment manufacturers designing global automation architectures.
Kawasaki City, situated strategically along Tokyo Bay between Tokyo and Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, anchors one of Japan's most vital economic engines: the Keihin Industrial Region (京浜工業地帯). Characterized by high-density heavy metallurgy, precision machinery fabrication, expansive chemical petrochemical processing complexes, and international container transshipment at Kawasaki Port (川崎港), this industrial hub imposes exceptionally rigorous operating parameters on electrical hardware.
Kawasaki Port’s high-throughput container terminals and coastal fulfillment hubs rely on heavy-duty AGVs, automated straddle carriers, and robotic forklifts operating on 48V, 72V, or 80V lithium traction batteries. Our isolated DC-DC converters step high battery bus voltages down to regulated 12V and 24V rails to power onboard LiDAR, RTK GPS telemetry, industrial vision cameras, and CANbus gateways without allowing high-voltage traction inverter commutation noise to corrupt sub-system communication.
Kawasaki's coastal reclaimed islands—including Ogishima, Mizue-cho, and Ukishima—host massive oil refineries and pioneering carbon-neutral hydrogen pilot infrastructure. These facilities require power converters featuring sealed IP67/IP68 potting to prevent corrosive marine salt fog and airborne chemical vapors from degrading sensitive solder joints, while maintaining isolated floating ground barriers for intrinsically safe sensing nodes.
In innovation hubs such as Shin-Kawasaki (K2 Town Campus) and surrounding mechatronics laboratories, research teams develop articulated collaborative robot arms, automated inspection crawlers, and rail infrastructure maintenance equipment. Our wide-input 18–90V buck-boost and isolated converters deliver millivolt-level low ripple voltage, ensuring analog-to-digital sensor fidelity during intensive servo motion testing.
In maritime transport along Tokyo Bay, auxiliary hybrid tugboats, electric ferries, and coastal maintenance craft operate dual-battery DC setups. Here, our waterproof LiFePO4 battery chargers and DC-DC battery-to-battery charging systems regulate fluctuating generator and alternator outputs, delivering precision 3-stage CC/CV curves that prevent house battery pack starvation while eliminating destructive overcurrent scenarios.
Japanese industrial procurement strategies are experiencing a paradigm shift driven by macroeconomic policies, environmental legislation, and technological updates:
1. Acceleration of Green Transformation (GX) and Industrial Electrification: As Japan targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, municipal initiatives in Kawasaki actively subsidize the replacement of diesel-fueled material handling equipment with pure electric, fuel-cell, or LiFePO4-powered machinery. This transition creates surging demand for isolated DC-DC step-down converters that bridge large 48V, 72V, and 96V traction packs to standard 12V vehicle lighting, instrumentation, and control clusters.
2. Migration from Standard Bus Systems to 48V Architectures: Across robotic warehousing installations and factory automation cells, traditional 24V distribution is increasingly supplemented by 48V distribution to cut I²R copper cable losses by up to 75%. This shift necessitates isolated 48V-to-24V and 48V-to-12V power modules capable of handling brief peak inrush currents from brushless DC motors without thermal throttling.
3. Digitization and Predictive Maintenance Integration via RS485/Modbus: Conventional "analog" power supplies with fixed outputs are being replaced by smart converters equipped with RS485 communication protocols. Kawasaki-based automation engineers increasingly demand real-time telemetry—monitoring input voltage fluctuations, load current consumption, operating temperature, and fault status registers directly from the central PLC or supervisory SCADA interface.
4. Stringent Standards for Mechanical Vibration and Shock Resistance: With Japan’s seismic preparedness standards and the demanding duty cycles of automated container gantries and railway auxiliary subsystems (such as those traversing Keihin-Tohoku, Tokaido, and Nambu lines), electronic power supplies must strictly satisfy JIS D 1601 vibration standards. Solid state potted construction has proven far superior to perforated open-frame metal cages in surviving high-frequency shock.
Match your system voltage, isolation constraints, and efficiency targets with verified Eltrum production series.
| Series Category | Input Voltage Window | Nominal Output Rails | Isolation Rating | Conversion Efficiency | Primary Industrial Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isolated DC-DC (Standard) | 18–36V / 36–75V DC | 5V, 12V, 24V (Up to 120W) | 1500V DC Galvanic | 88% – 92% | Telecommunications, SCADA telemetry, industrial PLC protection |
| Ultra-Wide Input Isolated | 18–90V Continuous | 12V, 24V Regulated | 2000V DC Galvanic | 87% – 91% | Multi-voltage AGV fleets, electric forklift auxiliary electronics |
| Buck Step-Down (Heavy Duty) | 24V / 48V / 72V Nominal | 12V, 24V (Up to 100A) | Non-Isolated (Common GND) | 94% – 97% | Port logistics vehicles, electric mining trucks, LED flood arrays |
| High-Power Buck-Boost | 10–60V Dynamic Range | 12V, 24V, 28V, 48V (Up to 1500W) | Non-Isolated / Shared GND | 93% – 96% | Variable renewable battery stabilization, hydrogen fuel-cell DC rails |
| Intelligent LiFePO4 Chargers | 90–265V AC / 10–36V DC | 14.6V, 29.2V, 43.8V, 58.4V | Reinforced 3000V AC | 92% – 95% | Marine house batteries, Tokyo Bay electric tugs, mobile work carts |
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in the world’s leading electronics hardware ecosystem—Shenzhen, Guangdong—Shenzhen Eltrum Electronic Co., Ltd. has grown into an internationally verified engineering manufacturer of isolated DC-DC power supplies, buck-boost voltage regulators, and high-efficiency LiFePO4 battery charging modules. Operating an advanced manufacturing footprint spanning up to 3,000 square meters with a dedicated workforce of 51 to 100 technical personnel, Eltrum combines agile engineering design with industrial-scale volume production.
Our competitive advantages directly align with the strict reliability benchmarks required by Japanese engineering departments:
Our facility operates under an audited ISO 9001 quality management framework. Every manufacturing run follows documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including incoming component batch inspection (IQC), automated optical inspection (AOI) on surface-mount assembly lines, and 100% full-load thermal burn-in chamber testing prior to packing.
We do not merely supply standard catalog numbers; we collaborate closely with OEM development teams. Whether your application requires non-standard input windows (such as 14–60V DC), custom CC/CV multi-stage charging curves for proprietary lithium chemistries, custom wiring harnesses with Deutsch/Amphenol connectors, or customized private-label laser etching, our R&D engineers deliver prototype samples starting from a low MOQ of just 5 units.
Eltrum converters comply strictly with European CE directives and RoHS environmental limits. Exporting to over 130 nations across North America, the European Union, Australia, and East Asia, we understand international customs documentation, Japanese import clearance protocols, and rapid air-cargo logistics to Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) airports, located adjacent to Kawasaki.
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Connect directly with Shenzhen Eltrum’s senior application engineers. Whether you require standard catalog isolated modules or custom ODM specifications for your Kawasaki facility, we provide comprehensive technical datasheets, CAD drawings, and prototype samples.
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