Beta Dyne has introduced the ARG3000 is an isolated adjustable 33W DC/DC converter whose input voltage can accept 12, 24 and 48Vdc and whose output can be adjusted from 5-220Vdc. Its patented design allows the ARG3000 to source or sync current at its output. The converter can be driven from an external low frequency signal generator up to 1kHz to provide a 220VPP output voltage. The ARG3000 is input power limited and will allow up to 33W at maximum VO. An onboard adjustable sine wave reference can be used to provide a ringing signal for up to 15 RENs. Applications include Adjustable Power Supplies (Unipolar or Bipolar), Signal Generators, Ring Generator, and Longitudinal Noise Generators.

In many applications, the power needs of the load dictate that the power supply must be able to source as well as sink current at its output. While most isolated power supplies can only source current, additional control and power circuitry would need to be added to provide current sinking capability. Well, not necessarily if you use Beta Dyne's new ARG3000 isolated DC/DC converter. The ARG3000 combines an isolated switching supply that delivers power to the load and a linear supply that can sink current by the load. It mimics a push-pull amplifier except that during the push mode the power is delivered by a switching supply yielding higher efficiency. Applications for this new combo switching/linear amplifier include uni- and bi-polar power supplies, signal and ring generators.