Torpedo2 – universal 3A switching converter

Description

Torpedo2 is the new DC-DC converter that can be powered by battery or any other source delivering from 6.5 to 18 VDC, capable of providing 5 V and a current of as much as 3 amps! It features a triple power source: USB, LiPo battery, and external; wide input voltage range: from 6.5 to 18 volts; output current up to a maximum of 3 amps; high efficiency, even above 85-90%; built-in charger for single LiPo cells; seamless transition from battery power to another source without interruption; 5-volt output with high stability under varying load and low ripple; ability to turn off only the output while keeping the step-down converter and charging active; ability to automatically disable the output if power comes from the USB connector, which is limited by specification to 500 mA of current; if a battery is present, power is guaranteed from it; status LEDs indicating charging, the power source in use, output enable, and more.

By connecting a solar panel to Torpedo’s input and equipping it with a LiPo battery, you get a practically eternal power source, very useful for example in remote sensors where replacing batteries or running power cables is difficult. Thus, a perfect Energy Harvesting solution.