{"id":10868,"date":"2026-10-06T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demke-electronic.com\/product\/dc-converter-257le-48-sd\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T14:28:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:28:02","slug":"dc-converter-257le-48-sd","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/demke-electronic.com\/en\/product\/dc-converter-257le-48-sd\/","title":{"rendered":"DC-Converter 257LE-48-SD"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Efficient 48 V power from 12 V and 24 V systems<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe <strong>257LE-48-SD<\/strong> by Demke Electronic is a compact, non-isolated<br \/>\n<strong>DC\/DC converter designed to supply 48 V systems from 12 V and 24 V power sources<\/strong>.<br \/>\nWith a nominal input voltage of 24 VDC, it operates across a wide input voltage range of<br \/>\n<strong>10 to 35 VDC<\/strong> and provides a regulated output voltage of<br \/>\n<strong>48.40 VDC<\/strong> at up to <strong>4.75 A<\/strong>. The specified output power is 228 W.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 257LE-48-SD therefore provides an efficient interface between different battery voltages<br \/>\nand modern 48 V power architectures. Its wide input voltage range also allows reliable operation<br \/>\nwhen the supply voltage varies significantly, as is common in battery-powered and mobile systems.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Up to 98% efficiency<\/h3>\n<p>\nWith an efficiency of <strong>up to 98%<\/strong>, the 257LE-48-SD is designed for highly<br \/>\nefficient power conversion with very low losses. High conversion efficiency reduces heat<br \/>\ngeneration and ensures that as much of the available input energy as possible reaches the<br \/>\n48 V load.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis is particularly beneficial in battery-powered applications, where conversion losses have a<br \/>\ndirect impact on overall system efficiency. Lower power dissipation also reduces the thermal load<br \/>\non the converter and simplifies integration into compact systems with limited installation space.\n<\/p>\n<h3>228 W at only approximately 360 g<\/h3>\n<p>\nHigh power does not necessarily require a large and heavy converter. The 257LE-48-SD delivers<br \/>\nup to 228 W of output power while measuring only <strong>90 \u00d7 90 \u00d7 26 mm<\/strong> and weighing<br \/>\napproximately <strong>360 g<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIts low weight is particularly notable considering its robust<br \/>\n<strong>fully potted polyurethane construction<\/strong>. The potting compound protects the power<br \/>\nelectronics against demanding environmental conditions and mechanical stress while also supporting<br \/>\nefficient heat transfer from the internal components to the housing.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe result is a high power density that is particularly valuable in applications where weight and<br \/>\ninstallation space are critical without compromising robustness or available output power.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Stable 48 V output under changing operating conditions<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe control system of the 257LE-48-SD is designed to maintain stable output operation across the<br \/>\nspecified input voltage range. Variations in battery voltage and connected load are regulated to<br \/>\nprovide a reliable 48 V supply for downstream equipment.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nCombined <strong>CC\/CV control<\/strong> provides both precise voltage regulation and defined<br \/>\ncurrent limiting. Under normal operating conditions, the converter operates in constant-voltage<br \/>\nmode. When the current limit is reached, it transitions in a controlled manner into<br \/>\nconstant-current operation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis characteristic is particularly useful with dynamic, capacitive or actively controlled loads<br \/>\nand ensures predictable converter behavior even under demanding load conditions.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Designed for dynamic loads<\/h3>\n<p>\nIn high-performance DC\/DC converters, maximum output power alone does not determine the quality<br \/>\nof the power supply. The response to rapid changes in load is equally important. The control<br \/>\nsystem of the 257LE-48-SD has therefore been specifically designed for stable operation under<br \/>\ndynamic conditions.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 48 V rail remains controlled even during rapid changes in output current. The design follows<br \/>\nour <strong>Reliability by Design<\/strong> philosophy, balancing control dynamics, thermal stress<br \/>\nand semiconductor protection to achieve not only high performance but also reliable long-term<br \/>\noperation.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Easy scalability through parallel operation<\/h3>\n<p>\nWhen additional output power is required, multiple 257LE-48-SD converters can be operated in<br \/>\nparallel. Load sharing is achieved through a defined <strong>passive droop characteristic<\/strong>,<br \/>\neliminating the need for an additional load-share bus or communication link between the individual<br \/>\nDC\/DC converters.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis allows higher-power 48 V supplies to be built using a modular architecture with relatively<br \/>\nlittle additional integration effort. The same principle can also be used for redundant power<br \/>\narchitectures in which multiple converters supply a common 48 V rail.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nEliminating an additional communication link reduces system complexity and removes another<br \/>\npotential point of failure from the power architecture.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Clean power through integrated filtering<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe 257LE-48-SD features integrated filtering on both the input and output side. Low ripple and<br \/>\nlow electrical noise support a clean supply for downstream electronics and simplify EMC-compatible<br \/>\nintegration of the converter into the overall system.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nFor sensitive electronics, control systems, communication equipment and dynamically changing<br \/>\nloads, a low-noise power supply can help reduce the need for additional filtering and minimize<br \/>\nelectrical stress on downstream components.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Robust design for mobile and industrial systems<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe 257LE-48-SD has been developed for reliable operation under demanding conditions. Its wide<br \/>\ntemperature range, fully potted construction, integrated filtering and permanent short-circuit<br \/>\nand no-load capability support use in mobile, battery-powered and industrial systems.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe combination of <strong>high efficiency, compact dimensions, low weight, robust construction<br \/>\nand scalable output power<\/strong> makes the 257LE-48-SD an efficient solution for modern<br \/>\n48 V power architectures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 257LE-48-SD by Demke Electronic is a non-isolated DC\/DC buck-boost converter for a nominal input voltage of 24 VDC. It operates across an input voltage range of 10 to 35 VDC and delivers 48.40 VDC at up to 4.75 A, equivalent to 228 W of output power. 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