What is it?

A compact and efficient board for the Texas Instruments LM3150 IC.

Why did you make it?

What makes it special?

• 99.1% high energy conversion efficiency possible with applicable BOM parts.
• Eta 99.1% was measured for 12V to 5VDC conversion at 4.8 amps using 45 cm of wire to the 100kHz Zes Zimmer LMG95 precision power meter.
• 12 amps (and maybe more) continuous output current
• PCB designed in The Netherlands (by Bekking Electronics Design)
• PCB made in Germany (Würth)
• 4Oz (70 micrometer) copper layers
• 4 layer
• includes 4 × M3 mounting holes
• only 50×50mm¹ (2,500 mm²) in size
• 10.9 grammes
• SER2915 inductor footprint
• 3 × 1210 input capacitor footprint
• 1 × SM Radial 10AMM output electrolytic capacitor footprint
• single soldering side
• no load power consumption: 0.152 watts (0.013 amps at 12.000 volts; when populated)