Industry Leading Power  Density for Tethered Drones

Fly more payload at a higher altitude with DRACO-XFMR a vehicle-side, high-voltage DC-to-DC converter for tethered platforms. Our DRACO technology allows designers to use longer and lighter tethers than would be possible with traditional converters. With an industry leading energy density of 6.9 Watts per gram, you can focus on your mission, not your power budget. Multiple DRACO-XFMRs can be connected in parallel to provide scalable power for even the most demanding applications.

Applications:

  • Tethered UAVs
  • Aerostats
  • Remotely Operated Vehicles
  • Submersibles
  • Telerobotics

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DRACO-XFMR

DRACO-XFMR

Specifications

Overview

 
Output Voltage48 VDC
Output Current100 Amps
Output Power4800 Watts
Peak Efficiency97%
DC InputHigh Voltage DC

Interface

 
InputM3.5 Stud (WURTH-7461094) HVDC
OutputM5 Stud (WURTH-7461383) 48VDC
TelemetryMOLEX-501876-1240
CMOS Level RS232
CMOS Level Status
Opto-isolated Status

SWaP

 
Size11.9 x 17.1 x 5.72 cm
Weight695 grams
Power4800 Watts (Output)

Optional Data Link

 
Transmission50 Mbps at 1000 ft. (Typical)
MediumTwisted Pair / Coax / Power line
Max Line Voltage1000 VDC ( 2500 VDC optional)
EthernetThree ports, 10/100Mbps

Features

  • Extreme Power Density 6.9 Watts per Gram
  • Supports Parallel Operation for Loads Greater than 4800 watts
  • Remote Control and Monitoring via RS232
  • Over Current and Over Voltage Protection with Remote Reset
  • Compatible with Digital LYNX data over power 50 Mbps

Mechanical

DRACO-XFMR-DRAWING

DRACO-XFMR-DRAWING-ISO

 *Dimensions are in Inches

Related Products

The DRACO-XFMR is part of an ecosystem of products that help engineers and designers reduce the cost and complexity of their solutions by simplifying the problem of transmitting data and power to tethered platforms.

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