12AV600 12V to 600V DC-DC Converter
Manufacturer： Pico Electronics, Inc.
Package/Case： Through-Hole, 4-Pin Encapsulated Module, 0.50 × 0.50 × 0.50 in
Description： 1.25W isolated proportional high-voltage DC-DC converter with 12V nominal input and 600V single output.
The Pico Electronics 12AV600 is a compact, isolated high-voltage DC-DC converter from the AV Series. It converts a nominal 12V input into a proportional 600V single output and delivers up to 1.25W.
With a footprint of only 0.50 × 0.50 inches, the 12AV600 is suitable for space-constrained high-voltage power designs used in industrial, aerospace, defense and high-reliability electronic equipment.
12AV600 Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Pico Electronics, Inc. |
| Part Number | 12AV600 |
| Series | AV & SMV 100V–1kV Series |
| Converter Type | Isolated proportional DC-DC converter |
| Mounting | Through hole |
| Number of Outputs | Single |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 12VDC |
| Input Voltage Range | 10.8–13.2VDC |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 600VDC |
| Minimum Output Current | 0.208mA |
| Maximum Output Current | 2.08mA |
| Maximum Output Power | 1.25W |
| Typical Efficiency | 70% at full load |
| Typical Output Ripple | 3Vp-p at full load |
| Output Voltage Tolerance | ±3% at nominal input and full load |
| Input-to-Output Isolation | 1,500VDC |
| Operating Frequency | 20–40kHz |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -55°C to +125°C |
| Cooling | Free-air convection |
| Dimensions | 0.50 × 0.50 × 0.50 in |
| Weight | Approximately 5g |
| Case Material | Glass-reinforced polymer |
| Encapsulation | Vacuum-impregnated epoxy |
Typical Applications
Compact high-voltage bias supplies
Industrial measurement and control equipment
Aerospace and defense electronics
High-reliability isolated power circuits
Space-constrained high-voltage PCB designs
Test and instrumentation equipment
Related Models
| Part Number | Mounting | Nominal Input | Output | Power |
| 12AV500 | Through hole | 12VDC | 500VDC | 1.25W |
| 12AV600 | Through hole | 12VDC | 600VDC | 1.25W |
| 12AV700 | Through hole | 12VDC | 700VDC | 1.25W |
| 12SMV600 | Surface mount | 12VDC | 600VDC | 1.25W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 12AV600 a regulated DC-DC converter?
No. The 12AV600 is an unregulated proportional converter. Its output voltage is directly proportional to the input voltage and is affected by load conditions.
What is the input voltage range of the 12AV600?
The specified input range is 10.8–13.2VDC, with a nominal input voltage of 12VDC.
What is the maximum output current?
The maximum rated output current is 2.08mA, providing up to 1.25W at the nominal 600V output.
Does the 12AV600 require an external output capacitor?
Yes. Pico specifies a 0.01µF, 3kV high-quality capacitor across the output for AV Series models rated at 600V or higher.
Is there a surface-mount alternative?
Yes. The 12SMV600 provides corresponding 12V input and 600V output specifications in a surface-mount package. Mechanical dimensions and PCB layout are different.
