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ROD Family

Rugged DC/DC converters

Rugged DC/DC converters for protected vehicles, defense platforms and 24/28 VDC power environments.

MilDef ROD Modular rugged DC/DC vehicle converter with 120 W and 200 W output options for protected defense platforms

Rugged DC/DC converters for protected vehicle systems

MilDef’s ROD Family includes rugged DC/DC converters for protected vehicles, communication systems and platform-integrated defense equipment. These converters support installations where onboard DC power must be converted into stable output voltage for connected IT, display or communication hardware.

Vehicle power environments can expose electronics to transients, spikes and unstable input conditions. Therefore, ROD converters include filtering, reverse polarity protection and surge resistance to help protect connected equipment. In addition, the family supports VG-compliant vehicle integration and demanding defense power architectures.

Several ROD series use compact IP65-rated housings for installation in protected platforms and field systems. As a result, system integrators can match output voltage, output power and mechanical requirements across different vehicle programs without leaving the same converter family.

Vehicle-focused DC/DC conversion

ROD converters adapt vehicle or platform DC input to regulated DC output for connected equipment. This supports stable power delivery for IT, communication, display and mission system hardware in protected vehicle environments.

Protection against onboard power transients

Filtering, surge resistance and reverse polarity protection help protect connected systems from electrical disturbances in vehicle power environments. Therefore, the family suits installations where power quality can affect operational reliability.

Fixed and modular output options

Fixed-output ROD series support specific voltage requirements, while ROD Modular adds more flexible output voltage and power options. In addition, the shared product logic helps simplify selection across different integration cases.

Explore the ROD Family

The ROD Family includes fixed-output and modular DC/DC converter series for different voltage and power requirements. ROD 04 provides 65 W output with 12 VDC or 14 VDC variants. ROD01.2 supports 19 VDC equipment with 80 W output power. Meanwhile, ROD 05 delivers 27.5 VDC output for systems that require stable 28 VDC power. For higher-power and multi-voltage requirements, ROD Modular adds 120 W and 200 W variants with several factory-set output voltage options.

  1. MilDef ROD Modular rugged DC/DC vehicle converter with 120 W and 200 W output options for protected defense platforms

    ROD Modular Series

    Modular rugged DC/DC vehicle converter with 120 W and 200 W output options

    The ROD Modular Series is a rugged DC/DC vehicle converter for protected vehicles, defense platforms and equipment integration projects that require higher power and configurable output voltage. It converts 16–33 VDC vehicle or platform input into factory-set DC output options, including 12, 15, 19, 24, 28 or 48 VDC. The series supports 120 W and 200 W power classes in the same mechanical form factor, which helps simplify integration across different system loads. In addition, galvanic isolation, internal filtering, IP65 protection and military-standard EMC performance support reliable operation in demanding vehicle installations.

    Key features:

    • Power conversion: DC/DC vehicle converter for converting 16–33 VDC input into factory-set DC output for protected platforms.
    • Output power: Available in 120 W and 200 W power classes for higher-power vehicle and equipment integrations.
    • Output voltage: Factory-set output options include 12, 15, 19, 24, 28 and 48 VDC, all within the same mechanical footprint.
    • Electrical protection: Internal filtering, spike suppression, overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection and short-circuit protection support stable operation.
    • Galvanic isolation: Galvanically isolated input and output help protect connected equipment and support robust vehicle power integration.
    • Defense standards: Designed for VG 96916-5 and MIL-STD-1275E vehicle power characteristics, with MIL-STD-461G EMC performance and IP65 protection.
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  2. MilDef ROD 04 rugged DC/DC vehicle converter for protected defense platforms and communication systems

    ROD 01.2 Series

    Rugged 80 W DC/DC vehicle converter for 19 VDC equipment in protected platforms

    The ROD01.2 Series is a rugged DC/DC vehicle converter for IT and communication equipment in protected vehicles and defense systems. It converts 16–34 VDC vehicle or platform input into a stable 19 VDC output, supporting equipment that requires 19 VDC power in 24/28 VDC environments. Internal filters, reverse polarity protection and surge resistance help protect connected systems from onboard electrical transients. In addition, the IP65-rated enclosure and Lowest Replaceable Unit concept support reliable operation and fast replacement in demanding vehicle installations.

    Key features:

    • Power conversion: DC/DC converter for converting 16–34 VDC vehicle or platform input into regulated DC output.
    • Output power: 80 W output power at 40 °C for IT, communication and platform-connected equipment.
    • Output voltage: 19 ± 0.5 VDC output for equipment that requires stable 19 VDC power.
    • Electrical protection: Internal filters, reverse polarity protection and surge resistance help protect connected equipment from vehicle power transients.
    • Rugged enclosure: IP65-rated housing with a compact 175 × 55.5 × 113 mm footprint and approximately 1.00 kg weight.
    • Defense standards: Tested to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E and VG 95373, with optional TEMPEST Zone 1 / SDIP 27 Level B support.
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  3. MilDef ROD 04 rugged DC/DC vehicle converter for protected defense platforms and communication systems

    ROD 04 Series

    Rugged 65 W DC/DC vehicle converter for protected platforms and communication systems

    The ROD 04 Series is a rugged DC/DC vehicle converter for IT and communication equipment in protected vehicles and defense systems. It converts 16–34 VDC input power into a stable 12 VDC or 14 VDC output, supporting integration into 24/28 VDC platform power environments. Built-in filters, reverse polarity protection and surge resistance help protect connected equipment from onboard electrical transients. In addition, the compact IP65-rated enclosure and LRU concept support fast replacement and reliable operation in demanding vehicle installations.

    Key features:

    • Power conversion: DC/DC converter for converting vehicle or platform DC input into regulated 12 VDC or 14 VDC output.
    • Output power: 65 W output power at 40 °C for low-power IT and communication equipment.
    • Input range: 16–34 VDC input range for 24/28 VDC vehicle and platform power environments.
    • Output options: 12 ± 0.5 VDC or 14 ± 0.5 VDC output voltage options.
    • Output current: Up to 4.5 A output current for connected system loads.
    • Electrical protection: Internal filters for spike suppression, reverse polarity protection and surge resistance for 28 VDC vehicle systems.
    • Vehicle power standards: Designed for surge and spike resistance according to VG 96916-5 and MIL-STD-1275E.
    • Rugged enclosure: IP65-rated housing for protection against dust and water in demanding vehicle and field environments.
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  4. MilDef ROD 04 rugged DC/DC vehicle converter for protected defense platforms and communication systems

    ROD 05 Series

    Rugged 80 W DC/DC vehicle converter for 28 VDC protected platform systems

    The ROD 05 Series is a rugged DC/DC vehicle converter for protected vehicles, defense platforms and communication systems. It converts 16–34 VDC input power into a stable 27.5 VDC output, supporting equipment that requires 28 VDC power in demanding vehicle environments. Internal filters, reverse polarity protection and surge resistance help protect connected systems from onboard electrical transients. In addition, the IP65-rated aluminium housing, fixed-installation design and military-standard testing support reliable operation in rugged platform integrations.

    Key features:

    • Power conversion: DC/DC converter for converting 16–34 VDC vehicle or platform input into regulated DC output.
    • Output power: 80 W output power at 40 °C for IT, communication and platform-connected equipment.
    • Output voltage: 27.5 ± 0.5 VDC output for systems that require stable 28 VDC power.
    • Electrical protection: Internal filters, reverse polarity protection and surge resistance help protect connected equipment from vehicle power transients.
    • Rugged enclosure: IP65-rated hardened aluminium housing for fixed installation in protected vehicles and field systems.
    • Defense standards: Tested to MIL-STD-810F, designed to meet MIL-STD-461E and compliant with VG 95373.
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