Powerstax PLC Company Details

Unit B5, Armstrong Mall,
Southwood Business Park,
Farnborough,
Hampshire.

GU14 0NR

United Kingdom

Phone
+44(0)1252 407800

Fax
+44(0)1252 407810

Web Address
www.powerstaxplc.com

Powerstax DC-DC Converters Target Fuel Cell Powered System Designs

Powerstax DC-DC Converters Target Fuel Cell Powered System Designs

Powerstax announce a new series of DC-DC converter power modules. The FC series are specifically aimed at fuel cell power generation. The modules in the FC series accept 50V to 120V input direct from many popular fuel cells and deliver a stabilised output of up to 500W. Power efficiency levels are up to 91%.

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Powerstax Announce ½U Format 500W Baseplate-Cooled Power Supply Units

Powerstax Announce ½U Format 500W Baseplate-Cooled Power Supply Units

Powerstax introduces the FAC series of baseplate-cooled power modules with a ultra-slim ½U height form factor. Featuring power factor correction, these compact (2.2cm x 17.5cm x 18.0cm) units can deliver a 500W output from an 85VAC to 264VAC input. They are offered in 12VDC, 15VDC, 24VDC, 28VDC and 48VDC output options, with custom voltages available.

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Powerstax Launch New Range of High Power Industrial Power Supplies

Powerstax Launch New Range of High Power Industrial Power Supplies

The Unistax range of power supplies from Powerstax offer high levels of ruggedness and is designed for use in stringent industrial applications. Available with single and three phase inputs Unistax power supplies offer output voltages up to 200V and output power up to 10kW. To simplify system integration there are multiple mechanical options available including chassis and 19" rack mount versions.

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Medical and Broadcast Ultra-Low Noise Power Supplies from Powerstax

Medical and Broadcast Ultra-Low Noise Power Supplies from Powerstax

New additions to the Powerstax Multistax and Medistax low profile configurable power supply ranges offer low acoustic noise power solutions for audio, broadcast, office and home applications and patient monitoring and medical equipment where ambient noise is required to be kept to a minimum. Both new low-noise ranges have a standard noise output of 42.7dBA with an additional ultra-quiet version measured at just 38.3dBA being available, providing 800W maximum output.

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Powerstax High Efficiency Power Solutions on show at Electronica 2012

Powerstax High Efficiency Power Solutions on show at Electronica 2012

Powerstax will be showcasing their most recent power conversion product introductions, technology trends and the recently acquired high power Drake transformer rectifier product ranges at Electronica 2012. The recent Drake Power acquisition allows Powerstax to offer customers automatic transformer rectifier systems up to 500kVA and beyond. These are typically thyristor controlled with modular switch-mode technology available for smaller systems.

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High Power Markets available to Powerstax following Acquisition

High Power Markets available to Powerstax following Acquisition

Powerstax has today announced that it will acquire DP Energy Services. The acquisition expands Powerstax's product range and market address which fits with their strategy of moving into higher power sectors and 'greener' markets.

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Powerstax A3600 1U Rack Mounted Power Supply Offers up to 3600 Watt output

Powerstax A3600 1U Rack Mounted Power Supply Offers up to 3600 Watt output

The A3600 series of power supplies from Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, offers system builders a convenient and compact power source for applications including communications, industrial, instrumentation and test and measurement. Offering up to 3600 watts of output power in a 1U high and 350mm deep 19" rack mount package the Powerstax A3600 can provide single and very flexible multiple output solutions

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A3600 1U Rack Mounted Power Supply Offers up to 3600 Watt output

A3600 1U Rack Mounted Power Supply Offers up to 3600 Watt output

The A3600 series of power supplies from Powerstax offers system builders a convenient and compact power source for applications including communications, industrial, instrumentation and test and measurement. Offering up to 3600 watts of output power in a 1U high and 350mm deep 19" rack mount package the Powerstax A3600 can provide single and very flexible multiple output solutions

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Powerstax Launch New 500W High Voltage “Brick” at NEW 2012

Powerstax Launch New 500W High Voltage "Brick" at NEW 2012

Powerstax has chosen the National Electronics Week as the venue to launch its latest power converter. The F501-385 500W output full brick high voltage DC-DC converter complements the Powerstax line- up of patented power converters allowing customers to configure compact, high power density, base plate cooled AC-DC power systems suitable for rugged environments. The wide range of field proven power converters manufactured by Powerstax offers customers a low NRE, rapid time to market power system development route.

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New Wide Input Range 600W DC Input Front-End Power Module from Powerstax 600 watts in 1U with 80-350VDC Input

New Wide Input Range 600W DC Input Front-End Power Module from Powerstax 600 watts in 1U with 80-350VDC Input

Powerstax announces the introduction of the D0601 DC input 1U rack mounted front-end power module to complement its existing popular range of AC input models. The Powerstax D0601 is designed to operate as part of a DC-UPS or distributed DC power system, with or without battery backup and operates over the input range 80-350VDC. Typical applications include; telecom and data-com equipment, file servers, storage systems and networking solutions, distributed power systems and large battery charging applications

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Powerstax Appoint Wavelength Electronics as UK Manufacturers Representative for MIL Power Solutions

Powerstax Appoint Wavelength Electronics as UK Manufacturers Representative for MIL Power Solutions

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, has added Kent based Wavelength Electronics Limited to its global network of sales representatives to ensure its UK customers get a fast response to all their power conversion requirements from a highly experienced and technically able source.

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Powerstax convection cooled miniature PSU increases reliability and reduces noise

Powerstax convection cooled miniature PSU increases reliability and reduces noise

Powerstax announces the availability of a convection cooling option for its N-03751-PFC Series of ultra-compact AC/DC switching power supplies. The N-03751-PFC Series is designed for outdoor and semi-sealed industrial applications and low noise office environments and its low profile will suit 1U rack mounted systems.

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Extensive Range of MIL Spec Power Modules available from Powerstax

Extensive Range of MIL Spec Power Modules available from Powerstax

Powerstax announces the availability of its PX range of competitively priced, high reliability MIL standard DC:DC converters and pre-regulator, filter and hold-up modules. Tim Worley, CEO of Powerstax comments; " Our PX range of power modules offers designers one stop shop for complete board level power solutions."

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Powerstax appoints new Director of Sales for EMEA

Powerstax appoints new Director of Sales for EMEA

Powerstax announces the appointment of a new Director of Sales, EMEA. Rob Hill is returning to the UK from the USA, where for the last six years he has held a number of senior posts in the power industry, to take up this new role.

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Powerstax To Unveil Growing Range of MIL and COTS Power Solutions at DESi 2011

Powerstax To Unveil Growing Range of MIL and COTS Power Solutions at DESi 2011

Powerstax will be displaying its growing range of standard and custom COTs power solutions for MIL and non-tactical applications at this year's DESi exhibition.

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NOUVEAU bloc renforcé d’alimentation CC/CC 1000 watts de Powerstax

NOUVEAU bloc renforcé d'alimentation CC/CC 1000 watts de Powerstax

Powerstax, l'un des plus grands fabricants de solutions d'alimentation multi-applications, a lancé dernièrement son nouveau bloc renforcé d'alimentation CC/CC 1000 watts : le TVS1001.

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Powerstax USA launch of its NEW Ruggedised 1000 watt DC-DC Power Supply at Electronics New England

Powerstax USA launch of its NEW Ruggedised 1000 watt DC-DC Power Supply at Electronics New England

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, will use the Electronics New England (formerly Nepcon East & Electro 2011) exhibition in Boston to show their new TVS1001 ruggedised 1000 watt DC-DC power supply for the first time in the USA.

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High Efficiency MIL COTS Power Solutions from Powerstax

High Efficiency MIL COTS Power Solutions from Powerstax

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, announces the publication of its new MIL COTS Power Solution short-form catalogue. The six page brochure outlines the wide range of high efficiency power supplies now available from Powerstax for Military and Non-Tactical, fixed and mobile communications and security systems.

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Environmentally Friendly Waste Water Treatment System uses a Powerstax 500A Reversible Power Source

Environmentally Friendly Waste Water Treatment System uses a Powerstax 500A Reversible Power Source

Powerstax plc, the Farnborough UK based high efficiency power conversion specialists and their high-energy partners DP Energy have provided a power solution for an electrochemical water-treatment system (electro-coagulation) used for removal of dissolved and suspended contaminants from waste-water streams. The development system has successfully completed a commercial-scale pilot trial at the UK wastewater treatment works of a multinational manufacturer.

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Power Factor Correction Converters from Powerstax

Power Factor Correction Converters from Powerstax

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, announces the availability of their new FP Series, AC to DC, 1000W and 600W power factor correction (PFC) modules. The Powerstax FP Series are "full brick" (116.8x61x12.7mm) sized modules providing high performance AC-DC Power Factor Correction offering end users a typical system power factor of 0.99. The converters have been developed to provide front-end power conditioning for systems using high input voltage DC-DC Modules. The Powerstax PFC Modules offer a cost effective alternative to designing power supplies with discrete components in many applications.

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Power Conversion product catalogue available now from Powerstax

Power Conversion product catalogue available now from Powerstax

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, announces the availability of its latest short-form catalogue of high efficiency power components and solutions. The new catalogue may be downloaded from www.powerstaxplc.com or mailed on request.

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Powerstax targets EMEA Markets with New Rugged Vehicle Power Supply at Electronica 2010

Powerstax targets EMEA Markets with New Rugged Vehicle Power Supply at Electronica 2010

Electronica 2010 will see the launch of the new Powerstax TVS1001 rugged up-converter designed for use in military tactical vehicle systems for operations in remote locations and non-tactical vehicle security systems.

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Powerstax 500W “Full Brick” DC:DC Converter Steps Up as well as Down

Powerstax 500W "Full Brick" DC:DC Converter Steps Up as well as Down

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions specialists, offers system builders one of the most flexible, off the shelf, high power DC:DC converters backed by outstanding application support. These 500W output, industry standard "full brick", ultra-high efficiency and flexible converters have been designed to provide both conventional step-down voltage conversion as well as the more unusual step-up conversion. The key to this is the patented "integrated magnetic" which combines the transformer and inductors for the converter on a single assembly allowing high efficiency conversion and simple to achieve custom voltage configurations.

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Powerstax Unveils Low Cost 1U high 1800W Bulk Power Supply

Powerstax Unveils Low Cost 1U high 1800W Bulk Power Supply

Powerstax announced the introduction of its new R1801, 1800 watt, single output, high efficiency power supply. Priced at just £595 for 10 pcs, this 1U, 19" rack mounted high power density power supply offers 6.2W/in³ at 80-85% efficiency depending on the load.

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Powerstax Appoints Director of Sales for North America

Powerstax plc, the Farnborough UK based power solutions specialists, announces the appointment of Lonnie Friend to the post of Director of Sales for North America. This strategic appointment is in response to continued strong sales growth in the USA which now accounts for over 50% of Powerstax worldwide sales.

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Powerstax Powers-Up Concorde Simulator at Brooklands

Powerstax Powers-Up Concorde Simulator at Brooklands

Powerstax has supplied an AC power source to Brooklands museum as part of an ongoing project to restore the original flight simulator used to train pilots for Concorde. Brooklands was the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey in 1907. More than a great sporting arena, Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century.

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Powerstax Appointments Follow Sales Growth

Powerstax Appointments Follow Sales Growth

Powerstax has made a number of key appointments in response to record sales growth in 2009. A new member of the Powerstax finance team is Charlotte Isbill; a graduate from The University of Portsmouth, Charlotte has a degree in Accounting and Business Economics BA (Hons) and is currently studying for the CIMA qualification. As Finance Assistant, Charlotte manages the day-to-day tasks of the Powerstax finance department. Charlotte has recently bought her first home and enjoys reading and socialising with friends and keeping fit by swimming and running.

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Powerstax CEO dons the Tartan for Haiti!

Powerstax CEO dons the Tartan for Haiti!

Tim Worley, CEO of Powerstax plc, the Farnborough based power solutions specialists, marked Burns' Night and his Scottish ancestry by spending a day at the office in full highland regalia to raise money for the disaster in Haiti.

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UP-Converter from Powerstax powers mobile comms systems from vehicle Batteries

UP-Converter from Powerstax powers mobile comms systems from vehicle Batteries

Powerstax will be featuring their D1000 modular power solution at this year's DESi exhibition. The D1000 was designed to meet growing market demands for rugged, high reliability, high efficiency military, industrial and commercial communications and control systems powered from vehicle batteries or static telecom supplies and offers up to 1000W of DC output power.

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Powerstax appoints Irwin Industries in Canada

Powerstax appoints Irwin Industries in Canada

Following a highly successful EDS show in Las Vegas, Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions specialists, has appointed Irwin Industries as their Manufacturers Rep for Canada. Irwin Industries will be developing the market in Canada for the complete range of high efficiency AC and DC power conversion products designed, manufactured and marketed by Powerstax.

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Powerstax at EDS

Powerstax will be attending the EDS (Electronic Distribution Show) in Las Vegas on May 12 -14 2009. Powerstax CEO, Tim Worley will be on booth number 4009 looking to develop and maintain business relationships with existing Powerstax sales channels in the USA and meet potential new Reps and Distributors.

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375W switch mode supply from Powerstax features  high power density

375W switch mode supply from Powerstax features high power density

Powerstax has announced the availability of its latest high power density switch mode power supply. The 375W N-03571-PFC series of single output power supplies offers 15W/in³ power density with up to 92% efficiency from an 84 x 127 x 38mm (3.3 x 5 x 1.5in) package. The less than 1U height makes the N-03571-PFC series an excellent choice for OEMs using industry standard 19in rack systems.

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Powerstax Powers Green Manufacturing and Water Purification Systems

Powerstax Powers Green Manufacturing and Water Purification Systems

Powerstax plc is increasing its share of the growing environmental water purification market. In cooperation with Essex based DP Energy, Powerstax has delivered power rectifiers to a wide variety of applications including, nitrate extraction from water (particularly from farmland), mobile "silt-busters" used to purify muddy water at building sites enabling it to be emptied into the main drainage systems, extracting phosphates from water used to wash car bodies during their manufacture, purifying water used in the dairy and food industries by extracting blood etc, removing metals out of mountain streams for the brewing industry and recovery of cupric & ammonia cal copper in PCB etching equipment.

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Powerstax Goes Live With  New Website

Powerstax Goes Live With New Website

Powerstax plc has announced the launch of its re-designed website. Employing the latest web-design software and with advanced optimisation features the new site is easy to find for existing customers and also by prospective customers searching online for efficient, advanced power solutions. Simple navigation to products is now available direct from the homepage to ensure visitors can make the best use of their time.

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160W Power Supply from Powerstax

160W Power Supply from Powerstax

Powerstax has announced the availability of the new A-01601 family of 160W, industry leading ultra-high power density single output power supplies. The low profile 1U x 102 x 50mm (4" x 2") footprint switchers provide 12.5W/inch³ with convection cooling and 20W/ inch³ fan cooled. Output options include 5V, 12V, 24V and 48V with 3.3V and 15V to be available in the near future. All models have a 12V auxiliary output for fan/standby purposes.

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Electronica 2008 – Powerstax PLC

Electronica 2008 – Powerstax PLC

Powerstax PLC will return to Electronica with a focussed display of their high efficiency application rich power solutions. Based around their market-leading ultra-high efficiency 500W DC:DC converters and modular AC power supplies Powerstax can quickly configure bespoke industrial, communications and medical power systems.

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275 Watt External Power Supply from Powerstax

275 Watt External Power Supply from Powerstax

Powerstax has announced the introduction of a new model in its growing range of Flexistax high efficiency power supplies. Designed as a 1U solution, this new 275 watt ruggedised external power supply offers better than 90% efficiency, measures just 250 x 95 x 44 and typically weighs 1.6Kg. For desk-top applications non-scratch feet are available. Using an external power solution offers system designers the benefits of reducing equipment size, removing heat and reducing any possible EMC concerns in sensitive equipment.

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DC/DC Converter For LED Lighting Powerstax

DC/DC Converter For LED Lighting Powerstax

Powerstax has announced the availability of a new DC/DC converter for the rapidly growing LED lighting market. This compact high efficiency DC/DC converter has a wide input range, from 11 to 36VDC, and provides a constant current single output, variable from 100mA to 2A, to provide power for a single LED through to an array of up to 9.

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High Reliability DC/DC Converters From Powerstax

High Reliability DC/DC Converters From Powerstax

Powerstax has announced the introduction of a new range of high reliability and MIL specification DC:DC converters with up to 50W of output power. Available immediately, the new PX series offers a wide variety of versatile, compact, highly specified modules at very competitive prices that will meet many different customer requirements including Military and Avionics.

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Rectifiers Provide Green Solution to Contaminated PCB Etchant Solution

Rectifiers Provide Green Solution to Contaminated PCB Etchant Solution

Powerstax has announced the availability of a range of DC Rectifiers for use in the etching process of printed circuit boards. Manufactured in the UK by DP Energy the rectifiers are built to exacting industry-standard specifications for the process of removing the Amonical or cupric (copper) from the solution used to etch PCB's. This process enables the etchant solution to be re-used saving material costs and providing an ecologically sound manufacturing process.

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DC/DC Converter For High Power Vehicle Applications

DC/DC Converter For High Power Vehicle Applications

The D1000 modular power solution from Powerstax offers up to 1000W of DC power from vehicle or other mobile or static DC power sources. Powerstax, the Farnborough UK based designer of application rich power solutions, developed the D1000 to meet growing market demands for military, industrial and commercial communications and control systems powered from vehicle batteries or telecom supplies.

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Digital Power Supplies Offer PMBus Communication

Digital Power Supplies Offer PMBus Communication

Powerstax has announced a family of ultra-compact 275W switch mode power supplies. The N-0275 series units feature digital power management and optional PMBus™ capability. The N-0275 family has been designed for OEM applications such as industrial automation, telecommunications, gaming systems, security and surveillance systems and network servers. The compact, very low profile form-factor power supplies deliver 12.22 watts per inch³ power density at up to 90% efficiency.

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Ultra Compact 1U AC-DC Power Supplies with efficiencies up to 92%

Ultra Compact 1U AC-DC Power Supplies with efficiencies up to 92%

Powerstax plc has announced a new series of 1U, ultra compact power supplies. With efficiencies up to 92% the new N series continue the Powerstax mission to lead the way with high power density, application rich power solutions. The N series open-frame switching power supplies are available with output power ranges of 125, 160, 250 and 260W. Output voltages available are 3.3, 5, 12, 24 and 48VDC in dual or quad output configurations. All models have universal AC input, active power factor correction and output OR'ing diodes for N+1 redundant operation and may safely be operated with no load.

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Power Supply Selected For Energy Saving Lighting

Power Supply Selected For Energy Saving Lighting

Powerstax plc has been selected to supply a turnkey power solution to EcoLEDLighting, market leaders in LED lighting systems. EcoLEDLighting has recently launched it new Part L Compliant, fully dimmable MR16 lamp replacements, which reduce heat output by 80% and use 75% less energy. To enable the company to develop prototypes into production designs, EcoLEDLighting went looking for a power supply company that was able to fulfil the specific requirements that were essential for this new LED lighting technology.

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IBA Drives Demand For Powerstax 350W DC/DC Converter

IBA Drives Demand For Powerstax 350W DC/DC Converter

Growth in IBA and automotive applications is driving up demand for the F351"Full Brick" 350W DC/DC converter from Powerstax plc. A derivative of the market leading F501 500W product range, the F351 is a cost effective, high efficiency converter giving system designers added versatility while requiring minimum PCB space.

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Ford is Director of Sales at Powerstax

Ford is Director of Sales at Powerstax

Powerstax plc has announced the appointment of Richard Ford as Director of Sales. Richard has been a major influence in the growth of power supply sales with a leading UK distributor and will now bring his expertise to Powerstax's international business.

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Ultra Low Profile, Quick Configure AC-DC Power Supply

Ultra Low Profile, Quick Configure AC-DC Power Supply

Powerstax has announced the introduction of the new Multistax range of ultra-low profile AC-DC power supplies. Multistax combines rapid configuration of multiple outputs with high efficiency making a very versatile and "green" power solution.

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