Vicor Corporation announces the addition of nine mid-power Mini DC-DC converters to the 24Vdc input family: a 100W model at 3.3Vout, 150W models at 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48Vout. A 200W model at a new standard 36V output has also been added. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise Zero-Current and Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) — can be used as a cost-effective option in a variety of applications, including industri...

Vicor has announced the availability of a range of 52 Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) Customer Evaluation and Validation Boards, featuring BCM, PRM and VTM V•I Chip power components. In addition Vicor has created an expanding library of V•I Chip application notes to support the implementation of power system designs. The introduction of the evaluation boards and application note library provides a quick and easy way to get an appreciati...

Vicor has released its 1RU, high power density PFC FrontEnd for use with various power modules. The ultra-low profile, fan-cooled, power factor corrected AC-DC front end operates from a wide range 85-264Vac input, providing 375V out with a power density of over 28W/in3.

Vicor has announced the availability of a full family of V•I ChipTM components, enabling complete power systems using Factorized Power Architecture (FPA). FPA separates or ‘factorizes’ regulation and voltage transformation functions into flexible, high-performance building blocks. V•I Chip components are high-density (up to 1.2kW/in3), high-efficiency (up to 97%), high-speed power conversion modules, and are all released for mass product...

The 28Vdc MIL-COTS VIPAC family of power systems is a new class of user-defined, modular power solutions for military COTS applications such as radar, military ground vehicle, communications equipment, and aerospace. It incorporates Vicor’s M-FIAM5B, which provides MIL-STD-461E EMI filtering and MIL-STD-704E/F transient protection; Vicor's Maxi, Mini and Micro DC-DC H or M grade converters; and a choice of output connections and mechanical plat...

Vicor has added eight mid-power Maxi DC/DC converters to its 375Vdc input family: a 200W model at 3.3Vout, a 300W model at 5Vout, and 400W models at 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise Zero-Current and Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) — are appropriate for off-line systems with auto-ranging or PFC front ends in industrial or process control, distributed power, medical, ATE, communicati...

Vicor has announced eight mid-power Maxi DC-DC converters to its 24Vdc input family: a 3.3Vout, 200W model and 300W models at 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise Zero-Current and Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) topology — are appropriate for industrial or process control, distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defence, and aerospace applications. With switching frequencie...

Vicor is enlarging its pan-European distribution network. As part of this activity it has appointed Craftec UK to handle its products across the UK. The expanded distribution network of Acal, UR and Craftec provides a complementary mix of served markets, skills and associated products, which Vicor believes will help widen its customer base and increase its market share in the region. Craftec already represents Vicor successfully in the Nordic r...

Vicor announces the addition of six mid-power Micro DC-DC converters to the 48Vdc input family: a 50W model at 3.3 Vout and 75W models at 12, 15, 24, 28, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise Zero-Current and Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) — are appropriate for power system applications in distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defence, and aerospace.

Vicor, a leading power supply company, announces the promotion of Andy Gales to the newly-created position of Vice President, International Sales. In this role Gales is responsible for all commercial activities throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the near and Far East, excluding Japan.

Vicor had added seven mid-power Micro DC-DC converters to its high-density 24Vdc input family: 50W models at 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s low-noise Zero-Current and Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) — are appropriate for power system applications in industrial and process control, distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defence, and aerospace.

Vicor announces the availability of its new interactive Vicor Quality Center at www.vicorquality.com. Whats is said to be the first-of-its-kind service, it is designed to satisfy the needs of customers or prospective customers for up-to-date information on quality operations at Vicor, at their convenience, on line, any time.

Vicor has announced the addition of seven mid-power Micro DC-DC converters to the high-density 300Vdc input family: two 50 W models, one at 3.3V and 5V, and five 75W models at 12, 15, 24, 28, and 48V.

Vicor, a leading manufacturer of power conversion components and systems, has recognised UK-based ACAL Power Solutions as its European Distributor of the Year for 2005.

Vicor has announced a lower cost option for its high performance line of 2nd Generation DC-DC converter modules and VIPAC Arrays – E-Grade versions.

Vicor announces a new, lower cost option for its high performance line of 2nd Generation DC-DC converter modules and VIPAC Arrays – E-Grade versions.