Vicor Expands its family of 300V Input Mini Modules

31st March 2007

Vicor UK

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Vicor has announced the addition of nine mid-power Mini DC-DC converters to its 300Vdc input family: 100 W models at 2 and 3.3 Vout, 150 W models at 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48 Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise Zero-Current and Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) —can be used in a variety of applications, including off-line systems with autoranging front ends, industrial and process control, distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defence, and aerospace. Low-noise ZCS/ZVS greatly reduces the design effort and filtering costs required for power converters to meet agency conducted emissions requirements.

The 300Vin Mini family now comprises 17 models with output voltages spanning 2 to 48 Vdc and power levels from 100 to 250 W. The converters operate from 300 V nominal input, with an input range of 180 V to 375 V. Efficiencies range up to 89% for the higher output voltages. These models are available in five different environmental grades, with six different pin options and three baseplate options. They can also be configured in any combination using Vicor’s PowerBench™ tools, which allow a customer to configure an infinite array of custom module designs on-line, and verify them in real time, at www.vicorpower.com.

The modules, which are optionally available as RoHS compliant, are a compact 57.9 x 55.9 x 12.7mm in size, with a height above board of just 10.9mm. They complement Vicor’s already broad range of DC-DC converters, providing designers with additional cost-effective options to meet the needs of their applications.

Vicor’s comprehensive line of power solutions includes modular, high-density AC-DC and DC-DC modules and accessory components, fully configurable AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, and complete custom power systems.