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Bus converters provide 48 V to 12 V conversion with PMBus interface

October 6, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Advanced Energy Industries has added two quarter-brick modules to its non-isolated bus converter product line. The NDQ1300 and NDQ1600 are designed for 48-volt power conversion in AI servers, networking equipment, robotics, and test and measurement systems.

The modules convert 48-volt input to regulated 12-volt output for low-voltage, high-current power stages, PCIe slots, and memory devices. Peak efficiency reaches 98 percent. The NDQ1300 delivers 1,300 watts, and the NDQ1600 delivers 1,600 watts in quarter-brick form factor.

Both modules maintain efficiency across varying load conditions. An integrated PMBus interface enables digital control and monitoring functions. Current-share and remote sensing capabilities allow parallel operation for increased current capacity or redundant configurations. The transformer-based topology provides transient load tolerance and simplifies inrush current management during startup.

The modules use a baseplate design for thermal management and heatsink mounting. The quarter-brick footprint maintains compatibility with standard layouts.

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