Bel Power Solutions announced the ABC401 / MBC401 Series of 400 W AC-DC power supplies in five different low-profile 1U packages, including open frame, enclosed, U-channel, perforated cover, and vented cover configurations. The ABC401 Series (industrial) and MBC401 Series (medical) are rated high efficiency (94% typical) and available in a variety of single output voltages. […]
Power Supplies
90-A dc-dc converter delvers high power density at 178A/in2
With IT and networking technologies continue to pack more features and processing capacity into smaller packages, printed circuit and wired board space are at more of a premium than ever before. For power engineers and board designers, that can mean less board space available for required power components. ABB is helping to free up valuable […]
Tiny 300-W single-output supplies is qualified for medical use
A compact, conduction-cooled, single-output power supply designed specifically for medical systems applications is announced by Vox Power. Widely known for its innovative approach to power supply design, Vox Power has combined the latest components and manufacturing techniques to exactly meet the needs of today’s demanding customer. With the new VCCS300M, the result is a very […]
Power conversion considerations for wireless IoT nodes and wearables
Power system considerations are an important aspect of all system designs. In the case of wireless Internet of Things (IoT) nodes and wearables, power system design is complex, with the need to balance numerous performance tradeoffs. It is critical to arrive at a successful design that maximizes both battery life and overall functionality. Fortunately, there […]
40 W ac-dc power supplies target medical applications
RECOM has extended its range of industrial and medically-approved AC/DC power supplies rated at 40W in a tiny 1.6” x 3” footprint for open frame versions and 1.8” x 3.2” for potted versions. The RACM40-K series typically achieves 90% efficiency across a wide line and load range and despite the ultra-compact size, operates up to […]
Low-profile three-phase supply outputs up to 200 Vdc
XP Power announces the addition of a low-profile enclosure to the HPT5K0 series of high-power density, high efficiency, 5kW AC-DC power supply modules. In common with the existing products in the range, the new HPT5K0-L units feature a three-phase, three-wire & earth, 180 to 528VAC input and they carry ITE/industrial and medical agency approvals. The […]
Industrial three-phase 4-kW supply provides 48-V output
TDK Corporation (TSE 6762) announces the addition of the TDK-Lambda brand TPS4000-48 power supply, further extending the existing 3kW to 4kW rated TPS series. Delivering up to 4080W output power (48V at 83.3A) in a 2U high package, the TPS4000 series operates from a wide range Delta or Wye 350 – 528Vac three-phase input. This […]
1.2-kW enclosed ac-dc supplies handle industrial and medical applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the ABE1200 / MBE1200 Series of enclosed AC-DC power supplies. The ABE Series (industrial) and MBE Series (medical) are available in a couple of single output voltages and may be connected in parallel for redundancy and/or higher power. The ABE1200 Series power supplies feature a wide universal AC input range of 85-305 […]
Aluminum electrolytic caps feature high CV product, high ripple current capability
TDK Corporation presents the new EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitor series B43647* with snap-in terminals. Thanks to their outstandingly high CV product, they are ideal for highly compact solutions in power electronics. The capacitors are designed for a maximum operating temperature of 105°C; at a rated voltage of 450 V DC and maximum ripple current, they […]
Tiny ICs minimize electrolytic capacitors, reducing volume of power supply by up to 40 percent
Designing the fast-charging, small adapters consumers are expecting today poses a not unfamiliar challenge to the designers of those devices. How do you deliver loads of power safely and efficiently when the increased component count and complexity of providing sophisticated charging control means a larger adapter? Even a more efficient circuit design requires new ways […]
