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DC power rails, Part 1: Basics and designations

March 15, 2018 By Bill Schweber

DC power rails

Most circuits and systems now run on DC-voltage power rails. That simple statement glosses over the wide range of voltages, issues of tolerance and ripple, designations of these rails, and management of both single and multiple rails. This FAQ will explore those uses. Q: Why are DC rails so important? A: They are the pathways […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Power Management Tagged With: basics, DC Rails, Direct Conversion, FAQ, IBC, Intermediate Bus Conversion, Power Rail Designation

New Online IBC Power Simulation Tool

February 14, 2012 By admin

Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) unveiled its new IBC Power Simulation tool, an industry-first online simulation capability that enables power system designers to interactively model the electrical and thermal performance of intermediate bus converters in application-specific operating conditions and thermal environments. Available to users via Vicor’s PowerBench™ online design center, the tool provides greater visibility into […]

Filed Under: Power Management, Simulation Tagged With: IBC, intermediate bus converters, simulation, simulation tools, Vicor

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