Fixed-ratio converters are often the best way of minimizing the electrical current sent over significant distances in the interest of better power efficiency. Phil Davies Vicor Corp. The vast majority of electromechanical or semiconductor loads require stable dc-dc voltage conversion and tight regulation to operate reliably. The dc-dc converters that perform this function are commonly […]
Boosting performance in 48-V power distribution
New ways of routing power around circuit boards bring more efficiency and fewer thermal problems. Phil Davies | Vicor Corp. Power distribution networks (PDNs) are the backbone of any power system. As system power demands rise, traditional PDNs are under tremendous pressure to deliver enough performance. There are two main ways to improve PDN impact […]
Low-power isolated, regulated dc-dc modules cover 35 to 120 W
Power density, low weight and ease-of-use are critical considerations when designing isolated, regulated dc-dc converter systems for a broad range of robotics, UAV, rail, communications and defense/aerospace applications. The new DCM2322 ChiP family, a lower-power variant of the Vicor DCM3623 series, are targeted to meet these important requirements. Packaged in a 22x23x7-mm ChiP, the new […]
Modular dc-dc converters sport 36-75-V and 200-420-V inputs
Vicor Corporation announced the expansion of its DCM series of DC-DC converters utilizing the VIA power packaging format.The DCM in a VIA Package is a ruggedized modular DC-DC converter that operates from an unregulated, wide range input, to generate an isolated and regulated high-efficiency output, with much higher power densities than competitive products. The new […]
Energy-dense DC-DC converters output 12, 15 and 28 V
Vicor released four additional DC-DC converters that are deployed in the rugged, chassis-mountable versions of its DCM family of isolated, regulated DC-DC converters. These new products extend the family by adding two 270 V nominal products (two 500 W devices with 12 V and 28 V outputs) and two 28 V nominal products (a 180 […]
