Ericsson’s truly groundbreaking digital DC/DC converter offers unprecedented levels of control and power density (June 2008)

In an industry first, Ericsson’s BMR453 series of DC/DC converters uses a digital control platform contained within the modules themselves. By integrating more into the control circuitry, the concept frees up real estate for greatly improving the power density, simultaneously offered unprecedented levels of control.

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TI introduces 52-V boost controller for industrial and battery-powered systems (June 2008)

DALLAS (June 17, 2008) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced today a 4.5V to 52V wide-input voltage boost controller, intended for industrial and battery-powered applications where the output is a regulated current instead of a regulated voltage. In addition, TI launched two integrated low-dropout (LDO) regulators with internal protection circuits that simplify power design for industrial systems.

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Ericsson 1/8th brick DC/DC converter offers 1/4 brick performance for downsizing and upgrading (June 2008)

Compared to existing products available on the market, the output power of Ericsson Power Modules’ eighth-brick PKB-B DC/DC converter is considerably higher. This is an important benefit when customers are looking for higher power in a smaller packaging than traditional quarter-brick, or to achieve higher power from a standard eight-brick when upgrading boards for higher performance.

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TI intermediate bus PWM controller increases energy efficiency over entire load range (May 2008)

DALLAS (May 27, 2008) – Building on its portfolio of advanced pulse-width modulator (PWM) power management controllers, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced today a power supply controller for unregulated output voltages that achieves up to 97 percent system efficiency in an intermediate bus architecture. The controller allows intermediate bus architecture power systems to combine the highest amount of energy savings, high power-density and low system costs in telecom and data communication systems with multiple downstream point-of-load conversions.

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Slim MiniLine Power Supplies with 15W Output Power from PULS (April 2008)

For low-power requirements, PULS added three new units to the MiniLine DIN-rail power supply family. With a nominal width of only 22.5 mm, three different output voltages are available; ML15.051 (5V), ML15.121 (12-15V) and ML15.241 (24-28V).

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Digital power supplies from Lambda (March 2008)

Lambda has introduced a new range of digitally controlled modules to its innovative NV-Power family of configurable AC-DC power supplies enabling increased power output of up to 1450W peak rating for 10 seconds. The new modules enable Lambda to satisfy the increasing demand for 1U high configurable power solutions above 1000W in broadcast, instrumentation and medical markets, and other applications, such as ATE, automation, routers and servers, and security networks.

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Excelsys's user configurable power supply is medically approved (March 2008)

Excelsys Technologies, the market leading specialists in high efficiency configurable power supplies, announces the introduction of the Xvite medically approved power supply series. Offering up to 1200W in an a space saving 1U x 260mm x 127mm chassis the Xvite family offers an innovative “plug and play” architecture allowing end users to configure an application specific power supply with up to 12 outputs in less than 5 minutes.

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Lambda first to offer lifetime warranty (January 2008)

Lambda Europe has announced that its HWS series of high-quality industrial power supplies now comes with a lifetime warranty as standard, a “first” in the industry. The reliability of Lambda’s flagship HWS series has been field proven with a negligible return rate since it’s original introduction (with a 5 year warranty) several years ago. The full range of models from 15W to 1500W, including “HD” heavy duty and “ME” medically approved versions are covered provided they are installed and used in accordance with Lambda’s instruction manual.

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Lambda shows its full power at Southern Electronics (December 2007)

Lambda UK is showcasing an extensive display of new products, ranging from tiny board-mounting DC-DC converters to multi-kilowatt power supplies, at Southern Electronics 2008. On display in the UK for the first time is the iQE series of quarter-brick DC-DC converters. With a broad range of output voltages from 3.3 to 15V, this series is rated at up to 204W and offered with two input voltage ranges – either 18V to 36V or 36V to 75V. A key highlight to these new and innovative products is its incredibly flat efficiency curve, staying at more than 91% efficiency under a wide 25% to 100% load.

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Lambda offers tough supplies for industry (November 2007)

Specifically designed to meet the needs of industrial users, the LZSa range of compact single-output power supplies from Lambda has now been extended to include not only 500 watt models, but also new 1,000 watt and 1,500 watt units. All models in the range feature rugged construction, ensuring reliable operation even in harsh environments, and have comprehensive protection against transients on the mains input.

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Lambda Genesys™ family of programmable DC power supplies pack 5kW in 2U (October 2007)

The Genesys™ family of programmable power supplies from Lambda sets a new standard for flexible, reliable, AC-DC power systems in OEM, industrial and laboratory applications. Lambda’s new 5kW module offers one of the highest power densities available in a compact 2U unit, and complements the already highly successful 1U 750W half-rack, 1U 750W/1.5kW, 2U 3.3kW and 3U 10kW/15kW full-rack models.

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Ericsson receives Chinese top 10 DC/DC award for its power modules for second time (October 2007)

Ericsson Power Modules’ PKB-C module has received a top 10 DC/DC award from Electronic Products China magazine, reflecting the company’s expertise and worldwide development coordination. The award recognizes those DC/DC products manufacturers who, through innovative features in new products, help the continuous development and improvement of power-supply technology for the industry. The award ceremony took place on September 12 in Beijing at the sixth annual Power Module Technology seminar and exhibition.

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Lambda fills the 240W gap on the 24V and 48V rail (September 2007)

Lambda has expanded its line-up of the popular DPP Series DIN rail power supplies with the introduction of new 240W models. The DPP240 complements the recently introduced DPP120 supplies, and with typical efficiency reaching an impressive 90%, is suited for use in factory automation, industrial control systems and test equipment applications.

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Ericsson¹s MicroTCA power module is at the forefront of open architecture technology for TEMs and system integrators (September 2007)

Ericsson Power Modules has introduced an evaluative level MicroTCA(tm) power module under part number ROA 117 5078/1. Aimed at telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) and system integrators, the module is for use in systems based on the open-architecture standard MicroTCA(tm). It is likely that MicroTCA(tm) will be used in many different types of both applications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment, and those nearest to adopting are most likely for edge and access equipment.

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Lambda’s new Quarter Bricks offer efficiencies up to 94% under all load conditions (August 2007)

Delivering very high operating efficiencies over a wide range of load conditions, the TDK Innoveta iQE Series of Quarter Brick DC-DC converters from Lambda responds to the ever increasing demand for improved efficiency under all normal operating load conditions. With a broad range of output voltages from 3.3 to 15V and providing high power ratings, these DC-DC converters are ideal for engineers seeking excellent efficiency and optimal thermal performance for 24V and 48V power architectures in many applications within the industrial, telecommunications, data communications, access and wireless markets.

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Ericsson’s third-generation POLA(TM) modules improve performance and save board space (August 2007)

Ericsson Power Modules’ PMN and PMP series point-of-load modules, based on the latest generation of high dynamic-response control IC with embedded TurboTransTM functionalities, are third-generation POLATM products. As point-of-load (POL) power modules, they address a wide range of applications – from industry to avionics – including applications in the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) industry.

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Lambda strengthens iSA series (July 2007)

Lambda UK has strengthened its iSA series of sixteenth brick DC/DC power modules to provide up to 25A of output current. Designed by sister company TDK Innoveta Inc, the new DOSA (Distributed Power Open Standard Alliance) standard footprint DC/DC converters provide exceptional thermal performance and are designed for engineers seeking to save space and system cost in 48V distributed power architectures.

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XP Power adds 30 new products added to global Power Supply Guide for 2007/08 (June 2007)

XP Power announces the availability of their new Power Supply Guide for 2007/2008. The guide, containing 208 pages, has had a total of 30 new product ranges added since the last edition. It provides detailed information on many aspects of XP Power’s standard product range. AC/DC products range from 5 Watts to 2,400 Watts and include open frame, u-channel, desktop, DIN rail, industrial and medical power supplies. Also included are DC/DC converters rated from 1 Watt to 400 Watts, and military component based power modules and filters.

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C&D Technologies new 4:1 Wide Input, Highly Efficient 100W Quarter Brick DC/DC Converters (June 2007)

Today’s advanced digital systems demand extended input range compliance on DC/DC power converters. Besides battery and mobile power applications, the ultra wide 4:1 input range of C&D’s advanced UQQ family of converters perfectly suits industrial, medical and telecom applications and is capable of supplying up to 100Watts of usable power.  Available models are 3.3V/25A, 5V/20A, 12V/8A, 15V/7A and 24V/4A with basic grade I/O isolation voltage of 2250 Volt.

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Lambda packs 15kW into 3U (June 2007)

High output capacity, extensive options for local and remote control, compact construction and very competitive pricing are the major features of the new programmable 3U power supplies in the Genesys™ range from Lambda. These make the supplies an ideal choice for applications such as electroplating, semiconductor manufacture and use with industrial lasers, where dependable and controllable high-power DC sources are needed.

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Ericsson’s 1/8 brick DC/DC module raises the benchmark for power and control performance (June 2007)

PKB-C DC/DC converter has considerably more output power compared with similar available products. This is an important benefit in applications where customers are looking for higher power in a smaller package than the traditional quarter-brick, or alternatively to obtain higher power in a standard eighth-brick format when upgrading boards to achieve higher performance levels.

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New 12V Hot-swap front-end for distributed power (May 2007)

Lambda has launched a new version of its popular FPS1000 front end power supply with a nominal output voltage of 12V , ideal for driving non-isolated point of load dc-dc converters directly in systems utilising a distributed power architecture without the need for intermediate bus conversion. The new model, which complements the existing line up of 24V, 32V and 48V models, has found immediate favour with manufacturers of non-telecoms equipment that do not require a 48V bus yet wish to move to a distributed power system.

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Lambda packs 450W into half a brick! (April 2007)

In response to customer demand for smaller and more cost-effective power sources, Lambda has introduced its innovative new range of PAH450 DC/DC converters that deliver a full 450 watts of output power from an industry-standard low-profile half-brick package. In many applications, these compact and economically priced units can replace full-brick converters, resulting in substantial space and cost savings.

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Ericsson dual output DC/DC converters are drop-ins for earlier MacroDens modules and have floating dual outputs for versatility (April 2007)

Expanding its highly successful MacroDens portfolio of DC/DC modules, Ericsson Power Modules has released three PKR modules aimed primarily at powering telecom and datacom transmission systems requiring floating dual outputs, such as line cards and optical transmitters. Similarly, the PKR will also power a wide range of applications in instrumentation and process control that use analogue logic and communication chipsets. With their floating design, the devices’ dual outputs can also be configured in series, making them suitable for feeding many other applications (for example, 24V output).

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24V/10A DC-UPS with only one 12V battery (February 2007)

PULS has developed a totally new DC-UPS (Uninterruptible power supply) which requires only one 12V battery to buffer 24Vdc. To eliminate the need for two batteries connected in series the developers from PULS integrated firmware along with a unique circuit into the DC-UPS to boost the 12V battery voltage up to 24V. Smart semiconductors replace non-intelligent discrete components, therefore the need for the second battery is eliminated and the battery performance is maximized. The firmware runs a series of logical test on the battery and makes adjustments to maintain the constant output under all conditions.

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More power and reduced cost from Ericsson’s quarter brick DC/DC modules (February 2007)

Expanding its ground breaking PKM-E series of DC/DC modules, Ericsson Power Modules has introduced a further three models that provide extra output voltage ranges, more current, and more power for telecom and data equipment vendors operating in the areas of distributed power architecture, wireless networks, enterprise networks, access and optical networks, industrial, and the latest generation of ICs (DSP, FPGA, ASIC).

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Design guide simplifies selection of DC/DC converters to power FPGAs (February 2007)

C&D Technologies has developed a new design guide to assist engineers seeking DC/DC converters to power FPGA processors. The guide features product parametric tables as well as Xilinx and Altera FPGA application examples to guide designers towards the most appropriate solutions for the their system designs.

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Compact 60W Class II external AC/DC power supply for medical and industrial applications

XP Power’s latest compact desktop AC/DC power supply, PDM60, provides Class II system protection. Safety approvals include UL609501 and EN609501 for industrial and IT applications, and UL60601-1 and EN60601-1 for medical systems. With 4000 VAC isolation and low leakage current, the PDM60 is ideally suited to both medical and commercial use. Measuring just 135 x 65 x 41 mm (5.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 inches), it has an improved power density over previous products and is well matched to portable applications.

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19 inch powershelf simplifies design and helps shorten time-to-market

C&D Technologies has introduced a new powershelf that is designed to accommodate up to three of the company’s D1U AC/DC front-end power supplies in parallel. The S1U-3X alleviates the need for designers to develop a custom chassis to accommodate multiple power supply modules.

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Thin supply delivers power in half the space

Ultra-thin convection cooled single-output power supplies in the new RTW range from the new collaborative TDK – Lambda product brand are 50% smaller and 60% lighter than typical products of the same rating, making them an attractive choice for use in modern equipment where small size is invariably required. In addition, RTW power supplies have been designed to be environmentally friendly, and they conform fully with the requirements of the RoHS Directive.

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AC/DC front-end power supplies provide improved efficiency and energy cost savings

C&D Technologies has added a 48V family to its class leading D1U-W AC/DC front-end power supply product line.  The range, which already has a 12V series, is designed to deliver high efficiency bulk power to servers, workstations, and storage systems that utilise distributed power architectures.

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DC/DC Converter family meets next-generation Intel processor specifications

The new VRM11.X family of DC/DC Converters from C&D Technologies has been introduced to provide power to Intel’s next generation processors. Comprising six models, the range offers a choice of form factors and power level options to give designers and developers of servers and workstations a high degree of flexibility. Compared to approaches that use custom power supplies, VRM11.X DC/DC Converters offer a low risk, fast time-to-market option.

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Modular, configurable power supply delivers 11% power increase from standard chassis

XP Power announces the latest model in the fleXPower family of configurable power supplies. The fleXPower X10 brings an 11% increase in power using the same size chassis as earlier 900 Watt models. An output power of up to 1,000 Watts is available over the full input range of 85-264 VAC. At high line, 180-264 VAC, a single chassis can provide up to 1,200 Watts. By utilising the double deck feature of the fleXPower X10, where outputs are paralleled, up to 2,400 Watts are available at high line.

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Space-saving 120W external power supply for medical applications features Class I and Class II approvals

XP Power has announced a medically approved, compact 120W power supply for medical and other portable applications where high isolation and low leakage current specifications are required. The AMM120 is offered with both Class I (with earth) and Class II (no earth) AC inputs. Class II inputs are commonly required in medical equipment because the reliability of earth connections cannot be guaranteed in all locations in which portable devices may be used. This is driving a growing demand for Class II qualified power supplies.

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Ericsson POLA regulators reduce board space offering flexibility and cost cutting options

Expanding its point of load (POL) range of DC/DC regulators, Ericsson Power Modules has introduced two POLA devices that are amongst the smallest switching POL regulators available, and provide high efficiency and a host of features for ‘real needs’ applications at low cost.

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Lambda's new profile DIN rail power supply fits the box for building automation

Just 56mm deep, the new low-profile DSP DIN-rail mounting power supplies from Lambda are specifically designed for easy installation in the shallow cabinets commonly used in building automation and security applications.  Offered in versions with power ratings from 7.5W to 100W, the units are suitable for the low-voltage controls which are increasingly finding favour in commercial and residential premises.

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Ground breaking high density IBC brick scoops award for the second year running for Ericsson

Representing consistency and ability, Ericsson Power Modules has received an award from Electronics China magazine for the second year running.  The company’s groundbreaking PKM4402NG DC/DC module was chosen as ‘Outstanding DC/DC Power Product’, associated with the magazine’s hotly competed ‘Top-10’ awards competition.

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Lambda launches new product catalogue

Lambda, the specialist power supply manufacturer, has launched its new power products catalogue for 2006/2007. The 188-page catalogue includes comprehensive details of their range of AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, laboratory supplies, special assemblies and filters.

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COTS military and avionics DC/DC converters cut costs and time-to-market

XP Power has announced the MTC, a series of 4W to 35W DC/DC converters designed as a standard product family exclusively for defence and avionics applications. No compromise has been made in component selection or construction to make it adaptable for communications, industrial or transport applications, as is often the case with products from other vendors. The MTC is a non-custom converter based on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and is available in 5, 15 and 35 W ratings. It offers substantial cost savings over traditional military power supplies and is available from stock to reduce system time-to-market.

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Lambda now offers TDK DC/DC converters

The latest CC-E compact DC/DC converters designed and manufactured by TDK are now available from power supply specialists, Lambda under the new collaborative TDK – Lambda product brand. With power ratings from 1.5W to 25W in versions with 5V, 12V, 24V or 48V inputs, the DC/DC converters feature a small footprint and low profile, making them an ideal choice for use in modern telecommunications, data communications, instrumentation and industrial applications, where space is invariably at a premium.

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Low profile 400W AC/DC switcher fits in 1U high apparatus

XP Power has announced the SMM400 series, a family of 400W AC/DC switching power supplies that enable more power to be delivered in an industry-standard 1U high enclosure. Most 1U units are limited to around 250W but this new power supply, which has power densities of up to 0.38 Watts per cubic cm, meets demand for higher power within a given space. The low profile units come in 24 standard models -19 single-output and 5 dual-output versions - and carry agency approvals for communications, IT, industrial and medical applications.

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Lambda Has Tough Power Supplies for Industry

Designed to deliver high reliability even in harsh operating conditions, single-output industrial power supplies in the new LZSa series from Lambda combine rugged mechanical construction with an enhanced thermal design that allows them to operate over the exceptionally wide temperature range of -40ºC to +71ºC.  The units also meet the demanding vibration- and shock-withstand requirements of MIL-STD-810E and are backed by Lambda’s 5 year warranty.

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Vicor Introduces New Cost-Effective Mid-Power 24Vin Micro Modules

Vicor announces the addition of seven mid-power Micro DC-DC converters to its high-density 24Vdc input family: 50W models at 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s low-noise Zero-Current and Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) — are appropriate for power system applications in industrial and process control, distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defence, and aerospace.

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