Proven regulator portfolio expanded with new 48V buck regulators

Vicor has announced the expansion of its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point-of-Load (PoL) regulator portfolio with the introduction of high efficiency PI3542, PI3543, PI3545, and PI3546 buck regulators. The entire Cool-Power portfolio is characterized by products with benchmark efficiency and density performance that are simple to use, accelerating time to market, says the company. PI354x Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulators utilise the integration of a high performance ZVS topology that enables 48V direct to PoL without sacrificing performance. With step-down regulation from a higher voltage source, engineers can deploy more efficient power distribution architectures, reduce I2R losses, and eliminate costly and inefficient intermediate conversion stages. The PI354x Cool-Power ZVS buck regulators are designed for a wide range of applications leveraging higher voltage distribution, including: telecom, network infrastructure, data centres, industrial, battery and lighting applications. The PI354x series expands and enhances the Vicor Power Component Design Methodology. When used in conjunction with Vicor's front-end products and Factorized Power products, the PI354x series can enable a complete power chain from AC or HVDC (200V+) source to PoL, says the company.