New high-density PFM AC/DC front-end modules in rugged VIA packages

Digi-Key has announced it is to distribute Vicor’s new family of high density PFM AC/DC front-end modules in the rugged VIA package that offers superior cooling performance and versatility in converter mounting. Featuring a universal AC input range (85 - 264VAC), power factor correction, and a fully isolated 24VDC or 48VDC output, and delivering 400 W of isolated, regulated, DC output power at efficiencies up to 93%, these new modules provide unprecedented power density of 127W/in3 (8W/cm3) and best-in-class performance in a diminutive, 9 mm thin, VIA package. The new units are ideally suited for use in a broad range of industrial, process control, telecommunications, office equipment, test and measurement, LED lighting and other 'off-line' applications. “PFM AC-DC front-end modules in the VIA package provide designers with a quick and easy pathway to a high-performance, high-density AC-DC front-end solution, while eliminating the uncertainties and long design cycles associated with a custom front-end design,” said Rob Russell, Vicor’s vice president of power systems. “Leveraging Vicor’s modular power components and Power Component Design Methodology, Digi-Key customers can architect complete source to load power systems with unprecedented ‘building block’ ease and flexibility.” Offering power systems designers a rugged, modular, fully integrated AC-to-DC front end solution with much higher power density than alternative products, the new PFM AC-to-DC front-end modules are compatible with a wide variety of available downstream power conversion components. Tom Busher, VP global I P & E, Digi-Key, added: “We are pleased to have the opportunity to distribute Vicor’s new PFM front-end modules to our global customer base. With these new products, engineers can rapidly design and deploy complete off-line power systems featuring predictable performance and unrivaled power density, efficiency and reliability.”