New programmable power supplies offer up to 95% efficiency

Powerstax now supplies the upgraded range of Magna-Power SL Series 1U programmable DC power supplies.

Now providing up to 95% efficiency and carrying an NRTL safety listing the series comprises 99 different models, blending the latest power semiconductor technology with the company’s signature robust current-fed power processing topology to achieve unmatched 1U programmable power levels from 1.5kW up to 8kW.

With its advanced microprocessor control and feature set, the series offers the performance and functionality required to address cutting-edge applications, including automotive component testing, aerospace test and measurement, particle acceleration, semiconductor fabrication and component test, industrial and renewable energy, plus general laboratory research and development.

The series was introduced in 2015, and subsequent expansions in power range has now confirmed it as their most popular product line. “The SL Series is proof that power density is king for rack-mount programmable power supplies,” comments Phil James, sales director of Powerstax. “The SL Series efficiency gains and NRTL listing directly support our strong OEM customer-base, providing significant savings in energy costs and regulatory approvals for our customer’s products.”