150 V input series DC-DC converters

Powerbox has released Vicor’s input series for the maxi, mini, micro series of DC-DC converters.

The 150 V input series consists of 24 base models. The modules — which incorporate low-noise, zero-current and zero-voltage switching (ZCS/ZVS) — can be used in a variety of applications, including industrial and process control, power distribution controls, medical, instrumentation, communications, defence and aerospace.

The 150 V input series simplifies the AC front end design for applications that run solely off 100 or 115 V mains (eg, US, Japan) because the converter input range matches the output of a simple rectified front end.

The 24 models of the 150 V input series include eight standard output voltages (3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, 48) in combination with three different package sizes (quarter brick, half brick, full brick) with output power ranging from 75 to 500 W.

The converters operate from 150 V nominal input, with an input range of 100 to 200 V and efficiencies up to 90%. These models are available in five different environmental grades, with six different pin options and three baseplate options. They can be also configured in any combination using PowerBench tools.