News From Current And Recent Clients
Vicor Adds 28 V Wide-Input Mini Family of DC-DC Converters - (30-Jun-10)
Key Points:
• Delivers up to 150W at any of eight DC output voltages
• 9-36VDC input range suits 12- and 24-V battery supplies
• Robust construction allows deployment in toughest environments
Vicor Corporation announces the addition of a new... (
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Vicor Launches Half-Chip PRM™ Regulator - (17-Jun-10)
Key points:
• Industry’s highest power density solution delivers 200W in less than 2.5cm3
• 50% reduction in package size from 400W version maintains industry-leading power
density
• Buck-Boost, non-isolated architecture delivers 5 to 55V from... (
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Picor introduces PI3101 Cool-Power™ 60W isolated DC-DC converter setting a new benchmark for size an - (29-Apr-10)
Key points:
• Surface-mount Isolated DC-DC converter delivers 25W/cm3, 3-4 times more power density than existing solutions
• Wide input range 36V to 75V, providing a regulated 3.3V output at up to 18A
• Power-System-in-Package (PSiP) tiny... (
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Westcor Introduces New MIL-COTS Family of AC-DC Configurable Power Supplies - (13-Apr-10)
Key points:
• Range of MIL-COTS products extended with four configurable power supplies
• Additions offer all the benefits of custom design without the NRE
• Targeting high performance applications where reliability and low cost are... (
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Factorized Power for Leading Computers Unveiled at Supercomputing 09 - (19-Nov-09)
ANDOVER, MA, November 17, 2009… Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) announced today its exhibition at Supercomputing 09 of large scale Factorized Power™ systems used in IBM® next generation high performance computing platforms.
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New Vicor Power Techtorial Videos Available in Online Learning Zone for Power Engineers - (19-Nov-09)
Key points:
• Online Techtorials provide on-demand training and self-assessment tools
• Content driven by requests from engineers facing real-life design challenges
• Three new videos addressing real-life power electronics challenges
• Videos... (
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Vicor Introduces Offline VI Brick BCMTM Array with Vertical Mount Heatsink - (16-Jun-09)
Key points:
• High power, high efficiency BCM targets Point-of-Load distribution
• Combines high voltage bus converter with integrated heatsink, simplifying thermal management
• Innovative design yields power densities of up to 290W/in3
The... (
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Vicor Introduces Wide-Input 28V Micro DC-DC Converters - (28-May-09)
Key points:
• Extends 28V DC-DC converter family with improved output voltages, environmental grades and packaging options
• Efficiencies up to 82%, with 9 to 36V input range
• Output voltage trim from 10% to 110%
The Brick Business Unit of... (
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NEW / EW Live 2009 16-18 June, London Earls Court 2 VICOR - Stand H49 - (19-May-09)
At National Electronics Week / EW Live 2009 Vicor is offering engineers the opportunity to visit their free ‘Power Clinic’ which will run throughout the show on their stand H49. Vicor engineers will be on hand to answer questions about specific... (
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Vicor ‘PowerTechtorials’ on CD - (21-Apr-09)
Vicor has launched a new educational initiative for power design engineers which provides support throughout the power systems design process from selecting the optimum architecture to meeting EMI regulations.
The first phase, a series of... (
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V.I Chip, Inc. introduces 120 W ‘half-chip’ bus converter with >800 W/in3 power density - (13-Nov-08)
Electronica 2008
Hall A, Stand no: A5.313 & B2.311
November 2008
V.I Chip, Inc. introduces 120 W ‘half-chip’ bus converter with >800 W/in3 power density
Key points:
• 120 W, 48:12 V, 1/32nd brick footprint non-regulated converter
• High... (
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V.I Chip, Inc. introduces complete powertrain solution for high voltage DC distribution in data cent - (13-Nov-08)
Electronica 2008
Hall A, Stand no: A5.313 & B2.311
November 2008
V.I Chip, Inc. introduces complete powertrain solution for high voltage DC distribution in data centers
Key points:
• 1/16th brick converts 380 V to 48 V DC in data... (
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New appointments strengthen Vicor’s European growth - (23-Sep-08)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Due to the success in Central Europe and the significant growth of its Eastern European business Vicor is investing in its European sales organisation and announces the appointment of Catalin Tachiciu as Regional Sales Manager Germany, Switzerland... (
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Picor introduces Cool-ORingTM family targeting redundant power architectures in high-availability sy - (23-Sep-08)
Key Points:
Family of full-function active ORing solutions and discrete active ORing controllers
Extremely small, high density full-function solutions available in 5mm x 7mm LGA package, enabling over 50% space... (
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Vicor Introduces Military COTS 28 Vin Filter Input Attenuator Module - (27-Aug-08)
Key points:
• New front-end filter module provides MIL-STD protection
• Targets military COTS applications for ground vehicles
• Accepts a wide input voltage range and delivers up to 500 W/18 A
Vicor Corporation has introduced a new DC... (
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Vicor Expands Maxi, Mini and Micro Family of DC-DC Converters with New 72 V Input Series - (26-Jun-08)
July 2008
Vicor Expands Maxi, Mini and Micro Family of DC-DC Converters with New 72 V Input Series
Key points:
• New models meet the voltage, shock, vibration and temperature requirements of EN50155
• All modules can be configured for... (
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Vicor Adds MIL-COTS 28 V Wide-Input Maxi Family of DC-DC Converters - (17-Jun-08)
Key points:
• Allows one converter to operate in 12 V and 24 V vehicle systems
• Offers 8 different output voltages from 3.3 V to 48 V
• Vicor’s proprietary spin fill process ensures void free encapsulation for use in harsh environments
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V.I Chip, Inc. announces new LED constant current demonstration board - (28-May-08)
Key points:
• High current accuracy of 99.7%
• Adjustable non-isolated current up to 240 W (5 A at 48 V)
• Boards can be combined for isolated currents up to 100 A
• Uses less than 1W per 1,000 Lumens generated
V.I Chip, Inc., a subsidiary... (
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Vicor Introduces Advanced Modular Power Platform: the VI BRICKTM - (01-Apr-08)
Key points:
• High power density up to 390 W/in³
• VI BRICK BCMs provide multiple output voltages for POL or Intermediate Bus Architecture designs
• 13 different VI BRICK DC-DC converters for output from 1 to 48 Vdc from 48 V input
• VI BRICK... (
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Vicor adds new 24 Volt input series VI-200 and VI-J00 families of DC-DC converters - (30-Jan-08)
The Brick Business Unit of Vicor Corporation announces the addition of a new 24 V input series for both its VI-J00 and VI-200 families of DC-DC converters. With a wide input range of 10 to 36 V, the modules are targeted for applications operating... (
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Vicor releases new PFC FlatPAC EN-Compliant AC-DC Switcher with Active Power Factor Correction - (13-Dec-07)
Key points:
• active power factor correction (0.99 power factor)
• meets EN61000-3-2 harmonic current limits
• compliance to EN55022-A conducted EMI
• ultra low profile
The Brick Business Unit of Vicor announces the introduction of the PFC... (
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Vicor Launches PowerBench, A Unique Tool for Power Supply Engineers - (23-Aug-07)
Vicor announces the launch of PowerBench™, a unique suite of enhanced online power supply design tools that helps ensure designers select the best power supply to meet their requirements. If an appropriate standard product does not already exist,... (
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Vicor Announces MIL-COTS 28 V DC-DC V•I Chip Modules - (06-Jul-07)
20% more power and 1/3 the volume in a rugged, miniature package
Key Points:
•Output voltages from 1 to 50 Vdc, providing up to 100 A or 115 W
•Measuring just 32.5 x 22 x 6.6 mm, at 15 g
•May be paralleled for higher power... (
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Vicor Announces European Distributor of the Year for 2006: SE Spezial-Electronic AG - (20-Jun-07)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Vicor, a leading manufacturer of power conversion components and systems, has recognised German-based SE Spezial-Electronic AG as its European Distributor of the Year (Tier 1 Territories) for 2006/07.
With no direct sales in Europe, Vicor’s... (
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Vicor Announces V•I Chip™ Through-Hole Packaging Option - (06-Jun-07)
Key points:
•Simplifies system assembly
•Through-hole V•I Chips are electrically and thermally identical to SMT version
•Compatible with both hand soldering and wave solder techniques
•Ideal for fast prototyping or large production runs
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Vicor Announces New Off-Line, High-Density V•I Chip™ Bus Converter - (05-Jun-07)
Isolated 384 V to 12 V, 300 Watt converter for HV Distribution Systems
Key Points:
Power density of greater than 1000 W/in3
Over 95% efficiency
Parallelable for high current outputs
Enables output... (
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Vicor Introduces a New 110 V Input Series for Railway and Transportation Applications - (17-May-07)
Key Points:
New standard input ranges for Vicor’s Maxi, Mini and Micro families of products
Up to 400 W output power
Wide input range (66-154 V continuous operation) in accordance with EN50155
Efficiencies up... (
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Vicor Expands its family of 375 Vin Mini Modules - (04-May-07)
Vicor announces the addition of eight mid-power Mini DC-DC converters to the 375 Vdc input family: a 100 W model at 3.3 Vout; 150 W model at 5 Vout; and 200 W models at 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48 Vout. These half-brick modules — which incorporate... (
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Vicor Expands the family of 300V Input Mini Modules - (30-Mar-07)
Vicor announces the addition of nine mid-power Mini DC-DC converters to its 300 Vdc input family: 100 W models at 2 and 3.3 Vout, 150 W models at 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48 Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise... (
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Vicor Introduces New High-Efficiency, 320 W V•I Chip PRM Regulator - (15-Mar-07)
Vicor Introduces New High-Efficiency, 320 W V•I Chip PRM Regulator
Facilitates direct 48 V-to-load power conversion with 91% efficiency
Vicor announces the introduction of a high power (>1100 W/in3) 320 W PRM™ non-isolated regulator.... (
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Vicor Expands the Family of Mid-Power 24 Vin Mini Modules - (20-Feb-07)
Vicor Corporation announces the addition of nine mid-power Mini DC-DC converters to the 24 Vdc input family: a 100 W model at 3.3 Vout, 150 W models at 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48 Vout. A 200 W model at a new standard 36 V output has also been... (
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Vicor Offers Comprehensive Line of V•I Chip Evaluation and Validation Boards - (23-Jan-07)
Vicor Corporation announces the availability of a comprehensive line-up of 52 Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) Customer Evaluation and Validation Boards, featuring BCM™, PRM™ and VTM™ V•I Chip™ power components. In addition Vicor has created an... (
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New High Power Density PFC Front End - (14-Nov-06)
Key Points:
• Output up to 2,200W
• Only 1RU high
• Power density over 28W/in3
• Meets Mil Std 810E for vibration
Vicor announces the release of the 1RU, high power density PFC FrontEnd™ for use with various power modules. The ultra-low... (
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Vicor Introduces 28Vdc MIL-COTS VIPAC Family - (14-Nov-06)
Key Points:
• Choice of 1, 2, or 3 outputs: 50 to 400 Watts per output
• MIL-STD-704E/F transient protection and MIL-STD-461E EMI filtering
• Can be designed online using Vicor's VCAD design tool
• Profile just 19.1mm
Vicor announces the... (
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Vicor V•I Chip Components Reduce Energy Costs Increase Efficiency and Power Density - (14-Nov-06)
Key Points:
• Enabling complete systems to use Factorized Power Architecture
• Power density up to 1.2kW/in3 or 91A/in2
• Up to 97% efficiency
• Potential energy savings 24 euros / $30 per processor, per year in energy costs
Vicor announces... (
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Vicor Introduces New Mid-Power 375Vin Maxi Modules - (11-Oct-06)
Vicor announces the addition of eight mid-power Maxi DC-DC converters to the 375Vdc input family: a 200W model at 3.3Vout, a 300W model at
5Vout, and 400W models at 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented... (
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Vicor Introduces New Mid-Power 24Vin Maxi Modules - (26-Sep-06)
Vicor announces the addition of eight mid-power Maxi DC-DC converters to the 24Vdc input family: a 3.3Vout, 200W model and 300W models at 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 36, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise Zero-Current and... (
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Vicor adds new distributor in the Nordic region - (15-Aug-06)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Vicor, a leading manufacturer of power solutions, is enlarging its European distribution network. As part of this activity it has appointed a new distributor – ACAL – to handle its products throughout the Nordic region. The expanded network of... (
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Vicor adds new distributor in the UK - (15-Aug-06)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Vicor, a leading manufacturer of power solutions, is enlarging its pan-European distribution network. As part of this activity it has appointed a new distributor – Craftec UK– to handle its products in the UK. The expanded distribution network of... (
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Vicor expands European distribution network - (15-Aug-06)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Vicor, a leading manufacturer of power solutions, is enlarging its European distribution network. As part of this activity it has appointed a number of new distributors to its key territories: ACAL in France and the Nordic region; and Craftec in... (
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Vicor IntroducesNew Mid-Power 48 Vin Micro Modules - (14-Aug-06)
Vicor announces the addition of six mid-power Micro DC-DC converters to the 48Vdc input family: a 50W model at 3.3 Vout and 75W models at 12, 15, 24, 28, and 48Vout. The modules — which incorporate Vicor’s patented low-noise Zero-Current and... (
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Vicor names Andy Gales as Vice President of Sales for International Business - (27-Jul-06)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Vicor, a leading power supply company, announces the promotion of Andy Gales to the newly-created position of Vice President, International Sales. In this role Gales is responsible for all commercial activities throughout Europe, the Middle East,... (
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Vicor Introduces New Cost-Effective Mid-Power 24Vin Micro Modules - (08-Jun-06)
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... (
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Vicor Introduces New Cost-Effective Mid-Power 24Vin Micro Modules - (05-Jun-06)
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... (
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Vicor Announces European Distributor of the Year for 2005: ACAL Power Solutions - (27-Apr-06)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Vicor, a leading manufacturer of power conversion components and systems, has recognised UK-based ACAL Power Solutions as its European Distributor of the Year for 2005.
With no direct sales in Europe, Vicor’s distribution network is critical to... (
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Vicor Introduces Seven New Mid-Power Micro Modules - (25-Apr-06)
Expands 300V Input, High-Density DC-DC Converter Family
Vicor announces the addition of seven mid-power Micro DC-DC converters to the high-density 300Vdc input family: two 50 W models, one at 3.3Vout and 5Vout, and five 75W models at 12, 15, 24,... (
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Vicor Online Quality Center - (23-Dec-05)
Vicor announces the availability of its new interactive Vicor Quality Center at www.vicorquality.com. This first-of-its-kind service is designed to satisfy the needs of customers or prospective customers for up-to-date information on quality... (
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Vicor Announces a New Lower-Cost 2nd Gen Option - (27-Oct-05)
Vicor announces a new, lower cost option for its high performance line of 2nd Generation DC-DC converter modules and VIPAC Arrays – E-Grade versions.
These DC-DC converter modules use advanced power processing, control, and packaging... (
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Vicor Releases Technical Library on CD for Power Supply Engineers - (09-Jun-05)
Vicor announces the release of a comprehensive technical library on CD that provides support throughout the power system design process, from selecting the optimum architecture to meeting EMI regulations. The CD enables easy access to product data... (
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New Low Voltage Output Ripple Attenuator SiP - (10-May-05)
Improves transient response and ensures quiet point-of-load regulation
Key points:
Significantly reduces output capacitance requirements
Reduction of supply output ripple and noise by over 30dB
Can be used with most... (
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New Harmonic Attenuator Module - (09-Feb-05)
Enhances Vicor power conversion systems, providing twice the power density, fewer components, and lower cost
Key Points:
Compatible with the 600 Watt power capability of Vicor’s V375 series of DC-DC converters
Parallelable... (
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Active EMI Filters for DC-DC Converters - (20-Jan-05)
Targets 24 and 48V DC-DC converter applications
Key Points:
Attenuation from 150kHz to 30MHz
Over 40dB of common-mode and more than 70dB of differential-mode noise attenuation
Board space savings of 50% to 80%... (
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100A in a Standard Quarter-Brick PackageV•I Chip Based VICBricks Achieve Unprecedented Performance L - (11-Nov-04)
Electronica 2004
Stand No. B2.175
100A in a Standard Quarter-Brick Package V•I Chip Based VICBricks Achieve Unprecedented Performance Levels
Key points:
§ Enabled by new V•I Chip technology
§ Efficiency at 86% for a 1.2Vout model
§ Up to... (
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100A V•I Chip now available from Vicor - (23-Aug-04)
Electronica 2004
Stand no: B2 / 175
100A V•I Chip now available from Vicor
Isolated POL Sine Amplitude Converter raises the bar
to >400A/cubic inch
Key points:
§ Meets demands of advanced DSP, FPGA, ASIC, processor cores and... (
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Active Input EMI Filter for Telecom Bus Market Targets 48V DC-DC converter applications - (30-Jun-04)
Key points:
· Delivers over 40dB of common-mode and more than 70dB of differential-mode noise attenuation at 500kHz
· Efficiency of 99%
· Surface-mount package measuring just 25.4 x 25.4 x 5.1mm
· Ratings support PICMGâ 3.0 Advanced Telecom... (
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V•I Chip Exceeds 1,000W/in3 and Achieves 97% Efficiency - (30-Apr-04)
Isolated 48V to 48V, 300 Watt Converter for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Applications
Vicor Corporation announces the newest member of its V•I Chip Bus Converter Module (BCM) family, the B048K480T30, which provides
2,250Vdc primary-to-secondary... (
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Quarter-Brick Intermediate Bus Converter Family Delivering up to 600W - (17-Feb-04)
Key points:
. Up to 600W or 100A in industry-standard quarter-brick pin out
. 9 bus voltages from 3 to 48Vdc
. Up to 97% efficiency
. Exceptional speed and transient performance
. Priced as low as 11 cents/Watt in OEM quantities
Vicor... (
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Vicor adds new distributor in the UK - (06-Jan-04)
- Industry: Corporate News & Events
Vicor, a leading manufacturer of power solutions, has appointed a new distributor – UR – to complement its current distribution network in the UK, comprising Acal and XP.
Vicor’s comprehensive range includes modular, high density
DC-DC... (
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Vicor Launches New Web Site - (19-Nov-03)
Powerful tools and easy navigation enable on-line product design, configuration, selection, search and support
Vicor, a world leader in power conversion products, has launched its new Web site, www.vicorpower.com and its European portal... (
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Vicor has introduced the new QPI-1 active EMI filter for 48V DC-DC converter applications. The QPI- - (27-Oct-03)
Vicor Corporation has entered into a non-exclusive licence
with Celestica Inc. to manufacture and sell the V•I Chip™ (VIC) product
family. V•I Chips are the building blocks of the new Factorized Power
Architecture (FPA) that Vicor announced in... (
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First Active EMI Filter for Telecom Bus Market Targets 48V DC-DC converter applications - (15-Oct-03)
Key points:
. Over 40dB of common-mode and more than 80dB of differential-mode
noise attenuation at 500kHz
. 24.5 x 24.5 x 5.1mm surface-mount package
. Efficiency of 99%
. Meets specifications of international 36 to 76Vdc telecom bus... (
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V·I Chip delivers 80 Amperes at 0.9 to 1.8Vdc - (31-Aug-03)
Isolated POL converter sets new records for speed, density and efficiency.
Key points:
· Break-through current density of 320A/in3
· Response time of less than 1 ms
· Priced as low as 31 cents/A
· Bi-directional power flow
. Can be... (
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Vicor Introduces “VIC-in-a-Brick” Replacement for Quarter-Brick Intermediate Bus Converters - (31-Jul-03)
Key Points:
. Up to 400W of power
. Easy retrofit of V·I Chip into Intermediate Bus applications
. Efficiency exceeds 96% over a wide load range
. Responds to 100% step load changes in less than 1 ms - 20 times faster
than the... (
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Vicor unveils V·I Chip bus converters for Intermediate Bus Architecture applications - (29-May-03)
Key points:
· Priced as low as 12 cents/W
· Power density up to 50W/cm3
· Efficiency exceeds 96% over a wide load range
· Responds to 100% step load changes in less than 1 ms
Vicor Corporation has introduced the first family of products... (
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Vicor Releases Free Technical Seminar on CD Called “Designing with Component Power Modules” - (14-Feb-03)
Vicor announces the launch of a free technical seminar on CD called “Designing with Component Power Modules”. This highly technical video seminar provides power system designers with extensive design information ¾ in the form of audio, video,... (
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New EN-Compliant, Low Profile, High Power Density AC-DC Switcher - (31-Jan-03)
Key points:
. Ultra-low profile
. Up to 500W
. Generates extremely low EMI
. Configured with any Vicor 300Vdc input DC-DC converter
The Westcor Division of Vicor has introduced the FlatPAC-EN, an ultra low profile, EN 61000-3-2... (
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