Advanced Energy Intros 600 W Full-Brick AC-DC Power Supply

Advanced Energy has introduced the AIF13WAC, a 600 W full-brick AC-DC power supply designed for telecom and industrial applications. The module can deliver up to 94% efficiency while increasing output power by 20% compared to the previous 500 W generation, all within the same standard form factor. At APEC 2026, EEPower visited with the Advanced Energy team to learn more about this new product release.

According to Conor Quinn, Senior Director, Technical Strategy at Advanced Energy, one key advantage is straightforward: more power in the same footprint. That allows engineers to upgrade existing designs without reworking mechanical layouts, thermal solutions, or supporting components, while also improving efficiency and reducing losses.

Advanced Energy's Conor Quinn (right) explains the technology behind their new products to EEPower's Dale Wilson (left). 

Higher Power Density Without Changing the Form Factor

The AIF13WAC has a compact full-brick footprint at roughly 2.4 × 4.6 × 0.55 inches while increasing output to 600 W. It uses the same mechanical layout as the prior 500 W modules, which allows use with existing designs and hardware.

Because it remains compatible with previous generations, engineers can use existing heatsinks, EMI filters, and enclosures. It’s also designed for contact-cooled and fanless systems, which makes it suitable for sealed or IP-rated designs where airflow is limited.

Efficiency and Electrical Performance

Efficiency is rated at up to 94%, which helps reduce power losses and thermal load at the system level. Compared to earlier designs, this results in measurable reductions in wasted energy while supporting higher output power.

The unit operates across a wide input range of 86 to 264 VAC and delivers a regulated 48 VDC output at approximately 13 A. It also includes a 10 V auxiliary output rated at 250 mA, available for control or supporting circuitry.

At higher loads, the unit operates with a power factor around 0.99 and total harmonic distortion below 10%. Output regulation is held within tight limits, helping maintain consistent voltage under changing line and load conditions.

Integrated Digital Control and System Features

The AIF13WAC includes PMBus support for digital control and monitoring, providing access to operating data and enabling basic configuration through the system. This provides visibility into performance without adding separate monitoring hardware.

Learn more about the AIFWAC. Video used courtesy of Advanced Energy

It also supports active current sharing, so up to three units can operate in parallel to increase total output. Additional built-in features include internal inrush current limiting and standard protection functions such as overvoltage, overcurrent, and undervoltage lockout, reducing the need for extra external circuitry.

Design and Integration Considerations

The AIF13WAC operates from an input range of 86 to 264 VAC and delivers a regulated 48 VDC output at up to 12.8–13 A, with an adjustable output range from approximately 44 V to 56.6 V. It also includes a 10 V auxiliary output rated at 250 mA. The module supports 50/60 Hz operation, maintains total harmonic distortion below 10%, and achieves a typical power factor of 0.99 at higher loads. Efficiency is rated up to 94%, and no minimum load is required for operation.

The AIF13WAC 600 W full-brick AC-DC power module. Image used courtesy of Advanced Energy

The unit is packaged in a full-brick form factor measuring approximately 2.4 × 4.6 × 0.55 inches and is designed for baseplate cooling. It supports operation from -40°C to +85°C and provides 4000 VDC isolation. The AIF13WAC’s electrical performance includes line regulation of approximately ±0.2% and load regulation within ±4%, with startup time around 3.5 seconds. The module can be operated in parallel configurations and includes PMBus support for digital control and monitoring.

The AIF13WAC can deliver 600 W of output power in a standard full-brick form that combines higher power density and is capable of up to 94% efficiency with integrated digital control. The AIF13WAC supports wide AC input, parallel operation, and minimal external component requirements. It also provides a direct upgrade path for existing designs while improving system performance and efficiency.