Artesyn Expands C-Class Family with New SMT Converters

Artesyn Technologies Inc. (Boca Raton, FL), a leader in power conversion solutions for the communications industry, announced that it has added eight surface-mounted versions to its C-class family of non-isolated, point-of-load (POL) dc-dc converters for cost-sensitive applications such as workstations, servers and storage systems. Offering single programmable output voltages from 0.9 V to 5.0 V, the range includes options delivering output currents to 40 A.

The new SMT C-class dc-dc converters employ an open-frame, single-board construction to minimize cost, weight and thermal management issues, and use fixed-frequency switching technology to maximize conversion efficiency. Each converter features a wide-range adjustable output – enabling designers to accommodate various semiconductor supply voltages with the same unit – which is preset to the required value by a single external resistor.

All eight POL converters in the SMT C-class offer a remote on/off facility and a power-good output signal. The converters have no minimum load requirement, and are capable of sinking as well as sourcing current, for termination applications. They feature input under-voltage lockout, and are fully protected against over-current and short-circuit conditions. All eight types have an operating temperature range of 0 °C to +80 °C ambient, and carry a full set of international safety approvals, including EN60950 and UL/cUL60950.

Pricing for 10,000-piece quantities starts at $5.50 for the 6 A part, with a standard lead time of stock to six to eight weeks.