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CUI Upgrades External Power Supply Line to Meet New IEC 623681 Standard

October 02, 2018 by CUI Inc.

CUI’s Power Group today announced that it has upgraded the majority of its external AC-DC power supplies to the new IEC 62368-1 standard for ICT and

CUI’s Power Group today announced that it has upgraded the majority of its external AC-DC power supplies to the new IEC 62368-1 standard for ICT and AV equipment. Set to supersede the outgoing IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065 standards on December 20, 2020, IEC 62368-1 will introduce fundamentally different guidelines based on hazard-based safety engineering principles. This means that IEC 62368-1 is more significant than a simple merger of the two standards and represents an important transition for designers of ICT and AV equipment. 

Similar to the past standards, IEC 62368-1 will apply not only to the end system but also to components such as external power supplies. CUI’s newly compliant line ranges from 3W to 250W in wall plug-in, multi-blade, and desktop versions, all available with a variety of DC output plug options. The models also meet the latest global efficiency standards, including US DoE Level VI and the EU’s voluntary CoC Tier 2 requirements.

“CUI’s mission is to provide our customers with products and tools that prepare them for the latest safety regulations and industry standards,” stated Jeff Schnabel, VP of Global Marketing at CUI. “This is why CUI has upgraded many of our power supply models to 62368-1 well ahead of the December 2020 deadline, while further developing resources such as our IEC 62368-1 whitepaper (PDF) to keep customers informed,” Schnabel concluded.

 

About CUI

CUI Inc is a technology company focused on the development and distribution of electronic components. At the leading edge of power supply design, the organization supports customers as they strive to improve the energy efficiency and environmental credentials of their application. The company’s power group is complemented by a portfolio of world-class board level components, consisting of interconnect, sound, motion control and thermal products. An unwavering commitment to create collaborative partnerships with customers and a drive to see that their design project is a success has been a hallmark of CUI’s sustained growth since its founding in 1989. As a leader in the industry, CUI will continue to invest in the future through new technologies, talented employees, expanded manufacturing capabilities, and a growing global reach.