Fairchild Releases Power-SPM™ Module To Enable Power Supplies To Meet ENERGY STAR® Requirements
Fairchild Semiconductor has released its Power-SPM module that is said to increase efficiency in power supplies to meet stringent ENERGY STAR requirements. The Power-SPM FPP06R001 is described as a highly integrated synchronous rectification module that increases power efficiency, system ruggedness and space efficiency in power supply designs.
Incorporating two PowerTrench® MOSFETs and a high current gate driver in a compact transfer-molded package, the Power-SPM is said to simplify board design, eliminate up to 10 discrete components and reduce board space by 20%. It is claimed to provide 10% lower on-resistance and 16% lower stray inductance compared to discrete solutions, which results in lower thermal dissipation and reduced voltage stress. Fairchild claims that its high efficiency is instrumental in helping power supply designs meet next generation ENERGY STAR requirements. These requirements specify that power supplies must achieve 85% or greater efficiency at normal output load conditions.
"Fairchild is at the forefront of solving energy-efficiency challenges. The ENERGY STAR requirement for power supply units will soon increase to 88% minimum efficiency at the medium output load condition. This Power-SPM module will be instrumental in helping power supplies meet this requirement," says Donghye Cho, Director of Fairchild’s Power Supply System team.
The FPP06R001 utilizes lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and has been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. It is designed to meet the requirements of the European Union’s Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).
The units are priced at $5.00 each, with a delivery time of 12 weeks ARO.
