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Level VI Compliant AC-DC Power Supplies Feature Interchangeable Input Blades for Global Use

February 01, 2016 by CUI Inc.

This article introduces CUI's new family of Level VI compliant external ac-dc power supplies that feature interchangeable ac input blades for global use.

CUI Inc announced a family of Level VI compliant external ac-dc power supplies ranging from 5 W to 36 W that feature interchangeable ac input blades. Designed for global use, the wall plug-in SMI5-USB, SMI6, SMI18, SMI24 and SMI36 include ac blade options for North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and China. The series are all designed to meet the stringent Level VI standards which aim to significantly lower the amount of power consumed when the end application is not in use or is no longer connected to the system. Any domestic or global manufacturer seeking to market their endproduct with an external adapter in the United States must meet these new performance standards mandated by the US Department of Energy (DOE) by February 10th, 2016.

The 5 W, 6 W, 18 W, 24 W and 36 W multi-blade adapters feature a wide universal input voltage range of 90~264 Vac and are available in single output voltages from 5~48 Vdc depending on the series. All models meet the Level VI standard’s no-load power consumption requirement of < 0.1 W. Protections for over-voltage, over-current and short circuit are also included and vary by series. The SMI5-USB comes with an integrated USB connector and offers UL/cUL, GS and RCM safety approvals, while the SMI6 series also includes CCC and PSE safety approvals. The SMI18 and SMI24 series both offer UL/cUL, GS and PSE safety approvals, while the SMI36 series also holds the CCC safety approval. All models meet FCC Part 15 Class B standards for EMI/EMC and bear the CE mark.

The new SMI5-USB, SMI6, SMI18, SMI24 and SMI36 series are available immediately through distribution with prices starting at $7.93 per unit at 100 pieces. 

Please contact for OEM pricing, contact CUI. 

 

About CUI I​nc 

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. http://www.cui.com/ 

CUI Inc is a subsidiary of CUI Global, Inc., a publicly-traded company whose common stock trades on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol CUI. 

 

This article originally appeared in the Bodo’s Power Systems magazine.