Low-profile High-efficiency 180W AC-DC Claims 46% Smaller Footprint than Industry Norm

XP Power plc today announced the ECP180 series of low-profile, high-efficiency “green power” open frame 180W ac-dc power supplies. The IT and medically approved units have an average active mode efficiency of 93% and a no load power consumption of less than 0.5W. With these energy saving credentials the ECP180 produces less heat and assists designers of end-systems to meet current “green” energy efficiency standards. The highly-efficient design also enables the units to provide a convection cooled rating of 120W, with the full output power of 180W needing only 10 CFM of forced airflow.

Occupying 46% smaller footprint than the industry standard 3 x 5 inch power supply; the ECP180 measures just 2.0 x 4.0 inches (50.8 x 101.6mm), with the lowest profile in its class of only 1.0 inch (25.4 mm). With PFC and a universal input range of 85- to 264-Vac, the ECP180 is available in 6 output voltage models providing nominal outputs of +12, +15, + 24, +28, +36 or +48 Vdc. A secondary 12-Vdc, 0.5A, fan output is standard across the range.

Meeting the ITE safety specifications of UL/IEC/EN 60950-1 and the latest stringent 3rd edition medical safety standards ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1 and IEC/EN60601-1, the ECP180 series is suitable for use in a wide range of information technology, industrial and medical equipment applications. The units also comply with the internationally recognized EMC standards EN55011 and EN55022 Class B specifications for conducted noise emissions. The ECP180 accommodates an extended operating temperature range from -20 to + 70 degrees C, with no derating until +50 degrees C. The ECP180 is priced at $83.46 for a 500 pcs order.