Minebea Electronics Ltd. (Germany) announced its new 300W SD235U power supply, which is designed to meet the needs of performance systems and complies with regulatory requirements for EN61000-3-2. The SD235U has enhanced +12V capability to enable designers to improve overall system efficiency by implementing +12V VRs to derive processor power, while retaining backward compatibility for solutions using +5V.
An additional industry-standard connector is provided for +12V power distribution to the motherboard as per Intel ATX 12V power supply guidelines. Housed in an enhanced airflow PS2 style enclosure, the power supply is designed for industry-standard ATX compatibility. An enhanced auxiliary supply provides 2.5A peak, allowing for system rapid resume and wake-up options to be implemented. The SD235U features automatic internal temperature control, offers a wide input range from 90Vac to 264Vac, and is tested for ambient temperatures up to 50 degrees C.
