Powerstax Launches Configurable 1U Multi-Output 3600 Watt Power Supply
Powerstax plc has announced introduction of the A3600 series of ultra-low profile, 1U high 19-inch rack mount, configurable ac-dc power supply. Capable of providing up to 3,600 watts output power, the A3600 offers users multi-output "custom" power solutions without extended lead times and high non-recurring costs.
The A3600 employs a modular construction that has been developed to deliver advanced market-leading versatility using ultra-high efficiency (more than 90%) standard products from the Powerstax range, company officials said. In a rack mount package 351 mm deep, the A3600 offers combinations of single or multi-output, regulated dc power from a universal input mains supply of 85-264Vac. Input and output connection may be specified at front or rear and may be cable entry, connector or safety stud as required.
With up to 18 isolated and adjustable outputs, it is possible to individually margin, enable, parallel or stack the outputs to provide literally millions of power variants. Features include zero load operation and fully floating outputs that have standard output voltage ranges from 1.5V to 58V, few electrolytic capacitors (all long life), local and remote adjustment, and user adjustable current limit and inhibit/enable functions.
Tim Worley, chief executive officer of Powerstax, said, "Recent market trends have been to produce single output redundant power supplies for telecomms applications. Our new A3600 series provides a simple to configure, readily available multi-output power system for more the complex power requirements required by industrial and medical system manufacturers."
This design allows rapid delivery of customer configured units, fully approved and consumer electronics marked, in a matter of weeks, officials said. This enhanced flexibility together with lower design costs and improved lead times enables power supply designers to meet special and unique power architecture requirements, they said. Typical applications include communications, battery replacement, radio transmitter systems, medical, instrumentation, industrial, test and measurement markets and all rack-mounted non-standard and custom requirements.
