SL Power Kicks Off Energy Star Product Offering With Introduction of 19W External Power Family

SL Power Electronics Corp. announced the introduction of a new line of external power supplies that will meet the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Program. Consequently, SL Power Electronics is introducing a new 19-watt family of external switch-mode power supplies that are the first in the Energy Star offering. Well-suited for telecommunications, broadband and computer peripheral applications, the PW148 series is available in desktop or wall plug-in styles with a single output of 15 to 19.2 watts in 5, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 48-volt models.

"OEMs can replace a host of linear power supplies with a single switch-mode unit that can be used globally to power their products," said Greg Harris, vice president, Global Sales and Marketing, SL Power Electronics Corp. "And because it meets Energy Star requirements, the new switch-mode power supply family increases energy efficiency in the process."

As an Energy Star partner, SL Power Electronics Corp. launched the specification for Energy Star qualified external power adapters in January 2005 to address the growing energy use from a proliferation of consumer and office electronic products with power adapters. External power adapters that meet Energy Star requirements are an estimated 35% more efficient than conventional models.

To help reduce OEM product design-to-production cycle time, the CE-compliant PW148 meets UL60950, CSA60950, EN60950 and GB4943. In addition, the efficiency level meets Energy Star and EU-COC guidelines. All PW148 models have low output ripple and a two-year warranty. SL Power Electronics also offers modified and custom designs to meet specific OEM requirements and private label marking. The PW148 series is a low-cost option for leading OEMs in the data communications, telecommunications, or ITE markets. Competitively priced at $7.50 in quantities of 1,000, the PW148 gives users added versatility because it is available in two styles and seven voltage models.