Vicor Expands 375 Volt Offering

Vicor Corp. has released a new 375 Vin, 54 Vout dc-dc converter module, the V375A54C600B, first of a planned expansion of its matrix of 375 Vin high-power-density dc-dc converters. All have an input range of 250 to 425 Vdc and have power densities ranging from 80 to 120 W/cubic inch. This release extends the full brick "Maxi" output voltage range to 54 Vout. The output power is 600 watts.

The 375V family comprises three package sizes; full, half and quarter-brick (Maxi, Mini, and Micro), each offering output voltages of 2, 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 48, and now 54 Vdc for the Maxi package. The family offers output powers from 50 to 600 watts. All of the modules incorporate the same advanced features as other Vicor 2nd generation dc-dc converters, such as high-density packaging, high temperature rating, wide output voltage trim range, and paralleling for higher power and redundancy.

"This release demonstrates that Vicor will continue to provide an ever growing suite of module-based solutions to our customers' power problems," said Robert Marchetti, Manager, Product Marketing.

Typical applications for 600W units are expected to include distributed power implementations and off-line systems using PFC front-ends. Pricing for the V375A54C600B is as low as $0.29/Watt in quantities of 1,000, and they are normally available in 4-6 weeks.