Vicor Introduces Seven New Mid-Power Micro Modules

Vicor Corp. has added seven mid-power Micro dc-dc converters to their high-density 300Vdc input family: two 50W models, one at 3.3Vout and 5Vout, and five 75W models at 12-, 15-, 24-, 28-, and 48-Vout. The modules are appropriate for designing off-line power systems for industrial and process control, distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defense, and aerospace applications.

The addition of these modules doubles the size of the high-power density 300Vin Micro family, which previously consisted of 100W at 5Vout, and 150W at 12-, 15-, 24-, 28-, and 48-Vout. The converters operate from 300Vdc nominal input, with an input range of 180 to 375 Vdc, and have power densities up to 90 W/cubic inch with efficiencies up to 90%.

The modules, which are RoHS compliant (with F or G pin option), are 2.28 x 1.45 x 0.5 inch (57.9 x 36.8 x 12.7mm) in size with a height above board of 0.43 inch (10.9mm).

"These mid-power Micros offer customers a cost-effective solution for applications that don't require the full power capability of the Micro module", said Robert Marchetti, Manager, Product Marketing.

Pricing for the mid-power Micros begins as low as $0.72/Watt in quantities of 1000, and they are available in standard lead times.