VPT Introduces Line Conditioning Module For Military DC-DC Power Systems
VPT Inc. introduced a new pre-conditioning power module – the VPTPCM-12 Series – which works within a dc-dc power system to suppress transient voltages and create what is described as a smooth, reliable power output of up to 120W. As part of the VPT series of dc-dc converters, the VPTPCM-12 offers what is described as a high reliability COTS power solution designed for rugged military and avionics applications.
"The eight to 40V steady state input range ensures that this single product protects power systems as required under the Department of Defense’s requirements of MIL-STD-1275 for vehicles and MIL-STD-704 for avionics," said Michael J. Bosmann, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for VPT. "For example, in a critical application such as a military tank, the VPTPCM-12 pre-conditioning module helps protect against power spikes or dropouts. This ensures that devices, such as optical systems, stay up and running to protect lives in battlefield conditions."
The VPTPCM-12 is available off the shelf and includes the following features: continual operation with input down to 6V per MIL-STD-1275; a wide input range that provides dual nominal input voltages (12 and 28V) to satisfy both MIL-STD-1275 and MIL-STD-704 requirements; transient suppression up to 600Vdc; up to 120W output power from a single unit; operation over a wide temperature range of -55 to +100°C with no power derating; efficiency up to 99%; six-sided metal case intended for rugged environments; and a space-saving size – just 2.350" x 1.550" x 0.465".
VPT’s new VPTPCM-12 is immediately available with a cost of $269.00 per unit in OEM quantities.
