XP Power Launches Green External Power Supplies Aimed at High Volume Applications

XP Power announced the launch of the VEH series of "green" single output external ac-dc power supplies. Extending XP Power’s V-Brand product range aimed at high volume cost sensitive applications, the series consists of 5 power levels providing 20, 40, 60, 90 or 120W output, and catering for the popular nominal output voltages from +12 to +48Vdc.

The VEH series are Energy Efficiency Level V rated and are efficient up to 89%. They meet the stringent requirements of global energy efficiency standards such as EISA2007, CEC2008 and the European ErP Directive for a no-load power consumption of less than 0.5W. In addition, the VEH20, VEH40 and VEH120 units achieve a no-load consumption of less than 0.3W. The VEH20, VEH40 and VEH60 are also approved as a Limited Power Source (LPS).

All models meet the internationally recognized safety approval standards for IT and commercial equipment IEC/UL/EN/CSA 60950-1. The VEH60 series is also approved with China Compulsory Certification (CCC). All ranges meet EN55022 Class B limits for both conducted and radiated emissions.

Class I construction is standard on all models, and Class II construction is available on the 20 W model along with an IEC320-C8 input connector. The VEH20 and VEH60 are also available with an optional IEC320-C6 input connector.

For 1,000 unit quantities the VEH series is priced from $14.25 for the 20W VEH20 to $45.00 for the 120W VEH120.