DC/DC Converter is suited for distributed power systems.
July 7, 2009 -
PicoTLynx(TM) 4 A DC/DC converter is non-isolated, point-of-load unit with input voltage range from 8-16 V and 10 sec surge capability of up to 18 V. Output voltage range is 0.59-8 V. Unit provides full 4 A load at 8 Vout up to 85°C and is also 96.1% efficient at 8 Vout. Tunable Loop feature allows engineers to optimize dynamic response to match load requirements. Measuring 12.2 mm square, it is also available in ruggedized D model, which has greater temperature and vibration resistance.
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Original Press release
Lineage Power
3000 Skyline Drive
Mesquite, TX, 75149
USA
Lineage Power Delivers Wide-Range PicoTLynx Industrial DC/DC Converter
4-Amp point-of-load converter addresses industrial applications with full output current capability under all specified operating conditions
DALLAS (June 23, 2009) - Lineage Power Corporation, the industry's most experienced provider of intelligent power conversion systems, today announced its newest member of the PicoTLynx(TM) DC/DC converter family, a 4-amp (A), wide-input-range model. The high-efficiency, non-isolated, point-of-load (POL) converter is designed to extend the operating input and output voltage ranges of the PicoTLynx product to accommodate industrial applications. Lineage POL power converters assure product reliability, reduce risk and accelerate time to market with solutions that are small, fast and powerful.
The input voltage range is extended to 8-16 volts (V) in with a 10 second surge capability of up to 18V in. The output voltage range is also extended to 0.59-8V out. This converter is highly efficient with full current capability across the entire operating range. The 4A PicoTLynx provides a full 4A load at 8V out up to 85 degrees Celsius (C) and natural convection conditions with no airflow. This thermal and operating efficiency is unmatched in the industry. In addition, the POL converter is highly efficient resulting in 96.1 percent efficiency at 8V out. A ruggedized version of the product for performance at higher temperature and vibration is also available.
The PicoTLynx POL converter is ideal for distributed power systems and is part of the TLynx(TM) converter product line which offers a small form factor, higher current density, excellent thermal performance, and low ripple. In addition, the product family is very cost effective and delivers additional system-level, cost-reducing elements such as Lineage Power's Tunable Loop(TM) feature.
The Tunable Loop feature delivers leading density at the lowest cost implementation, leveraging standards-based Distributed-Power Open Standards Alliance (DOSA) footprints. Tunable Loop functionality allows design engineers to optimize the dynamic response of a POL power solution to match load requirements-reducing the quantity, type, and size of the capacitors required for any given application. The result is up to 70% capacitor space reduction at 50% lower cost.
PicoTLynx family of DC/DC converters are 3A, 4A and 6A in a 12.2mm x 12.2mm footprint, smaller than a dime. All models are packaged in a standard DOSA footprint. Lineage power is the POL market leader with more than 30 million units shipped and proven field reliability with mean time between failure (MTBF) of up to 3 billion hours.
Pricing and Availability
Available immediately, pricing for the PicoTLynx wide-range 4A model starts at $5.55 for OEM quantities of 10,000. For the ruggedized version, customers should request the "D" model.
About Lineage Power
Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company, traces its heritage to AT&T, Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies and Western Electric. Today, the company delivers reliable and intelligent power conversion solutions carrying on the tradition of patented innovation with energy-efficient AC/DC and DC/DC power modules, indoor/outdoor energy systems, and custom power products backed by local field expertise in 25+ locations worldwide. Designed for decades of non-stop operation, the high-availability DC Power Plants enable voice, video and data communications while assuring investment protection, total system efficiency, and significantly reduced total cost of ownership. More information about Lineage hardware, software, services and training is available at www.lineagepower.com.
About The Gores Group
Founded in 1987, The Gores Group, LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group, LLC has become a leading investor having demonstrated over time a reliable track record of creating substantial value in its portfolio companies alongside management. The firm's current private equity fund has committed equity capital of $1.3 billion. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, The Gores Group, LLC maintains offices in Boulder, Colorado and London. For more information, please visit www.gores.com.
Contacts:
Lineage Power
3000 Skyline Drive
Mesquite, TX 75149
Tel: 972-284-2000
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