DC to DC Power Supplies (Converters)
Surface-Mount DC/DC Converter is offered in 75 W model.
Press Release Summary:
With input voltage range of 10-14 Vdc, APC18 point-of-load converters provide up to 18 A of regulated power with efficiencies to 92%. Non-isolated converters measure 1.3 x 0.53 x 0.35 in. and suit environments with restrictive space requirements. With adjustable external resistor programming, single-output devices can provide selected output voltage from 0.75-5.5 Vdc with regulation to within 3%. Each unit has overcurrent and overtemperature protection.
Original Press Release:
Emerson Adds Astec 75 Watt Model to Popular Surface-Mount Point-of-Load (POL) DC/DC Converter Family
Non-Isolated SMT Converter Features Flexibility with Programmable Wide Input Range, Compact Footprint and Up to 92 Percent Efficiency
CARLSBAD, Calif. - September 9, 2004 - Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) has added a new 75 Watt model to its popular Astec ( astecpower.com ), APC surface-mount product line of point-of-load (POL) DC/DC converters. With an input voltage range of 10VDC to 14VDC, the new APC18 models provide up to 18 Amps (A) of regulated power with efficiency as high as 92 percent. Using the same compact open-frame package as the 25 Watt and 40 Watt APC Series models, the devices feature an industry-standard, surface-mount (SMT) footprint only 1.3 inches long (33.02mm) by 0.53 inches wide (13.46mm). Only 0.35 inches high, the devices are ideal for use in environments with the most restrictive space requirements and can often serve as drop-in replacements for existing APC Series applications that have increased power requirements. Competitive pricing and compact size allow the new APC18 models to replace discrete designs using less board space and minimizing the time-to-market for DSP and ASIC applications.
The flexible single-output APC18 devices simplify purchasing decisions with adjustable external resistor programming that enables a single part number to provide a selected output voltage from 0.75VDC to 5.5VDC with regulation to within 3 percent. With the wide input voltage ranges, these devices are well-suited for a variety of POL applications. For added flexibility, each unit has its own enable pin to allow for sequential activation. Additionally, every unit has built-in overcurrent and overtemperature protection, with auto-recovery from any protective shutdown once a fault is removed.
The wide operating temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees Celsius makes the APC series suitable for use in extreme environments as well as for applications such as data and telecommunications. The devices are also well suited for instrumentation, internetworking devices such as hubs and routers, test equipment and any applications where that rapid time-to-market is a priority.
Priced from $11.50 in OEM quantities, samples are available now. For more information, contact an Astec Power representative in your area. To locate a representative, go to the Astec Power Web site at astecpower.com, and click on the SALES OFFICES button on the home page.
About Astec Power
Astec Power ( astecpower.com ), an Emerson Network Power company headquartered in Carlsbad, CA is a leading international supplier of power conversion solutions. Dedicated to advanced research and development, state of the art design, sophisticated automation and in-process testing, Astec Power produces standard, modified standard, and custom AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, which range in size from one to 7,500 watts. In order to satisfy and continue to grow its international customer base, Astec Power has operations on three continents. Through this strategic allocation of its manufacturing resources, Astec Power delivers competitively priced quality products worldwide, in a timely and reliable manner.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power is an Emerson business that provides a full spectrum of reliable power solutions, including inbound power, connectivity, power supplies, power systems and precision cooling, backed by the largest global services organization in the power industry. These Emerson companies serve the needs of telecommunications networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities worldwide. For more information, visit www.emersonnetworkpower.com .
About Emerson
St. Louis-based Emerson ( www.gotoemerson.com ) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in electronics and telecommunications; process control; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2003 were $14 billion.
Contact:
Mark Rice
VP Sales & Marketing, DC-DC Business
(760) 930-4600
markrice@astec.com
astecpower.com
Agency Contact:
Susan Connell
Jennings & Associates
(760) 431-7466
susan@JandAcommunications.com
www.jandacommunications.com
