Bus Converter Modules deliver up to 100 A or 600 W.
Press Release Summary:
Offered in ¼-brick format and operating from 38-55 Vdc input, Intermediate Bus Converters consist of 9 fixed-ratio models with nominal outputs from 3-48 Vdc. Output current is 50 A or 100 A, depending on pin-out configuration. Efficiency ranges from 95% at 3 V to better than 97% at 48 V. Modules respond to 100% step load changes in less than 1 ms. Sine Amplitude Converter technology provides zero-current and zero-voltage switching at fixed, multi-MHz switching frequency.
Original Press Release:
Vicor Introduces Quarter-Brick Intermediate Bus Converter Family Delivering up to 600 W
Nine bus voltages from 3 to 48 Vdc
ANDOVER, MA, January 28, 2004...Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) today announced the availability of the first members of its family of 48 Vin Intermediate Bus Converter Modules (IBCs). Offered in standard 1/4-brick format and operating from a 38-55 Vdc input, the IBC family consists of nine fixed-ratio standard models with nominal outputs from 3 to 48 Vdc (3, 4, 6, 8, 9.6, 12, 16, 24, and 48 V) delivering up to 100 A or 600 W.
IBCs incorporate VoI Chip Bus Converters (BCMs) into the 1/4-brick standard as "VICs-in-a-Brick". This doubles the power capability of older technology IBCs for Intermediate Bus Architecture applications. Specifically, these pin-compatible, industry standard quarter bricks deploy either a single BCM, rated up to 300 W, or two parallel BCMs, capable of 600 W. Output current is limited by the pins of the 1/4-brick to 50 A or 100 A, depending on the pin-out configuration.
Efficiency of the IBCs ranges from 95% at 3 V to better than 97% at 48 V. Full power is available with only 200 LFM, 55 deg. C air without a heatsink. The BCMs have exceptional speed and transient performance, responding to 100% step load changes in less than 1 ms -- 20 times faster than the fastest competitive brick. The high efficiency and superior transient performance result from the use of proprietary Sine Amplitude Converter (SAC) technology which provides zero-current and zero-voltage switching at a fixed, multi-megahertz switching frequency. SACs also provide exceptionally low input and output noise, significantly reducing or even eliminating costly and bulky filters.
VIC-in-a-Brick Intermediate Bus Converters are priced as low as 11 cents/Watt in OEM quantities. Sample quantities of the 3 V @ 50/100 A, 9.6 V @ 240/480 W, 12 V @ 200/400 W and 48 V @ 300/600 W models are available now. Please consult Vicor for availability of other models or for other bus converter requirements.
For the IBC data sheet and additional information on BCMs, VoI Chips and Factorized Power Architecture, please visit the Vicor website at www.vicorpower.com. To order, contact Vicor Express at 800-735-6200 or e-mail mailto:vicorexp@vicr.com.
Technical Contact:
Andrew Hilbert
Senior Director, Product Marketing
978-749-3292
mailto:ahilbert@vicr.com
Nicolas A. Boillot
President
Hart-Boillot, LLC
tel. 781-893-0053 x11
www.hartboillot.com
