DC to DC Power Supplies (Converters)
DC/DC Converters deliver up to 60 A output current.
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Single-output ALQ Series converters, with quarter-brick configuration, measure 0.38 in. high and offer open-frame construction suited to Distributed Power Architecture (DPA) applications. Operating from input voltage range of 36-75 V, ALQ models are available with 3.3, 2.5, 1.8, and 1.2 V output voltages. Devices feature clean monotonic output startup characteristic and -40 to +185°F operating temperature range.
Original Press Release:
Astec's New Quarter-Brick Delivers up to 60A in a Low Profile Package
Industry-Standard ALQ Series Boasts High Efficiency and Basic Insulation
CARLSBAD, Calif. - January 23, 2003 - Astec Power, a leading merchant supplier of power conversion solutions, has introduced its new single-output ALQ Series of DC/DC converters in an industry-standard quarter-brick configuration. With the highest efficiency in their class, the low profile -- 0.38-inch (9.65mm) high -- devices also feature high power density in a convenient open-frame construction that is ideally suited to Distributed Power Architecture (DPA) applications.
Operating from an input voltage range of 36V to 75V, ALQ models are currently available with 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V and 1.2V output voltages capable of delivering a maximum of 60A of output load current (40A for 3.3V, 50-60A <3.3V). In addition, the devices feature a clean monotonic output startup characteristic, very good regulation at less than 1 percent and excellent output stability at varying load impedance. A wide operating temperature range of -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C) enables deployment into almost any environment.
Models in the ALQ family also incorporate standard Astec Power converter features such as protection from overvoltage, overcurrent and overtemperature as well as undervoltage lockout with hysteresis to prevent false triggering at low input voltages. Added features include an output Enable pin with positive and negative logic options, a Trim pin for output adjustability and Remote Sense pins to compensate for any output distribution dropouts.
Priced starting from $85 each in OEM quantities, samples are available now. For more information, contact a local Astec power representative, which can be found on the Astec Power Web site at astecpower.com. Click on the SALES OFFICE button on the home page to locate the closest Astec Power representative.
About Astec Power
Astec Power is a leading international supplier of power conversion solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), Astec Power is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. 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 from one to 7,500 Watts. In order to satisfy and continue to grow its international customer base, Astec Power has operations in 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
St. Louis-based Emerson (http://www.gotoemerson.com/) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating; ventilation and air conditioning; appliance and tools. Emerson's fiscal 2002 sales were $13.8 billion.
Company Contact:
Mark Rice
VP Sales & Marketing, DC-DC Business
(760) 930-4600
markrice@astec.com
