Evaluation Boards have factorized power architecture.

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V·I Chip(TM) Evaluation & Validation Boards series, featuring BCM(TM), PRM(TM) and VTM(TM) V·I Chip(TM) power components, offers 4 PRM non-isolated regulator boards and 13 VTM current multiplier boards along with fourteen 48 V BCM converter boards with fixed ratio outputs from 1.5 V to 48 Vdc and 21 BCM validation boards with standard ¼ brick pinning. Boards are equipped with test sockets, trim pots, and input and output connections.



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Vicor Offers Comprehensive Line of V·I Chip Evaluation and Validation Boards



Andover, MA, November 28, 2006...Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) announced the availability of a comprehensive line-up of 52 Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) Customer Evaluation & Validation Boards, featuring BCM(TM), PRM(TM) and VTM(TM) V·I Chip(TM) power components.

FPA technology and the families of VoI Chip power components offer a fundamentally new and improved approach to distributed power. Factorizing DC-DC power conversion into its basic functions - isolation and transformation in the VTM units and regulation in the PRM module - maximizes power system performance and cost effectiveness. Unregulated BCM converters complete the line-up.

Four PRM non-isolated regulator boards and 13 VTM current multiplier boards are available now. A PRM board is selected to match the desired input voltage, and a VTM board is selected to provide the desired output voltage and current. Plugged together, they allow the user to explore FPA's regulated DC-DC capabilities and develop an understanding of the technology.

Fourteen 48 V BCM converter evaluation boards with fixed ratio outputs from 1.5 V to 48 Vdc are also available, along with high voltage (352 Vin and 384 Vin) versions. In addition, 21 BCM validation boards with standard 1/4 brick pinning are designed for engineers to test the performance of the BCM intermediate bus converter in their existing application and enable 300 W or 600 W solutions.

The customer evaluation boards are equipped with test sockets, trim pots, and convenient input and output connections. A detailed User Guide for each board family can be accessed online at www.vicorpower.com.

"These boards offer a quick and easy way to get an appreciation of the advantages of VoI Chip technology," said Stephen Oliver, Vice President of Marketing and Sales. "They give the design engineer a jump start toward implementing this leading edge technology in technically challenging applications, meaning faster time to market and faster return on design investment."

The boards are priced from $99 each. Popular configurations are immediately available from stock, all versions are available within two weeks. For user guides, data sheets and more information on V·I Chip products, please visit the Vicor website at www.vicorpower.com. To order, contact Vicor Customer Service at 800-735-6200 or e-mail custserv@vicr.com.

Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and complete power systems used primarily by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the communications, data processing, industrial control, test equipment, medical, and defense electronics markets.

Technical Contact:
Jeffrey Hord
Sr. Product Marketing Manager, V·I Chip
978-749-3268
jhord@vicr.com

Factorized Power Architecture (FPA), Pre-Regulator Module (PRM), Voltage Transformation Module (VTM), VoI Chip, and Vicor Corporation are trademarks of Vicor Corporation.

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