DC to DC Power Supplies (Converters)
Integrated DC/DC Converter comes in half-brick package.
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Offering power densities up to 90 W/in.³, surface-mount Astec AIH-300Vin Series delivers up to 250 W from 250-420 Vdc input range. Series is comprised of 6 models with single-output dc voltages of 1.8, 3.3, 5, 12, 15, and 24 V. All models provide set of embedded functions that include monitoring, protection, and adjustment capabilities. Communication bus stores end-user information and device also includes I2C interface to internal EEPROM for data storage.
Original Press Release:
Emerson Network Power Introduces Next Generation Astec Half-Brick, 250W Integrated DC/DC Converter
New Device Features 250Watts of Output Power with 250 to 420V Input Voltage Range
CARLSBAD, Calif. - May 10, 2005 - Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), has announced the introduction of its newest generation high-power, half-brick, integrated DC/DC converters - the full-featured Astec AIH-300Vin Series from Astec Power (astecpower.com). With power density up to 90W/in3, the new devices can deliver up to 250 Watts of output power from an input range of 250VDC to 420VDC. The series includes six models with single-output DC voltages of 1.8V, 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V and 24V. Ideally suited for communications, industrial, non-patient connected medical equipment and ground base military applications, the devices are especially appropriate for compact enclosed systems and outdoor environments.
Beyond the significant advances in power density, the new AIH-300Vin Series offers embedded functions that will provide additional benefits to end users. The new converters provide an extensive set of "embedded" functions that include monitoring, protection, and adjustment capabilities as well as a communication bus that can store valuable end-user information that eliminates the need for designers to create these features externally on the circuit board. This flexibility frees up board space and allows for future increases the density of the design.
The new AIH-300Vin Series can be operated over a wide baseplate temperature range from -40°C up to 100°C while reaching 88 percent efficiency at 5V output. Key embedded functions include: current sharing, enable (positive and negative option), output voltage adjust; clock-in (for synchronization in parallel application), temperature monitoring and output current monitoring. With increasing needs for storing and communicating significant end-user information, the devices also include an I2 C Interface to an internal EEPROM for data storage.
In addition to these monitoring and control functions, the new AIH-300Vin Series offers a number of reliability safeguards such as overtemperature, overvoltage and overcurrent protections.
Designed with state-of-the-art components, the AIH-300Vin Series employs a fully surface-mount design that simplifies manufacturing while enhancing quality and reliability. As with all of Astec's DC/DC products, the AIH-300Vin Series meets international performance and safety standards including those from UL, cUL, TUV and CE.
Priced from $115.00 each in OEM quantities, the 1.8V, 3.3V and 5V output models are available now, while the 12V, 15V and 24V output models will be available in July 2005. For more information, please 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 OFFICE button on the home page.
About Astec Power
Astec Power (astecpower.com), an Emerson Network Power company headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., 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 18,000 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
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
Contact:
Bharat Shah
Astec Power
(760) 930-4600
info@astec.com
