World’s smallest 45 W ‘green’ power supply has medical and industrial safety approvals (Sept 10)

XP Power today announced what is believed to be the world’s smallest open frame 45 W AC-DC power supply. Setting a new benchmark at this power level, measuring just 50.7 x 76.2 x 26.7 mm (2 x 3 x 1.05 inches), the ECS45 single output power supply is 25% smaller than the current industry standard of 2 x 4 inches. All models have a no load power of less than 0.3 W, helping the end equipment comply with internationally recognized energy efficiency standards. In addition, these convection cooled units are highly efficient, typically 87%, resulting in less waste heat to dissipate. The lower profile ECS25 model provides 25 W output within the same footprint. They can provide full power output up to + 50 degrees C without the need for any external fans or forced airflow and operate up to + 70 degrees C with derating.

Third edition of power supply technical guide now available (Aug 10)

10th August 2010, XP Power today announced the third edition of their 144-page technical guide for power supply specifiers. Spanning all the major aspects of power supply integration, the guide has several new sections covering topics such as the characteristics of battery power sources, high peak load capability, powering LEDs and high voltage safety testing. Where appropriate, approvals and standards information has been updated to the most current legislation. The EMC considerations for defense and avionics applications section has been revised and the energy efficiency chapters have been expanded to include an explanation of efficiency specifications relating to both external and component power supplies.

10 Amp hold-up module reduces capacitance required by over 80% (Jul 10)

XP Power today announced the MTH100 hold-up module designed for maintaining short-term power to critical avionic and vetronic systems in the event of power dropouts. These encapsulated modules significantly reduce the amount of bulk hold capacitance required, often by as much as 80%.

XP Power releases 15 Watt and 30 Watt ultra compact DC/DC converter range (June 10)

XP Power today announced additions to its extensive range of ultra compact low power DC/DC converters. The 15 Watt JCM15 comes in a tiny 1” x 1” metal package, with the 30 Watt JCK30 being available in a metal case that measures just 2” x 1”. These encapsulated PCB mounted converters accommodate a wide 2:1 input voltage range, accepting either 9 – 18, 18 – 36 or 36 – 75 VDC, covering the nominal inputs of +12, +24 or +48 VDC. Single output models provide +3.3, +5, +12 or +15 VDC, while the duals offer +/-5, +/-12 or +/-15 VDC. All outputs are fully regulated to within +/- 0.5% over all input and load conditions for the single output models and less than +/- 1.0% for the dual outputs.

External medical and IT power supplies meet latest energy efficiency standards (June 10)

17th June 2010 - XP Power today announced the launch of the AEF and AFM series of external AC/DC power supply units. Designed for a wide range of IT and portable medical equipment, the units provide single outputs with power output between 100 – 150 watts. These highly efficient units, up to 94% for the AEF series, comply with the latest energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star Level V, EISA2007 and CEC2008 in the United States and the ErP Directive across Europe. These standards stipulate limits for average energy efficiency and the maximum no load power consumption, which is less than 0.5 Watts for both the AEF and AFM. By using one of these new units, manufacturers of end systems will be able to ensure that their product meets the internationally recognised energy efficiency standards.

Highly efficient LED driver meets IP67 standard suiting outdoor and tunnel lighting applications (May 10)

XP Power today announced the DLA series of AC input LED drivers with output power ranges of 50, 75, 100, 120 and 150 W. These highly efficient units, rated at greater than 85% for the 50 Watt and up to 94% for the 150 W models, have a high power factor input ranging from 0.85 to 0.99 depending on the model. The drivers are available with either constant current or constant voltage outputs, with the constant voltage models offering the popular nominal outputs of +12, +18, +24, + 36, +42, +48, +54 or +105 VDC, and constant current models from 350 – 5950 mA. The output voltage of the constant current models is determined by the load.

Ultra compact 40 Watt AC/DC power supply available in single and multi outputs (April 10)

XP Power today announced its ECP40 series of ultra low profile compact open frame 40 Watt AC/DC power supplies for industrial or medical applications. Within the range a total of 14 models are available comprising single, dual and triple output models. Measuring just 76.2 x 50.8 x 23.0 mm (3 x 2 x 0.9 inches) for the single output models and 88.9 x 50.8 x 26.0 mm (3.5 x 2 x 1.02 inches) for the multi output models, the low profile units provide a high power density starting at 7.4 Watts per cubic inch. This power density rating is believed to be the best in class compared to similar units in this power range. In addition, the ECP40 is highly efficient, up to 90%, and has a no load power consumption of less than 0.3W, aiding designers ensure their end equipment meets the stringent criteria required by leading energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star and the EU’s ErP directive.*1

Miniature DC/DC converters offer a choice of SMD package options (March 10)

XP Power today announced the availability of its ISF, ISG and ISL series of low cost miniature surface mount DC/DC converters. The ISF and ISG 1 Watt series measure just 15.24 x 11.2 x 6.5 mm (0.60 x 0.44 x 0.25 inches). Together with the slightly larger 1.5 Watt ISL model, these ultra compact devices take up the minimum of board space allowing designers to reduce the size of their applications. Also, with their industry standard pin out, they are ideal as a drop-in replacement for existing designs. The ISF & ISG models are available with alternative pin out and package configurations to order.

XP Power introduces compact 650W AC/DC power supply for medical or industrial applications (Feb 10)

XP Power today announced the introduction of the SHP650 and MHP650 series of single output high power density fan cooled AC/DC power supplies. The MHP650 range meets the IEC60601-1 safety specification for medical equipment while the SHP650 range compiles with the IEC60950 standard for IT and industrial equipment. Both series are highly efficient, typically 86%, and have a high power density of 8.2 Watts/cubic inch.

Ultra compact LED driver family offers multiple dimming options (Dec 09)

XP Power announced today the availability of the LDU series of 300 – 1000 mA PCB mount LED drivers. These ultra compact highly efficient devices, measuring just 20.32 x 10.16 x 6.88 mm (0.8 x 0.4 x 0.27 inches) for the LDU08 300 mA model, have a typical efficiency of 95%. Models within the series offer constant current outputs of 300, 350, 500, 600, 700 or 1000 mA. The non-isolated step-down drivers can accommodate a very wide range of input voltage from 7 – 30 VDC.