New Ericsson Sixteenth-Brick efficient power for Low-Profile Applications

Two new highly efficient DC/DC power converters deliver up to 20A, and output power equivalent to 100W Low-profile 8.5mm-high sixteenth-brick format converters ideal for use in powering communications and data storage equipment PKU-C series of power modules meet demanding market requirements with migration from traditional board power architectures to intermediate bus architectures Ericsson has introduced two new isolated DC/DC power converters that come in an industry-standard sixteenth-brick form factor and deliver an output current up to 20A, or an output power equivalent to 100W. The new PKU-C series has been developed to respond to the increased demand in the mid-range IT and communications power applications that are migrating from multiple-output power modules to fully regulated intermediate bus converters, and require compact DC/DC modules that save space for core components, in addition to providing a height of less than 9mm for low-profile applications. Designed to operate with a 36V to 75V input voltage range, the PKU-C series is primarily designed for applications that are powered by a centralized 48V bus. However, due to its efficient and flexible power performance, the series is also suitable for a wide range of applications including those in industrial, process control and automation. "According to market analyst Darnell Group, the migration from traditional board power architectures to intermediate bus architectures in high-power equipment is accelerating in the mid-power segment," said Patrick Le Fèvre, Marketing and Communication Director of Ericsson Power Modules. "Based on Ericsson’s advanced design and thermal optimization, the PKU-C series are the ideal products to meet market requirements for high efficiency, low board space usage and low height." A key application for the devices is decentralized local data-storage equipment that requires 12V and 5V to power disk drives.