DC-DC converter power electronics module introduced by VPT for avionics and military power applications

Oct. 21, 2009
EVERETT, Wash., 21 Oct. 2009. VPT Inc. in Everett, Wash., is introducing the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VPT100+ 2800 DC-DC converter military power supply module for with as much as 100 Watts of output power per unit for avionics, military applications, and other high-power systems.

EVERETT, Wash., 21 Oct. 2009. VPT Inc. in Everett, Wash., is introducing the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VPT100+ 2800 DC-DC converter military power supply module for with as much as 100 Watts of output power per unit for avionics, military applications, and other high-power electronics systems.

The power electronics device offers parallel operation of as many as five units, and has a wide input voltage range that accommodates MIL-STD-704 input power requirements for high-reliability applications.

The quarter brick VPT100+ power converter offers efficiency as high as 91 percent; single outputs of 3.3, 5 7, 12, 15, and 28 volts; dual output versions of +/-12 and +/-15 volts; an input voltage range of 16 to 40 volts per MIL-STD-704; manufacturing to J-STD-001, ISO9001 and IPC-A-610; operation from -55 to 100 Celsius; output voltage trim up +10 percent or down -20 percent; six-sided metal cases; magnetic feedback; undervoltage lockout; indefinite short circuit protection; and current limit protection.

Environmental screening includes a 96 hour burn-in, 100 percent electrical testing, and temperature cycling testing. The device meets MIL-STD-461C/D/E conducted emissions requirements when used with a VPTF series EMI filter.

For more information contact VPT online at www.vpt-inc.com.

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