PLANO, TX (March 03, 2010) – Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company and the first name in power, today expanded its PicoTLynx™ DC-DC converter family with another cost-competitive alternative to discrete power designs. The new 2-amp (A) model is an energy-efficient, non-isolated, point-of-load (POL) converter ideal for numerous low-current DC applications spanning telecom, datacom, networking, medical, industrial, consumer, automotive, and aerospace industries. The small, fast and powerful solution is expected to have an observed MTBF reliability exceeding 3 billion hours.
As part of the Lineage Power Total Efficiency™ architecture designed to help organizations go green to save green while achieving their sustainability objectives, the 2A PicoTLynx boasts an efficiency of 93.1 percent at 5 Volt (V) out. This POL converter is capable of continuous full-load operation under extreme conditions up to 85 degrees Celsius (°C) and no air flow. The ruggedized version of this product is capable of full-load operation at 105°C and no air flow.
“The PicoTLynx 2A POL module reduces risks and accelerates new product development schedules with a cost-effective, energy efficient alternative to discrete designs in a small, standards-based footprint,” said Niklas Fallgren, vice president and general manager of Lineage Power’s Embedded OEM division. “Our design assistance services coupled with decades of proven product reliability make this the smart choice for new OEM embedded power applications.”
The PicoTLynx POL converter for distributed DC power systems is part of the TLynx™ converter product line which offers a small form factor, higher current density, excellent thermal performance, and low ripple. In addition, the product family is very cost effective and delivers additional system-level, cost-reducing elements such as Lineage Power’s Tunable Loop™ feature.
The Tunable Loop feature delivers leading density at the lowest cost implementation, leveraging standards-based Distributed-Power Open Standards Alliance (DOSA) footprints. Tunable Loop functionality allows design engineers to optimize the dynamic response of a POL power solution to match load requirements. The result is up to 70 percent capacitor space reduction at 50 percent lower cost.
The PicoTLynx 2A has a wide-input voltage range from 3V to 14V and a compact 12.2mm x 12.2mm footprint. It is packaged in a nestable and standard DOSA footprint allowing the user to easily drop in the PicoTLynx DC converter module and have the flexibility to operate at the desired power level from 2A to 12A.
Pricing and Availability
Available immediately, the PicoTLynx 2A DC power converter model is available at $1.95 for OEM quantities. For the ruggedized version, customers should request the “D” model.
About Lineage Power
Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company, traces its 95+ year heritage of patented innovation to AT&T, Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies and Western Electric. The first name in power, Lineage delivers reliable and intelligent power conversion solutions with energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC board-mounted power modules, telecom energy systems, and custom power products backed by local field expertise in 25+ locations worldwide. Designed for decades of non-stop operation, the high-availability DC power conversion solutions enable voice, video and data communications while assuring investment protection, total system efficiency, and significantly reduced total cost of ownership. More information about Lineage hardware, software, services and training is available at www.lineagepower.com.
About The Gores Group
Founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores, The Gores Group, LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can benefit from the firm’s operating experience and flexible capital base. The firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group, LLC has become a leading investor having demonstrated over time a reliable track record of creating substantial value in its portfolio companies alongside management. The firm’s current private equity fund has committed equity capital of $1.7 billion. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, The Gores Group, LLC maintains offices in Boulder, Colorado and London. For more information, please visit www.gores.com.
