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Vicor Corporation Expands Picor Isolated Cool-Power ZVS DC-DC Converter Module Line Up With New High Density (334 W/in3) Solutions

Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) 2013 Conference – Nuremberg, Germany – May 14, 2013 – Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today announced the expansion of its ultra high density Picor Cool-Power® PI31xx series of isolated, ZVS-based DC-DC converters optimized for 24 V industrial, 28 V aerospace/defense and/or demanding wide temperature applications. The new Cool-Power PI31xx converters retain the product series’ signature 0.87″ x 0.65″ x 0.265″ surface-mount package profile to provide up to 334 W/in3 power density and 2,250 V input to output isolation. At less than 50% the size of a conventional isolated 1/16th brick, Cool-Power PI31xx converters provide exceptional performance in an IC package for use in high density system designs.

Cool-Power PI31xx series converters utilize an advanced Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) architecture and high-performance planar magnetics to enable IC-like density and greater PCB layout flexibility in space-constrained environments. The high-switching frequency (900 kHz) of PI31xx series converters reduces input filter and output capacitance requirements, further reducing space constraints.

Fully equipped with a variety of programmable features, the PI31xx includes output voltage trimming, programmable soft-start capability, and remote on/off ENABLE. There is also a temperature monitor function, providing an analog output voltage proportional to the internal module temperature.

The PI31xx is self-protected against fault conditions including: input over-voltage, under-voltage lockout, over-temperature, and output over-voltage protection. A constant current limit threshold is employed to protect against short circuit and overload conditions. All fault conditions have an auto-restart function.

When paired with 0.98″ x 0.49″ x 0.18″ Picor QuietPower® EMI filters – the smallest filters in this product category at less than 25% the size of competing offerings – designers are afforded an end-to-end isolated DC-DC conversion and EMI filtering solution that’s unrivaled in density optimization. QuietPower filters provide up to 99.5% efficiency and are designed for universal compatibility with high frequency switching DC-DC converters from any manufacturer. Example products include the QuietPower QPI-12 filter with high common-mode (>40dB) and high differential-mode (>70dB) attenuation for industrial applications. For aerospace/defense applications, the MQPI-18 offers >45dB and >75dB common-mode and differential-mode attenuation respectively.

“Used separately or in combination, Cool-Power PI31xx converters and QuietPower EMI filters defy the power density constraints of conventional converters and filters,” said Robert Gendron, Vice President, Picor Semiconductor Power Solutions, Vicor. “Together, they provide an elegant ‘two chip’ solution that makes it considerably easier to design for compact industrial, aerospace/defense, and/or demanding wide temperature applications.”

Vicor is showcasing its new Cool-Power PI31xx isolated DC-DC converters this week at PCIM 2013. Conference attendees can visit Vicor at Hall 9 Stand 155.

About Picor Cool-Power

The Picor Cool-Power portfolio currently consists of the PI31xx series of isolated converters and the PI33xx and PI34xx series of ZVS Buck Regulators. Future products in the family will include additional ZVS Buck Regulators with different voltage/current capability, ZVS Buck-Boost Regulators, and ZVS Boost Regulators, all of which are expected to set new industry performance benchmarks.

Pricing and Availability

Picor Cool-Power PI31xx isolated DC-DC converters are available today. Pricing for OEM quantities is $37.40 for I-grade (-40°C to 125°C) and $89.76 for M-grade (-55°C to 125°C) devices. Picor QuietPower

QPI-12 (-40°C to 125°C) and MQPI-18 (-55°C to 125°C) active EMI filters are also available today. Pricing for OEM quantities is $7.84 for QPI-12 and $32.78 for MQPI-18. Visit the website for more information. To order, email custserv@vicr.com or call 1-800-735-6200.

Picor Semiconductor Power Solutions

Picor Corporation, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation, provides high-performance silicon-centric solutions in power conversion and power management. Picor’s silicon-centric products complement Vicor’s power technology and maintain the Vicor tradition of product innovation and performance. 

About Vicor Corporation

Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Vicor Corporation designs, manufactures and markets innovative, high-performance modular power components, from bricks to semiconductor-centric solutions, to enable customers to efficiently convert and manage power from the wall plug to the point-of-load. Complementing an extensive portfolio of patented innovations in power conversion and power distribution with significant application development expertise, Vicor offers comprehensive product lines addressing a broad range of power conversion and management requirements across all power distribution architectures, including CPA, DPA, IBA, FPA™ and CBA. Vicor focuses on solutions for performance-critical applications in the following markets: enterprise and high performance computing, telecommunications and network infrastructure, industrial equipment and automation, vehicles and transportation and aerospace and defense electronics. www.vicorpower.com

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