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Half brick 150 Watt DC-DC converters offer ultra wide 8:1 input range

June 29th 2017 – XP Power today announced the QSB150 series of 150 Watt half brick DC-DC converters aimed at a wide range of applications where an ultra-wide input range are required. Conforming to the industry standard half brick footprint of 61.5 x 57.9 x 12.7 mm (2.40 x 2.28 x 0.50 inches), and having pin out compatibility with existing industry standards, the QSB150 is highly efficient, typically up to 92 %. Available in six regulated single output models, covering all the popular nominal output voltages from + 12 to + 48 VDC, a voltage trim function allows adjustment of +/-10 % of stated output if required to accommodate line losses or non-standard voltage requirements.

With an ultra-wide input range of 9-75 VDC these units accept all nominal inputs of 12, 24 and 48 VDC.  By accepting three nominal battery voltages, using the QSB150 negates the need for a change in end equipment.  Input to output isolation is 1,500 VDC. A remote on / off input provides a method of sequencing start up and providing external control of the unit.

The QSB150 can operate in a wide range of environments and temperatures from – 40 degrees C to a maximum base plate temperature of + 100 degrees C.

The QSB150 complements the exiting QSB range of 75-600 Watt base plate cooled modules in quarter brick, half brick and full brick packages with 2:1 and 4:1 input ranges and comes with a 3-year warranty.

About XP Power:
XP Power is committed to being a leading provider of power solutions, including AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters and high voltage power supplies. With ISO9001:2008, XP Power offers total quality, from in-house design through to manufacturing facilities around the world. The company offers the widest range of power products available from one source and unrivaled technical and customer support, aiding both vendor consolidation and cost reduction programs. XP has 27 sales offices throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

XP Power Ltd, a London Stock Exchange listed public company, has design centres in Fyfield (UK), Orange County (California), and Singapore, which also serves as the company’s headquarters. Manufacturing is carried out near Shanghai, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The design teams push back the boundaries of cost and technology, providing market leading power products. Dedicated in-house Engineered Solutions teams provide customer specific solutions, with rapid response times. The applications team provide ex

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