Two new highly efficient DC/DC power converters deliver up to 20A, and output power equivalent to 100WLow-profile 8.5mm-high sixteenth-brick format converters ideal for use in powering communications and data storage equipmentPKU-C series of power modules meet demanding market requirements with migration from traditional board power architectures to intermediate bus architecturesEricsson 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.
