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Vicor Corporation has announced the launch of its DC-DC power modules DCM3717 and DCM3735. This supports the expansion of power distribution networks (PDN) centered around 48V. The 48V-based PDN further enhances the power efficiency and power density of systems, contributing to weight reduction as well. The DCM series is a non-isolated, voltage-stabilized type of DC-DC converter that converts and stabilizes input voltages from 40V to 60V to output voltages of 10V to 12.5V. 【Features】 ■ Capable of parallel connection, allowing for quick expansion of system power levels ■ Achieves industry-leading power density of 305W/cm³ (5kW/in³) ■ Enables high-performance 48V power distribution networks to support 12V loads ■ Significant miniaturization and weight reduction, along with high efficiency ■ Utilizes an SM-ChiP package with excellent heat dissipation performance *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Our "DCM Series" and "PRM Series" are key devices that supply power according to the load. By using these modules, it is possible to efficiently connect 12V and 48V systems in the power supply network. Our modules can increase the supplied power by connecting in parallel. Their compact size allows for placement close to the load, contributing to an optimal distribution of wiring weight in vehicles. 【Product Lineup】 ■48V/12V DCM3735 ■48V/48V PRM3735 ■48V/12V NBM2317 *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "BCM Series / NBM Series" adopts Sine amplitude conversion technology, making it a compact and highly efficient product. The "BCM" generates an insulated 48V bus voltage compatible with vehicle batteries at voltages of 400V or 800V. The "NBM" can be made compatible with 400V and 800V fast charging systems. Both products can be connected in parallel according to the required power. 【Product Lineup】 ■ 400V/48V BCM6135 ■ 800V/48V BCM6135 ■ 800V/400V NBM9280 *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "PFM Series" is our proprietary VIA package, a slim AC-DC converter. By using this package's converter, it becomes easy to design the system's heat dissipation. Compared to typical AC-DC converters, this product is very compact, with a width of less than 1/2 and a height of less than 1/3. Since it can dissipate heat from both sides, heat dissipation design is straightforward. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Output: Up to 400W ■ Efficiency: Up to 92% ■ Active power factor correction circuit (power factor above 0.95 under most input/load conditions) ■ Chassis mount or PCB mount ■ Compact and slim *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "MIL-COTS PRM Regulator" is a regulator that complies with the specifications of MIL-STD-1275 and MIL-STD-704, which are requirements for many ground vehicles and aircraft. The output power can be set to a maximum of 500W, and the output voltage range can be set between 20–55VDC. The isolated voltage conversion fixed DC-DC converter VTM, placed downstream, allows for a voltage conversion ratio selection from 1:1 to 1:32, with an output voltage range of 1–50VDC and a maximum output current of 40A. Both the MIL-COTS PRM and VTM are surface-mount packages with a footprint of only 6.5cm². 【Features】 ■ PRM: Power density of up to 19W/cm³ ■ PRM: Conversion efficiency of 95% ■ VTM: Switching frequency of 3MHz ■ VTM: Fast transient response *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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This document is a catalog for solving challenges in power supply for aerospace and defense applications. It features robust high-power converters such as the "MIL-COTS DCM Series" for 28V/270V input and high-voltage intermediate bus converters like the "MIL-COTS BCM Series." By implementing our advanced technology for power conversion and management, we can continuously improve system efficiency and power density from the power source to the load point. [Contents] ■ Advanced power supply architecture ■ MIL-COTS DCM Series isolated DC-DC converters ■ MIL-COTS BCM Series isolated fixed voltage ratio DC-DC converters ■ ZVS buck/buck-boost non-isolated DC-DC switching regulators ■ MIL-COTS VITA 62 ■ MIL-COTS SOSA *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Lightning Corporation's motorcycles use Vicor's DCM power modules to convert high-voltage batteries to 12V, supplying power to the motorcycle's electronic control systems, including instruments, lighting, and sensors. The DCM4623 is a high-power density, lightweight, and cost-effective DC-DC converter that can accept high voltage over a very wide input voltage range and outputs a stable 12V. The input voltage range of the DCM4623 can adequately accommodate different voltage values from commonly used battery types. [Case Overview] ■ Technical Challenges: Size and weight, very wide input voltage range, EMI ■ Adopted Product: DCM4623 DC-DC Converter *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Saab Seaeye has developed a new, more powerful and versatile ROV. It is the eWROV, a fully electric work-class ROV that boasts world-class performance. The eWROV addresses the challenges of heat dissipation, significantly expands payload space, and reduces the size and weight of electronic components. By utilizing high-voltage DC power, it achieves performance equivalent to a 250-horsepower hydraulic underwater vehicle while drastically reducing the size and weight of the cables. Unlike traditional hydraulic ROVs, the eWROV features a fully electric system that eliminates the need for large amounts of hydraulic fluid, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact and risks. [Case Overview] ■Technical Challenges: High power density, size and weight, heat dissipation design ■Adopted Products - BCM Bus Converter Module - DCM DC-DC Converter *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Ampaire has adopted an excellent scalable solution by using Vicor's power modules instead of the bulky "silver box" power supply. Our company has been producing quality-grade and highly reliable products for defense and aerospace for many years, allowing for the simplification of the component verification and certification cycle in the highly regulated aircraft industry. By separating the voltage conversion and regulation functions into a two-stage configuration, we use a fixed conversion ratio bus converter (BCM) to isolate and step down the high-voltage battery, and then adjust this output to 28V using a subsequent low-voltage DC-DC converter. [Technical Challenges] - Selection of compact and lightweight components - DC-DC converters with a wide input voltage range - High efficiency and simplified heat dissipation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The RF transmitter of WiBotic's wireless charging station TR-110 incorporates Vicor's "48V PRM Buck-Boost Regulator." It wirelessly powers the RF receiver mounted on robots and unmanned transport vehicles, receiving 48V from an AC-DC power supply and adjusting this voltage to the required value within the range of 20V to 55V for output. It enables high-efficiency power conversion for a wide range of load impedances, and even when the output power is low, there is no significant drop in conversion efficiency, supporting both "full charge mode" and "trickle charge mode" operations. [Technical Challenges] - Compatibility of wireless transmission - Selection of compact and lightweight components - Support for various input power ranges *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Phasor's mission is to solve network connectivity issues and enable reliable satellite communications in applications such as aviation, maritime, and defense. The company's antennas face the challenge of supplying low voltage and high current to ASICs, and Vicor provides a solution that directly converts a power supply voltage of 48V to 1.5V, delivering high current solutions of 65A or 80A. Our Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) technology optimizes each function by separating voltage regulation and voltage conversion/insulation into different converters. [Case Overview] ■ Technical Challenges: High power density, slim form factor, thermal management ■ Offering: A solution that directly converts a power supply voltage of 48V to 1.5V, providing high current solutions of 65A or 80A. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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CCell Renewables is a company whose mission is to prevent coastal erosion and preserve marine ecosystems by engaging in coral restoration and expansion projects. The coral reef cultivation system operated by the company electrolyzes seawater and deposits calcium carbonate (limestone) on a large steel frame that serves as an electrode, creating a foundation for new coral reefs. However, if the electrolysis processing speed is too slow, the limestone will not grow, and if it is too fast, it will result in a brittle composition. To address this, they utilize VIcor's Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) technology. This technology consists of a module for adjusting the fixed voltage conversion ratio (PRM) and a module for voltage conversion and insulation (VTM). By combining these two, it provides the functionality of an insulated DC-DC converter. [Technical Challenges] ■ Very wide input voltage range, long power supply distance, and precise voltage regulation. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Dragonfly Pictures has developed a new category of wired drone that can hover in a designated location. The power distribution network (PDN) consists of Vicor's slim VIA package high-voltage BCM4144 (4.35 x 1.4 x 0.37 in), which efficiently converts voltage from 800V to 50V inside the UMAR wired drone. By sharing power between rotors to enhance redundancy and combining this with the effects of filters integrated within the BCM, EMI noise can be minimized significantly. [Case Summary] ■ Technical Challenges: Power density and weight, high voltage, low EMI ■ Effects - Supplies power to eight independent rotors - Enhances redundancy by sharing power between rotors *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In introducing the hybrid system in the British Touring Car Championship, Delta Motorsport, with the support of Cosworth Electronics, undertook the design of an ultra-lightweight and high-performance battery pack. The new DC-DC converter power system is equipped with four Vicor "DCM3623 isolated DC-DC converters," which stabilize the battery pack voltage at 13.8V and can supply up to 92A. For backup power, our power modules are also used, and the electronic circuits of the battery pack are powered by a compact "PI3105 isolated DC-DC converter" with a 60W output, ensuring that the safety systems continue to operate even when disconnected from the vehicle's power supply. [Case Overview] ■ Technical Challenges: Selection of compact and lightweight components, reliability, fast transient response ■ Products Used: DCM3623 / PI3105 isolated DC-DC converters *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Doosan Mobility Innovation has commercialized a hydrogen fuel cell power pack with an energy density 4 to 5 times that of batteries, extending the flight time of drones to a maximum of 2 hours. To achieve a high-efficiency and high-energy-density power delivery network (PDN), we have adopted our "PRM Buck-Boost Regulator" and "Vicor ZVS Buck Regulator." The PRM can accept an open-circuit voltage (OCV) from the hydrogen fuel cell stack of up to 74V, adjusting and stabilizing it to 48V, while the PDN supplying power to the rotor is composed of two parallel-connected PRM buck-boost regulators, providing the necessary 12A to the rotor. [Case Overview] ■ Technical Challenges: Compact, lightweight, wide voltage range ■ Adopted Products - PRM Buck-Boost Regulator - Vicor ZVS Buck Regulator *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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VideoRay, a global company specializing in ROVs (remotely operated vehicles), offers a product line that can be quickly customized to meet the demands of harsh underwater missions. The company's ROVs are modular in design, allowing for changes in system functionality. To customize the system configuration for deeper underwater operations, a power supply with high power density and high conversion efficiency was required. To achieve this, an excellent Power Delivery Network (PDN) was constructed by combining Vicor's high-efficiency, high-power density power modules. For longer wire lengths, 400V AC is rectified and supplied directly to the wire, while for shorter wire lengths, a high-voltage BCM is used. [Technical Challenges] ■ Compact and lightweight, high scalability, low EMI *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Columbia Power Technologies' Autonomous Offshore Power System (AOPS) converts the mechanical energy of waves into electricity, contributing to various applications offshore. The offshore power system, called SeaRAY, can generate power ranging from 10W to 1MW from the energy of ocean waves. To achieve a low-power system, it was necessary to make the power supply network extremely compact in order to maximize the power-to-weight ratio. The design team, specializing in the development of custom power systems from Vicor, has met the stringent requirements of SeaRAY by incorporating our new power modules. By adopting the fixed bus converter "BCM" and the regulator module "PRM," it has become possible to efficiently convert wave energy and provide stable power. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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VoltServer's proprietary technology, Digital Electricity(TM), provides a simple way to install digitalization and power supply equipment for smart applications. While the transmitter can be located in one place, the receiver is often installed in hard-to-access locations, requiring it to be compact, robust, and highly reliable. To address this, we have equipped the receiver with our "fixed voltage conversion ratio DC-DC bus converter." From one of the company's co-founders, we have received feedback stating, "By using Vicor's converters, we can reduce thermal losses by 43% compared to conventional converters, allowing us to also reduce the size of the heat sink." [Case Overview] ■ Technical Challenges: Long-term loss reduction, minimal cooling, high power density ■ Adopted Product: Fixed voltage conversion ratio DC-DC bus converter *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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HIRO Corporation is focusing on supporting hospitals through Edge Micro Data Centers (EMDC) and is developing a high-performance and reliable edge environment to build AI models that assist in the discovery and treatment of complex diseases while protecting privacy. PCB Design, a hardware design company that supported the design of the company's EMDC, has adopted Vicor's "DCM" power module, which is compact, highly efficient, and has excellent thermal characteristics. This product can accommodate various cooling methods and has one of the highest power densities in the world. Due to this flexibility, it is also suitable for applications involving renewable energy. [Case Overview] ■ Adopted Product: Power Module DCM ■ Technical Challenges: High power density, minimal cooling, high scalability ■ Effects: Can accommodate various cooling methods, with one of the highest power densities in the world *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Fukaden, a Japanese electronics manufacturer, produces power equipment and drones. By utilizing a wired power supply system developed by the company, drones equipped with the functionality of temporary communication base stations can provide internet and mobile phone services during disasters. Drones using the wired power supply system require a power supply of 1kW to 5kW. However, with the "UAV solution" using Vicor's power modules, the supply voltage can be increased to reduce current, allowing for thinner and lighter cables. Additionally, to fly drones carrying heavy base stations for extended periods, more power is needed. We have developed a model that uses three of our fixed conversion ratio converters, "BCM," connected in parallel, which raises the supply voltage to DC700V, enabling the use of even thinner cables. [Technical Challenges] ■ High power density and weight, high voltage, low EMI *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Mobile robots, which can move freely, are an essential and rapidly growing field in today's economic activities, capable of changing the way business is conducted. OLogic, a company engaged in electronics consulting, provides support in electrical and mechanical design, production technology, as well as software and firmware technology, assisting customers in robot production. To maximize the performance of mobile robots, a compact and lightweight power supply is necessary. Therefore, the company has adopted Vicor's "ZVS Buck Regulator," which is user-friendly, with high power density and high efficiency. It achieves 97% efficiency at 200-300 watts, making it an extremely cost-effective product. [Technical Challenges] ■ Lightweight, scalable, high efficiency *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Kodiak Robotics' autonomous driving solution, "Kodiak Driver," includes a modular hardware system called SensorPods, which consolidates most of the sensors used to "see" the surroundings from the typical mirror position of the truck. The arrangement of the sensors is crucial for recognizing roads, other vehicles, pedestrians, and potential hazards. Additionally, the power supply must not only meet stringent power requirements but also be as compact as possible to avoid compromising the flexibility of the arrangement. Vicor's power modules can comfortably meet these demands. The "BCM6123," "PRM regulator," and "VTM current multiplier" are all used, and they come in highly reliable, efficient, and extremely compact packages. [Technical Challenges] ■ Reliability, Efficiency, Size *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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NightScope's autonomous security robot (ASR) is equipped with various functions and features, excelling in sensitivity, focus range, and accuracy during observation. The power supply must be compact and highly efficient, as efficiency and performance are significantly affected by cooling. Since the ASR has no airflow or exhaust vents, the company was looking for a fully conductive cooling solution that could utilize the robot's aluminum exterior as a heat sink. Thus, they adopted Vicor's "DC-DC Converter Module (DCM3623)." This helps improve battery efficiency, performance, and operating time, and being a scalable power module that can be easily expanded, it allows the company to easily adapt when they refresh and enhance the ASR's capabilities in the future. [Technical Challenges] - Efficiency, size and weight, reliability *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The "DCM Series" is an isolated DC-DC converter that outputs stabilized voltage from a wide input voltage range. Thanks to high-frequency zero-voltage switching (ZVS) technology, it achieves high efficiency across the entire input voltage range, enabling the realization of high-performance power distribution systems that can accommodate various input voltages when combined with standalone or downstream PoL converters. Additionally, there are two types of Vicor's unique packages: ChiP and VIA. The ChiP package features high integration and excellent heat dissipation, while the VIA package includes EMI filters, high-precision output voltage regulation, and an interface controlled from the secondary side. **Features** - High-frequency zero-voltage switching (ZVS) technology - Up to 8 parallel connections without derating - Peak current limiting operation - OV, OC, UV, short-circuit, and overheat protection functions - PMBus/analog interface *For more details, please refer to the PDF documentation or feel free to contact us.*

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The "BCM Series" is an isolated DC-DC converter with a fixed voltage conversion ratio, designed to be compact, lightweight, and highly efficient with high power density. It is a small, high-frequency DC-DC converter equipped with galvanic isolation, stepping down the input voltage at a fixed conversion ratio. It supports a wide range of output voltages and power levels, with various conversion ratios available. The peak efficiency reaches up to 98%, with a power density of up to 2,870W/in³, and temperature grades can be selected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【Features】 ■ Supports high power with parallel connection ■ Outputs high voltage with series connection of outputs ■ Bidirectional voltage conversion ■ Superior in compactness and cost-effectiveness ■ Achieves very high efficiency and power density with low noise and fast transient response *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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The "PRM Series" is a high power density module that stabilizes (regulates) voltage for output and allows for adjustment of the output voltage. By utilizing a high-performance zero-voltage switching (ZVS) circuit design and a specially designed magnetic circuit, it achieves an efficiency of over 97% for step-up and step-down conversion. The input voltage range is optimized for a wide range at 48V, and the output is a stabilized 48V. Additionally, the output voltage can be trimmed over a wide range. 【Features】 ■ Easy to use ■ High power density ■ High efficiency ■ Flexible *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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A PRM regulator (voltage regulation) and a VTM current multiplier (voltage conversion and isolation) are separated into different converters to build a unique Point-of-Load (PoL) power supply system. By utilizing an optimized proprietary switching method, high-frequency switching is achieved while minimizing power distribution losses.

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Vicor's non-isolated intermediate bus converter NBM2317, with a compact package size of 22.8 x 17.3 x 5.2mm, achieves bidirectional voltage conversion between 48V and 12V with a continuous power of 1kW, peak power of 1.5kW, and an efficiency of 98%. The NBM operates at a switching frequency of 1.7MHz, making it very space-efficient compared to traditional low-frequency (hundreds of kHz) switching regulators that consist of numerous discrete components. Additionally, it responds quickly (within 1 microsecond) to transient loads while maintaining the output voltage within a narrow variation range. It is fundamentally low-noise even without external filters and also supports hot swapping and inrush current limiting. The NBM can provide solutions compatible with both 48V and 12V power supply systems, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including data centers and automotive.

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The ZVS buck switching regulator series PI33/PI34/PI35xx adopts our proprietary zero voltage switching (ZVS) technology, achieving a high conversion efficiency of 98%. The high power density SiP (System in Package) integrates control circuits, power semiconductors, and other components in a highly compact manner, allowing for the configuration of high-efficiency PoL regulators that can accommodate various specifications. Constant current mode operation is also possible.

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The "ZVS Buck-Boost Series" (PI37xx series) is a high-efficiency, wide input voltage range ZVS buck-boost switching regulator. It employs a high-performance Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) circuit design, achieving class-leading conversion efficiency for high-performance Point of Load (PoL) power supplies. By simply adding an inductor and minimal capacitors, you can configure a buck-boost switching regulator. Even at the upper limit of the rated input voltage, it operates at a high switching frequency without degrading efficiency, making it suitable for applications with a large voltage transformation ratio. **Features** - Fast transient response - Can be connected in parallel - External frequency synchronization/interleaving function - Built-in high-side current sensing amplifier - Input over-voltage/under-voltage lockout (OVLO/UVLO) *For more details, please refer to the PDF documentation or feel free to contact us.*

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