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    Vicor expands Picor Cool-Power ZVS regulator portfolio with updated 48V buck regulators

    05/26/2015

    Vicor announced the expansion of its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point-of-Load Regulator portfolio with the introduction of high efficiency PI3542, PI3543, PI3545, and PI3546 buck regulators. The entire Cool-Power portfolio is characterized by products with benchmark efficiency and density performance that are simple to use, accelerating time to market.

    • Enables 48 V direct to PoL high performance step-down regulation
    • Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) topology provides unparalleled efficiency over 96%
    • High density 10 x 10 x 2.5 mm LGA System in Package (SiP) module for power delivery over 100 W
    • Advanced features including constant current control for lighting and battery applications

    PI354x Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulators utilise the integration of a high performance ZVS topology that enables 48 V direct to PoL without sacrificing performance. With step-down regulation from a higher voltage source, engineers can deploy more efficient power distribution architectures, reduce I2R losses, and eliminate costly and inefficient intermediate conversion stages.

    • PI354x series operates from 36 Vin to 60 Vin
    • Regulates an output voltage ranging from 2.2 V to 14 V, with output current delivery up to 10 A
    • Power delivery can be further increased by using single wire current sharing without any additional components

    The PI354x Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulators are designed for a wide range of applications leveraging higher voltage distribution, including: telecom, network infrastructure, datacenters, industrial, battery, and lighting applications.

    The PI354x series expands and enhances the Vicor Power Component Design Methodology. When used in conjunction with Vicor’s front-end products and Factorized Power products, the PI354x series can enable a complete power chain from AC or HVDC (200 V+) source to PoL.

    Pricing and availability
    Picor Cool-Power PI354x ZVS buck regulators can be ordered today from Vicor and Vicor authorized distributors. PI354x series pricing starts at $12.80 in 1Ku quantities.

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