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An Introduction to ChiP Technology

May 13, 2013
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An Introduction to ChiP Technology

In this latest video Steve Oliver, VP VI Chip Division, presents an introduction to Vicor’s new ChiP technology (“Converter Housed in Package”).  This exciting new technology has been developed to enable the next generation of power components The demand is for ever smaller power components able to handle more power and greater loads.  Yet the development of these products is being hampered by resulting heat dissipation issues.  Our ChiP packaging technology provides the breakthrough necessary to achieve size and performance levels previously thought to be impossible. And the flexibility of the technology will enable...

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High Density Power Solutions for Heavy Power Regulation

May 10, 2013
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High Density Power Solutions for Heavy Power Regulation

Vicor’s VI Chip PRM is a very efficient non-isolated regulator for high power applications, delivering up to 500 W from a single chip. It uses Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) technology to  buck and boost a wide range of input voltages, providing a regulated, adjustable output voltage. In this post we see why the PRM improves and eases power system design, and give an overview of the internal topology behind its power density and efficiency.

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Using a High-Performance, Integrated AC Front End to Streamline Design and Reduce Time to Market

May 8, 2013
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Using a High-Performance, Integrated AC Front End to Streamline Design and Reduce Time to Market

Among the many challenges of AC-DC converters and Power Factor Corrected (PFC) AC rectification is maintaining the desired performance across the worldwide mains, from low through high line, 85VRMS to 264VRMS. Maintaining high efficiency and power-factor usually forces design tradeoffs and operating compromises. The thermal system, as well as active and magnetic power components, has to be specified for worst-case scenarios. An alternative approach for the OEM is to “regionalize” the supply, but this also results in other design and supply chain drawbacks.

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Power Components Come of Age

April 10, 2013
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Vicor’s CEO, Dr. Patrizio Vinciarelli gave a keynote presentation at APEC which plots the advances made in power electronics over the past 30 years.  Dr. Vinciarelli proposed a solution that will take the industry to the next level of power density for designers using a power component methodology.

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Video Interview with Embedded Control Europe

April 4, 2013
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Video Interview with Embedded Control Europe

At Embedded World 2013 Vicor introduced the PI34xx series of Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulators optimized for 12 V operation (8 V to 18 Vin).

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Vicor’s New ChiP Technology

March 19, 2013
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On Monday, March 18, 2013, Vicor announced new breakthrough technology enabling the next generation of highly efficient, high density power systems designed based on a power component methodology.  Follow this link to learn more and sign up for more information about this power innovation.

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PowerBench Tool Suite Delivers Customer-Configurable VI Chip PRM Modules

March 14, 2013
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PowerBench Tool Suite Delivers Customer-Configurable VI Chip PRM Modules

Designers can now configure and customize Vicor’s VI Chip PRM modules quickly and efficiently using the new PowerBench tool. This is the first time that we’ve broadened our customization to VI Chip products, allowing designers to exploit the high-frequency, ZVS buck-boost technology in a configuration to meet the exact needs of the their application, without incurring NRE costs.

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Conduction Cooled MicroPAC AC-DC Converter Delivers 1300 W with High Power Density

March 4, 2013
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Conduction Cooled MicroPAC AC-DC Converter Delivers 1300 W with High Power Density

Fan and force-air cooling in power systems is noisy, and fans introduce potential reliability problems. To address the requirement for noiseless, high-reliability AC-DC converters that we see from our customers who are designing for demanding applications such as military, industrial and telecommunications, Vicor has introduced the high-efficiency Westcor™ MicroPAC™ power factor corrected AC-DC power system.

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Why Optimize Buck Regulators for 8V-18V Operation?

March 4, 2013
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Why Optimize Buck Regulators for 8V-18V Operation?

Over the past few months, I have published a few articles discussing the advantages of our soft turn on ZVS Buck topology when it is applied to a wide ranging (8V-36V) input voltage combined with large step down ratios of as much as 36:1.

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Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator is Optimized for 12V Operation

February 26, 2013
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Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator is Optimized for 12V Operation

Responding to its customers, Vicor announces the addition of the PI34xx series to its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator family. Fittingly, this buck regulator will be showcased at Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany (Tues 26 – Thurs 28 February).

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