From Pikes Peak to Bonneville Salt Flats, Lightning Motorcycles electric bike outpaces the combustion engine motorcycles
Lightning Motorcycles engineered all-electric bike excels in every category. See how Vicor power modules support this next-gen bike
Vicor to present innovative approach for EV high voltage to SELV conversion
Join us at WCX to learn how high-density modules downsize the power delivery network, enhance efficiency and improve overall performance
World's largest telescope is helping unlock the origins of the Universe
Colossal telescopes employ sophisticated adaptive optics powered by high density modules to enable world-changing discoveries
UAV Market Trends and Power System Seminar 2025 Taipei, Taiwan
Power modules enable top performance and innovation for today’s advanced UAVs
Microgate and Vicor partner to unlock deep space secrets
Learn how high density power modules help colossal Earth-based telescopes enhance deep space images
MHz switching frequency-based devices enable miniaturization of the DC-DC converter and EMI filters
Imagine using DC-DC converters solutions to harness the benefits of high-frequency switching without incurring conventional shortcomings
The importance of advanced power electronics in next-generation EVs
Electrifying automobiles is the toughest power challenge of our time. Learn about how high-density power modules are changing the landscape
The importance of edge computing
Faster speeds are becoming critically important. Learn what applications are thriving and why power density is so critical to future growth
Powering the future: Innovations in GenAI power delivery
How staggering are the power requirements of large language models? What can be done to reduce power consumption? Learn what modular power can do
Future-proof advanced EVs by adopting 48V zonal architectures
As OEMs move to 48V, they consider how to optimize their power system design. Vicor power-dense modules deliver peak efficiency for 48V Zonal Architectures
Powering clean aviation initiatives
Commercial aviation is still growing at 4.3% globally. This has many negative environmental consequences. Power modules are solving this problem.
A novel way of using power modules to eliminate electric vehicle high-voltage pre-charge circuitry
With a dense power module, engineers can design novel architectures that balance the tradeoffs associated with vehicle pre-charging
Reducing I2R losses to enable extended missions
Learn how Vicor delivers high power with efficiency and reduced weight for electronic countermeasures
Providing well-regulated 48V at over 1kW
Learn how Vicor delivers power at 1kW with efficiency and reduced weight
Compact, efficient power solutions enable improved countermeasure capabilities
Explore Vicor's efficient and reduced weight power delivery network for electronic warfare countermeasures systems
Supporting more functionality, increased payload and longer run time
Learn how Vicor delivers high power with efficiency and reduced weight that allows for greater payload options to support mission success
Efficiently powering the growing suite of advanced on-board sensors
Learn how Vicor delivers high power with efficiency and reduced weight air-to-surface (ASM) missiles
High-efficiency, high-density modules free up space for advanced communications and extend range
High-efficiency class of UAV depend on solar power to meet its long flight time requirements
High-density, high-power modules enable lighter, safer, lower cost tether cables to extend missions
This class of unmanned vehicle is powered and controlled via a tether from a ground-based power source assisting in extended missions
DCM DC-DC converters double the internal bus power and help keep the aircraft as light as possible
High-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UAVs are essentially flying satellites, designed to operate at extremely high altitudes for extended periods
Significantly reducing the size and weight of DC-DC conversion
A traditional silver box power supply is too large and heavy to enable engineers’ goals to increase driving range between charges. Power modules reduce size and complexity while al...
High-density power conversion makes active suspensions viable
High-density power conversion makes it practical to apply active suspensions at all 4 wheels of a BEV
Supporting legacy accessories in new 800V architectures
High-density power conversion using a single Vicor power module converts 800V to 400V with the smallest volume, lightest weight, and highest efficiency.
Extend flight times and support high-performance surveillance equipment to ensure safety and security
Effective surveillance requires uninterrupted sensing and communication to ensure the safety and security of valued property, equipment, and assets
Extending delivery missions and saving space for greater payloads
Delivery UAVs must safely and securely deliver goods to their intended recipients wherever they are located
Enabling greater functionality for reliability and productivity
Drones in agriculture are uniquely challenged to carry heavy payloads for longer spraying times while flying in varying conditions
Flexible, scalable power delivery networks can adapt to the right audio and video equipment
Media and entertainment drones must carry heavy payloads and be able to stay in the air for as long as possible while being safe and compact as possible
Compact power modules allow space for advanced sensors that improve security and performance
Inspection robots can monitor infrastructure more frequently and allow for rapid remediation before problems occur, saving lives, time, and money
Lightweight and efficient power modules extend delivery routes and save space to carry more goods
Last-mile consumer delivery of groceries, take-out food and online consumer items is the mission-critical task of autonomous robots
High-efficiency power modules maximize system run-time and improve productivity
Logistic robots like AMRs and AGVs provide inventory management and order fulfillment tasks within large warehouse environments
Lightweight power delivery networks enable maneuverable UAVs to inspect remote, wide operations
Inspection UAVs ensure that infrastructure is sound, safe, and functional
Rugged, reliable, and efficient power modules maximize uptime in harsh environments
Harvesting robots perform various tasks on farms, often autonomously and are equipped with sensors, cameras, and GPS systems to navigate their environment
Flexible, scalable modular solutions support multiple systems for healthier and cleaner spaces
Robots use UV lamps or disinfecting sprays to eliminate dangerous pathogens and bacteria from large areas such as schools, warehouses, hospitals, etc.
SeaRAY leverages Vicor tech to convert wave energy
C-Power provides reliable, cost-effective ocean wave energy generation and storage. Vicor power modules support efficient kinetic energy conversion
Reducing EV weight with high-density power modules
EVs have a weight problem. Vicor high density power modules combined with a 48V zonal architecture can significantly cut weight and improve efficiency.
With AI innovation comes power challenges
Powering genAI is taxing software, hardware and environmental basics. Power modules help achieve higher current density, minimizing the overall impact.
Driving next-gen efficiency and productivity to the battery lifecycle
With soaring demand for batteries today, how can production keep pace? Learn why Vicor power dense modules are perfectly designed to meet today’s demands
Power delivery networks for New Space
Space is an unforgiving environment demanding flawless reliability. Vicor radiation-tolerant power modules are proven to withstand the rigors of New Space
Fixed-ratio converters charge up efficiency across battery lifecycle
Power conversion technology limits battery lifecycle productivity. Vicor high-density fixed-ratio converters enable greater efficiency
Defining the future of edge computing using micro data centers
The promise of edge computing is being delivered by HIRO. Using Vicor power modules healthcare, education and AI applications are having impact in Europe
Roundtable: SOSA having an impact on military program requirements, business practices
John Sturm, VP of Aerospace and Defense Business Unit, weighs in on SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) Technical Standard 1.0 after three years
Fixed-ratio converters unleash innovation across the battery lifecycle
Bidirectional DC-DC converter play a vital role in the evolving battery ecosystem. Learn how high-density power modules are driving new productivity
DC-DC converters for NewSpace applications
Smaller satellites harvest less energy using a modular approach to minimize I2R distribution losses, maximize efficiency and improve transient response
Saab makes seabed exploration safer and more efficient thanks to innovation
Vicor helps power Saab UK’s most-advanced fully electric, work class ROV. High-density power modules achieve compact, thermally-adept design
The perfect opportunity for automotive power to move to 48V
Saving weight is essential for automotive OEMs as they electrify their fleets. Learn how moving to 48V and Vicor power modules are helping the transition
Tackling power challenges of genAI data centers
AI training requirements demand a new approach to power distribution to enable peak performance. Vicor Vertical Power Delivery is the optimal approach
Vicor presented at high-efficiency power supply and WBG technology application seminar
High-efficiency power supply and WBG technology application seminar
Power modules enable world's most advanced all-electric work-class ROV (eWROV)
Saab UK introduces versatile, environmentally-friendly eWROV that achieves world class performance using compact, thermally-adept power modules
Vicor offered solutions for maximizing vehicle weight reduction and 48V zonal architectures
Solving automotive electrification challenges with the highest efficiency and highest power density power modules
The importance of advanced power electronics in next-generation EVs
Greg Green, Vicor's Director of Automotive Marketing, shares why more power-efficient systems are essential in the design of tomorrow’s electric vehicles
Vicor shared reliability and safety benefits using power modules for eVTOLS
Power efficiency and reliability are essential for designing high performance eVTOLS. Learn how power modules help design smaller, lighter PDNs for eVTOLS
High tech shortcut to 48 volts
Greg Green from Vicor expounds on the benefits of using power modules in a 48V zonal architecture to John McElroy of Autoline TV
GenAI – Helping to tame the most power-intensive computing application on Earth
Taming the power demands of genAI is very complex. Today Vicor power modules combined with Vertical Power Delivery architecture is the best solution
Achieving EM conducted emission compliance for high voltage conversion with switching frequency above 1.3MHz
Nicola Rosano, Sr. Strategic FA/System Engineer at Vicor unpacks how fixing electromagnetic interference (EMI) in systems employing high-frequency DC-DC converters poses a critical...
Designing 48V zonal architecture that keeps the high voltage inside the BEV battery pack
YK Choi, Sr. Field Application Engineer at Vicor and YoungJae Kang, Chief Engineer at INFAC discuss how integrating 48V conversion into the battery pack will reduce heat, cost, and...
Eliminating the high voltage precharge with existing hardware in BEVs
Patrick Kowalyk, Automotive Principal Field Applications Engineer at Vicor, will talk about how any high-voltage bus needs to have a precharge circuit to protect the electronic dev...
The uncertain future of aftermarket loads in a 48V world
David McChesney, Strategic Account Manager at Vicor, offers some surprising insights about how long this transition may take. And what will be the short-term and long-term implicat...
Powering Innovation eBook: Volume 1 – Saving the environment
Technological breakthroughs to protect and preserve the environment
MOSA Industry and Government
Summit and Expo 2024
The MOSA summit explores the open standard architectures used in designing SOSA-aligned and VITA 62 power supplies
Powering Innovation eBook: Volume 2 – Protecting and saving lives
Innovative solutions that protect and deliver lifesaving materials and services
Powering Innovation eBook: Volume 3 – Changing what’s possible
Technological advancements that challenge the boundaries of design and performance
Exploring the power dynamics of ROVs
The ROV market is rapidly growing driven by a surge in subsea applications. Vicor power modules help customers innovate to support new applications
Power modules boost innovation
Vicor power modules are solving today’s toughest power challenges with innovative topologies, architectures and packaging
International Conference EEHE 2024, Germany
Vicor delivered a technical presentation and poster session at EEHE 2024 in Bamberg, Germany on the benefits of using high density power modules
High-performance power modules drive the battery lifecycle
Learn about the lifecycle of a battery and how high-performance, power dense modules are being used to reduce cost, size and improve efficiency
World Congress Experience WCX 2024
Vicor presented five presentations at WCX™, detailing its innovative approach to 800V and 48V power conversion
Meeting the challenges of power conversion in e-bikes
Managing electrical noise in a compact and lightweight vehicle is a perpetual obstacle
Autonomous security robots
Knightscope delivers breakthrough technology for public safety
Guest blog: Defense industry embraces the benefits of standardized power supplies
Earlier, serious consideration of the power delivery network can be the advantage you need once you understand the design benefits of power modules.
Compact power modules are driving electrification
Power modules address complex electrification challenges and offer creative latitude to solve today’s toughest power challenges
48V systems: What you need to know as automakers say goodbye to 12V
As automakers migrate to 48V power, more are considering a zonal power architecture. Vicor, a leader in 48V power, uses power modules to optimize this PDN
Vicor’s 48V power architecture can support 12V systems
OEMs can enjoy the benefits of 48V without immediately upgrading 12V devices. Versatile power modules enable easy employed 48V–12V conversion.
Tesla commits to 48-Volt automotive electrics
48V is soon to be the new 12V according to Tesla. Size and weight reduction and enhanced power efficiency are a few of the benefits.
High-bandwidth power modules quell the disruption of high-voltage line ripple rejection
Vicor DC-DC converters combine high bandwidths with soft switching topologies to reduce EV ripple rejection more effectively than conventional solutions
BEVs have a weight problem that can’t be solved with traditional approaches
BEVs are getting heavier and adopting a 48V zonal architecture curbs the weight. High-density power modules maximize weight reduction and efficiency
HIRO pushes Europe to the edge with high-performance microdata centers
From supporting brain surgery to driving smart factories while saving power—HIRO is driving Europe to the edge with innovative computing concepts
Bidirectional power for EVs: The practical and creative opportunities using power modules
Bidirectional power modules enable vehicle-to-grid energy flow and other imaginative power opportunities. Learn more about Vicor power modules for EVs
For New Space satellites, radiation tolerance means new design hurdle
Vicor power modules are power dense, reliable and scalable. Furthermore, there are multiple benefits of soft switching in radiation-tolerant power systems
Innovative power solutions enabling the electrification transformation
Learn how Vicor is enabling the electrification transformation with innovative power delivery application examples
Asia Power Technology Development Forum
Building more efficient renewable power applications with power modules
Power modules provide high-efficiency conversion between 400V and 800V systems for electric vehicles
Porsche, Hyundai and GMC all are converting 400 – 800V today in very different ways. Learn more about how power modules stack up to these discrete designs
VideoRay drives safe, effective underwater exploration leveraging AI and today’s newest technologies
Vicor Powering Innovation podcast discusses the proliferation of ROV applications and how VideoRay is responding to new underwater missions
60th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention
The premier EW and Radar technology event of the year
Power Electronics Technology Seminar 2023
Learn how Vicor power modules are scalable and thermally adept to support a wide portfolio of power
Better by design – New power management architectures
The need for new power management architectures and the improvements they promise
Vicor power modules set new standards for satellite communications
Explore cutting edge power solutions at Space Tech Expo Europe
Greg Green discusses industry insights on technology innovations for the next gen of EVs
EETimes sponsored a panel discussion on Technology Innovation for the Next Gen of EVs. Learn what Greg Green of Vicor had to say about using power modules
Why choose power modules over discrete power solutions?
There are many advantages of using power modules over home-grown discrete solutions. Learn how power modules can make your next design easier and faster
The best battery on Earth is free and it is powering the new Blue Economy
C-Power autonomous offshore power systems (AOPS) float in the ocean, capturing mechanical wave energy and converting it into usable power
High-performance computing power FAQs
A compilation of commonly asked questions about Vicor power solutions in high-performance computing
Vicor presented current multiplier technology at Tech Taipei 2023
Learn the benefits of using current multiplier technology to maximize computing performance
Embedded Executive: Automotive discussion with Patrick Kowalyk
Optimizing your EV high voltage (800V/400V) power delivery network presents many challenges. Learn how power dense power modules offer new possibilities
Lightning Motorcycles accelerates into the EV racing record books
Lightning Motorcycle has built the fastest electric motorcycle on the planet
Battery formation and test
Learn how bidrectional, fixed-ratio converters can cut battery formation and test time and costs
IT Media 2023 online
Vicor shared innovative, highly efficient ways to design power delivery networks that leverage high density power modules
Is the automotive industry ready for modular powertrains and 48-V batteries?
Modular power designs are gaining more traction in the race to automotive electrification. Size, weight and design flexibility make them a perfect fit
Vicor engineer Chris Swartz achieves senior member status at Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Chris Swartz achieves IEEE Senior Member, an elite status held by less than 10% of its members. Swartz has worked at Vicor for 15 years
Modular approach solves 48V power architecture electrification challenges
Power dense modules from Vicor are the best way to accelerate automotive electrification. They are flexible, light weight and easy to use
Powering the high-performance compute market
Ajith Jain, Vice President AI & HPC discusses the trends for powering AI, and high performance computing on the Electronic Specifier podcast
Light, efficient LED power design uses 48V and power modules
LED displays are getting larger, more expensive and more costly to operate. Vicor power dense modules are smaller, lighter and more efficient to run
Powering change
Patrizio Vinciarelli, CEO of Vicor, quietly solves the toughest power challenges on the planet — automotive electrification and powering AI
Vicor demonstrated industry leading LEO and MEO satellite power solutions at NSREC 2023
Vicor radiation-tolerant COTS power modules are optimized to power today's more advanced and higher power ASICs and processors
Vicor to present how to accelerate xEV design using 48V at automotive HV power supply systems conference in Munich
Vicor presents at Automotive HV Power Supply Systems Conference in Munich. Learn how High density power modules accelerate xEV design using 48V power
Vicor presented and demonstrated at the 12th Annual Automotive Innovation Day
Vicor demonstrated the versatility of high-performance power modules for automotive electrification
Patrizio Vinciarelli creates Vicor to solve power conversion challenge
Patrizio Vinciarelli has been an innovator in power electronics for over 40 years. Today he is tackling the most pressing power challenges of our times
Vicor unveiled breakthrough modular solutions for inverter ripple currents
Vicor presented a solution for mitigating inverter ripple currents and voltage in electric vehicles at EEHE conference
Next generation hydrogen powered drones are doing search and rescue, saving lives
Doosan Mobility’s life-saving drones using hydrogen fuel cells and high-density power modules, enabling 5x longer flight time than lithium ion batteries
Vicor presented two solutions that support xEV electrification
Vicor shared its high-density power modules solutions that can deliver up to a 50% reduction in power losses
Innovative reliable power solutions for mission critical applications
A collection of technical resources aimed at educating users on the benefits of using modular power in aerospace, defense and space applications
ATE glossary of terms
A comprehensive list of commonly used automated test equipment terminology
Battery formation and test glossary of terms
A comprehensive list of commonly used battery formation and test terminology
Test and instrumentation glossary of terms
A comprehensive list of commonly used test and instrumentation terminology
Autonomous Security Robots patrol with super-human acuity and detection prowess
Public safety risks are on the rise and better robotic surveillance and interdiction is the answer
From toys to construction site tools, OLogic brings robotic ideas to life
OLogic extols high-density power modules to drive today’s robotic revolution
Vicor spotlights world-class power solutions at Dixie Crow Symposium
Vicor power solutions deliver increased power density enabling military designers to spend less of their size & weight budgets on power
World Congress Experience WCX 2023
Vicor demonstrated the versatility of power modules to solve automotive electrification challenges
VITA62 3U Evaluation Board
OLogic, Vicor help Dusty Robotics optimize power for construction robots
OLogic, Vicor collaborate to optimize power and systems functionality for Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter
Power converters enable innovation in robotics applications
Minimizing size and weight are important in robotics design, but increasing power is essential for supporting new sensors, peripherals and features
In the age of electrification, is the 12V battery still necessary?
Today’s BEVs are powered by 400 or 800V batteries. So is a 12V battery still needed? Learn how small, power modules can replace the 12V battery
CCell Renewables is reversing coastal erosion while enhancing the ocean’s natural ecosystems
CCell fabricates coral reefs faster than nature can produce them, in an environmentally safe manner
High-density power modules boost performance for a new generation of mobile robots
Minimizing size and weight are important in robotics design, but increasing power is essential for supporting new sensors, peripherals and features
Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) power supplies, custom components, engineering talent: Q&A with Vicor's John Sturm
SOSA provides a level of standardization. MOSA looks from a system standpoint to assure compatibility & interoperability in hardware & software development
CCell wins 2022 Elektra Award for Power System Product of the Year
CCell is reversing global coastal erosion by accelerating the growth of new coral reefs using renewable energy and Vicor power modules
Radiation-tolerant power electronic systems are hard to design
Optimizing the power distribution network (PDN) is very critical when dealing with high currents consumed by modern ASICs, FPGAs, CPUs and GPUs
Power modules offer new possibilities for uncharted EV power challenges
Economically, there is a lot hanging in the balance with automotive electrification. It may be the most important power challenge of our time
Vertical power delivery enables cutting-edge processing
New developments are challenging power system designers with managing PDN impedance voltage drops, transient performance specifications and power loss
Vicor is named 2022 Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year
Vicor recognized as a leader in Massachusetts manufacturing following the opening of the first-ever ChiP™ fabrication facility
The future of standardized defense platforms using MOSA, SOSA and VPX open architectures
Using open standards to increase interoperability, scalability, reliability, reduce system costs, and minimize the number of custom electronics designs
What is “Digital Electricity” and how does it compare with Tesla’s and Edison’s AC and DC power?
Voltserver is enabling true digital transformation with Digital Electricity™
Now boarding the flight to the future, flying lower emissions Ampaire hybrid-electric planes
Ampaire is developing hybrid-electric aircraft that will lead the industry to an all-electric future with net-zero emissions and a greener future
How is Dragonfly’s new hover-in-place tethered UAV defying maritime communication limits?
DPI tethered UAV lifts communication antennas up to 500+ feet and can increase line of site communication at sea 3x, from 8 to nearly 30 miles
Aerospace and defense power FAQs
A compilation of commonly asked questions about Vicor power solutions in aerospace and defense applications
Aerospace and defense glossary of terms
A comprehensive list of commonly used aerospace and defense terminology
Vicor delivers power conversion breakthroughs to fuel a robot revolution
OLogic incorporates advanced, integrated power modules from Vicor to ignite a new generation of mobile robots
New Vicor innovations unleash xPU performance at OCP China Day 2022
Current multiplier technology advances enable new AI processor power solutions
Onboard charger cuts it both ways
Range anxiety is the biggest inhibitor to EV adoption. Learn how this is best solved by an onboard power converter, not more charging stations
Redefining how electricity is distributed
Voltserver employs Vicor’s BCM6123 fixed ratio bus converter in the receiver portion of the Digital voltage system
Redefining automotive power delivery networks
Conversion of an EV’s HV battery using a high-density automotive-qualified DC-DC module offers weight and space savings for automotive manufacturers
Combating coastal erosion using renewable energy to expedite coral growth
The combo of the PRM and VTM allows for reasonably high-voltage DC to convert to quite low-voltage DC at relatively high current in a very efficient way
Vicor power modules boost satellite internet constellations
Vicor high-efficiency, high-density and high-current solutions play well into the new space model
Pump the brakes when it comes to EV fast-charging stations
Grappling with the EV 400V and 800V charging dilemma? Vicor deliver the surest way to eliminate compatible with any DC fast-charging station
Vicor touts its american “ChiP” fab as the industry’s first
Vicor ChiP power devices such as this are also able to flourish even in the toughest environments
Vicor ChiP™ fab – Automated and sustainable manufacturing
Vicor's vertically integrated fab uses patented processes enabling Vicor to produce high-quality, low-cost & reliable power module manufacturing
World's first ChiP manufacturing facility
Vicor invests in the future for thier employees and customers
Vicor completes 95,000 s/f ChiP fab expansion
The new ChiP fab uses patented fabrication processes that differentiate Vicor power modules by enabling the most power-dense & energy efficient solutions
PCB layout and thermal design for high-density modular power systems
High-density loads like processors for artificial intelligence & supercomputing have become sophisticated & fast, pushing power components to capacity
Defense-electronics spending seeks to overcome COVID-19 setbacks in key applications
With COVID and the concerns over global economy and security, Vicor expects growth and R&D investment in unmanned vehicle deployment and ISR technology
Expertise and power density drives new mobile robotics revolution
Ologic and Vicor partner on robot design
Where fixed-ratio converters fit in high-power delivery systems
The density and efficiency of a fixed-ratio converter plays a critical role in enabling PDN architecture to deliver high performance
Life-saving tethered drones get a power and comms boost
The initial DC-DC converter design was heavy & consumed too much space. The lightweight DCM by Vicor provided the ideal power & weight for the application
Unlocking super compute performance
For legacy systems where more efficiency and power are needed, Vicor provides a simple option using a bidirectional NBM™ non-isolated bus converter
How to replicate the automotive 12V battery
Vicor high-density bus converter module technology enables ideal EV architecture
High density power conversion: more power in less space
EV sales for both pure battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are accelerating rapidly
High-density power for New Space missions needed as demand booms, study predicts
Satellite power designers must deliver 20-30 times more current than legacy systems, while reducing the size, weight, & cost of the power delivery network
Rob Russell shares his industry insights into the future of LEO and MEO satellite deployments
Rob Russell discusses the trends in the LEO and MEO satellite market with Pat Hindle at Microwave Journal
Edge computing leverages modular power in scalable micro data centers
HIRO edge computing application delivers real time data to enhance brain surgery. Learn how Vicor’s power modules meet the high performance demands
Optimizing power delivery networks
Optimizing power delivery networks (PDNs) inevitably ends in system tradeoffs. Using power modules, the concessions are smaller and performance is better
Building Better UAVs using Modular Power
Vicor modules are power dense and lightweight, can easily scale as well as being flexible, while optimizing payloads and increasing flight times for UAVs
Global connectivity becoming a reality with the help of new, high density, power solutions
Terrestrial broadband can’t keep up with demand for internet bandwidth. Learn how power modules are enabling Satellites to fill this gap
Space and satellite frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Trust the power experts at Vicor to help you solve your toughest LEO and MEO satellite power design challenges in space
Digital Electricity™ safely transmits power across long distances
Like power-over-ethernet Digital Electricity ™ safely transmits up to 2 kW of power across long distances (2 km) using low-cost, off-the-shelf data cables
Engineering a sea change in ocean wave energy harvesting
Harvesting wave energy to provide reliable, cost-effective energy generation and storage, data, and communication services for offshore assets
Power density: the inconspicuous key to delivering worldwide internet coverage
Learn from the experts the rapidly evolving trends in powering LEO and MEO satellites for today's advanced communication networks in space
World Congress Experience WCX 2022, April 5 – 7, 2022
Vicor presented three new power-dense approaches for powering xEVs
Delivering higher power density and low noise for New Space applications
Patented power design techniques and architectures needed to deliver optimal power and low noise for space communications applications
Drone enables life-saving communications amid natural disasters
Fukaden's drones are delivering fast, reliable mobile service for first responders
Auto electrification boosted by modular designs
Like power-over-ethernet, digital electricity safely transmits up to 2kW of power across long distances (2km) using low-cost, off-the-shelf data cables
Challenges and considerations for designing a satellite power delivery network for New Space applications
Learn the basics to designing a better more reliable power delivery network that will deliver peak performance for LEO and MEO communication satellites
Vicor partners with Voltserver™ for Digital Electricity™
Digital Electricity enables operators to safely transmit as much 2kW of power across 2km using off-the-shelf data cabling. Vicor delivers DC-DC conversion
2022 energy forecast: Ultra-dense power delivery networks are re-shaping the future
UAV and robots are being deployed for more hazardous types of mobile jobs. Vicor power-dense modules make it easy to power these applications
Digital electricity brings intelligence and safety into power transmission
Digital Electricity™ offers the benefits of low-voltage with the power and distance capabilities (2km) of AC. Vicor provides DC-DC power conversion
High-density power is needed to keep pace with projected 20X growth in New Space
What will it take to achieve global Internet coverage? A lot of power. Learn how Vicor is helping increase internet bandwidth 20x over the next 10 years
Radiation-tolerant power electronics key to filling satellite infrastructure gap
Vicor’s innovative power solutions help to deliver broadband connectivity to billions of people with limited or no access to high-speed internet
Helping the U.S. Navy convert ocean waves into perpetual power
Vicor and C-Power unlock new opportunities for U.S. Navy using C-Power’s SeaRAY which provides localized power-generation and data services at sea
Shrink the 12V battery by half and maintain cold crank?
How much space and weight could you save by sizing the 12V battery correctly to meet your always-on use cases? Learn how much when using power modules
Space glossary of terms
Learn the language of the stars with this handy space and satellite glossary of terms
Optimizing high-density power design: modular vs. discrete
There are several important design variables to consider when evaluating the power module design process
Capturing the power of the ocean
Ocean waves breaking around the world’s coastline can deliver as much as the 2 – 3 million megawatts of total power
The new wave in energy generation
Wave power has lagged behind solar and wind, but it has perhaps the greatest potential
HIRO delivers compact scalable edge computing
Edge computing is critical to realizing the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT)
Achieving higher power density with good-old Si MOSFETs
Minimizing tradeoffs and workarounds using high voltages and modular power approach to power systems design give longevity to the Si MOSFET
Collaborate with Vicor to accelerate vehicle electrification
Overcoming hurdles with fast charging, converting high voltage and bridging 12V and 48V applications
Powering clustered AI processors
Vertical power enables up to 100kA of current and multi-rail core voltage delivery
C-Power and Vicor deliver efficient, renewable energy for offshore applications
Power systems that perpetually generate and store 10W to 1MW from ocean waves
Is the 12V lead-acid battery dead?
Leveraging an EV’s high voltage battery to deliver 12V more efficiently
Compact, high-density, high-efficiency DC-DCs for New Space applications
Satellite operators are offering sophisticated on-board processing capabilities
Digital Electricity™ delivers true digital transformation
The digitalization of buildings, agriculture and outdoor stadiums require intelligent edge-sensors to facilitate real-time data transmission to the cloud
Electrified vehicles: 48V is the new 12V
A vehicle has many different power requirements. A modular power approach is inherently more flexible and scalable, able to address these challenges
Vicor eBook: Leverage high-density power conversion in 48V architectures to build better UAVs
The proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones has revolutionized industries from agriculture to emergency response
Preparing the way ahead for a compatible EV infrastructure
Onboard conversion enables EVs to charge any station
Eliminate the 12V battery and increase EV performance
Vicor power module transient response (75A/10µs), is three times faster than 12V, in essence creating a virtual battery
Modular power delivery networks for UAVs
The key challenge we see facing engineers today is the demand for smaller, lighter-weight designs that deliver higher power
Powering high performance computing
Factorized Power Architecture delivers lower core voltages and higher core currents while providing lower losses and higher efficiency
Accelerate xEV development with modular power
Overcome three key hurdles to electrification, including decentralized 48V power distribution and 400V/800V charging compatibility
DCM for tethered UAV applications
Tethered drones can be demanding as weight reduction is a critical requirement. Vicor DCMs create an optimum solution for this type of application
Harnessing ocean waves to power remote marine applications
Oceanographic exploration is challenging because of unpredictable environmental conditions
Build better robots using modular power
Real-word examples of using modular power in robots
Dragonfly UAVs extends ship radio line-of-site from communication nearly 4x
Deploying 800V high voltage power enabled the tethered UAV to minimize losses and drag by using a thinner, lighter tether cable power
Fuel cell powered drones deliver humanitarian supplies
Hydrogen fuel-cell-powered drones use high density power modules for overseas humanitarian missions. The innovative PDN provides 4x flight times.
Six questions to consider before designing your robot’s power architecture
Power dense modules are the optimal robotics solution that deliver compact, lightweight and scalable power that is efficient and flexible
The race to automotive electrification: what it takes to win
To achieve their aggressive electrification goals, OEMs need to innovate their power delivery networks using high density, scalable power modules
Innovating power module packaging
Power module packaging is a unique differentiator that has enable Vicor to increase power density by more than 500x in 40 years
Build better robots using high density power conversion in 48V architectures
Guide to developing better PDNs to meet the needs of today’s robotics systems
Power System Designer: Quick and easy configuration of complete, high efficiency, compact, multi-output power systems
Designing your power system and/or choosing the right module is as easy as entering your input and output power and your basic system requirements
WiBotic and Vicor automate wireless charging for robots
Wibotic’s adaptive matching system underpins innovative approach to enable more robotic fleet productivity. Vicor power modules support wireless charging
Hydrogen fuel cell power extends drone range by 4x
Hydrogen fuel cell drones deliver 4x duration of lithium ion batteries. Vicor power modules enable Doosan’s innovative, efficient power delivery network
Power solution reduces downtime for ultrasonic pipeline inspection
Power solution reduces downtime by upgrading the sensors, cameras and onboard processors
Vicor supports robust power demands of next generation wireless charging for mobile robots and drones
The next generation of robotic productivity replies on power dense modules to support autonomous, wireless charging
Overcoming tethered UAV challenges with a high-voltage, compact module-based power delivery network
Optimizing tethered UAV performance by deploying compact, module-based power delivery network. High voltage enables thinner, lighter tethered cable
Autonomous wireless charging keeps robots moving
Wibotic and Vicor partner to deliver enhanced power systems that drive autonomous wireless charging for optimal robot and UAV performance
Modular ROVs quickly adapt to today’s most risky underwater missions
VideoRay’s modular design approach offers unprecedented flexibility to quickly design ROVs for custom missions
How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 2: filter design
How to design modular DC‑DC systems, part 1: four stages of design
How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 5: load considerations
How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 4: safety protection systems
How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 3: stability analysis and decoupling
High-density, modular power delivery networks optimize mobile robot performance
Fixed-ratio and high-efficiency buck and buck-boost converters enable more range, duration and payload
More power within the same space for machine vision systems
Machine vision systems have dramatically increased the throughput and quality of products built on automated production lines by improving accuracy
Improving the ergonomics of hand-held tools with medical robots
Miniature robotic tools can facilitate a reduction in the scope of medical surgery
Wide input voltage facilitates contactless power solution for overhead gantry robots
Many factories specializing in the fabrication of heavy objects can benefit from an overhead gantry with robots
High efficiency converters help maximize run-time for autonomous warehouse robots
High efficiency converters help maximize run-time
Low-weight, low-noise solution for sewer inspection robots
Power more sensors without increasing weight to improve autonomy, mobility and AI (allowing deep learning) is enabling inspection robots to replace humans
More patrolling, less recharging for security robots
The addition of sensors like LIDAR, together with sophisticated onboard AI processors, has allowed autonomous robots to interact more safely with humans
Lighter cables enable new markets for tethered drones
Power modules support high efficiency tethered surveillance drone that can detach and fly free to track and chase
Environmentally friendly electric power systems for the airline industry
Attributes of high‑performance power module packaging
Power module packaging, has been a unique differentiator for Vicor since its inception
Aircraft gets an 11kW power supply the size of a tablet computer
An upgrade to a high-altitude long endurance (HALE) UAV platform included fitting a new, higher-resolution, longer-range radar and improving the telemetry
Power averaging saves cost for weaving looms
Power averaging saves cost
Reliable operation in a tough environment for ore prospecting instrumentation
When drilling for ore at shallower sites complexity and cost can be significantly reduced using a motor driven helical screw drill bit
DC-DC transformer facilitates implementation of longer tether for underwater ROV
DC-DC transformer facilitates implementation of longer tether
Delivering high current at very low voltage for satellite antennas
Delivering high current at very low voltage suits the need for a small, robust and reliable low profile power solution for antennas
Bi-directional converter shrinks battery array to one cell for portable x-rays
Solid-state X-ray technology allows X-ray scanners to be portable and battery operated, enabling medical staff to check patients in any location
High density power allows for unobtrusive 5G indoor small-cell base station
High density power allows for unobtrusive base station
World’s first commercialized hydrogen fuel cell power pack for UAVs
Industry-leading UAV flight range
Power of the module
Power delivery networks are rapidly changing, and their power requirements require a wide portfolio of modules to enable the maximum.
Meeting the challenges of power-hungry Aerospace and Defense applications with modular power
The Aerospace and Defense markets continue to demand size and weight reduction of their power systems while simultaneously requiring more power
Defense and Aerospace: Powering edge technologies with SWaP constraints
Standardizing MILCOTS for VPX. Explore how Vicor is exceeds today's need for rugged power supplies that deliver the power while being optimized for size and weight
Power System Configurator User Guide 602
World’s first major touring car championship goes hybrid
New hybrid engine features an innovative, ultra-lightweight, 48V lithium-ion-based battery pack and intelligent power management system
Transforming 400V into power for SELV systems
Ian Mazsa sits down with EE Journal to discuss best practices and benefits of using high voltage power
Innovating power delivery networks
Every electronic piece of equipment or system has a power delivery network (PDN)
Tethered UAV power matching
Discover new techniques using real-world applications to develop system architecture and select power components to fulfill conversion needs
EMI challenges and troubleshooting techniques
This webinar focuses on basic EMI measurements and the LISN, common and differential noise, and EMI pre-compliance analysis
Today’s vehicles require higher power and less weight
Read how Vicor is addressing the need and demand for smaller, lighter vehicles to achieve lower CO2 emissions
New class of tethered drones revolutionizes maneuverability and remote communications
Tethered multi-rotor drones are designed to track and follow mobile host platforms under the most extreme weather conditions
BCMs transform high-voltage batteries into SELV systems
Eliminate intermediate energy storage in EV power architectures. Read this Vicor white paper on BCM Selve systems
Design guide to powering tethered UAVs
To upgrade features in a UAV increases the payload weight, so your power supply need to be power dense, scalable flexible to accommodate change
Environmentally-friendly electric power systems for the airline industry
The airline industry is undergoing an evolution of aircraft electrification, to analyze the cost/performance benefits of electric-powered aviation
Boosting performance in 48V power distribution
Traditional power delivery networks (PDNs) are under tremendous pressure to deliver higher performance
Avoiding common AC‑DC design pitfalls
This webinar focuses on AC-DC front-end considerations, inrush current considerations, requirements of PFC, and passive and active PFC
Crucial trade-offs in automotive power design
Electric vehicles can use up to 20X more electrical power than a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle
Eliminate intermediate energy storage in EV power architectures
Vicor fixed ratio converters transform high-voltage batteries into 48V and 12V SELV systems
High-density DC-DC delivers 22A, with Sn/Pb BGA option
Vicor has added a Pb-inclusive version of its 3V-ouput buck controllers for MIL-COTS applications
Accelerating coral reef growth using renewable energy and Factorized Power
Precise power conversion and regulation of renewable energy
Vicor power modules support charging, delivery and conversion for electrified vehicles
Power delivery to the various loads in the vehicle is changing from 12 to 48V as a means of reducing vehicle weight
Power delivery networks at a crossroads
As power levels rise across many industries, power system designers are increasing their PDN above 12V to ease power delivery challenges
Accelerate vehicle electrification with the smallest, lightest power modules
Learn how to overcome hurdles with fast charging, converting high voltage and bridging 12V and 48V applications
The most efficient power delivery for robots that harvest, deliver and move
Learn how Vicor delivers high power with efficiency and reduced weight for various robots
Phasor delivers robust mobile broadband connectivity using Factorized Power
Phasor delivers robust mobile broadband connectivity using Factorized Power
Factorized power accelerates coral reef restoration
Renewables’ mission is to combat coastal erosion and enhance marine ecosystems by restoring and growing new protective coral reefs on a large scale
PSDcast – Autonomous wireless charging of robot and drone fleets will reshape the future of automation and production
How to build and power autonomous wireless charging for robots or battery at any station, enabling the maximum up time
Electric-powered aviation with high-efficiency, scalable power components
Escalating concern over rising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is driving worldwide demand for more pure electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicles
The future of automotive power is 48V
In the automotive market, 48V power supply technology is rapidly expanding, both for fully electric and hybrid vehicles and mild hybrids
Wireless charging delivers next generation productivity for robotics and UAVs
Robotic and unmanned vehicle (UV) fleets are reshaping the future of automation and production
What are the advantages of a decentralized power architecture in automotive?
Decentralized power is a phenomenon that's starting to hit the automotive sector
Redefining Power Delivery Networks with Fixed‑Ratio Converters
This white paper discusses the fixed ratio, DC DC converter and why designers should consider it an essential part of the power delivery architecture
High‑performance PCB layout and thermal design
This workshop will cover important aspects of PCB design to maximize heat transfer and minimize power delivery impedance and losses
How increasing power and advanced-cooling techniques are converging for AI, Supercomputing and Cloud Data Centers
In AI, brute force processing power is required to tackle what is commonly understood to be the most compute-intensive challenges of the modern era
Solving automotive electrification challenges via a decentralized 48V power architecture
There are many electrification choices, but most manufacturers are opting for a 48-volt mild-hybrid system rather than a full-hybrid powertrain
Electronic Specifier: Power electronics at a crossroads
Designing high-performance power systems continues to increase in complexity year after year, to the extent where the industry has reached a milestone moment.
Modular DC-DC system design done right
You will learn topics such as input and output filtering, protections, compatibility with the source and load dynamics
Mouser: DC-DC converters provide superior power system performance and connectivity
With its high frequency zero voltage switching (ZVS) topology, DCMs consistently deliver high efficiency across their specified input line range
Mouser: High-power, zero-voltage switching DC-DC converters consistently deliver high efficiency
The Vicor DCM3623 family are isolated, regulated DC-DC converters, operating from an unregulated, wide range input to generate an isolated output
Mouser: New class of DC-DC power converters meet the rigors of onboard rail applications
The Vicor DCM2322 family of isolated and regulated DC-DC converters provide high efficiency and high power density for rail, defense, aerospace, and more
Digi-Key: Powering modern rail systems
The DCM2322 is an isolated, regulated DC-DC converter enabling high-frequency, zero-voltage switching that has a low-profile design with high-density filtering
Mouser: Bidirectional 48V to 12V conversion with 98% peak efficiency
The NBM2317 bridging converter for 12v and 48v systems enables cost-effective high-density and high-efficiency
Mouser: High-efficiency point-of-load regulators
The PI3523 ZVS Switching Regulators are high-efficiency and integrate the controller, switches, amplifiers and support components in a high-density LGA system
Mouser: Wide range direct to point-of-load regulators
The ZVS architecture maximizes efficiency while minimizing switching loss, and enables fast dynamic response to line and load transients
Digi-Key: DC-DC converters that provide all the necessary performance and features needed to create smaller, lighter and less costly power systems
The DCM3623T75H53 module leverages the thermal and density benefits of Vicor ChiP packaging technology, allowing customers to achieve cost effective power solutions with previously...
Digi-Key: High‑performance buck regulators achieve size reduction
PI3325 ZVS buck regulators are highly integrated system-in-package regulators that integrate the controller, power switches, and support components in a 10 x 14mm LGA package
Electronic Design: Solve auto electrification challenges with a decentralized 48V power architecture
A new approach to electrification could be the next big breakthrough
Factorized Power Architecture: Achieving high density and efficiency in board mounted power
Factorized power is shorthand for a Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) used when high-current board-mounted power is needed
Power System Design: When less is more
Vicor offers smaller and more efficient modules that will assist designers in this challenge
Bodos: Disrupting conventional electrical power within automotive
To meet the challenges through rising complexity, especially in the EVs of tomorrow, Vicor offers a broad range of corresponding converters
Adopting the 48V battery
Vehicle electrical requirements for modern EVs and hybrids adopt the 48V battery
Meeting the power challenges for today’s modern rail
Michael Schipani sits down with Amelia Dalton, Host of Chalk Talk (EE Journal) to discuss the power challenges and trends within the rail industry
Digi-Key: Efficiently Bridging 12V to 48V
Bridging 12V to 48V, the Vicor NBM2317 is a non-isolated, fixed ratio, DC-DC bidirectional converter that uses a unique switching topology and packaging
DCM family
SM-ChiP™ reflow soldering recommendations
Power averaging with regulation: a smart solution for pulsed loads
Power averaging for configuring a system to power pulsed loads allows the designer to build a system that is small, power dense and very efficient
An easier and more efficient way to keep your LEDs running brighter, longer!
LED video wall technology is expensive to deploy and maintain. But better power design can improve performance, efficiency and long-term success
Designing rapid-start power applications that never fail
Rapid-start power systems operate at daunting speeds as fast as 10ms
VITA 62 increases existing power specs necessary for aircraft pod-mounted power supply
Upgrade to VITA 62 compliant system required more power
VITA 62 3U power supply parallel operation
EDN: Vicor powers AI and automotive
APEC 2019 reveals a gentle hint of AI in power management
VIA™ package PMBus® interface and accessories
PMBus® interface and accessories (for use with adapter part number I2C-ADAPTER-A02)
GQFN SiP soldering recommendations
ECN: Requirements increase for smaller, high-performance power supplies and modules
Advanced packaging that maximizes thermal dissipation and is compatible with different cooling strategies is essential to ensure a successful deployment
Dr. Vinciarelli receiving the prestigious 2019 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award
With nearly 150 patents assigned to Vicor, Vinciarelli at the helm plays an active role in company management and product development
PI358x-00-EVAL1 ZVS Regulators 30 – 60VIN ZVS Buck evaluation board
Assembly guideline for ZVS Buck and Buck‑Boost, 10 x 10mm and 10 x 14mm LGA/BGA package
Building a smarter ultra-wide DC-DC converter solution with multiple parts
One-size-fits-all typically simplifies situations. However, this approach does not deliver the best results when selecting an ultra-wide DC-DC power supply
Designing military-grade, rapid-start power applications
In the field of battle milliseconds can be the difference between success and failure. Learn what it takes to design a flawless rapid-start power system
PFC MicroS™ power factor corrected AC-DC switcher
PFC Micro™ power factor corrected AC-DC switcher
QPI-x-EVAL1
QPO-1-EVAL1
QPO-2-EVAL1
PFC Mini™ power factor corrected AC-DC switcher
QPI-12-CB1-EVAL board
Image stability for the gimbal system improves vehicle-mounted optical sights
Compact vehicle power supply
Why are power designs moving to 48V?
To power the next generation of data centers, electric vehicles and AI-driven technologies, industries are moving to 48V power
Designing power systems for modern railway applications
This webinar explains the market pressures on engineers developing power systems for the rail industry and ways to overcome the technical challenges
Your power system failed its conducted EMI test – now what?
This webinar focuses on techniques to help identify the real source for EMI test failure quickly, and how to reduce their noise spectrum
Thermal management for VIA™ and ChiP™ modules
Scalable, low-weight DC-DC solution for high-capacitive loads in airborne radar
DC-DC Solution for a unique power system challenge
NBM2317 SM‑ChiP™ (non-isolated bus converter module) evaluation board
Direct infrared countermeasure's optical circuitry runs cooler while meeting stringent EMI specs
When size and weight matters
Thermal design in the age of double-sided component cooling
The need for greater energy efficiency, higher output and increased density must be met despite reducing design cycle times to shorten time-to-market
Step-by-step design for safety for power system designers
This paper explains how power designers can use these steps to remove the stress of safety certifications for their next design
Bodos: Handling Late Changes in Power System Designs
Not every application area will have the same set of challenges, but it is inescapable that power supply design has become a key expertise, no matter what the end-product
A novel approach to industrial rectifier systems: Dense, efficient and modular architecture enabled by fixed-ratio bus converters
New AC-DC system architecture based on fixed-ratio bus converters is described and analyzed along with its benefits and trade-offs
Mitigating undesired input beat frequencies in parallel DC-DC converter arrays
In critical applications, where power supply failure can be catastrophic, fault-tolerant power supplies use N+1 similar converters to provide a very high level of reliability
Electronic Specifier: Package prepares for AI computing
Vicor, explains how Power-on- Package (PoP) technology brings power delivery to the substrate for efficiency
Leveraging bus converters in regulated DC-DC applications
FPA™ (Factorized Power Architecture™) has provided leverage in solving demanding power challenges which call for high levels of efficiency, power density and superior power handlin...
How Vicor power components enable power averaging
As system power levels increase, many power designers are finding it difficult to stay within space and weight constraints. Designing the power system for the average power can be ...
PFC single-conversion line ripple cancellation using the Yeaman topology
The main characteristic of this topology is to separate the output voltage regulation function from the bulk power‑conversion function, as it is used in DC‑DC converters
Practical EMI control in a power component design space
This article attempts to address the notion of control of conducted emissions in the context of applying Vicor Power Components in a customer application
A wide-input voltage range allows full utilization of the battery, which extended the range of the UAVs
Facilitating battery upgrade to extend range
Different power requirements are handled so that UAVs adapt to different required payloads
Scalable solutions for maximum functionality
PI31xx-xx-EVAL1 ZVS isolated DC-DC converter evaluation board
Stress-free electrical safety for power designers
This webinar presents a checklist of things to consider about safety when working on your next power design
The Power Dilemma for the Next Generation of Automobiles
Electric, hybrid electric, driver assistance systems and infotainment are creating new power demands for automotive manufacturers
Lack of resources and skills hamper successful delivery of power-system projects
The top reasons for not completing designs on time include the demand for increasingly higher-performance and a lack of engineering resources and skills
Recommendations for maximum compressive force of heat sinks
High-performance ZVS buck regulator removes barriers to increased power throughput in wide input range point-of-load applications
Today's higher performance applications require more than what conventional regulators can offer
Control of a discontinuous-conduction-mode ZVS Buck-Boost topology for microprocessor core power
In this paper, the authors navigate the design challenges one encounters implementing such a voltage regulation scheme that are not seen in the traditional continuous‑conduction‑mo...
Use of circuit models in thermal calculations
Thermal modeling is a vital part of power system design, as exceeding the maximum internal temperature of a component can result in device failure. Additionally, operating power co...
Thermal models of Vicor power components
This paper describes the circuit models that have been created for Vicor products to allow engineers to estimate the maximum internal temperature of the power component
Creating high-voltage outputs for the Micro, Mini, Maxi; VI-200, MI-200; VI-J00, MI-J00 converter families only
Why are power designs moving to 48V?
A growing number of industries are moving to higher-voltage, 48V distribution versus conventional 12V distribution
Reverse-mode application of Sine Amplitude Converters
The power electronics industry is seeing the re-emergence of DC high-voltage distribution in place of AC systems of power transmission within advanced machines and installations
How to avoid the "hidden costs" of power system design
Is designing your power system costing too much? Discrete designs can be more costly. Learn more about the benefits of a modular approach to design
PFC MegaPAC-EL™ PFC MegaPAC-HPEL™ power factor corrected AC-DC switchers
PFC MegaPAC™ power factor corrected AC-DC switchers
HV ChiP BCM® reverse start-up circuit
Power-on-Package and 3M demonstration
Vicor and 3M demonstrate the benefits of liquid immersion cooling
Power System Designer
Filter considerations for the IBC™
Micro DC-DC converter family isolated remote sense
Improving the light-load efficiency of a VI Chip® Bus Converter array
Offline power supply using the FARM AC front-end module
Designing a BCM® pre‑charge circuit
Gyoukou Supercomputer: Leveraging 48V factorized power
Watch the demonstration of Gyoukou, the ExaScaler/PEZY ZettaScaler-2.2 liquid immersion cooling supercomputer
DC MegaPAC™ DC-DC switcher
Decreased weight and size of the power source enables the payload increase of tethered robots
Multiple power source, rugged vehicle robots
Power sharing among converters simplifies remote upgrading of optical packet transport systems
Field upgradable power
AC line input replaces an existing DC solution in an existing PBX system
Flexible telephone system
Distributed antenna system redesign is now powered over ethernet
Powering an invisible DAS solution
High power supply efficiency provides reliable power over ethernet
Power over ethernet (POE) distribution
Powering high-tech 4K cameras overcomes size, weight and EMI requirements
More bits, less weight
Remote radio units better distribute traffic while operating under fault conditions
Keeping one step ahead in a fast changing market
100% reliable backhaul communications uses an array with a footprint of just 52.97cm2
Unique paralleling capability for 100% reliability
4G remote radio unit extends mobile signal coverage in remote areas
Facilitating a base station performance upgrade
Conduction-cooling solution allows for truly portable network test equipment
High-performance, lightweight AC to load solution
A complete N+1 solution maintains uptime for network security AC-DC power supply
Network security redundant AC-DC supply for secure power
Low-profile AC-DC solution allows distributed antenna system to run at high temps without fans
Low-profile AC-DC solution for flexible installation
A fanless power solution gives antenna array fast, reliable data coverage
Hidden power for antenna arrays
Industrial flow meters are more accurate while working over wider flow ranges
Power components simplify source redundancy
Explosive-proof camera images in variable lighting conditions become more clear, sharp and accurate with AC-DC solution
Low-noise AC-DC solution for harsh environments
Maxi, Mini, Micro DC-DC converters parallel bus: PR pin
The rugged environment for Bus Wi‑Fi gets an efficient and reliable power
Flexible solution reduces system size
Different vehicle voltages is accommodated by one solution for digital video recorders
Single-BOM solution for multiple input voltage requirements
Automated test equipment’s speed and throughput improves with factorized power architecture
Increase speed & throughput of an automated test station
Fire alarm control unit uses DC-DC supply and battery backup while increasing functionality
Maximizing available operational time under battery
Industrial welding laser speed and accuracy improves using factorized power architecture
Maximizing laser speed & accuracy through innovative power solutions
Scalable power solutions allow marine instrumentation to keep precision while operating in extreme environments
Adding more and more capabilities into increasingly smaller spaces
Bidirectional DC-DC converters conveniently transfer power between the grid and batteries in home energy storage
The future of home energy
Handling a variety of user-defined output power requirements for medical carts
Minimizing lead times through scalable power design
Power supply size reduction allows for additional medical diagnostic equipment functionality within the same footprint
Re-architecting the power solution to reduce system size and cost
Scalable power solution matches specific power levels for various machines in optical sorting
Reducing design complexity and costs
Power solution operates in extreme temperatures for LEDs to display brighter lights, longer
Same colors all the time
High-voltage bus converters significantly reduce installation costs for outdoor stadium lighting
Power transmission for outdoor lighting with lower-weight power cables
Scientific instrumentation gets twice the power without impacting the size of the equipment
Simple, hassle-free power design
Minimizing the weight, size and transmission losses due to heavy cabling gives tethered UAVs better performance
HVDC facilitates higher performance
Managing the heat of the power supply makes rail signaling more reliable
High-density power chain provides redundancy in the same space
Slowed ramp-up process relieves stress of the power supply during startup in vehicle mounted advertising displays
Reliable solution at high temperatures
Speed, precision, resolution and contrast of engraving lasers is improved using wide-input and output-range regulators
Fast and dynamic power for speed and precision
5kW tethered UAVs fly higher and longer using increased voltage on the tether
Increasing payload with HVDC and power-dense components
Separating the functions of a traditional DC converter improves the speed and accuracy for 3D printers
Factorized power in a 3D printer application
Enormous video wall display becomes feasible with a move to component-enabled, higher voltage bus
HVDC reduces cabling weight and distribution losses
PI31xx product family reflow soldering guidelines
Powering a smart control upgrade minimizes wasted head in hydraulic pumps
Freeing up the space to go smart
A third more power in just 20% of the space for vehicle GPS applications
Vehicle GPS location systems reduce operational costs and provide control over their most remote assets
Accurate point-of-load voltage regulation using simple adaptive-loop feedback
Using BCM® Bus Converters in high-power arrays
VI Chip® BCM® Bus Converter thermal management
FPA printed circuit board layout guidelines
Through-hole ChiP™ package soldering guidelines
Filter network design for VI Chip® DC-DC Converter Modules
RoHS-compliant through-hole VI Chip® soldering recommendations
SMT J-Lead VI Chip® soldering recommendations
PI332x-00-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators 60VIN buck customer eval board
Providing a constant current for powering LEDs using the PRM™ and VTM™
Optimize battery charging and control motor start-up allows longer time in flight for inspection UAVs
Light, compact power supply increases UAV payload
Flexible power solution with different outputs allows for easily-upgraded flight simulators
Simple upgrade capability
Lightweight and small-sized power solution for thermal imaging camera supports increasing power and complexity
Maximizing resolution and range
Enhanced onboard satellite voice and data communications takes advantage of maximized power amplifier efficiency
Power density facilitates upgrade
More power supports more functionality in the same space used across different platforms in sub sonar systems
Flexible, low-noise approach for improved detection effectiveness
Minimal distortion and power supply noise helps achieve maximum range in portable ground radar
Power averaging for a 64% reduction in power requirements
Multiple power supplies paralleled together provided 9kW high-output power
Ultra-low-profile 8kW high-power array
Low levels of conducted and radiated EMI enable detection of signals outside the aircraft in airborne electronic countermeasure
Low-noise airborne power solution
Dual-sided cooling of power supplies on vertically-mounted racks improves thermal performance for sub-combat control
Compact rack power supply
Improved efficiency of the power supply allows high temp operation in RF signal intelligence
High-performance dual-source architecture for signal detection and identification
MIL-STD power components withstand mechanical stresses caused by vibration and acceleration in helicopter gearboxes
Size, weight and high reliability must be ensured under extreme operating conditions
MIL EMI and transient solutions
Achieving high-accuracy voltage (or current) regulation with the DCM™ Up to ±1% regulation
Configuring Vicor IBC converters with niPOLs
Under/overvoltage lockout for VI‑200/VI‑J00 and Maxi, Mini, Micro converters
PCB mount VIA soldering guidelines
Parallel DCMs™
Current share boards
Meeting transient specifications for electrical systems in military vehicles
Thermal considerations: assuring performance of the Vicor Maxi, Mini, Micro series high‑density DC-DC Converter Modules
Creating higher voltage outputs using series connected Sine Amplitude Converters
Single DCM™ as an isolated, regulated DC‑DC Converter
Soldering methods and procedures for Vicor power modules
Surviving load dumps on military vehicles
Wide-range trimming with variable loads
Designing high-power arrays using Maxi, Mini and Micro family DC-DC Converters
Using modular DC-DC converters to meet European standards for railway applications
High efficiency battery charger using power components
Constant-current control for DC-DC converters
Adjustable latching output overcurrent circuit
Hot-swap capability eliminates down time
Meeting the demands of SWaP-C for aerospace and defense products
Designing products for aerospace and defense exposes us to unique engineering challenges
Back to basics: choosing the perfect regulator
DC-DC Regulators are a key component in any power system, and so choosing the correct regulator is critical if an optimum solution is to be developed
Spec changes top list of power designers’ challenges
A Vicor survey revealed that power designers face many challenges. Learn what they are and how they can be overcome
Additional electronics for passenger seat actuators are solved with smaller, lighter components
Improving passenger comfort with additional electronics
Meeting DC-DC power system requirements in defense applications
Topics include: meeting standards, applications and test results, reducing noise with filters, using power components optimized for defense applications
More Answers to Your Bi-Directional Power Design Questions
Components that allow bi-directional power flow are a relatively new concept for many engineers. Our webinar provided attendees with more information about this new approach
Power components for battery applications
This webinar explains how flexible power components shorten the design cycle, reduce cost, weight and size while increasing efficiency
Scalability of bi-directional power design: your questions answered
Scalability: Engineers want to know more about delivering higher-power levels and larger voltages
PI352x-0x-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators 60VIN buck customer eval board
PI3740-00-EVAL1, -EVAL2 ZVS switching regulators buck-boost evaluation board
The challenges of high power LED design
Understanding how LED power designs affect LED performance is essential for success
ExaScaler and PEZY Computing unveil the first super computer
ExaScaler/PEZY ZettaScaler-1.8 Super Computer pushes the limits in computing performance
Scalable, low weight DC-DC solution with high capacitive loads
By using PCDM with DCMs, customers can create a highly flexible, efficient solution that meets their performance and time to market objectives
How the Power Component Design Methodology delivers optimized LED power systems
Engineers who are designing LED power system applications face a number of challenges to develop systems that offer advantages over competitors’ products
PI3741-0x-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators buck-boost evaluation board
Simple ideas to make EMI issues a thing of the past
The webinar covers the causes of EMI issues in power systems
Vicor ZVS regulators = > the sweet spot in integration
Switching Regulator solutions are offered in various levels of integration, offering a broad spectrum of performance, features, and packaging
The easiest way to design the proper thermal management system
Thermal management can be the gating item that determines the feasibility of a project and these solutions need to be evaluated at early stages of design
Thermal simulation for cooler power systems
This webinar describes the info you need from data sheets and app notes, and then shows how to make accurate thermal calculations by hand
Maximum load: The wrong specification for pulsed power
This webinar explains why peak power is the wrong metric and introduces a different technique – power averaging
Enabling bidirectional energy flow using DC power transformers
Learn about designing for bi-directional DC-DC power flow and how you can use DC power transformers to simplify power system design
How to increase efficiency of large displays
With each pixel of the display driven saeparately, there are challenging demands on the power systems used to convert AC power into the constant current needed to drive the LEDs.
Reduce Load Capacitance in Noise-Sensitive, High-Transient Applications, through Implementation of Active Filtering
28VDC MIL-COTS VIPAC™ family
Power system design: Save time using the Vicor Power System Designer tool
New tool enables designers to quickly and easily architect, analyze and configure complete, optimized, compact, multi-output power systems in minutes
Power system design: Get to market fast
Learn how the Power Component Design Methodology can get you to market quickly
Distributing power to HEV/EV electrical systems with DCMs
Newer Hybrid-Electric Vehicles and Battery-Electric Vehicles increase the demand for safe-to-touch 12V power
Build small, lighter power systems by eliminating bulk capacitance
For many equipment, the size and weight of electronic systems is a critical requirement and is particularly obvious in applications such as aerospace
AC to point-of-load development kit
PI3749-x0-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators buck-boost evaluation board
NBM6123 ChiP™ analog low-voltage non-isolated bus converter module evaluation board
PI354X-00 evaluation board 36V to 60VIN, 2.5, 3.3, 5.0 and 12VOUT buck regulator & LED driver
PMBus® 2361 and 6123 ChiP™ BCM® bus converter evaluation board
7 ways to shrink your power system
There are several different ways that engineers can reduce the space required by power distribution
Optimizing the integration of point-of-load buck converters
As electronic products have grown in complexity with highly-evolved feature sets, designers have developed sophisticated schemes for power management
Analog HV and LV 6123 ChiP™ BCM® bus converter evaluation board
Powering highly capacitive loads with DC-DC converters
Capacitance at the input of the DC-DC converter plays a vital role in keeping the converter stable and playing a role in input EMI filtering
VIPAC™ family
3-Phase MegaPAC-EL™ (low noise), 4kW MegaPAC-EL™ (low loise), AC-DC switchers
Sine amplitude converters provide design flexibility
VTM and BCMs use the Sine Amplitude Converter Topology (SAC) to provide isolation and voltage transformation functions allowing separation from regulation
The PI33xx: Zero-Voltage Switching Applied to Buck Regulation
Power Distribution Network Design for Automated Test Equipment
Analog control 3623 and 4623 ChiP™ DCMs™ evaluation board
Online Vicor tools: simulators
The Vicor simulator provides precision modeling of electrical and thermal behavior for a range of our products, enabling engineers to understand exactly how they will operate in a ...
Online Vicor tools: thermal calculator
Thermal calculations required when selecting heat sinking are relatively straightforward, but can be time consuming, particularly if you want to investigate the impact of changes t...
Full-chip PRM™-RS customer board
VI Chip® BCM® evaluation board
Packaging innovations: doubling the surface area for cooling
Packaging innovations play a critical role in the improvement of power system performance
VI Chip® remote-sense PRM™ evaluation board (for use with PCB part numbers 39537 and 38693)
PI33xx-xx-EVAL1 & PI34xx-xx-EVAL1 ZVS buck regulator evaluation board
Back to basics: using adaptive-loop feedback to regulate your converter output
Adaptive loop control provides improved regulation over simple local loop control – within +/- 1%
Thermal testing of high density power components
Impressive technology that ensures the thermal design of Vicor's modules leads to reliable, wide-temperature operation at industry-leading power densities
Back to basics: what does Power Factor mean and why must we correct it?
This white paper looks at the issues and circumstances that can lead to damaging harmonic generation, and practical approaches to reducing it
Specialized test systems for high performance power components
Vicor devotes a team of engineers to developing test equipment to help engineers ensure outstanding quality of all the products in their production lines
Back to basics: how do I ensure correct power rail sequencing in a multi-rail power architecture?
There are two typical approaches to power sequencing; one based on power and the other on logic
Power Distribution Network design for automated test equipment
As instrumentation card requirements grew in terms diversification of channels and loads, distributed power architectures became a necessary choice
PRM-AL customer evaluation boards
Half-chip PRM-RS customer evaluation board (for use with PCB part number 35307)
VI Chip® VTM™ evaluation board
Back to basics: the importance of switching frequency
With the continual demand for higher performance, CPUs, DSPs and other such devices grow more power-hungry
VI Chip® high-voltage BCM® customer evaluation board
High-voltage DC distribution is key to increased system efficiency and renewable energy opportunities
A transition to 400VDC in power distribution and conversion will help meet greenhouse gas, efficiency and renewable-energy goals
How to meet European standards for rail applications
Watch how Marco explains how to meet the European railway standards EN50155 and RIA12
Back to basics: what are Y-capacitors?
The reliability of y-capacitors is critical to the safety of the equipment’s users
Back to basics: zero-voltage switching – what it is and why it’s important for buck-voltage regulation
Designing capacitor-based power line filtering into systems can decouple common-mode noise
VI Chip® PRM™ evaluation board
Reduce load capacitance in noise-sensitive, high-transient applications, through implementation of active filtering
The characteristics of the DC-DC converter, the load, the electrical characteristics of the passive components and the available PCB area all present additional design constraints ...
Active filters control EMI, save PCB space and enhance airflow
Smaller size saves valuable board real estate and the reduced height enhances airflow for better heat management
350 – 12VDC “Yeaman Topology” power system
The main characteristic of this topology is to separate the output voltage-regulation function from the bulk power-conversion function, implementing two stages that share a common ...
The PI33xx: Zero-voltage switching applied to buck regulation
This unique, high-density buck regulator integrates a high-performance Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) topology along with power and support components all within a surface-mount pack...
Dual-stage feedback technique for single-pole feedback compensation
This paper proposes and studies the effects of a dual-stage compensation technique for achieving greater than 100kHz crossover frequency of a single-pole system converting from 48 ...
An introduction to Vicor PRM™ modules
This video introduces Vicor's PRM Modules with user-configurable capabilities
What to consider when choosing a buck regulator
The key questions to consider are: How much space do I have on my board? What features do I need? How important is efficiency in my design?
Back to basics: understanding and mitigating the growing problem of distribution losses
DC-DC converters and power conversion devices play a key role in conducting electrical power from the edge of a PCB to its onboard components efficiently
An introduction to ZVS Buck Regulators
Learn how the simple-to-use PI33XX Series of ZVS Buck Regulators can provide the high efficiency, high density and flexibility
How to use the 24V ZVS Buck evaluation board
Listen to Chester Firek introduce our ZVS Buck Evaluation Board
Thermal and mechanical considerations
This video looks at efficiency, heat, cooling by conduction, convection and radiation
Output voltage trimming
This video presents the benefits of voltage trimming, i.e., creating non-standard output voltages and voltage controlled current sources
Back to basics: handling high-input transients
Protecting your system against transients is not only a fundamental part of the development, it can also become a major challenge during the design cycle
Back to basics: meeting EMI for AC-DC systems
EMI is seen as one of the key challenges of power conversion design and system integration, particularly for AC-DC systems
Meeting conducted noise standards
Finding an efficient, compact solution to meeting EMI requirements is a greater challenge than ever
Constant-current (CC) evaluation board
Increase run time and functionality with highly efficient power delivery
Increase flight time and functionality with highly efficient power delivery
Solving SWaP-C power challenges for MIL-COTS applications
Modular solutions for your power system
High-performance power supplies to solve the toughest problems
A better way to deliver power for high speed, low latency network coverage for the world
Military Embedded Systems: Innovation in military power supplies: Intelligence, standardization, efficiency
Power-supply designers for military applications face the same challenges as other military electronics suppliers
Power Electronic Tips: Vicor bus converter earns coveted 2019 Leap Award
Vicor Corp. earned honors in the Power Electronics category with the NBM2317 bidirectional bus converter module
Power Electronic Tips: Boosting performance in 48V power distribution
Power distribution networks (PDNs) are the backbone of any power system. As system power demands rise, traditional PDNs are under tremendous pressure to deliver enough performance
5 minutes on AI with Robert Gendron
Robert Gendron discusses power and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
5 minutes on AI with Ian Mazsa
Understanding why you need to be concerned about power in AI
What does it take to power Artificial Intelligence Systems and GPUs?
Reducing energy costs for AI systems
EDN: Data center power in 2019
Data center construction and deployment, as well as upgrading efforts in existing older ones, is booming with the advent of 5G
EDN: Power supply management in quantum computers
Quantum computers need to be an integral part of a heterogeneous, multi-core computer where a classical processor will interact with several accelerators
Military & Aerospace Electronics: Military power electronics seeks to increase voltage and efficiency
Vicor is joining the VPX parade with new VITA 62 products
Avionic equipment operates simultaneously from multiple power sources in extreme temps without fans
Triple redundancy for avionics equipment to help pilots navigate and control their airplane safely
Pulsed energy demands of airborne infrared countermeasures are averaged out to avoid system interference
Pulsed load driver for lasers
VIPAC Array™ family
The need for new AI processor power delivery
Learn about an innovative new approach to powering AI applications that can reduce motherboard copper and processor interconnect resistances by up to 50X
