Podcast 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
Podcast 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
Podcast 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
Podcast 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
Podcast The future of long-haul trucking is accelerating autonomously on a freeway near you Kodiak autonomous technology revolutionizes long-haul trucking. Learn more about Vicor power modules that drive mission critical ‘seeing’ sensors
Podcast 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
Podcast From toys to construction site tools, OLogic brings robotic ideas to life OLogic extols high-density power modules to drive today’s robotic revolution
Podcast 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
Podcast 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
Podcast 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™
Video 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
Article 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.
Article 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.
Video 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Event Vicor presented at high-efficiency power supply and WBG technology application seminar High-efficiency power supply and WBG technology application seminar
Case Study 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
Event 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
Partner podcast 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
Partner podcast 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
Event 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
Article 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
eBook Powering Innovation eBook: Volume 1 – Saving the environment Technological breakthroughs to protect and preserve the environment
eBook Powering Innovation eBook: Volume 3 – Changing what’s possible Technological advancements that challenge the boundaries of design and performance
eBook Powering Innovation eBook: Volume 2 – Protecting and saving lives Innovative solutions that protect and deliver lifesaving materials and services
Event 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
Partner podcast 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
Article Power modules boost innovation Vicor power modules are solving today’s toughest power challenges with innovative topologies, architectures and packaging
Event 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
On-Demand Webinar 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
Event World Congress Experience WCX 2024 Vicor presented five presentations at WCX™, detailing its innovative approach to 800V and 48V power conversion
Article Meeting the challenges of power conversion in e-bikes Managing electrical noise in a compact and lightweight vehicle is a perpetual obstacle
Article 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.
Article Compact power modules are driving electrification Power modules address complex electrification challenges and offer creative latitude to solve today’s toughest power challenges
Article 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
Article 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.
Article 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.
White Paper 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article A new era of autonomous long-haul transportation Kodiak Robotics is revolutioning long-haul trucking infusing autonomous technology into commercial trucking fleets
eBook Innovative power solutions enabling the electrification transformation Learn how Vicor is enabling the electrification transformation with innovative power delivery application examples
Event Asia Power Technology Development Forum Building more efficient renewable power applications with power modules
Article 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
Event 60th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention The premier EW and Radar technology event of the year
Article Better by design – New power management architectures The need for new power management architectures and the improvements they promise
Event Power Electronics Technology Seminar 2023 Learn how Vicor power modules are scalable and thermally adept to support a wide portfolio of power
Event Vicor power modules set new standards for satellite communications Explore cutting edge power solutions at Space Tech Expo Europe
Video 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
Article 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
Article High-performance computing power FAQs A compilation of commonly asked questions about Vicor power solutions in high-performance computing
Event Vicor presented current multiplier technology at Tech Taipei 2023 Learn the benefits of using current multiplier technology to maximize computing performance
Partner podcast 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
Case Study Lightning Motorcycles accelerates into the EV racing record books Lightning Motorcycle has built the fastest electric motorcycle on the planet
Partner podcast Battery formation and test Learn how bidrectional, fixed-ratio converters can cut battery formation and test time and costs
Event IT Media 2023 online Vicor shared innovative, highly efficient ways to design power delivery networks that leverage high density power modules
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Partner podcast 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
Article 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
Article Powering change Patrizio Vinciarelli, CEO of Vicor, quietly solves the toughest power challenges on the planet — automotive electrification and powering AI
Event 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
Event 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
Event Vicor presented and demonstrated at the 12th Annual Automotive Innovation Day Vicor demonstrated the versatility of high-performance power modules for automotive electrification
Article 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
Event 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
Event 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
eBook 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
Article Test and instrumentation glossary of terms A comprehensive list of commonly used test and instrumentation terminology
Article ATE glossary of terms A comprehensive list of commonly used automated test equipment terminology
Article Battery formation and test glossary of terms A comprehensive list of commonly used battery formation and test terminology
Case Study 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
Event 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
Event World Congress Experience WCX 2023 Vicor demonstrated the versatility of power modules to solve automotive electrification challenges
Article Power modules accelerate the path to long-haul, autonomous trucking Vicor power modules are used to power Kodiak’s mission critical “seeing” sensors. Learn more about the why Kodiak uses power modules
Article 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
Article OLogic, Vicor help Dusty Robotics optimize power for construction robots OLogic, Vicor collaborate to optimize power and systems functionality for Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Case Study High-performance power modules drive mission critical ‘seeing’ sensors Kodiak Robotics’ self-driving technology to revitalize trucking industry
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
White Paper 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
Podcast 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
Article Aerospace and defense power FAQs A compilation of commonly asked questions about Vicor power solutions in aerospace and defense applications
Article Aerospace and defense glossary of terms A comprehensive list of commonly used aerospace and defense terminology
Article 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
Event New Vicor innovations unleash xPU performance at OCP China Day 2022 Current multiplier technology advances enable new AI processor power solutions
Article 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
Partner podcast Redefining how electricity is distributed Voltserver employs Vicor’s BCM6123 fixed ratio bus converter in the receiver portion of the Digital voltage system
Article 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
Article 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
Article Vicor power modules boost satellite internet constellations Vicor high-efficiency, high-density and high-current solutions play well into the new space model
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Event World's first ChiP manufacturing facility Vicor invests in the future for thier employees and customers
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Case Study Expertise and power density drives new mobile robotics revolution Ologic and Vicor partner on robot design
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article How to replicate the automotive 12V battery Vicor high-density bus converter module technology enables ideal EV architecture
eBook Accelerate vehicle electrification with the smallest, lightest power modules EV sales for both pure battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are accelerating rapidly
Article 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
Video 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
Article 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
Article 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
Video 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Event World Congress Experience WCX 2022, April 5 – 7, 2022 Vicor presented three new power-dense approaches for powering xEVs
White Paper 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
Case Study Drone enables life-saving communications amid natural disasters Fukaden's drones are delivering fast, reliable mobile service for first responders
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Article Space glossary of terms Learn the language of the stars with this handy space and satellite glossary of terms
White Paper Optimizing high-density power design: modular vs. discrete There are several important design variables to consider when evaluating the power module design process
Partner podcast 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
Partner podcast The new wave in energy generation Wave power has lagged behind solar and wind, but it has perhaps the greatest potential
Case Study 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)
Article 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
Video Collaborate with Vicor to accelerate vehicle electrification Overcoming hurdles with fast charging, converting high voltage and bridging 12V and 48V applications
Article Powering clustered AI processors Vertical power enables up to 100kA of current and multi-rail core voltage delivery
Partner podcast C-Power and Vicor deliver efficient, renewable energy for offshore applications Power systems that perpetually generate and store 10W to 1MW from ocean waves
Article Is the 12V lead-acid battery dead? Leveraging an EV’s high voltage battery to deliver 12V more efficiently
Article Compact, high-density, high-efficiency DC-DCs for New Space applications Satellite operators are offering sophisticated on-board processing capabilities
Case Study 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
Article 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
eBook Highest power density conversion for better UAVs The proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones has revolutionized industries from agriculture to emergency response
Article 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
Article Preparing the way ahead for a compatible EV infrastructure Onboard conversion enables EVs to charge any station
Article 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
Article Powering high performance computing Factorized Power Architecture delivers lower core voltages and higher core currents while providing lower losses and higher efficiency
On-Demand Webinar Accelerate xEV development with modular power Overcome three key hurdles to electrification, including decentralized 48V power distribution and 400V/800V charging compatibility
White Paper 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
Case Study Harnessing ocean waves to power remote marine applications Oceanographic exploration is challenging because of unpredictable environmental conditions
On-Demand Webinar Build better robots using modular power Real-word examples of using modular power in robots
Article 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
Article 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.
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
eBook 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
Tools, Video 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
Article 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
Article 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
Case Study Power solution reduces downtime for ultrasonic pipeline inspection Power solution reduces downtime by upgrading the sensors, cameras and onboard processors
Partner podcast 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
Article 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
Article 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
Case Study 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
White Paper 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
Case Study 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
Case Study Improving the ergonomics of hand-held tools with medical robots Miniature robotic tools can facilitate a reduction in the scope of medical surgery
Case Study 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
Case Study High efficiency converters help maximize run-time for autonomous warehouse robots High efficiency converters help maximize run-time
Case Study 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
Case Study 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
Article 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
White Paper Attributes of high‑performance power module packaging Power module packaging, has been a unique differentiator for Vicor since its inception
Case Study 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
Case Study 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
Case Study DC-DC transformer facilitates implementation of longer tether for underwater ROV DC-DC transformer facilitates implementation of longer tether
Case Study 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
Case Study 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
Case Study High density power allows for unobtrusive 5G indoor small-cell base station High density power allows for unobtrusive base station
Case Study World’s first commercialized hydrogen fuel cell power pack for UAVs Industry-leading UAV flight range
Article Power of the module Power delivery networks are rapidly changing, and their power requirements require a wide portfolio of modules to enable the maximum.
Article 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
Article 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
Case Study 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
Video 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
White Paper Innovating power delivery networks Every electronic piece of equipment or system has a power delivery network (PDN)
On-Demand Webinar Tethered UAV power matching Discover new techniques using real-world applications to develop system architecture and select power components to fulfill conversion needs
On-Demand Webinar EMI challenges and troubleshooting techniques This webinar focuses on basic EMI measurements and the LISN, common and differential noise, and EMI pre-compliance analysis
Article 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
Case Study 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
White Paper 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
Article 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
Article 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
White Paper Boosting performance in 48V power distribution Traditional power delivery networks (PDNs) are under tremendous pressure to deliver higher performance
On-Demand Webinar 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
Partner podcast Crucial trade-offs in automotive power design Electric vehicles can use up to 20X more electrical power than a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle
Article Eliminate intermediate energy storage in EV power architectures Vicor fixed ratio converters transform high-voltage batteries into 48V and 12V SELV systems
Article 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
Case Study Accelerating coral reef growth using renewable energy and Factorized Power Precise power conversion and regulation of renewable energy
Article 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
Article 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
Video 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
Video 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
Case Study Phasor delivers robust mobile broadband connectivity using Factorized Power Phasor delivers robust mobile broadband connectivity using Factorized Power
Article 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
Partner podcast 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
Case Study 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
Article 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
Case Study Wireless charging delivers next generation productivity for robotics and UAVs Robotic and unmanned vehicle (UV) fleets are reshaping the future of automation and production
Partner podcast What are the advantages of a decentralized power architecture in automotive? Decentralized power is a phenomenon that's starting to hit the automotive sector
White Paper 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
On-Demand Webinar 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
Article 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
White Paper 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
Article 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.
On-Demand Webinar 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
Video 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
Video 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
Video 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
Video 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
Video 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
Video 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
Video 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
Video 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...
Video 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
Article Electronic Design: Solve auto electrification challenges with a decentralized 48V power architecture A new approach to electrification could be the next big breakthrough
White Paper 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
Article Power System Design: When less is more Vicor offers smaller and more efficient modules that will assist designers in this challenge
Article 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
Partner podcast Adopting the 48V battery Vehicle electrical requirements for modern EVs and hybrids adopt the 48V battery
Video 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
Video 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
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
White Paper Designing rapid-start power applications that never fail Rapid-start power systems operate at daunting speeds as fast as 10ms
Case Study VITA 62 increases existing power specs necessary for aircraft pod-mounted power supply Upgrade to VITA 62 compliant system required more power
Article EDN: Vicor powers AI and automotive APEC 2019 reveals a gentle hint of AI in power management
Article 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
Article 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
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
Case Study Image stability for the gimbal system improves vehicle-mounted optical sights Compact vehicle power supply
Video 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
On-Demand Webinar 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
On-Demand Webinar 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
Case Study Scalable, low-weight DC-DC solution for high-capacitive loads in airborne radar DC-DC Solution for a unique power system challenge
Case Study Direct infrared countermeasure's optical circuitry runs cooler while meeting stringent EMI specs When size and weight matters
Case Study Supply voltage for the RF amplifier is well regulated during frequency-hopping, providing secure communication in portable radios Providing secure, encrypted communication to minimize espionage
Tools, White Paper 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
Tools, White Paper 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
Article 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
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
Article Electronic Specifier: Package prepares for AI computing Vicor, explains how Power-on- Package (PoP) technology brings power delivery to the substrate for efficiency
White Paper 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
White Paper 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...
White Paper 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 ...
White Paper 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
Case Study A wide-input voltage range allows full utilization of the battery, which extended the range of the UAVs Facilitating battery upgrade to extend range
Case Study Different power requirements are handled so that UAVs adapt to different required payloads Scalable solutions for maximum functionality
On-Demand Webinar 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
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
White Paper 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...
White Paper 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...
White Paper 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
App Note Creating high-voltage outputs for the Micro, Mini, Maxi; VI-200, MI-200; VI-J00, MI-J00 converter families only
Tools, White Paper Why are power designs moving to 48V? A growing number of industries are moving to higher-voltage, 48V distribution versus conventional 12V distribution
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
Video Power-on-Package and 3M demonstration Vicor and 3M demonstrate the benefits of liquid immersion cooling
Video Gyoukou Supercomputer: Leveraging 48V factorized power Watch the demonstration of Gyoukou, the ExaScaler/PEZY ZettaScaler-2.2 liquid immersion cooling supercomputer
Case Study Decreased weight and size of the power source enables the payload increase of tethered robots Multiple power source, rugged vehicle robots
Case Study Power sharing among converters simplifies remote upgrading of optical packet transport systems Field upgradable power
Case Study AC line input replaces an existing DC solution in an existing PBX system Flexible telephone system
Case Study Distributed antenna system redesign is now powered over ethernet Powering an invisible DAS solution
Case Study High power supply efficiency provides reliable power over ethernet Power over ethernet (POE) distribution
Case Study Powering high-tech 4K cameras overcomes size, weight and EMI requirements More bits, less weight
Case Study Remote radio units better distribute traffic while operating under fault conditions Keeping one step ahead in a fast changing market
Case Study 100% reliable backhaul communications uses an array with a footprint of just 52.97cm2 Unique paralleling capability for 100% reliability
Case Study 4G remote radio unit extends mobile signal coverage in remote areas Facilitating a base station performance upgrade
Case Study Conduction-cooling solution allows for truly portable network test equipment High-performance, lightweight AC to load solution
Case Study A complete N+1 solution maintains uptime for network security AC-DC power supply Network security redundant AC-DC supply for secure power
Case Study Low-profile AC-DC solution allows distributed antenna system to run at high temps without fans Low-profile AC-DC solution for flexible installation
Case Study A fanless power solution gives antenna array fast, reliable data coverage Hidden power for antenna arrays
Case Study Industrial flow meters are more accurate while working over wider flow ranges Power components simplify source redundancy
Case Study 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
Case Study The rugged environment for Bus Wi‑Fi gets an efficient and reliable power Flexible solution reduces system size
Case Study Different vehicle voltages is accommodated by one solution for digital video recorders Single-BOM solution for multiple input voltage requirements
Case Study Automated test equipment’s speed and throughput improves with factorized power architecture Increase speed & throughput of an automated test station
Case Study Fire alarm control unit uses DC-DC supply and battery backup while increasing functionality Maximizing available operational time under battery
Case Study Industrial welding laser speed and accuracy improves using factorized power architecture Maximizing laser speed & accuracy through innovative power solutions
Case Study Scalable power solutions allow marine instrumentation to keep precision while operating in extreme environments Adding more and more capabilities into increasingly smaller spaces
Case Study Bidirectional DC-DC converters conveniently transfer power between the grid and batteries in home energy storage The future of home energy
Case Study Handling a variety of user-defined output power requirements for medical carts Minimizing lead times through scalable power design
Case Study 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
Case Study Scalable power solution matches specific power levels for various machines in optical sorting Reducing design complexity and costs
Case Study Power solution operates in extreme temperatures for LEDs to display brighter lights, longer Same colors all the time
Case Study High-voltage bus converters significantly reduce installation costs for outdoor stadium lighting Power transmission for outdoor lighting with lower-weight power cables
Case Study Scientific instrumentation gets twice the power without impacting the size of the equipment Simple, hassle-free power design
Case Study Minimizing the weight, size and transmission losses due to heavy cabling gives tethered UAVs better performance HVDC facilitates higher performance
Case Study Managing the heat of the power supply makes rail signaling more reliable High-density power chain provides redundancy in the same space
Case Study Slowed ramp-up process relieves stress of the power supply during startup in vehicle mounted advertising displays Reliable solution at high temperatures
Case Study 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
Case Study 5kW tethered UAVs fly higher and longer using increased voltage on the tether Increasing payload with HVDC and power-dense components
Case Study Separating the functions of a traditional DC converter improves the speed and accuracy for 3D printers Factorized power in a 3D printer application
Case Study Enormous video wall display becomes feasible with a move to component-enabled, higher voltage bus HVDC reduces cabling weight and distribution losses
Case Study Powering a smart control upgrade minimizes wasted head in hydraulic pumps Freeing up the space to go smart
Case Study 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
Case Study Optimize battery charging and control motor start-up allows longer time in flight for inspection UAVs Light, compact power supply increases UAV payload
Case Study Flexible power solution with different outputs allows for easily-upgraded flight simulators Simple upgrade capability
Case Study Lightweight and small-sized power solution for thermal imaging camera supports increasing power and complexity Maximizing resolution and range
Case Study Enhanced onboard satellite voice and data communications takes advantage of maximized power amplifier efficiency Power density facilitates upgrade
Case Study 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
Case Study Minimal distortion and power supply noise helps achieve maximum range in portable ground radar Power averaging for a 64% reduction in power requirements
Case Study Multiple power supplies paralleled together provided 9kW high-output power Ultra-low-profile 8kW high-power array
Case Study Low levels of conducted and radiated EMI enable detection of signals outside the aircraft in airborne electronic countermeasure Low-noise airborne power solution
Case Study Dual-sided cooling of power supplies on vertically-mounted racks improves thermal performance for sub-combat control Compact rack power supply
Case Study Improved efficiency of the power supply allows high temp operation in RF signal intelligence High-performance dual-source architecture for signal detection and identification
Case Study 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
App Note Thermal considerations: assuring performance of the Vicor Maxi, Mini, Micro series high‑density DC-DC Converter Modules
Video Meeting the demands of SWaP-C for aerospace and defense products Designing products for aerospace and defense exposes us to unique engineering challenges
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
Case Study Additional electronics for passenger seat actuators are solved with smaller, lighter components Improving passenger comfort with additional electronics
On-Demand Webinar 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
Article 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
On-Demand Webinar Power components for battery applications This webinar explains how flexible power components shorten the design cycle, reduce cost, weight and size while increasing efficiency
Article Scalability of bi-directional power design: your questions answered Scalability: Engineers want to know more about delivering higher-power levels and larger voltages
Video The challenges of high power LED design Understanding how LED power designs affect LED performance is essential for success
Video ExaScaler and PEZY Computing unveil the first super computer ExaScaler/PEZY ZettaScaler-1.8 Super Computer pushes the limits in computing performance
Article 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
White Paper 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
On-Demand Webinar Simple ideas to make EMI issues a thing of the past The webinar covers the causes of EMI issues in power systems
Article 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
Article, Tools 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
On-Demand Webinar 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
On-Demand Webinar 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
On-Demand Webinar 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
Article 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.
White Paper Reduce Load Capacitance in Noise-Sensitive, High-Transient Applications, through Implementation of Active Filtering
Video 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
Video Power system design: Get to market fast Learn how the Power Component Design Methodology can get you to market quickly
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
User Guide PI354X-00 evaluation board 36V to 60VIN, 2.5, 3.3, 5.0 and 12VOUT buck regulator & LED driver
Article 7 ways to shrink your power system There are several different ways that engineers can reduce the space required by power distribution
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
Article 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
Article, Tools 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 ...
Article 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...
Article Packaging innovations: doubling the surface area for cooling Packaging innovations play a critical role in the improvement of power system performance
User Guide VI Chip® remote-sense PRM™ evaluation board (for use with PCB part numbers 39537 and 38693)
White Paper 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%
Article 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
White Paper 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
Article, Tools 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
Article 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
White Paper 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
Article 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
White Paper 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
Video How to meet European standards for rail applications Watch how Marco explains how to meet the European railway standards EN50155 and RIA12
Article Back to basics: what are Y-capacitors? The reliability of y-capacitors is critical to the safety of the equipment’s users
Article 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
White Paper 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 ...
White Paper 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
White Paper 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 ...
White Paper 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...
White Paper 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 ...
Tools, Video An introduction to Vicor PRM™ modules This video introduces Vicor's PRM Modules with user-configurable capabilities
Article 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
Video 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
Video How to use the 24V ZVS Buck evaluation board Listen to Chester Firek introduce our ZVS Buck Evaluation Board
Video Thermal and mechanical considerations This video looks at efficiency, heat, cooling by conduction, convection and radiation
Tools, Video Output voltage trimming This video presents the benefits of voltage trimming, i.e., creating non-standard output voltages and voltage controlled current sources
White Paper 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
White Paper 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
Article Meeting conducted noise standards Finding an efficient, compact solution to meeting EMI requirements is a greater challenge than ever
Article 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
Article 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
Article 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
Partner podcast 5 minutes on AI with Robert Gendron Robert Gendron discusses power and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Partner podcast 5 minutes on AI with Ian Mazsa Understanding why you need to be concerned about power in AI
Partner podcast What does it take to power Artificial Intelligence Systems and GPUs? Reducing energy costs for AI systems
Article 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
Article 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
Article Military & Aerospace Electronics: Military power electronics seeks to increase voltage and efficiency Vicor is joining the VPX parade with new VITA 62 products
Case Study 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
Case Study Pulsed energy demands of airborne infrared countermeasures are averaged out to avoid system interference Pulsed load driver for lasers
Video 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