New DC-DC converters in a ChiP packages address multiple markets

Vicor has announced the expansion of its converter housed in package (ChiP) power component platform DCM Converter Module Series of isolated, regulated DC-DC converters. The series now covers critical applications in aerospace, EV/HEV, rugged systems, industrial, and telecom / Datacom systems. The DCMs provide nominal input voltages of 24V, 28V, 48V, 270V, 290V, and 300V with nominal outputs of 48V, 36V, 28V, 24V, 15V, 12V, and 5V and are available in packages with up to 600W of power. The DCMs can be coupled with Vicor FPATM and/or ZVS regulators enabling full power solutions that deliver dense, efficient, and scalable source-to-load power. Designers can couple DCMs downstream with Vicor's ChiP and SiP (system in package) point-of-load regulators, thereby enabling an integrated, complete power solution delivering dense, efficient, and scalable source-to-load power. Such a combination of differentiated products provides unsurpassed performance, ease of use and total cost of ownership, says the company. By utilizing Vicor's DC-ZVS topology within the DCM Series, 93% typical efficiency can be achieved, along with power density exceeding two times that of conventional DC-DC converters. With power density up to 76W/cm3, DCMs enable engineers to optimize end systems for size, space, and weight. In addition, up to eight DCMs can be paralleled in an array without derating or additional circuitry. When configured in such an array, up to a 4.8kW DC-DC solution can be achieved. The DCMs are available in two through-hole packages: a 4623 (46mm x 23mm) ChiP package capable of up to 600W of power and a 3623 (36mm x 23mm) ChiP package capable of up to 320W of power.