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Featured Applications Note:

Powering Multiple VTMs with a Single PRM

(PDF, 3 pages, 271k)

This Application Note discusses design practices for using Vicor's V•I Chip PRM and VTM to meet the challenge of power systems that require lower voltages, more current, and multiple voltages within one system. Vicor's V•I Chips can address these challenges.

Meeting transient specifications for electrical systems in military vehicles
(8 pages, 208k)
Electrical systems in military vehicles are normally required to meet stringent transient requirements. Typical of these specifications are MIL-STD-1275B in the U.S.A. and DEF-STAN 61-5 (Part 6 )/ Issue 5 in the UK. Although the specified levels of these surges and spikes are outside the capability of Vicor Maxi, Mini and Micro modules, it is quite possible, with simple circuitry, to make the 24 V input (18 36 V input range) DC-DC converter modules compliant to these specifications for the 28 V vehicle voltage system.
Using Modular DC-DC Converters to Meet European Standards for Railway Applications
(3 pages, 40k)
This Applications Note shows how to comply with these standards using modular Vicor DC-DC converters to facilitate the design of complex power supplies.
Meeting Conducted Noise Standards
(2 pages, 36k)
Finding an efficient, compact solution to meeting EMI requirements is a greater challenge than ever. Here's how to meet the strict limits of FCC / VDE Class B using industry standard high density components.