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5W dual output DC-DC converter powers rugged military apps

Anne-Francoise Pele

11/14/2012 9:00 AM EST


PARIS – VPT Inc. said it has introduced the VPT5-2800D DC-DC, a 5-watt dual output DC-DC power converter designed to power electronics in unmanned vehicles, ships, armored ground vehicles and other rugged systems.



Features:
• Wide input voltage range: 15 to 50 volts per MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-1275
• High input transient voltage: 80 volts for 1 sec per MIL-STD-704A
• Dual outputs of ±5V, ±12V and ±15V
• Full operation over -55°C to +100°C military temperature range
• Low input/output noise
• Input undervoltage lockout, output soft start, short circuit protection, current limit protection
• Fixed frequency
• Magnetic feedback circuit with no optoisolators
• High efficiency


Block diagram
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Packaging:
Six-sided rugged metal enclosure
• Internally conformal coated
• Size 1.110” x 1.110” x 0.4” (1.23in2), weight just 22g
• Designed for duty in harsh environments including shock, vibration, temperature cycling and more

Applications:

Military vehicles, avionics, weapons, shipboard and other high-reliability applications.

Compliances and Certifications:
• MIL-STD-1275 input voltage range
• MIL-STD-704A input voltage requirements
• MIL-STD-461C-F when used with a VPTF1 Series EMI filter
• DO-160
• ISO-9001
• DEF STAN 61-5 and DEF STAN 59-411 when used with a VPTc10-28 EMI filter
• Environmental screening to JESD22, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883
• J-STD-001, ISO-9001, IPC-A-610 manufacturing

Availability and pricing

Modules are in stock now with pricing starting at $100.00 in OEM quantities.

Click here to access the datasheet.


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