Resource library for design engineers

Tethered UAV power matching

VITA 62 power supply 270V_DC input I²C™ communication

More Answers to Your Bi-Directional Power Design Questions

Online Vicor tools: simulators

How the Power Component Design Methodology delivers optimized LED power systems

Scalable, low weight DC-DC solution with high capacitive loads

Back to basics: what does Power Factor mean and why must we correct it?

Powering highly capacitive loads with DC-DC converters

Back to basics: handling high-input transients

Step-by-step design for safety for power system designers

Thermal design in the age of double-sided component cooling

Meeting the demands of SWaP-C for aerospace and defense products

Back to basics: understanding and mitigating the growing problem of distribution losses

Optimizing the integration of point-of-load buck converters

Boosting performance in 48V power distribution

Simple ideas to make EMI issues a thing of the past

Power components for battery applications

Your power system failed its conducted EMI test – now what?

Designing power systems for modern railway applications

EMI challenges and troubleshooting techniques 

Maximum load: The wrong specification for pulsed power

Stress-free electrical safety for power designers

Avoiding common AC‑DC design pitfalls 

Thermal simulation for cooler power systems

Meeting DC-DC power system requirements in defense applications

Sine amplitude converters provide design flexibility

The easiest way to design the proper thermal management system

How to increase efficiency of large displays

Vicor ZVS regulators = > the sweet spot in integration

Scalability of bi-directional power design: your questions answered

Meeting conducted noise standards

Specialized test systems for high performance power components

What to consider when choosing a buck regulator

Back to basics: zero-voltage switching – what it is and why it’s important for buck-voltage regulation

Back to basics: what are Y-capacitors?

Back to basics: the importance of switching frequency

Online Vicor tools: thermal calculator

Thermal testing of high density power components

Back to basics: meeting EMI for AC-DC systems

Back to basics: choosing the perfect regulator

The need for new AI processor power delivery

Back to basics: using adaptive-loop feedback to regulate your converter output

Enables quick and easy configuration of complete, high efficiency, compact, multi-output power systems

NBM2317 SM‑ChiP™ (non-isolated bus converter module) evaluation board

PI31xx-xx-EVAL1 ZVS isolated DC-DC converter evaluation board

Assembly guideline for ZVS Buck and Buck‑Boost, 10 x 10mm and 10 x 14mm LGA/BGA packages

Filter considerations for the IBC™

PCB mount VIA soldering guidelines

Recommendations for maximum compressive force of heat sinks

Thermal management for VIA™ and ChiP™ modules

MIL EMI and transient solutions

Parallel DCMs™

GQFN SiP soldering recommendations

Minimal distortion and power supply noise helps achieve maximum range in portable ground radar

Optimize battery charging and control motor start-up allows longer time in flight for inspection UAVs

Direct infrared countermeasure's optical circuitry runs cooler while meeting stringent EMI specs

Avionic equipment operates simultaneously from multiple power sources in extreme temps without fans

Enhanced onboard satellite voice and data communications takes advantage of maximized power amplifier efficiency

Supply voltage for the RF amplifier is well regulated during frequency-hopping, providing secure communication in portable radios

Improved efficiency of the power supply allows high temp operation in RF signal intelligence

Under/overvoltage lockout for VI‑200/VI‑J00 and Maxi, Mini, Micro converters

Soldering methods and procedures for Vicor power modules

Creating high-voltage outputs for the Micro, Mini, Maxi; VI-200, MI-200; VI-J00, MI-J00 converter families only

Hot-swap capability eliminates down time

Adjustable latching output overcurrent circuit

Constant-current control for DC-DC converters

Slowed ramp-up process relieves stress of the power supply during startup in vehicle mounted advertising displays

Power supply size reduction allows for additional medical diagnostic equipment functionality within the same footprint

The rugged environment for Bus Wi-Fi gets an efficient and reliable power

Different vehicle voltages is accommodated by one solution for digital video recorders

A third more power in just 20% of the space for vehicle GPS applications

Fire alarm control unit uses DC-DC supply and battery backup while increasing functionality

Scalable power solutions allow marine instrumentation to keep precision while operating in extreme environments

Scientific instrumentation gets twice the power without impacting the size of the equipment

Power solution operates in extreme temperatures for LEDs to display brighter lights, longer

Power sharing among converters simplifies remote upgrading of optical packet transport systems

Remote radio units better distribute traffic while operating under fault conditions

Conduction-cooling solution allows for truly portable network test equipment

4G remote radio unit extends mobile signal coverage in remote areas

A fanless power solution gives antenna array fast, reliable data coverage.

100% reliable backhaul communications uses an array with a footprint of just 52.97 cm²

Distributed antenna system redesign is now powered over ethernet

Powering high-tech 4K cameras overcomes size, weight and EMI requirements

High power supply efficiency provides reliable power over ethernet

Reduce load capacitance in noise-sensitive, high-transient applications, through implementation of active filtering

A complete N+1 solution maintains uptime for network security AC-DC power supply

AC line input replaces an existing DC solution in an existing PBX system

Dual-sided cooling of power supplies on vertically-mounted racks improves thermal performance for sub-combat control

Low levels of conducted and radiated EMI enable detection of signals outside the aircraft in airborne electronic countermeasure

Scalable, low-weight DC-DC solution for high-capacitive loads in airborne radar

More power supports more functionality in the same space used across different platforms in sub sonar systems

Flexible power solution with different outputs allows for easily-upgraded flight simulators

Image stability for the gimbal system improves vehicle-mounted optical sights

Lightweight and small-sized power solution for thermal imaging camera supports increasing power and complexity

A wide-input voltage range allows full utilization of the battery, which extended the range of the UAVs

Multiple power supplies paralleled together provided 9kW high-output power

Different power requirements are handled so that UAVs adapt to different required payloads

VITA 62 increases existing power specs necessary for aircraft pod-mounted power supply

Handling a variety of user-defined output power requirements for medical carts

Scalable power solution matches specific power levels for various machines in optical sorting

Minimizing the weight, size and transmission losses due to heavy cabling gives tethered UAVs better performance

Explosive-proof camera images in variable lighting conditions become more clear, sharp and accurate with AC-DC solution

Industrial flow meters are more accurate while working over wider flow ranges

Speed, precision, resolution and contrast of engraving lasers is improved using wide-input and output-range regulators

Managing the heat of the power supply makes rail signaling more reliable

Powering a smart control upgrade minimizes wasted head in hydraulic pumps

The PI33xx: Zero-voltage switching applied to buck regulation

A novel approach to industrial rectifier systems: Dense, efficient and modular architecture enabled by fixed-ratio bus converters

Modular DC-DC system design done right

Active filters control EMI, save PCB space and enhance airflow

How to avoid the "hidden costs" of power system design

MIL-STD power components withstand mechanical stresses caused by vibration and acceleration in helicopter gearboxes

Why are power designs moving to 48V?

Configuring Vicor IBC converters with niPOLs

Additional electronics for passenger seat actuators are solved with smaller, lighter components

Bidirectional DC-DC converters conveniently transfer power between the grid and batteries in home energy storage

Using BCM® Bus Converters in high-power arrays

Use of circuit models in thermal calculations

5kW tethered UAVs fly higher and longer using increased voltage on the tether

The most efficient power delivery for robots that harvest, deliver and move

Mitigating undesired input beat frequencies in parallel DC-DC converter arrays

High voltage bus converters significantly reduce installation costs for outdoor stadium lighting

Enormous video wall display becomes feasible with a move to component-enabled, higher voltage bus

Decreased weight and size of the power source enables the payload increase of tethered robots

WiBotic autonomous wireless charging solutions increase uptime and battery life of robot fleets

New class of tethered drones revolutionizes maneuverability and remote communications

World’s first commercialized hydrogen fuel cell power pack for UAVs

World’s first major touring car championship goes hybrid

Phasor delivers robust mobile broadband connectivity using Factorized Power

Meeting the power challenges for today’s modern rail

High-performance ZVS buck regulator removes barriers to increased power throughput in wide input range point-of-load applications

Low-profile AC-DC solution allows distributed antenna system to run at high temps without fans

VITA 62 3U power supply parallel operation

PI358x-00-EVAL1 ZVS Regulators 30 – 60V_IN ZVS Buck evaluation board

Improving the light-load efficiency of a VI Chip® Bus Converter array

DCM for tethered UAV applications

HV ChiP BCM® reverse start-up circuit

Fault-management circuit

Surviving load dumps on military vehicles

Control of a discontinuous-conduction-mode ZVS Buck-Boost topology for microprocessor core power

Designing high-power arrays using Maxi, Mini and Micro family DC-DC Converters

Micro DC-DC converter family isolated remote sense

Filter network design for VI Chip® DC-DC Converter Modules

RoHS-compliant through-hole VI Chip® soldering recommendations

PI31xx product family reflow soldering guidelines

EDN: Vicor Powers AI and Automotive

ECN: Requirements increase for smaller, high-performance power supplies and modules

The Power Dilemma for the Next Generation of Automobiles

Power Distribution Network design for automated test equipment

Thermal models of Vicor power components

How Vicor power components enable power averaging

PFC single-conversion line ripple cancellation using the Yeaman topology

Offline power supply using the FARM AC front-end module

Achieving high-accuracy voltage (or current) regulation with the DCM™ Up to ±1% regulation

Using modular DC-DC converters to meet European standards for railway applications

Through-hole ChiP™ package soldering guidelines

Electronic Specifier: Package Prepares for AI Computing

High-voltage DC distribution is key to increased system efficiency and renewable energy opportunities

Meeting transient specifications for electrical systems in military vehicles

Dual-stage feedback technique for single-pole feedback compensation

SMT J-Lead VI Chip® soldering recommendations

Current share boards

Reverse-mode application of Sine Amplitude Converters

Distributing power to HEV/EV electrical systems with DCMs™

VI Chip® BCM® Bus Converter thermal management

PI33xx‑2x‑EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators I²C™ digital interface

NBM6123 ChiP™ analog low-voltage non-isolated bus converter module evaluation board

Wide-range trimming with variable loads

VI Chip® high-voltage BCM® customer evaluation board

PI352x-0x-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators 60V_IN buck customer eval board

PMBus® interface and accessories (for use with adapter part number I²C-ADAPTER-A02)

Designing high-power parallel arrays with PRMs

AC to point-of-load development kit

Analog control 3623 and 4623 ChiP™ DCMs™ evaluation board

Constant-current (CC) evaluation board

High efficiency battery charger using power components

PI33xx-xx-EVAL1 & PI34xx-xx-EVAL1 ZVS buck regulator evaluation board

PI3741-0x-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators buck-boost evaluation board

Power System Designer

PI3749-x0-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators buck-boost evaluation board

PI3740-00-EVAL1, -EVAL2 ZVS switching regulators buck-boost evaluation board

VI Chip® BCM® evaluation board

Analog HV and LV 6123 ChiP™ BCM® bus converter evaluation board

PI354X-00 evaluation board 36V to 60V_IN, 2.5, 3.3, 5.0 and 12V_OUT buck regulator & LED driver

PMBus® 2361 and 6123 ChiP™ BCM® bus converter evaluation board

PI33xx-xx-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators multi-phase

PI332x-00-EVAL1 ZVS switching regulators 60V_IN buck customer eval board

VI Chip® VTM™ evaluation board

Thermal considerations: assuring performance of the Vicor Maxi, Mini, Micro series high‑density DC-DC Converter Modules

DCM family

Maxi, Mini, Micro DC-DC converters parallel bus: PR pin

High‑performance PCB layout and thermal design

Automated test equipment’s speed and throughput improves with factorized power architecture

SM-ChiP™ reflow soldering recommendations

Electric-powered aviation with high-efficiency, scalable power components

PRM™and VTM™ parallel array operation

PRM-AL customer evaluation boards

VI Chip® remote-sense PRM™ evaluation board (for use with PCB part numbers 39537 and 38693)

Full-chip PRM™-RS customer board

Industrial welding laser speed and accuracy improves using factorized power architecture

Pulsed energy demands of airborne infrared countermeasures are averaged out to avoid system interference

Designing a BCM® pre‑charge circuit

Creating higher voltage outputs using series connected Sine Amplitude Converters

Single DCM™ as an isolated, regulated DC‑DC Converter

VI Chip® PRM™ evaluation board

Build small, lighter power systems by eliminating bulk capacitance

Leveraging bus converters in regulated DC-DC applications

Separating the functions of a traditional DC converter improves the speed and accuracy for 3D printers

Providing a constant current for powering LEDs using the PRM™ and VTM™

Accelerating coral reef growth using renewable energy and Factorized Power

Accurate point-of-load voltage regulation using simple adaptive-loop feedback

FPA printed circuit board layout guidelines

Modular ROVs quickly adapt to today’s most risky underwater missions

Half-chip PRM-RS customer evaluation board (for use with PCB part number 35307)

An easier and more efficient way to keep your LEDs running brighter, longer

Power system design: Get to market fast

BCMs transform high-voltage batteries into SELV systems

The challenges of high power LED design

Attributes of high‑performance power module packaging

Innovating power delivery networks

Power system design: Save time using the Vicor Power System Designer tool

Power averaging with regulation: a smart solution for pulsed loads

Output voltage trimming

Power-on-Package and 3M demonstration

An introduction to ZVS Buck Regulators

An introduction to Vicor PRM™ modules

How to use the 24V ZVS Buck evaluation board

Thermal and mechanical considerations

Designing military-grade, rapid-start power applications

Spec changes top list of power designers' challenges

Designing rapid-start power applications that never fail

Lack of resources and skills hamper successful delivery of power-system projects

Building a smarter ultra-wide DC-DC converter solution with multiple parts

Solving automotive electrification challenges via a decentralized 48V power architecture

Factorized Power Architecture: Achieving high-density and efficiency in board mounted power

ExaScaler and PEZY Computing unveil the first super computer

Why are power designs moving to 48V?

Gyoukou Supercomputer: Leveraging 48V factorized power