
Extend flight times and support high-performance surveillance equipment to ensure safety and security
Upgrades to an aircraft pod-mounted system demand more power on its 12V rail, the existing standard VITA 62-compliant 3U converter – currently delivering 500W from the aircraft’s 270V DC bus – simply falls short of this new requirement. Many standard VITA 62-compliant 3U converters lack the flexibility to provide a higher power solution within the existing constraints. This severely hinders crucial system upgrades, emphasizing the need for adaptable and efficient power solutions. The key challenges were:
Vicor VITA 62 compliant power converters directly address the challenge of evolving power demands. They significantly reduce time to market compared to standard approaches. Vicor VITA 62 configurable power solutions are based on high-density DCM™ DC-DC converters and efficiently deliver the power required within the standard footprint. The use of DCM modules allows for uniform and predictable heat dissipation and considerably improves the overall thermal management. The key benefits were:
Vita 62 compliant configurable power systems
Modular approach enables quick design modifications
Two-sided conduction-cooled modules for optimal heat dissipation
Vicor VITA 62-compliant 3U solution is based on Vicor DCM™ DC-DC converter technology, which provides superior density (up to 1240W/in3) in a low-profile package. This solution is capable of providing up to 600W within the 3U package. Employing high efficiency, two-sided conduction-cooled modules, the Vicor VITA 62 converter meets the 85°C operational temperature (at the card edge) required in this kind of application.
Extend flight times and support high-performance surveillance equipment to ensure safety and security
64% power reduction from power averaging
Simple, redundant power assures uninterrupted aircraft safety
Configurable VITA 62 compliant system adapts to specific power requirements


