Open-standard VPX is gaining momentum in the US, Europe, and beyond
Since 2010, the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standards have helped the US Military to thrive. Learn how Vicor can offer more in this new space
Customer’s challenge
Coastal Surveillance Radars are specialized, all-weather sensors designed to detect small, low-radar-cross-section targets like dinghies and fishing boats, often in heavy sea clutter. Acting as the core of coastal surveillance systems, they provide real-time situational awareness, monitor maritime traffic, and secure ports. They require high power and power density to effectively enable, identify, and track maritime threats.
- Minimize significant testing required to meet MIL-STD
- Reduce time to market and limit design effort
- Deploy within size and weight constraints
The Vicor solution
Vicor provides up to 600W in a 3U package. I2C communication protocol provides real time operation status monitoring. Selecting this power supply allowed the customer to provide future scalability for a redundant solution. A Vicor VITA 62 power supply meets MIL-STDs, eliminating the significant timeframe and effort to qualify for the standards.
Key benefits
Key benefits
MIL-STD compliant power supply
Shorter design lead time
Lightweight, power module-based VPX power supply
Power delivery network
The Vicor VITA 62-compliant 3U power supply is based on Vicor DCM™ DC-DC converter technology, which provides superior density in a low-profile package. This solution can provide up to 600W within the 3U package. Thermally adept packaging ensures high performance under harsh conditions, efficiency powering the downstream loads.
VPX systems
Input: 28V, 270V, 115 VAC LTN
Output: –12, 3.3, 5, 12, 28V
Power: Up to 1000W
Full power to 85°C (at card edge)
As small as 3.9 x 6.6 x 0.95in
Resources
Resources for the design engineer
Achieving seamless interoperability and long-term upgradeability
Understand which specifications to look for and what tradeoffs will be acceptable, to choose products that best fit your design requirements
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