Optimizing DC-DC converter stability: AC and transient analysis in simulations of source impedance effects
Learn how to optimize DC-DC converter stability through AC analysis in the frequency-domain and transient analysis in the time-domain
Case study: Radio frequency countermeasures
Eliminating the detectable heat signature from a SOSA supply when it’s not in use
Customer’s challenge
Migrating to open architecture standards (CMOSS/SOSA) power systems allows for rapid, field-upgradeable countermeasures against evolving threats. A unique challenge is to power the software defined radio card, memory card, and processor card when necessary, yet not draw power when not in use to hide from radar-guided surface-to-air missiles and electronic surveillance.
- Draw minimum current when disabled
- 3U standard form factor
- Quick prototyping and implementation
The Vicor solution
Vicor VPX solutions are time- and cost-efficient but also eliminate the need for re-engineering and trouble-shooting complex discrete component designs. The system delivers superior performance in the demanding environment of modern armored vehicles. Not only can it be easily modified to meet new requirements, it is also easily modified to avoid detection when the systems it powers are not in use.
Key benefits
Key benefits
Modified SOSA compliant 3U power supply
Eliminated the heat signature that would endanger the vehicle
Modular approach enabled quick design modifications prototypes
Power delivery network
Vicor rugged, VITA 62 SOSA compliant OpenVPX power supplies, based on Vicor DCM™ DC‑DC converters, provide not only unrivaled power density and reliability but are also easily configurable. The system was customized to include a quick disconnect circuit to eliminate the heat signature detectable by other forces when not in use.
VPX systems
Input: 10 – 45V, 18 – 45V
Output: 12V main, 3.3V auxillary
Power: Up to 800W
As small as 3.9 x 6.6 x 0.95in
Resources
Resources for the design engineer
Quickly modifying a standard SOSA supply to meet an applications hold-up requirements for vehicle protection and countermeasures
Learn how Vicor delivers power to vehicle protection and countermeasures systems using a configured SOSA aligned power supply
Adjusting one of the VITA supply voltage outputs easily and quickly for ground mobile radar
Learn how Vicor delivers power to ground mobile radar using time- and cost-effective Vicor VPX solutions
High reliability VITA 62 supply that handles unique current requirements for aircraft radar
Learn how Vicor delivers power to aircraft radar using high power and high current delivery of Vicor VPX products