Now boarding the flight to the future, flying lower emissions Ampaire hybrid-electric planes
Ampaire is developing hybrid-electric aircraft that will lead the industry to an all-electric future with net-zero emissions and a greener future
Aerospace and defense solutions
Advancing missile defense capabilities for evolving threats
With today’s growing threats it is critical to maintain the technological edge when it comes to missile defense technology. Vicor world-leading, high performance power modules provide the compact size, flexibility and scalability needed to power the growing suite of advanced onboard sensors being designed into a variety of missile platforms ranging from air-to-surface, air-to-air or surface-to-air.
The power delivery network
A 28V MIL-STD-704F input to -28V at 300W is converted using a DCM isolated, regulated DC converter. The thermal, mechanical and density benefits of Vicor ChiP packaging allow for cost-effective power solutions with previously unattainable system size and weight. Coupled with the high efficiency gained through zero voltage switching (ZVS) topology, these modules provide superior power system performance in a wide variety of environments. In this application, the Vicor DCM3623 provides the DC-DC conversion with a wide input range of 16V to 50V, peak efficiency of 93.6% and power density of 818W/in3.
Resources
Resources for the design engineer
Guest blog: Defense industry embraces the benefits of standardized power supplies
Earlier, serious consideration of the power delivery network can be the advantage you need once you understand the design benefits of power modules.
Innovative reliable power solutions for mission critical applications
A collection of technical resources aimed at educating users on the benefits of using modular power in aerospace, defense and space applications
Vicor spotlights world-class power solutions at Dixie Crow Symposium
Vicor power solutions deliver increased power density enabling military designers to spend less of their size & weight budgets on power