DALLAS, TX (July 11, 2006) - Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc., (Tyco Power Systems) today announced the introduction of its new PIM300 series, a 300W power input module designed to comply with the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA
TM, AdvancedTCA
TM) specifications. PIM300 is targeted for high-density, high-performance ATCA boards with up to 300W power. PIM300 features the same footprint and pin-out as PIM200, Tyco Power Systems' highly successful 200W ATCA power input module, with 50% more power. Like PIM200, PIM300 provides a complete packaged solution for ATCA boards.
PIM300 modules feature an input voltage range of -38Vdc to -75Vdc, suitable for both -48Vdc and -60Vdc power distribution. The modules incorporate the power management features required by the AdvancedTCA PICMG 3.0 specification. Some features of the modules are:
- Inrush Current Protection
- ORing Functionality with MOSFETs
- Designed to meet EMI Class B CISPR Limits
- 72Vdc auxiliary boost supply for external holdup capacitors
- Very high efficiency, 97%
- Hot Plug capabilities
- A/B Feed loss alarm
- 8W of Auxiliary power for IPM and housekeeping functions
- Input undervoltage, overvoltage, overcurrent and thermal protections
Besides providing the power management features required by PICMG specifications, PIM300 series features a 72V auxiliary boost supply for charging external hold-up capacitors. This enables designers to significantly reduce external capacitance required to meet the hold-up time in case of loss of feed, thereby saving valuable space and cost. PIM300 is the same size as PIM200, 2.78 in x 1.45 in x 0.5 in (70.6 mm x 36.8 mm x 12.7 mm), providing scalability to customers is their board power needs increase.
When combined with Tyco Power Systems' bus converters and point of load modules, PIM300 modules provide a complete space and cost efficient powering solution while complying with AdvancedTCA board power requirements. Tyco Power Systems has recently released the QBW025 series, a 12V/25A, 300W bus converter, ideally suited for use in high-power ATCA boards. Tyco Power Systems' Lynx series point-of-load modules have output currents ranging from 3A to 30A and support EZ-SEQUENCE, allowing designers to implement highly efficient and scalable intermediate bus architecture for their ATCA boards.
"With the popularity of AdvancedTCA in the telecommunications industry, we are excited to lead the market in providing a complete power solution." said Sabi Varma, General Manager, Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc. "Our PIM300 modules further address the needs of telecom equipment manufacturers for high-density ATCA boards."
The PIM300 modules are priced at $53.10 for 1,000 unit quantities. Samples are available now. For further information, visit power.tycoelectronics.com or call +1 800-526-7819.
About Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc.
Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc., a division of Tyco Electronics Corporation, is a leading global provider of innovative, reliable AC-DC and DC-DC switching power supplies, complete telecom power systems, batteries, Power Modules, Solid State Relays, Global Positioning System Receivers, Gas Detection Modules and Hybrids. Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc. also offers custom design, engineering, installation and technical support services to its customers worldwide.
About AdvancedTCA
Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture, or AdvancedTCA, is a series of industry standard specifications for the next generation of carrier grade communications equipment. AdvancedTCA incorporates the latest trends in high speed interconnect technologies, next generation processors, and improved reliability, manageability and serviceability, resulting in a new blade (board) and chassis (shelf) form factor optimized for communications. AdvancedTCA provides standardized platform architecture for carrier-grade telecommunication applications, with support for carrier-grade features such as NEBS, ETSI, and 99.999% availability.
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