Vicor Power Systems defense and aerospace applications
Ground mobile test system
Key challenges
- Develop a rugged custom power supply that can support a very sophisticated repair/tester that is used across multiple platforms
- Create a power supply to be reliable, rugged, repairable, and flexible
- Support the power supply for a long-duration program
Solution
- Designed a power system to be flexible with AC or DC input power options
- Supported ten independent programmable outputs and two VXI chassis outputs
- Featured multiple communication options
Missile guidance and control
Key challenges
- Develop a high shock and vibration custom power supply that can support configurable DC outputs
- Create a power supply to be reliable, power dense, and light
- Support the power supply for a long-duration program
Solution
- Designed a power supply that met 20Gs of acceleration and fit into a small customized location
- Featured two factory-configurable DC outputs which operated from -55 to +85°C
Mobile network communications
Key challenges
- Develop a very small efficient power supply that could handle an autoranging AC or DC input
- Configure the power supply to have two DC outputs
Solution
- Developed a two board solution to meet the requirements
- Provided the flexibility to meet both the space and power requirements
Ship anti-missile defense
Key challenges
- Develop a high-power and efficient custom power supply that will operate by shipboard AC and convert down to multi-voltage DC outputs
- Develop remote control and fault detection
- Support the power supply for a long-duration program
Solution
- Offered a 5kW custom rack mount that delivered eleven DC outputs
- Featured remote power on/off capabilities