New SOSA aligned configurable power systems
なぜ高電力密度の電源ソリューションが必要か
なぜ高電力密度の電源ソリューションが必要か
防衛産業の設計者が常に抱えている課題として、”SWaP-C” ―サイズ（Size）、重量（Weight）、電力（Power）、費用（Cost）―の削減に加えて、”C4ISR”―コマンド（Command）、制御（Control）、通信（Communications）、計算（Computing）、インテリジェンス（Intelligence）、監視（Surveillance）、偵察（Reconnaissance）―の性能向上が挙げられます。この課題の中で優先順位をつけた場合、要求されるアプリケーションの信頼性、費用、製品化までの時間的制約などに対応しながらも、電力密度と性能を向上させるソリューションが求められるでしょう。
小さなスペースに大きな電力を供給
小さなスペースに大きな電力を供給
Vicorは、30年以上にわたって防衛産業用電源コンバータを提供してきた実績があります。その実績で得たロバスト性と信頼性によって、厳しいSWaP-C要件を満たす先進技術のMIL-COTSソリューションを提供し、電源業界の水準を引き上げてきました。高電力密度、軽量、低ノイズ、高信頼性のモジュール型コンポーネントを製品ラインアップに揃え、防衛産業ではSWaP-Cに最適化したソリューションを生み出しています。一例として、ChiPおよびVIAパッケージのDCMTMシリーズ（絶縁型、定電圧型DC-DCコンバータ）が挙げられますが、ブリックパッケージのソリューションと比較すると、体積あたりの電力密度が約2.5倍、重量あたりの電力密度が3倍以上も向上したソリューションを実現しています。
航空宇宙・防衛向けVicorソリューションの特長
航空宇宙・防衛向けVicorソリューションの特長
小さな実装面積
軽量
低ノイズ
高信頼性
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Outstanding Quality Award 2017
Silver Supplier Award 2022
Supplier Excellence Award 2018
Technology Innovators Award 2020
Aerospace and defense applications
High-efficiency, high-density DCM DC-DC converters double the internal bus power and keep the aircraft as light as possible.
High-performance modules provide a well-regulated 48V at more than 1kW to enable higher peak RF output power.
High voltage tethers allow for greater tether lengths, use smaller and lighter cabling and significantly reduce I2R losses.
Flexible, capable power delivery supports more functionality and affords UAVs increased payload and longer runtime.
Smaller, more efficient power solutions enable improved counter measure capabilities.
Application examples
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Tethered underwater ROV
DC-DC transformer facilitates implementation of longer tether
Pod-mounted power supply
VITA 62 increases existing power specs necessary for aircraft pod-mounted power supply
Electric-powered aviation
High-efficiency, scalable power components enable a fully electric propulsion system
UAVs
Sea
Airborne
Airborne infrared countermeasures
Pulsed energy demands of countermeasures are averaged out to avoid system interference
Helicopter gearbox
MIL-STD power components withstand mechanical stresses caused by vibration and acceleration
Airborne electronic countermeasures
Low levels of conducted and radiated EMI enable detection of signals outside the aircraft
Airborne thermal imaging
Lightweight and small-sized power solution supports increased power and complexity
Direct infrared countermeasures
Optical circuitry runs cooler while meeting stringent EMI specs
Ground
Armored multi-purpose vehicle
Multiple power supplies paralleled together provided 9kW high-output power
Unmanned autonomous vehicle
Different power requirements are handled so that UAVs adapt to different required payloads
Signal detection and identification
Improved efficiency of the power supply allows high temp operation in RF signal intelligence
Satellite
Modules for aerospace and defense applications
VPX systems
VITA-62 compliant power converters
Input: 18 – 42V, 18 – 45V, 220 – 320V
Output: 12V, 5V, 3.3V, 12V, -12V
Power: 3U 600W, 6U 1000W
Full power to 85°C (at card edge)
As small as 3.9 x 6.6 x 0.95in
Isolated, regulated DC-DC converters
Input: 28, 30, 270V
Output: 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, 48V
Power: Up to 1300W
Efficiency: Up to 96%
As small as 1.5 x 0.90 x 0.28in
Input: 14 – 50V, 38 – 55V
Output: 1.08 – 50V
Current: Up to 80A
Efficiency: Up to 96.5%
As small as 22.0 x 16.5 x 6.7mm (each)
Non-isolated point-of-load regulators
Input: 12, 24 or 48V
Output: 1 – 16V
Current: Up to 22A
Peak efficiency: 98%
As small as 7 x 8 x 0.85mm
MIL-COTS ZVS buck-boost regulators
Input: 8 – 60V
Output: 10 – 50V
Power: Up to 141.6W continuous
Efficiency: Up to 96%
10.5 x 14.5 x 3.0mm
Fixed ratio converters
MIL-COTS BCM® bus converter modules
Input: 200 – 400V, 400 – 700V, 500 – 800V
Current: Up to 35A
Efficiency: Up to 98%
As small as 2.5 x 0.9 x 0.3in
Filters
MIL-COTS MFM™ input filter for DCMs
Input: 28V, 270V
Output current: Up to 22A
Transient Compliance: MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, DO-160
1.8 x 1.4 x 0.4in