Power-One Introduces ABC 200 Series

Adding to its long history of providing innovative and energy-efficient conversion and power management solutions, Power-One (News - Alert) introduced the latest high-efficiency, open frame 200W power supplies, the ABC200 Series.

It provides 200 W of power with a single 12V, 24V, or 48V output and utilizes a universal 90 to 264VAC input range. It delivers over 90 percent efficiency at 230 VAC in an ultra-compact 2” x 4” footprint with active power factor correction, said officials of the company.

“The 200W power level of the ABC200 in a 2” x 4” package is an industry achievement. Our customers will no longer have to compromise on space when their power needs inevitably grow,” said Ed Carter, general manager, Industrial and Transportation group at Power-One, in a press release.

Ideal for high end AV, telecom, datacom, industrial equipment and other applications, the ABC 200 series ensures minimal power loss in end-user equipment, is very reliable, ensures easier thermal management, lowers operating costs and impacts the environment in a positive manner, according to company officials.

Power-One offers the industry’s premier line of standard products, for Network Power, AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion, as well as many other products for application specific power conversion.

The company stated that it has revolutionized power conversion through the introduction of digital power and is an industry leader embracing the Climate Saver Initiative by introducing Platinum-level efficiency front ends for the datacom market.

In related news, Power-One, Inc. and Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG, a provider of energy efficient analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, announced that they entered into a non-exclusive, worldwide, Field of Use agreement for Digital Power Technology (DPT) patents from Power-One. This is expected to increase efficiency, improve design flexibility, faster time to market and a decreased footprint.