Assembly Guideline for ZVS Buck and Buck-Boost 10 x 10 mm and 10 x 14 mm LGA/BGA Packages

Vicor's assembly guideline for their ZVS buck and buck-boost 10 x 10 mm and 10 x 14 mm LGA/BGA packages.

SM-ChiP™ Reflow Soldering Recommendations

The information contained in this document defines the handling procedures and assembly processing conditions for successful attachment to a printed circuit board.

GQFN SiP Soldering Recommendations

The information contained in this document defines the handling procedures and assembly processing conditions required for successful attachment to a PCB.

VITA 62 Power Supply 270VDC Input I 2C™ Communication

This document details I 2C communication for all versions of VIT270H3U600yzzz.

VITA 62 3U Power Supply Parallel Operation

The module utilizes Vicor proprietary technology to enable high efficiency and power density for this highly rugged, conduction-cooled model.

Through-Hole ChiP™ Package Soldering Guidelines

This document is intended to provide guidance to users of the Vicor Converter housed in Package (ChiP) Technology to physically integrate ChiPs having through-hole leads into higher-level assemblies.

Power Components Simplify 1kW Power Design

Not long ago, designing a 1,000W power supply for operation on worldwide AC lines was a task for the most experienced power design engineers.

Constant Current Control for DC-DC Converters

Vicor’s VI-200/VI-J00 and Maxi, Mini and Micro family DC-DC converters are voltage regulating devices, but their wide trim range makes it possible to use them as efficient high-power current sources.

Adjustable Latching Output Overcurrent Circuit

Some applications employ power modules with greater output current capability than required by the load.

Recommendations for Maximum Compressive Force of Heat Sinks

This application note applies to all Vicor through-hole ChiP™ devices.

High Efficiency Battery Charger using Power Components

An off-line battery charger — using the Unitrode UC3906 battery charger controller chip and a Vicor Maxi, Mini, Micro Series DC-DC converter module — provides design flexibility, small size, and high efficiency.

Filter Network Design for VI Chip® DC-DC Converter Modules

The design of a filter network is generally needed for DC-DC converters to have low electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high input noise rejection.

PCB Mount VIA Soldering Guidelines

This application note provides soldering process information for PCB mount VIA products including the MFM™, AIM™, PFM™, VIA BCM® VIA DCM™, etc.

Meeting Transient Specifications for Electrical Systems in Military Vehicles

Electrical systems in military vehicles are normally required to meet stringent transient requirements.

Creating High Voltage Outputs

For applications that require high voltage outputs, multiple converters may be used in a series output configuration to produce a single output voltage that is the sum of all of the converter outputs in the array.

RoHS-Compliant Through-Hole VI Chip® Soldering Recommendations

RoHS compliant, through-hole full size VI Chips are intended for wave soldering assembly. The information contained in this document defines the processing conditions required for mounting a full size VI Chip to the PCB using wave soldering or hand soldering.

Wide Range Trimming with Variable Loads

The output of Vicor 2nd Generation DC-DC converter modules can be programmed from 10 to 110% of their nominal output voltage.

Using Modular DC-DC Converters to Meet European Standards for Railway Applications

The following discussion shows how to comply with these standards using modular Vicor DC-DC converters to facilitate the design of complex power supplies.

Achieving High Accuracy Voltage (or Current) Regulation with the DCM Up to ±1% Regulation

The DC-DC Converter Module (DCM) provides isolation, regulation, fault protection and monitoring in a single module.

Surviving Load Dumps on Military Vehicles

In this application note we will consider 24V systems only, primarily because they are more prevalent where high-end equipment is likely to be used, but also because the same circuits – with small modifications – can be used to meet the requirements of the 12V systems.