BEAR Wins Custom Power Supply Design Contract From L-3 Communications

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BEAR Wins Custom Power Supply Design Contract From L-3Communications
ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Video Display Corporation (Nasdaq: VIDE) announced that its BEARPower Supplies division ( www.bearpwr.com ) has received a design contract to create a custom 420-Watt AC/DCpower supply for L-3 Communications ’ Cincinnati Electronics Division. Among other custom features, therugged power supply will feature an RS-232 interface forcontrolling on/off and monitoring temperature and performance.
L-3 ’ s Cincinnati Electronics designs and produces innovative infraredsensors, hybrid microelectronics and cryogenics for autonomousguidance, situational awareness, threat warning and targeting. Thebusiness also designs, develops and produces avionics andcommunications products for missiles, launch vehicles andspacecraft, and is completing its fifth decade of contributing tothe success of US space endeavors.
BEAR Power Supplies ’ on-shore design and manufacturing capabilities offer significantbenefits to L-3 and its customers, particularly in defense andhomeland security. Its expertise in custom power supply design andfast turn-around of prototypes were also key in securing thisdesign win.
“ We are pleased that L-3 has selected us to contribute to itsmission-critical systems, ” said Michael Allen, President of BEAR Power Supplies. “ We look forward to supporting its need for rugged, reliable custompower supplies designed and made in the USA. ”
L-3 Communications is a prime contractor in Command, Control andCommunications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C ³ ISR), Government Services, Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance(AM&M) and Specialized Products including security anddetection systems for aviation and port applications; microwave RF,SATCOM and antenna products; sensors and simulation products andpower and control systems. L-3 is also a major provider of homelanddefense products and services for a variety of emerging markets.
About BEAR Power Supplies
VDC ’ s BEAR Power Supplies division designs and builds rugged powersupplies for commercial, industrial, medical and alternative energysystems. Its standard product line features AC/DC and DC/DC powerconverters in compact encapsulated modules for PCB, chassis or DINrail mounting. Its custom power supplies include both AC/DC andDC/DC converters with emphasis on small size and high reliabilityfor harsh environments. All BEAR products feature long life andreliable operation from -40 ° C to +70 ° C. They are competitively priced, ROHS compliant, and TUVcertified.
BEAR power supplies are designed and made in the USA for highquality, fast delivery, predictable lead times, and easycustomization. Call 1 800-551-2327 or (315) 548-6113.