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XP Power Offers 60W AC-DC PSU That Conforms To Military EMIStandards
September 19, 2008

XP Power announced the launch of its MCM series of rugged, metal-casedconvection cooled power supplies that are suitable for deploymentin harsh and physically demanding environments. In addition, theseries offers EMI performance to MIL-STD 461E/F standards,conducted and radiated, for emissions and susceptibility.
Sealed against dust and water, the unit’s metal case isequipped with fixing holes for mounting on an equipment shelf orfitting inside customer equipment. The casing also helps removeheat, allowing the unit to operate at higher temperatures.
Manufactured in the USA, the supplies suit equipment designed forUS government contracts. Typically these projects stipulate using ahigh percentage of components made in the United States. The MCMseries has been developed to a higher specification thanconventional laptop power supplies using commercial off the shelf(COTS) materials, these are said to help reduce costs andlead-time.
Within the series 5 models are available, providing output voltagesof 12, 15, 18, 24 or 28Vdc. Input voltage is in the range of 90–­ 264Vac or 120 – 370 Vdc. The supplies operate atfull output power between -40 to +50°C, and derate linearly to50% load at + 70°C. The units comply with UL60950-1 andEN60950-1 safety approvals for industrial, commercial and ITequipment. A 28Vin version designed for use in military vehiclesthats meets MIL-STD 461E/F and MIL-STD 1275A-E will also beavailable shortly.
Measuring 5.5 x 2.75 x 1.48" (139.7 x 69.8 x 37.6mm), the unithas a 5 pin DIN plug standard output connector. Optional outputconnectors include D-Sub, Lemo Barrel, customer specific or noconnector. Typical applications include defense, geo-physical,heavy industrial, secure communications and mobile computing.
The MCM is priced at $180 in OEM volumes.
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