Vicor DCM 3623 ChiP DC-DC converters

The latest entries in Vicor’s DCM family are available in the 3623 (36 x 23 mm) ChiP (Converter housed in Package) format with a power density of 63 W/cm³. The 80 W ChiPs feature a wide-input voltage range of 9 to 75 V and are available with nominal output voltages of 12, 24, 28 and 48 V.

The DCM ChiP is a DC-DC converter module that is designed to provide a faster power system design option than alternate discrete solutions. DCMs operate from an unregulated, wide-range input to generate an isolated, regulated DC output. By utilising a high-frequency, zero-voltage switching (ZVS) topology, DCMs consistently deliver high efficiency across their entire input voltage range.

The modules are used broadly across defence and industrial applications where tight output voltage regulation is required. These applications include UAV, ground vehicle, radar, transportation and industrial controls. The ChiPs are available in M-grade, which can perform at temperatures as low as -55°C.