CUI Inc
- 20050 SW 112th Avenue
Tualatin
OR 97062
United States of America - 001 800-275-4899
- http://www.cui.com
- 001 503-612-2383
CUI is a technology company focused on the development and distribution of electronic components. At the leading edge of power supply design, the organization supports customers as they strive to improve the energy efficiency and environmental credentials of their application.
CUI Inc Articles
New line of AC/DC power filters address EMC and surge compliance
CUI’s Power Group has announced the addition of AC/DC power filters, designed to accompany its existing portfolio of low power embedded AC/DC power supplies. The EMC‑20 and EMC‑30 series offer 20 and 30dB of AC-line noise filtering at 150kHz to 1GHz, respectively.
Encapsulated AC/DC power supplies offer multiple mounting options
The addition of three and five watt models have been introduced to CUI’s Power Group line of low power, encapsulated AC/DC power supplies. Available in board mount, chassis mount, wire lead, and DIN rail configurations, the single output PSK S3 and PSK S5B series are housed in compact packages measuring 37x24.5x18mm, making them well suited for space-constrained low power applications.
AC-DC efficiency measurements need to include power factor
Power converter designers compete to minimise losses, chasing the last decimal points of efficiency, η, the ratio of output to input power. But when it comes to calculating efficiency in AC-DC power supplies mistakes are often made as a result of omitting or improperly measuring power factor, which is why it is important for designers to understand power factor basics and how to incorporate it.
External AC/DC power supplies upgraded to the new standard
CUI’s Power Group has announced that it has upgraded the majority of its external AC/DC power supplies to the new IEC 62368-1 standard for ICT and AV equipment.
External power supply line upgraded
There has been an update to the majority of CUI’s external ac-dc power supplies to the new IEC 62368-1 standard for ICT and AV equipment. Set to supersede the outgoing IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065 standards on 20th December, 2020, IEC 62368-1 will introduce fundamentally different guidelines based on hazard-based safety engineering principles.
Waterproof speakers with compact frame sizes carry IP67 ratings
The addition of several waterproof micro speaker models, with Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of IP67, to the CMS product family, has been announced by CUI’s Audio Group. The micro speaker models are housed in compact packages measuring as small as 15x11mm with profiles as low as 2.5mm.
AC/DC power supplies housed in low profile metal case
CUI has announced a line of compact, chassis mount AC/DC power supplies housed in an enclosed metal case. The VGS‑B series offers power ratings from 35 to 350W with low 30mm profiles and packages as small as 99 x 82 x 30mm (3.89 x 3.22 x 1.18in). Delivering no-load power consumption as low as 0.3W and an operating temperature range of -20 to +70°C, these metal enclosed power modules are suitable for reducing standby power usage and optimisi...
Partnership to offer free PCB footprint files
It has been announced by CUI that it has teamed up with SnapEDA, to provide designers with a catalogue of free, ready to download PCB footprints and symbols for CUI’s range of board mount electromechanical components.
Understanding reliability data to design more dependable products
We can all agree that dependable products are highly valued by users, and the brands responsible for them are usually well regarded in the marketplace. For technology businesses, building and maintaining a reputation for supplying dependable products is often high on the list of strategic objectives, but it does not happen by accident. By Jeff Smoot, VP of Application Engineering & Motion Control, CUI.
AC/DC power supplies housed in ultra-compact SIP packages
The addition of two models has been announced by CUI’s Power Group, which have been added to its PBO family of ultra-compact AC/DC power supplies. Outputting 1W of continuous power, the open frame PBO‑1 and PBO‑1‑B series are housed in vertical and right-angle SIP packages, respectively.
Master Electronics and CUI enter into global distribution agreement
CUI has announced that it has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Master Electronics. As a part of the agreement, Master Electronics will distribute and market CUI’s extensive product portfolio of power, interconnect, motion, audio, and thermal management technologies.
Line of DC/DC converters for renewable energy applications
CUI’s Power Group has announced a new line of DC/DC converters ranging from 5W to 40W. The AE series, available in board mount, chassis mount, and DIN rail mount configurations, offers power ratings of 5W, 10W, 15W and 40W with input voltages up to 1,500VDC and input ratio ranges up to 10:1.
DC/DC converters suitable for renewable energy applications
CUI’s Power Group has announced a new line of DC/DC converters ranging from 5-40W. The AE series, available in board mount, chassis mount, and DIN rail mount configurations, offers power ratings of 5, 10, 15 and 40W with input voltages up to 1500Vdc and input ratio ranges up to 10:1. Designed for reliable operation in renewable energy applications such as solar power equipment, wind turbines, and electric charging stations, the new mod...
Open frame power supplies approved for medical applications
Five new open frame series, ranging from 180-550W, have been added to CUI Power Group's line of internal AC/DC medical power supplies. Certified to the medical 60601‑1 edition 3.1 safety standards for 2 x MOPP applications and 4th edition EMC requirements, the VMS‑180, VMS‑225, VMS‑275, VMS‑350, and VMS‑550 series feature high efficiency up to 94% and high power densities up to 30W/in3.
Wall plug adapters offer 5VDC single regulated outputs
CUI has introduced four new series of 3W wall plug power adapters to its portfolio of DoE Level VI and CoC Tier 2 compliant external power supplies. The SWI3‑N and SWI3‑N‑USB series, available with North American input blades, and the SWI3‑E and SWI3‑E‑USB series, featuring European input blades, are all certified to meet the current average efficiency and no-load power requirements enforced by the US Department of Energy’s (DoE...
AC/DC power supplies offer high densities up to 30W/in³
Electronic components manufacturer, CUI’s Power Group has announced the continued expansion of its portfolio of high density open frame AC/DC power supplies with the introduction of two new series. The VOF‑180 and VOF‑225A series, outputting 180 and 225W of continuous power respectively, feature high efficiencies up to 94% and high power densities up to 30W/in3.
High density AC/DC power supplies housed in low profile packages
The power group of CUI has announced the addition of 275, 350, and 550W models to its VOF family of open frame AC/DC power supplies. The VOF‑275, VOF‑350, and VOF‑550 series are housed in compact, low profile packages measuring as small as 3x5x0.75” (76x127x19mm) with high power densities up to 24.4 W/in³.
Switching system unlocks underutilised power in data centres
Power supplies manufacturer, CUI has announced the production release of its second solution for unlocking power capacity in data centre and networking infrastructure. The ICE Switch, manufactured by CUI, is a power monitoring and switching system that connects to Virtual Power Systems’ (VPS) ICE (Intelligent Control of Energy) Software to provide dynamic redundancy inside a data centre.
Wall plug power adapters comply with IEC 60601-1 4th edition
CUI’s Power Group has announced the addition of a new line of wall plug-in power adapters to its portfolio of external medical power supplies. The SWM6, SWM6‑USB, SWM12, and SWM30 series, available with either North American or European input blades, are all certified to the medical 60601-1 edition 3.1 safety standards for 2xMOPP applications and 4th edition EMC requirements.
DC switching regulators maximise economy and performance
The addition of four new series to the family of non-isolated DC switching regulators has been announced by CUI’s Power Group. The next generation VX78‑500, VXO78‑500, VX78‑1000, and VXO78‑1000 series are extremely efficient, typically up to 96%, and balance maximising economy while delivering a high level of performance as a direct alternative to using linear regulators.