XP Power has developed four external power supply series that enable products to meet the new EU and US environmental and energy efficiency regulations which come into force this year. The VEC40, VEC50, VEC65 and VES90 series of external AC/DC power supplies all comply with the new DoE level VI (US) and CoC Tier 2 (EU) regulations.

A new European Configuration Centre has been opened by XP Power. Located near Reading, the centre complements the existing configuration facilities in North America and Asia. TUV and UL approved, the centre offers customers quick access to a broad range of modular configured AC/DC power supply products.

XP Power has announced the high efficiency ECP130 series of miniature open-frame AC/DC power supplies, with safety approvals for the ITE and medical equipment markets. The units deliver the full 130 W output with only 10 CFM of forced air cooling and are also able to provide a high convection cooled rating of 100 W, eliminating the need for cooling fans.

XP Power announced that it has acquired the business and assets of EMCO High Voltage Corporation (EMCO), a designer and manufacturer of high voltage power modules, for a total cash consideration of $12.0m (£7.8m). EMCO, based in Northern California and with manufacturing operations in Nevada, supplies the industrial and medical sectors with a broad range of standard, modified and custom high voltage products.

Meeting the forthcoming DOE Level VI and EU CoC Tier 2 energy efficiency standards, the VEL12 and VER12 series from XP Power meet the new minimum no load power consumption requirement of less than 0.1W and 0.075W, respectively. In the US the DOE Level VI standard will be implemented during February 2016 and the European CoC Tier 2 Level VI is due during January 2016.

XP Power has launched its CHD250 AC/DC power supply series of ultra-efficient 250W convection cooled single-output units for applications that require medium power in an open frame, fanless design. With a compact 3x5” standard footprint that fits within a 1U height, the series meets international safety approvals for industrial and medical equipment.

XP Power has announced the 350W GCS350 series addition to its GCS range of high efficiency AC/DC power supplies. Available in multiple mechanical formats, including the industry standard 127x76.2x36.3mm open frame package, other formats available are an enclosed covered version, and top or end-mounted fan cover versions. The GCS350 series comprises six single output models covering the common nominal outputs from +12 to +56VDC.

XP Power has announced the DSA series of slim DIN rail industrial AC/DC power supplies, and the complementary DSA-DP20 ORing redundancy module. The efficient DSA series comprises the 150W DSA150, the 240W DSA240 and the 480W DSA480. With a single output of either 24 or 48VDC, the range is aimed at industrial applications such as process control and building automation, where DIN-rail space is at a premium.

Offering a minimum average efficiency of 93% and a maximum efficiency of 95%, a series of high efficiency open frame AC/DC power supplies has been unveiled by XP Power. The EPL225 series' high efficiency results in a no-load power consumption of less than 0.5W, less heat to dissipate and a cooler running unit, contributing to a more reliable longer-life power supply.

Delivering a power density of up to 2.69W/m3 (44W/in3), the ITQ series of DC/DC converters have been introduced by XP Power. Packaged in a compact SIP 8-pin format, with a footprint measuring just 21.9x11.1x9.2mm, the 6W converters take up less board space, giving designers more room to add features or the ability to reduce end product size.

Designed to offer additional voltages in DIN rail power systems, provide isolated outputs and noise immunity or support battery powered or battery backed applications, the DDC15 and DDC30 series of 15 and 30W DC/DC converters have been released by XP Power. 

Written as 156-page technical guide, The Essential Guide to Power Supplies from XP Power, explains all major aspects of AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters and their integration into today’s electronic equipment it outlines recent changes in legislation for safety and energy efficiency.

XP Power has announced three SIP packaged 1W DC/DC converters with both single and dual output models. Aimed at applications requiring a high performance DC/DC converter, the products feature industry standard pinouts and offer an increased efficiency, higher isolation and a wider operating temperature range than previous products.

Requiring no external components, the ASB110 is a complete AC/DC power supply module from XP Power. The full brick sized power supply offers a very high efficiency of 91%. The base plate cooled power supply is aimed at ITE and industrial customers, providing 110W of DC output power from a universal AC input.

Designed for use in medical applications, the EML30 series of 30W single output ultra compact AC/DC power supplies has been introduced by XP Power. According to the manufacturer, the series has the smallest footprint and the highest power density in the industry when compared to other similar 30W power supplies with medical safety approvals.

XP Power has announced six high performance isolated DC/DC converters in industry standard SMD packages. Offered in single and dual output versions the compact next-gen devices are available in power ranges from 0.25 to 3W. According to XP, they provide higher efficiency, increased isolation and an extended operating temperature range compared with existing competitive models in the market.

Measuring 101.6x152.4x42.4mm (4.00x6.00x1.67"), the GSP500 series of highly efficient 500W AC/DC power supplies has been introduced by XP Power. The single output forced air cooled units require just 12CFM thanks to its high efficiency design and an almost entirely flat efficiency curve over the whole load range.

Two series of 5W plug top power supplies, which are claimed to be the first to comply with the updated Energy Star level VI energy efficiency standard, have been released by XP Power. According to the company, the VEL05 and VER05 series' meet the standard’s no load input power requirement of less than 0.1W.

Delivering a typical efficiency up to 94% with a flat efficiency curve over virtually the entire load range, XP Power has announced the CCL400 series of highly efficient convection cooled 400W AC/DC power supplies. The CCL400 complies with the standard 1U chassis mount format, measuring 100.3x177.8x39.9mm (3.95x7.00x1.57").

Designed for railway, rolling stock and industrial applications, XP Power extends the company's line up of EN50121-3-2 certified DC/DC converters. The RDC20 and RDC40 series of 20 and 40W metal encapsulated converters are available with input ranges of 36-140 or 55-176VDC and offer high efficiency of 90% (typical).