Rectifier is 50% smaller than the industry-standard

22nd September 2014

GE Energy

Siobhan O'Gorman

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The CCR0512FP, a 12V rectifier measuring half the height of industry-standard rectifiers, has been released by GE. Measuring 3.35x8.79", the rectifier delivers 19W per W/in³ to low-end data and telecomm applications. The rectifier, which provides an efficiency of 91.8% (Vin = 230VAC, 50% load), is suitable for network routing, semiconductor test equipment, network design equipment and thin client workstations.

The 'tablet sized' rectifier features a fan-less design which removes the audible noise produced by the power supply, providing OEMs with a more reliable product. Conduction cooling is also provided by the front-end rectifier, allowing system designers to consider alternative methods of cooling including air, liquid and convection.

The CCCR0512FP rectifier, which is offered with a hot plug/hot swap to enable ease of field upgrade or service, is available now and priced from $209 for 1,000 units.

“As the leader in testing communication networks, devices and services, managing power and thermal requirements of our products is critical," said Neil Tsutaoka, Hardware Platform Manager, Spirent Communications. "GE’s CCR0512FP front-end rectifier offers a paradigm shift: fan-less cooling in a small form factor that has enabled our designers to develop more flexible and efficient test products.”

“OEMs are constantly seeking slimmer and smaller components to improve their designs,” said Karim Wassef, Vice President of the Embedded Power product line, GE’s Critical Power business. “GE’s fan-less, conduction-cooled rectifier meets this challenge by enabling OEMs to offer an ultra-low profile, modular product that is easy to upgrade in the field.”