Power input modules meet AdvancedTCA specs

The PIM200 series are the industry's first power input modules designed to comply with the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA) specifications.

Tyco Electronics Power Systems reckons the PIM200 series are the industry's first power input modules designed to comply with the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA) specifications, providing telecomms equipment manufacturers a complete power solution for their AdvancedTCA boards.

As a packaged solution, these standard, off-the-shelf modules greatly reduce product time to market, thus meeting the needs of telecom service providers in a more efficient manner.

The packaged solution also reduces product complexity as a "one-stop shop" for managing all functions required by AdvancedTCA standards.

PIM modules are rated for 200W of maximum output power with a wide input voltage range of -38 to -75V DC, suitable for both 48 and -60V DC power distribution.

The PIM modules incorporate all of the power management features required by the AdvancedTCA PICMG 3.0 specification.

Features of the modules include: inrush current protection; ORing functionality with MOSFETs; EMI filtering meeting Class B CISPR limits; hot plug capabilities; A/B feed loss alarm; and 8W of auxiliary power for IPMI and housekeeping functions.

Input undervoltage, overvoltage, overcurrent and thermal protection are all inbuilt.

In addition, the PIM200 modules provide a charging current at 72V DC for external holdup/energy storage bulk capacitors to reduce real estate on telecomms boards.

Sized at 70.6 x 36.8 x 12.7mm, the modules have a high efficiency of 97% at -48V DC.

When combined with Tyco Electronics' isolated DC/DC and bus convertors and point of load modules, the PIM200 modules provide elegant powering solutions while complying with AdvancedTCA board power requirements, thus enabling automated and highly efficient board-level management capabilities.

"As AdvancedTCA continues to gain traction within the telecommunications industry, we are proud to further advance the market with the first AdvancedTCA-compatible power input modules", said Sabi Varma, Vice President, Marketing and R and D, Tyco Electronics Power Systems.

"Our PIM200 modules advance the market for telecomms equipment manufacturers and play a vital role in connecting millions of people through reliable power for telecom networks across the globe".

The PIM200 modules are priced at $41.20 for 1000-unit quantities.

Samples are available now.

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