Technical Articles
New Power Topology Propels Quarter-Brick Bus Converter to Benchmark Power Density
Describes CUI’s new ultra-high-performance Solus Power Topology and the new 445 W/in3 Novum Advanced Power quarter brick bus converter that delivers 720 watts, 60 A at 12 volts output.
Bodo's Power Systems, August 2011
Jeff Smoot, CUI
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Adaptive control allows the Novum dc-dc module to be optimized under most operating conditions. Utilizing Powervation’s Auto-control™ technology, we are able to bring true adaptive control to dc-dc conversion resulting in unprecedented ease-of-use and performance. Below are three articles that explain the advantages of Auto-control in greater detail.
Digital Power Eases Designer’s Burden: DC-DC Conversion with Auto-control™
Addresses the trend of using digital in power system design and introduces Auto-control™ and covers its advantages.
Power Systems Design North America, May/June 2009
Anthony Kelly Ph.D. MBA, VP Digital Control, Powervation
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Adaptive Control IC Creates Self-Adjusting DC-DC Converters
Explains adaptive control in a dc-dc converter through analysis of Powervation’s Auto-control™ controller IC.
Power Electronics Technology, August 2009
Sam Davis, Editor in Chief
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Technology Brief: Adaptive Control of DC-DC Converters with Auto-control™
Comprehensive overview of Auto-control including definition, advantages, and example test data.
Powervation
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