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In today's digital era, power is essential for operating our technological infrastructure. Whether through AC or DC electricity, it sustains vital functions across homes, businesses, hospitals, educational institutions, and industrial manufacturing, ensuring seamless operation for all. Without power, technology as we know it ceases to operate, so securing reliable power sources is imperative for sustaining our progress and fostering innovation.
While all these power uses are essential, some are more critical than others. Certain business-critical applications demand the most reliable power sources. When it comes to the need for high-performance power supplies, the XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies stand out. These power supplies are integral to demanding applications like medical imaging, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced industrial equipment, where extreme precision, reliability, safety, and efficiency are paramount.
In this week’s New Tech Tuesday, we'll explore the features and benefits of the XP Power HPF3K0 series and why it's ideal for these advanced applications.
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The XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies series is packed with cutting-edge features that make it a top contender in the power supply market. The HPF3K0 series is designed to meet various high-tech industries' stringent and business-critical needs. The highly flexible, digitally controlled HPF3K0 series offers up to 3kW of power density from four variants with nominal single output voltages of 24, 36, 48, and 60VDC. Moreover, for applications requiring more power, up to five power supply units wired in parallel via a single wire bus may current share, providing up to 15kW of highly flexible power (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Up to five power supply units can be paralleled simultaneously with current share accuracy ±3 percent of a single unit maximum current rating. (Source XP Power)
At the core of this versatile power solution lies a digital signal processing “engine” equipped with advanced control and monitoring capabilities. This enables dynamic adjustment of power configurations and performance, featuring constant current and constant voltage operation, variable overload characteristics, and alarm functions.
Medical Imaging Applications
The healthcare manufacturing sector requires stringent safety certifications. XP Power’s HPF3K0 power supply solutions meet these high standards to ensure patient safety and well-being, making them the preferred choice for precise and reliable power supply in medical imaging systems.
Medical imaging equipment, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scanners, demands precise power delivery to function accurately. The HPF3K0's stable output voltage ensures that imaging devices operate smoothly, providing clear and accurate results. Consistent power is crucial in medical diagnostics to avoid artifacts or errors in imaging, which can lead to misdiagnosis or the need for repeat scans.
The HPF3K0 series meets IEC60601-1 Ed. 3 standards with 2×MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) and is approved to EN55011/EN55032 for EMC Class B (conducted) and Class A (radiated), and EN61000-4-x for immunity. It also holds ITE IEC62368-1 Ed. 2 approval.
Semiconductor Manufacturing Applications
Semiconductor manufacturing is another industry where the HPF3K0 series shines. Its robust design and high efficiency make it perfect for powering complex semiconductor equipment and fabrication processes.
Semiconductor manufacturing involves processes that require stable and precise power. Power variation can lead to defects in semiconductor wafers, which can be costly and time-consuming. The HPF3K0 features the programmable constant current and constant voltage needed for equipment used in delicate semiconductor manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality production (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Semiconductor equipment manufacturers rely on stable process power to ensure precision, repeatability, and reliability in their equipment, thereby minimizing wafer defects and enhancing yield. (Source: xiaoliangge/stock.adobe.com)
The HPF3K0's user-defined digital controls and alarms help reduce downtime and improve overall productivity in semiconductor manufacturing plants. Its high efficiency contributes to lower energy costs and reduces environmental impact, aligning with the industry's goals for sustainable manufacturing.
Tuesday’s Takeaway
XP Power's HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies series combines digital control and configurable functionality in a compact, high-efficiency, and robust design, perfect for demanding business-critical applications. Its digital architecture, scalability, high power density, and comprehensive medical safety approvals highlight its exceptional features, making it an ideal choice for medical, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced industrial equipment applications.
Original Source: Mouser
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Rudy is a member of the Technical Content Marketing team at Mouser Electronics, bringing 35+ years of expertise in advanced electromechanical systems, robotics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, high voltage, semiconductor manufacturing, military hardware, and project management. As a technology subject matter expert, Rudy supports global marketing efforts through his extensive product knowledge and by creating and editing technical content for Mouser's website. Rudy has authored technical articles appearing in engineering websites and holds a BS in Technical Management and an MBA with a concentration in Project Management. Prior to Mouser, Rudy worked for National Semiconductor and Texas Instruments.
