1U Power Supply Features Power Factor Correction.(Astec America Inc. LPQ172)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)

Electronic Design, July, 2001

The LPQI72 power supply features active power factor correction to minimize input harmonic distortion. This compact 85- to 264-V ac, 120- to 370-V dc input power supply is suited for 1U rack installations and other low-profile applications. Featuring 30 CFM forced air, the unit provides 175 W of output power.

110 W of output power is provided with convection cooling. Measuring only 1.5 in. high, the LPQ 172 has a compact footprint of 4.25 by 8.5 in. The unit can be set up for lengthwise or crosswise airflow. It features a built-in Class B EMI filter, remote sense, and single-wire parallel on the primary output that enables current sharing to balance loads. The unit features an operating-temperature range of 0[degrees]C to 50[degrees]C. Pricing begins at $145.00...

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