Micro Power Announces Integrated Power Supply Capabilities

Business Wire, Nov 6, 2008

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Micro Power Electronics, the global leader in portable power systems for mission-critical equipment, today announced support for custom, integrated AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies. To complement its line of SelfCHARGE battery chargers and docking stations, Micro Power offers AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies integrated directly onto circuit board subassemblies resident within a battery charger, docking cradle or other portable product power accessory. The integration of a system's primary power converter can reduce recurring product cost, improve reliability, help clear compliance hurdles and optimize power consumption and efficiency.

Micro Power's range of design and manufacturing expertise includes low and medium power solutions from five to 500 watts, single and multiple constant voltage power outputs, high efficiency switching topologies, harmonic power factor correction for AC-powered devices above 60 watts and commercial and medical regulatory compliance.

Micro Power released several custom battery chargers and docking stations with integrated power supplies for various applications including military radios, medical products, rugged notebook computers and bar code scanners.

"Integrated bulk power conversion is a natural extension of our battery charger and portable product accessories," said Bob Staub, business manager for SelfCHARGE products at Micro Power. "Our OEM customers seek the optimal blend of product features, power efficiency and regulatory compliance, and we've demonstrated that Micro Power can fill these requirements with our domestic and Asian manufacturing facilities."

Integrated power supplies are immediately available with SelfCHARGE battery chargers and docking stations. For more information, visit http://www.micro-power.com/battery-power-solutions/ power-supplies/integrated. (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

Micro Power Electronics supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, automatic data collection, and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, docking stations, and power supplies, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions within its domestic and Asian production facilities. Micro Power is registered with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for design and manufacturing services, registered with the U.S. State Department for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) programs, ISO 13485 and 9001:2000 certified.

About Micro Power Electronics, Inc.

Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is ISO 13485 and 9001:2000 certified, as well as ITAR and FDA registered. Micro Power supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, handheld Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers power supplies and docking stations, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom battery systems in North America. For more information, please visit www.micro-power.com or call 800-576-6177.