Friday, September 01, 2006

Switching Power Supplies suit networking applications

At 6.7 W/cu-in., Series LPS120 delivers up to 130 W of total power with single outputs of 3.3, 12, 15, 24, and 48 V. Featuring active power factor correction to minimize input harmonic distortion, 85-264 Vac power supplies operate from 0-50[degrees]C without derating and are suited for 1U rack installations. They include Class B EMI filtering, remote sense, remote inhibit, and current-sharing, as well as overload, overvoltage, and thermal protection.

Astec LPS120 Series Models Provide 130 Watts with Single Outputs from 3.3V to 48V Featuring Current-Sharing, PFC and Built-In EMI Filtering

CARLSBAD, Calif. - August 30, 2005 - Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), has announced the addition of five new models to the popular high-density 3 x 5 LPS120 switching power supply family from Astec Power (www.astecpower.com). At 6.7 Watts per cubic inch, the units will deliver up to 130 Watts of total power with output voltages of 3.3V, 12V, 15V, 24V and 48V in addition to the 5V output offered by the recently introduced LPS122 model. Units can deliver their full rated output of 130W with 30 CFM forced air or 80W with convection cooling. Featuring active power factor correction to minimize input harmonic distortion, the LPS120 Series compact 85-264 VAC power supplies are ideal for 1U (1.75-inch) rack installations and other low-profile applications. All models also offer a 12V 1/2A auxiliary output and 5V at 1/2A standby output, as well as overload, over-voltage and thermal protection.

"These compact low-power switchers are a great solution for a wide range of uses including telecommunications, networking, test and measurement, single-board computers and gigabit Ethernet devices," noted Astec Power product line manager Tom Tillman. "At only 1.29 inches high, they have a compact footprint of only 3 inches by 5 inches and can be set up for lengthwise or crosswise airflow to give designers layout flexibility that's especially useful in high-density rack installations," he added.

The new units include built-in Class B EMI filtering, remote sense, remote inhibit and single-wire parallel on the primary output that enables current-sharing to balance loads. With a wide operating temperature range from zero to 50[degrees]C without derating, LPS120 models can function up to 70[degrees]C by derating the output 2.5 percent per degree C. The also comply with IEC EN61000-3-2 harmonic and IEC EN61000-4-X susceptibility requirements. All models have a demonstrated mean time between failures (MTBF) of over 550,000 hours at full load in 25[degrees]C ambient conditions. They comply with international safety and performance standards including those from UL, CSA, AUSTEL, NEMKO, CB and CE.

Samples of the new models are available now with prices starting at $95.00 in OEM quantities. For more information, please contact an Astec Power representative in your area. To locate a representative, go to the Astec Power Web site at www.astecpower.com and click on the SALES OFFICE button on the home page.

About Astec Power

Astec Power (www.astecpower.com), an Emerson Network Power company headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., is a leading international supplier of power conversion solutions. Dedicated to advanced research and development, state of the art design, sophisticated automation and in-process testing, Astec Power produces standard, modified standard, and custom AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, which range in size from one to 18,000 watts. In order to satisfy and continue to grow its international customer base, Astec Power has operations on three continents. Through this strategic allocation of its manufacturing resources, Astec Power delivers competitively priced quality products worldwide, in a timely and reliable manner.

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power is an Emerson business that provides a full spectrum of reliable power solutions, including inbound power, connectivity, power supplies, power systems and precision cooling, backed by the largest global services organization in the power industry. These Emerson companies serve the needs of telecommunications networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities worldwide. For more information, visit

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion.

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