Advanced Energy Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS) has expanded its line of ultra-efficient power conversion products with the launch of two new bus converter modules aimed at next-generation computing and industrial markets.
The new Artesyn NDQ1300 (1300W) and NDQ1600 (1600W) quarter-brick modules are designed for 48-volt input power conversion in advanced information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, including artificial intelligence servers, high-performance compute systems, and networking infrastructure. They also target industrial uses such as robotics and test and measurement equipment.
Operating with peak efficiencies of up to 98%, the converters are positioned for applications where high power density is a critical design requirement. Each module converts a 48V input into a regulated 12V output suitable for non-isolated, low-voltage, high-current stages, as well as PCIe slots and memory devices.
“Today’s power system designers are focusing on efficiency and form factor as they look to deliver the low-loss power conversion essential to emerging AI and next-generation industrial applications,” said Joe Voyles, vice president of industrial power conversion at Advanced Energy. “The NDQ1300 and NDQ1600 deliver high power density and high efficiency across the range, while offering a standard footprint that optimizes performance, reduces power use, and simplifies design.”
The products feature a flat efficiency curve across load ranges, integrated PMBus digital control and monitoring, and support for current sharing and remote sensing, enabling parallel operation for higher current loads or redundancy. Their transformer-based topology is resilient to transient loads and simplifies inrush current management at startup.
Both modules incorporate an advanced baseplate for improved thermal performance and easy heatsink integration. Their compact quarter-brick design allows scalable deployment while protecting downstream circuitry, the company said.
