The new GCU500 series of 500W AC-DC power supplies, with class-leading features, measure just 83.8 x 165.1 x 39.3mm (3.3 x 6.5 x 1.55”), conveniently fitting into 1U systems, if required.

These rugged products are ideal for high reliability, cost-sensitive industrial applications. Dual fusing, low leakage current and input/output isolation of 2 x MOPPs (Means Of Patient Protection) makes the series ideal for use in critical healthcare applications such as ventilators and medical carts in hospital environments. The products meet the latest ‘third edition’ of medical standard IEC 60601-1 including risk management and is rated for safety at high altitudes – 4000m for medical and 5000m for IT.

One of the core immunity tests that electrical & electronic equipment is subjected to is input surge testing. The test method for this is IEC61000-4-5 and the limits are defined by end system requirements.

The basics of the test are to subject the system to voltage spikes on top of the nominal voltage input to the system. These spikes are representative of voltage fluctuations that occur from causes such as large motor drives, nearby lightning strikes, etc. These high voltage deviations can cause a variety of issues when applied to a system not designed to handle them. Testing ensures that the end equipment will give the level of performance needed for the intended application.

Modular and Configurable Solutions for Vetronics Applications meet MIL-STD-461G

This blog discusses XP Power's modular and configurable solutions for compliance with MIL-STD-461 for Vetronics applications and how this relates to the Ground Army requirements within that standard.

The US Department of Defense Standard MIL-STD-461 is an EMI standard for the control of emissions and susceptibility characteristics of electronic equipment. The current revision of the standard MIL-STD-461G superseded MIL-STD-461F on 11th December 2015.