3,000-W power supply targets medical and industrial apps

By Alix Paultre, contributing editor

Meeting medical and industrial safety approvals, the LCM3000 series of AC/DC single-output enclosed power supplies from Artesyn Embedded Technologies can supply up to 3,000 W of output power. Designed to be a cost-effective forced-air bulk front-end power supply, the LCM3000 series offers configurable nominal outputs of 12 V, 24 V, 36 V, or 48 V with output adjustability of ±25% and a maximum current of 250 A. A standard 5-V/2-A housekeeping output enables OEM standby functions even when the equipment is nominally off.

With standard features including power factor correction, variable-speed smart fans, digital control, a five-year warranty, and a typical efficiency of greater than 90%, Artesyn is offering premium functionality at prices that compete with more basic power supplies available in the market. Cost per watt for the new series can be as low as $0.09/€0.08 in production volumes. The LCM 3000 series measures 11 × 7.0 × 2.5 inches (approximately 280 × 177.8 × 63.5 mm) and offers power density of 15.7 W/in³ .