Power Supply Basics (page 7)
- What is the no load consumption and efficiency of CUS350M medical power supplies?
Energy usage of a power supply can be specified in a number of ways. TDK-Lambda details in this short video the typical efficiency, the average efficiency and…
- What are the levels of leakage current for CUS350M power supplies?
As a medically certified power supply, TDK-Lambda explains in this video the importance of specified maximum leakage currents and EMI of the CUS350M. Click here to read…
- What are the key features of CUS350M medical power supplies?
A single output AC-DC power supply, the CUS350M has full IEC 60601-1 3rd edition medical approval, as well as IEC 60950-1 ITE certification. This video demonstrates the…
- Can CPFE1000FI power supplies be connected in parallel?
For applications needing higher output power, one solution is to connect multiple units in parallel. This short video reviews how the 1000W rated TDK-Lambda CPFE1000FI conduction cooled…
- What parameters can CPFE1000Fi power supplies provide via I2C?
TDK-Lambda’s CPFE1000FI conduction cooled AC-DC power supplies feature an I2C interface as standard. This video explains what can be monitored, including baseplate temperature and status signals. The…
- How to differentiate between power supply standby voltage and off-load power draw
Power supply standby voltage and off-load power draw are two terms that seem similar but are really quite different. Standby Voltage The use of a Standby Voltage…
- What is the operating ambient and baseplate temperature of CPFE1000Fi power supplies?
The CPFE1000FI series of 700 to 1000W power supplies rely on conduction cooling to operate. This video from TDK-Lambda explains that the operating ambient temperature range is…
- DNV GL and how this applies to power supplies
Like UL (Underwriter’s Laboratories), DNV GL’s heritage stems from insurance. DNV and GL were originally formed in 1860s to evaluate the quality of ships. That has since…
- ATEX and how this applies to power supplies
The acronym ATEX, derived from the French phrase “ATmosphere EXplosible”, was initially introduced in the European Union to facilitate the free movement of goods and services of…
- Points to consider when selecting external power supplies for home healthcare applications
With life expectancy rates rising and the associated costs of patient care soaring, medical providers are looking at ways of reducing costs while still maintaining a high…
