Bel Power

el Power focuses on the design and manufacture of AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, Point of Load modules (PoL’s) and Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM’s).  It maintains design offices in Westborough Massachusetts, Hangzhou China and Camparada Italy as well as manufacturing operations in Zhongshan China.  Bel Power is a leading supplier of power conversion solutions to many large global OEM’s with products that target communication, data processing, data storage and industrial applications.  The Bel Power portfolio is one of the broadest in the industry.

Products include single and multiple output isolated DC-DC converters with available input voltage ranges that span the traditional telecom 36V-72V range, the industrial 18V-36V range, and universal ultra wide 18V to 72V range.  Application specific input ranges are also available.   All of the common output voltages are supported including sub 1V thru 5V, 9.6V, 10V, 12V, 24V, 28V, 48V, 54V, and 96V.  Custom set points are also available.  Bel’s isolated power product portfolio is packaged in a variety of industry standard foot prints including 1”x1”, 1”x2”, 1/16th, 1/8th,1/4,1/2, and full brick.  Bel’s isolated DC-DC technology is also available in custom DC front ends.

Bel Power is committed to offering one of the largest selections of non-isolated PoL converters and also manufactures VRM’s that comply with the VRM8.5 thru VRM12.5 standards.  Many of the new industry footprints are complemented by legacy footprint product as well as customer specified packaging.  Pin thru-hole (PTH) and surface mount (SMD) interfaces are included in the package options.

AC-DC  power supply solutions are available in many configurations from sub 50W through 4kW.  Bel’s AC/DC capability includes platforms that are cost effective and also provide high reliability.  These products are available with multiple cooling options including convection, forced air and base plate water cooled.  Deployments of Bel’s AC-DC offerings include shelf mounted AC front ends, industrial solutions, high power broadcasting applications and battery charging.

Bel Power has a broad range of design capabilities that include tradition analog approaches as well as digital control solutions.  Many interface options are available as standard or custom features.  Bel’s offerings and capabilities keep pace with constantly changing demands in the industry for cost effective designs with high usable power density, world class reliability, improved performance, and contemporary feature sets. 

For the past 60 years, Bel has been designing and manufacturing electro-mechanical assemblies for the global market.  At Bel Power, we listen to our customers allowing us to develop innovative, high quality products to meet changing requirements.  Your success is built on our continuous attention to all of your major design concerns.  All our solutions offer applicable agency compliance including safety, RoHS and EMI/EMC approvals to the latest standards.

Provided by Mark Jutras
General Manager, Bel Power

 CUI Inc

UI Inc is a technology company focused on the development and distribution of electronic components. At the leading edge of power supply design, the organization supports customers as they strive to improve the energy efficiency and environmental credentials of their applications. The company's power group is complemented by a portfolio of world-class board level components, consisting of interconnect, sound, motion control and thermal products. An unwavering commitment to create collaborative partnerships with customers and a drive to see that their design project is a success has been a hallmark of CUI's sustained growth.

As a leader in the power supply industry, CUI understands that power is becoming an increasingly critical aspect of their customer’s designs. To stay ahead of the curve, CUI continually seeks to integrate the latest technologies and design techniques in their ac-dc and dc-dc power modules.

In response to the growing complexities of next-generation Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment, CUI developed the Novum® Advanced Power product line to specifically address the power management challenges in this market. Utilizing CUI’s ground-breaking Solus® Power Topology as the foundation, coupled with leading-edge digital control, Novum Advanced Power is positioned to push the envelope in efficiency, power density, and intelligent power management.

CUI Inc was founded in 1989 as a joint venture with a Japanese electronics firm. Over the past 24 years, CUI has grown to become a recognized name in electronic components worldwide.  In 2008, CUI Inc was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of CUI Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUI).   The merge with a public corporation has offered CUI access to new sources of capital, allowing for a more aggressive move toward acquiring new technologies and expanding its operational resources. CUI now looks to move into a leadership position within the industry by integrating a growing patent portfolio of innovative technologies into its established and successful line of power and electro-mechanical products.

For more information about CUI, please visit http://www.cui.com/.

Provided by Maggie Lefor
Promotions Manager, CUI Inc.

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