| Standards Compliance | Output Power | Input Voltage | Efficiency Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| VITA 62, OpenVPX, SOSA, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704 | Up to 2,300W | 210 to 400V DC (270V DC nominal) | Up to 95% |
Features and Benefits
The high-current, high-reliability power demands of today's embedded systems create significant challenges for embedded-system designers accustomed to inefficient "brick" modules. Discrete power supplies must deliver clean power while managing heat, durability, EMI/EMC and size-weight-and-power (SWaP) requirements. These systems must also support modern OpenVPX and SOSA architectures to streamline system integration and ensure reliable performance.
Using rugged and compact 6U VPX DC-to-DC power supplies helps optimize performance and reliability while meeting open-system architecture guidelines. VITA 62 and OpenVPX compliance, with integrated power management center (IPMC) capability and N+1 parallel operation, simplifies system integration and ensures efficient, reliable operation.
VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supplies from Molex are optimized for ultra-clean high power and exceptional efficiency in a compact package. High efficiency improves heat dissipation and thermal margin, providing additional power to support higher compute loads without requiring chassis redesigns. Robust built-in EMI/EMC performance reduces the need for an external filter, simplifying system architecture and reducing complexity and cost. VITA 62 and OpenVPX compliance, with IPMC management and support for N+1 parallel operation, improves uptime, observability, fault response time and system availability for rugged defense, aerospace and high-reliability embedded platforms.
Applications by Industry
Commercial aircraft
Helicopters
Fighter jets
Military ground vehicles
Naval ships
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supply?
The VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supply from Molex is a rugged 6U VPX DC-to-DC switch-mode power supply designed for defense, aerospace and high-reliability embedded systems. It delivers managed high-power performance in a VITA 62/OpenVPX-compliant module optimized for harsh-environment and mission-critical VPX platforms.
How much output power does the VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supply provide?
The VPS-601 design provides up to 2,300W of output power with up to 95% efficiency, supporting high-power compute and payload requirements while managing heat for use in dense VPX chassis architectures.
Are VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supplies compatible with VITA 62, OpenVPX and SOSA-aligned systems?
Yes, VPS-601 power supplies are VITA 62 compliant, support OpenVPX architectures and are aligned to SOSA requirements, simplifying scalability and integration into modern open-system defense and aerospace platforms.
Does the VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supply require an external EMI filter?
The VPS-601 power supply is designed to meet MIL-STD-461 CE101/CE102 EMI/EMC standards at full load without requiring an external EMI filter, helping reduce overall system size, weight, cost and integration complexity.
What input voltage does the VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supply support?
The VPS-601 power supply supports 270V DC nominal input with an operating range of 210 to 400V DC, making it suitable for rugged VPX power systems and platforms that require high-voltage DC input capability.
How do VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supplies support high-availability VPX architectures?
VPS-601 power supplies support N+1 parallel operation with digital current sharing, enabling scalable and redundant power architectures for mission-critical systems.
Does the VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supply support system monitoring and power management?
Yes, the VPS-601 design includes CAN bus communication and IPMC system management, enhancing system reliability by providing robust visibility into power supply status, system health and operating conditions.
What cooling options are available for VPS-601 6U VPX Power Supplies?
The VPS-601 design offers multiple cooling approaches, including conduction, air flow-through and liquid flow-through variants, supporting use in constrained architectures where thermal management is crucial. Different cooling options help engineers select a power solution that aligns with their chassis design and thermal strategy.
