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VicorSince its inception in 1981, Vicor has been dedicated to the advancement, manufacturing, and distribution of power conversion components and systems. Alongside power components, Vicor specializes in offering fully configurable power systems, complementary accessory products, and tailored power solutions. Furthermore, Vicor engages in licensing certain technology rights, receiving ongoing royalties in return. Vicor primarily serves two key markets: large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and smaller, yet diverse, lower-volume users, encompassing various major market sectors.

Vicor converters productsVicor's power components undergo production via highly automated processes, housed within our ISO 9001 registered facilities located in Andover, MA. This commitment to automation ensures our products remain readily available, competitively priced, and consistently maintain a high standard of quality." Vicor Corporation is a well-established American company specializing in power management and power conversion solutions. Vicor has become a prominent player in the field of power electronics and is known for its innovative products and technologies.

Vicor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures and markets modular power components and power systems for converting electrical power in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of brick-format DC-DC converters; complementary components provide AC line rectification, input filtering, power factor correction, and transient protection; and input and output voltage, and output power products, as well as electrical and mechanical accessories. It also provides custom power systems solutions. The company serves independent manufacturers of electronic devices, original equipment manufacturers, and their contract manufacturers in the aerospace and aviation, defense electronics, industrial automation and equipment, instrumentation, test equipment, solid state lighting, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and vehicles and transportation markets. Vicor Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.

Vicor dc/dc converters1. Power Electronics Expertise: Vicor is recognized for its expertise in power electronics. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of power conversion and power management products, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, power supplies, and related components. These products are crucial for providing efficient and reliable power solutions across various industries.

2. Advanced Power Conversion Technology: Vicor is known for its innovative power conversion technologies. One of its notable technologies is the "Factorized Power Architecture," which separates voltage transformation and voltage regulation into two separate stages, enabling high efficiency and flexibility in power delivery.

3. Diverse Applications: Vicor's power solutions are used in a wide range of applications, including data centers, telecommunications, industrial automation, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, and more. Their products play a pivotal role in delivering efficient and high-performance power to critical systems and devices.

4. Custom Power Solutions: In addition to standard power products, Vicor offers custom power solutions tailored to specific customer needs. This customization capability allows them to address unique requirements in various industries.

5. Commitment to Efficiency: Vicor places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency in its products. Many of their solutions are designed to minimize energy loss during power conversion, which is especially crucial in applications where power consumption and heat generation need to be minimized.

6. Factorized Power Supplies (PFM and BCM): Vicor's Factorized Power Supplies, including PFM (Pre-Regulator Module) and BCM (Bus Converter Module), are widely used for efficient power delivery and power density in various applications.