Press information To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res image for web use or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk 400 Watt plug-in PSUs optimised for CompactPCI applications Released 12 October 2001 APW has introduced a range of 400W AC and DC input high performance power supplies, providing standard CompactPCI voltages of 3.3V/68A, 5V/25A, +12V/5A and -12V/1.5A. Housed in a 6U x 160mm x 8HP(2-Slot) module for use in computer, test and telecom systems, the units support N+1 redundant and hot swap requirements and provide power sequencing on power up and power down. Power inputs are 100 - 240VAC @ 47-63Hz and 40-72VDC; the mains unit has a PFC of better than 99% at full load. Features include zero wire current sharing on 3.3V, 5V and +12V outputs with a minimum holdup time of 18ms typical at full load. Load regulation is 0.5% with remote sense, and line regulation is 0.1% over the entire operating range. Supply fail and enable/inhibit control lines TTL logic signals are provided and a front panel LED has power supply status, input good, fail and over-temperature indicator. The IEEE 1101.10 compliant front panel is fitted with injector/extractor handles, EMC gasket and guide pins. Over-current protection covers all outputs set to 115-135% of full rated load with automatic recovery; over-voltage covers all outputs set to 115-135% of nominal, reset by recycling input power and over-temperature protection provides automatic shutdown with automatic recovery. 15cfm/400lpm forced air cooling is required, the operating temperature is 0-50oC with a MTBF of 250,000hrs @ 25oC, Bellcore standard. *** Ends: body copy 224 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: APW contact: Trevor Lant APW Flanders Road Hedge End Southampton Hants SO30 2LG tel: + 44 (0)1489 774500 fax:+ 44 (0)1489 780978 trevor.lant@apw.com www.apw.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321 fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378 Nigel_May@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk APW is a technically enabled manufacturing services ("TEMS") company that designs and manufactures large, complex infrastructure products for OEMs in the communications, computing and Internet markets. APW has particular skills in the areas of manufacturing enclosures, thermal management, power supplies and backplanes; as well as core competencies in product and system design, integration and supply chain management. APW operates in more than 40 locations throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.