Distributed-Power Open Standards Alliance Defines Thirty-Second Brick Isolated Converter
The Distributed-Power Open Standards Alliance (DOSA), a global association dedicated to furthering compatibility and standardization in the dc-dc board mounted power conversion market, recently approved specification standards for the isolated thirty-second brick dc-dc converter in a 19 millimeter (0.75 inch) by 23.35 millimeter (0.92 inch) format.
"The 1/32nd Brick Standard was developed for distributed power applications where board space, efficiency and cost are critical concerns," said William Smith, Director of Marketing, Board Mounted Power Murata Power Solutions. "Each module will provide an isolated single output voltage from 12Vout down to less than 1Vout levels, enabling direct powering of load silicon integrated circuits such as ASICs and FPGAs. Maximum output current is not specified, allowing all DOSA suppliers to incorporate new technologies over time to increase power ratings. Initial demand for this new footprint is anticipated in telecom, datacom, and industrial applications."
"Standards have helped lead the way for the successful implementation of digital power management," said Linnea Brush, senior research analyst, Darnell Group. "DOSA’s new Isolated Thirty-Second Brick DC-DC Converter standard will continue to ensure multi-vendor compatibility of products."
