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Ericsson’s MicroTCA power module is at the forefront of open-architecture technology
Ericsson’s MicroTCA power module is at the forefront of open-architecture technology
September 13, 2007
Ericsson Power Modules has introduced an evaluative level MicroTCA power module under part number ROA 117 5078/1. Aimed at telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) and system integrators, the module is for use in systems based on the open-architecture standard MicroTCA. It is likely that MicroTCA will be used in many different types of both applications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment, and it is expected to be adopted soon for edge and access equipment.
The ROA 117 5078/1 is a high-density, high-efficiency power module using DC/DC conversion based on synchronous rectification and an FPGA-based Enhanced Module Management Controller (EMMC). Indeed the EMMC's performance was leveraged on semiconductor and firmware technology already developed within Ericsson.
The 355W output-power-rated module features -48 VDC input, 16 channels of 12V payload power and 16 channels of 3.3V management power in a full-size (6HP) single-width form-factor package. Offering reduced energy consumption, lower cost of operation and a lower environmental impact, the modules provide high efficiency, typically 95 percent at half load. The module's single-board design offers a cost-efficient solution and good thermal performance.
The module is designed to meet the PICMG® specification MTCA.0 R1.0, and this version is intended for interoperability testing with other MicroTCA system components. It is suitable for use by system integrators and telecom equipment manufacturers during evaluation and testing of MicroTCA -based systems. The module's design will be enhanced based on user feedback during late 2007, and it will reach general availability in Q1 2008. Designs for other input sources and enhanced power levels will also be considered during this process.
Open-architecture platforms such as MicroTCA , supported by commercial off-the-shelf products, allow TEMs to reduce their investment in proprietary hardware, which will shorten design cycles and provide economies of scale by reusing common building blocks. This supports the ongoing trend among TEMs to shift the value-added focus from hardware to applications and services.
The module has been designed to meet the high performance, reliability and environmental standards that Ericsson places on ICT equipment. This has been accomplished using Ericsson Power Modules' extensive power architecture knowledge, ensuring that cost, efficiency and performance are considered all the way from the AC mains supply down to the payload components.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.
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About Ericsson Power Modules
Ericsson Power Modules is a supplier of world-class DC/DC power modules for distributed power architectures. With its global design, development, manufacturing and sales network, Ericsson Power Modules is a leading supplier of power solutions to meet the customer demand for high performance.
About PICMG
Founded in 1994 as the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group, PICMG is a consortium of more than 400 companies that collaboratively develops open specifications for high-performance telecommunications and industrial computing applications. The members of the consortium have a long history of developing and using leading-edge products for these industries.
PICMG is a registered trademark of the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group. MicroTCA is a trademark of PICMG.
