DC160W

Fanless DC/DC ATX power supply with ultra-wide input range for embedded box PCs and enclosed industrial PC systems

The DC/DC ATX converter DC160W with an ultra-wide 6–36V DC input is ideally suited for mobile applications in 12V or 24V electrical board net systems as well as for industrial applications with strong fluctuations in the DC supply network. The highly efficient DC-ATX power supply delivers a fanless continuous output of 160 Watt and convinces with robust reliability, an energy-saving circuit design and uncompromising industrial quality.

The compact ATX power supply solution for fanless embedded box PCs also has an extended set of operating modes for use in motor vehicle applications, so-called vehicle ignition functions for intelligent shutdown control with deep discharge protection for the vehicle battery.

The DC/DC converter with 93% efficiency is equipped with particularly high-quality components and a robust circuit design for reliable 24/7 continuous operation in the extended temperature range from -20...+70 °C, which is reflected in an MTBF of 990,000 hours. The ATX output harness is permanently mounted.

Matching thermal pad for contact cooling included

For the optimal thermal connection of the power components on the underside of the board to the chassis or housing, the DC160W already comes with a suitable thermal pad (gap filler pad) and an additional mounting hole in the middle of the board. Due to the very good heat management, the heating of the DC160W is reduced to a minimum, making maintenance-free systems possible without rotating fans.

Pecisely controlled ATX outputs and high operational reliability

At the outputs (+ 3.3V, + 5V, + 12V, -12V, + 5V-Standby) no base load is required, so that latest mainboards with special energy-saving modes can be safely supplied. In addition, "POWER_ON" and "POWER_OK" meet the requirements of the Intel® ATX 12V design guide for maximum compatibility. Reverse polarity protection at the input, short-circuit and overvoltage protection at all outputs and overtemperature protection offer additional operational safety. The high quality level of the DC160W is reflected in an MTBF of 990,000 hours.

Extensive applications in industrial, medical and vehicle systems

With a wide-range input from 6 to 36 VDC, the DC160W ensures the reliable and stable power supply of the connected mainboard even with strong fluctuations in the supply voltage and convinces in a variety of application areas, such as Industry 4.0 / IIoT, vision, HMI, gateways, medical technology, process technology, vehicle systems, passenger information, digital signage, POS / POI and many more.

Two operating modes: Standard ATX PSU mode and motor vehicle mode

The DC160W can be operated both in standard power supply mode and in vehicle mode, for example for CarPCs. The ignition-dependent ATX power supply as well as start and shutdown of the supplied CarPC can be individually configured via extended timing modes and a mainboard on/off connection (Intel® ATX 12V compatible). The selectable auto-latch feature ensures, for example, safe startup and shutdown of the CarPC, even with a very short ignition boost. The integrated deep discharge protection constantly monitors the voltage of the vehicle battery and switches off the DC160W automatically as soon as the battery voltage falls below a defined threshold for more than one minute. In addition, the DC160W has a remote on/off connector for the car amplifier to turn it off in time to prevent audible feedback during CarPC system startup.

Upstream AC/DC power supply

In addition to the direct DC power supply we offer a range of high-quality, fanless, open-frame switched-mode power supplies and energy-saving AC adapters with industrial and medical approvals for safe and reliable AC power supply of the DC160W.

Custom-made products and original accessories from Bicker Elektronik

On request, we implement customer-specific special solutions for your application, such as "Phoenix Contact" input connectors or individual wiring harness assembly. Please contact us, we will be happy to advise you!

Available optional accessories for DC160W include the DC input cable PSZ-1030, the pluggable ATX/P4 harnesses CB-DC100W, CB-DC120W-P4 and PSZ-1041, and the compact EMC filter module PSZ-1040. For connection between DC161W and mainboard the two-pole connection cable PSZ-1020 is available.

Bicker Elektronik grants a three-year warranty on the DC160W, as well as a long-term availability of at least 5 years.