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Aimtec Inc. is a global designer and manufacture of modular AC-DC and DC-DC switching power supplies. Formed in 2002 and head quartered in Montreal, Canada, the company is an emerging leader in the future of analog technology based upon its value proposition to simplify and expedite design by offering cost effective, feature-rich modular DC-DC converters that provide many competitive advantages and are supported by world class customer and technical support.
Value Proposition
The depth of Aimtec’s electronic design capabilities allow it to deliver highly integrated power supplies that provide energy efficient, cost-effective solutions. Delivering the highest quality at the most affordable price is how Aimtec defines its value proposition. The company guarantees the performance and reliability of its products, which gives integrity to its value proposition.
Quality
Aimtec’s stringent guidelines for design criteria have made it renowned for developing reliable, robust products that are best in their class for their technical parameters and their quality/cost ratio. Aimtec power supplies are recognized for exceeding industry norms in terms of features, performance, safety standards and power density. All products are supported by a two year manufacturer’s warranty. Safety and Quality System approvals: include: CE, cULus, CB and ISO 9001:2000.
Product Advantages
Offering one of the widest selections of RoHS compliant, low-to-mid range power converters, Aimtec’s product line advantages include:
- Output power ranges from 0.25 to 30 watt
- Input voltage range of 2.97- 75 VDC
- Protected, isolated and highly regulated output range 3.3 to 24 VDC
- Ambient operating temperature range -40°C to + 85°C
- Wide selection of package types including ultra miniature and low profile models
- Easily up-scalable drop-in replacement models from 3W to 8W DIP24 and from 10W to 30W 2”x1”.
- Pin-to-pin compatibility with many manufactures
- 100% RoHS compliant – backed by a two year manufacturer’s warranty
- Stocking distributors located around the world ensures short lead times for sample quantities of most models
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NEW Medical AC-DC power supplies.
Building upon its strong industrial DC-DC converter product line, Aimtec is actively developing high performance, medical grade AC-DC converters that comply with the stringent isolation, leakage current, and EMI standards associated with medical certified power supplies. These products will provide one of the widest operating temperature ranges in their class of -40°C to + 85°C thus making these versatile, cost effective converters ideal for both medical and general industrial applications. New AC-DC product releases are expected to start in Q3 2008.
Lead Times
Meeting delivery deadlines is fundamental at Aimtec. With tiered manufacturing capacity, Aimtec is able to fulfill varying volume and mixed orders, while maintaining lead times that are among the shortest in the industry.
Proud of its association with its global network of strategic distributors and representatives, Aimtec works with local and regional distributors in over 93 regions worldwide to better support and service its end customers.
The company’s worldwide network of stocking distributors is often able to fulfill small orders within a matter days. Stock availability among Aimtec’s stocking distributors can be seen at www.aimtec.com, and the by clicking the Buy Now link on any of its product summary pages.
Provided by Louise Cote, Marketing Manager, Aimtec Inc.
he Transformer Association (TTA is a manufacturing trade association whose corporate members include transformer and power supply manufacturers, their suppliers, safety agencies and consultants. Its focus is to strengthen the transformer industry in North America. Association meetings, surveys and strategic alliances are designed to provide information about management, compliance and technical trends relevant to the industry. The TTA has an association with PSMA that we hope to expand between our organizations. Mission Statement
The Transformer Association (TTA) is a trade association of primarily North American transformer, inductor, and other magnetic device manufacturers, Industry suppliers, Safety and Regulatory Agencies, and Consultants. Our purpose is to be a voice for the industry and to provide the following services:
- Network and educational opportunities for our manufacturing members, Industry Suppliers, Safety Agencies, and Consultants.
- Dialogue and coordinate with safety and regulatory agencies such as UL and CSA, and other standards- writing bodies such as IEC, IEEE, and NEMA.
- Gather, monitor, and disseminate industry data and trends including economic and industry issues, supplier new product information, best practices, and benchmarking measures.
- Provide a web-based resource for the trade association (www.transformer-assn.org), which provides our members and the overall TTA group with the tools for continuous improvement and growth.
To implement their vision and objectives, TTA is:
- Organizing Spring and Fall association meetings for members to network learn from outside experts about trends within and outside our industry; learn about economic trends; and to learn about the latest technology developments from our suppliers.
- Working with UL to reduce the frequency of follow-up service visits based upon past compliance, testing and field history.
- Offering a Surplus Material Web site for member companies an opportunity to sell any surplus inventory to other members or to anyone on the internet.
- Exploring affinity programs that will reduce costs for member companies and provide a revenue stream for the Association.
- Enhancing and improving the TTA web site to benefit the membership, the Association and the industry.
- Monitoring trends that will impact the industry, e.g. RoHS.
- Quarterly collection key business trend from member companies and distributing the summary report to participating companies.
- The management association annually collects confidential key statistical data from member companies and distributes a summary report to those participating companies. This assists participating members with benchmarking tools.
- Collecting transformer manufacturing data that is submitted to the Institute for Trend Research for inclusion in their economic forecast.
Why do Companies Join TTA?
For the Magnetics Company Owner/Manager —
- Discuss industry challenges at the TTA Presidents Council that meets separately at every TTA meeting. What is the future of the magnetics industry in North America? What can TTA do to assist in the survival of the magnetics industry in North America?
- Monitor industry and economic trends at TTA meetings — learn from the experts!
- Network with suppliers
For the Magnetics Engineer — - Discuss safety agency topics with UL, CSA and InterTek personnel at TTA meetings and during the Engineering Forum. Know who to call when you have an issue to discuss!
- Learn technology trends through speakers at TTA meetings and discussion with colleagues.
- Access suppliers for materials and design input.
For the Supplier to the Magnetics and Power Supply Industry — - Meet new business prospects.
- Exhibit new products informally and inexpensively.
- Learn what your customer wants!
The TTA is an active organization working with our members to enable them to improve their organizations. For additional information, please contact our Association Headquarters (info@transformer-assn.org) or view the TTA brochure at
http://www.transformer-assn.org/TTA%20Membership%20Brochure%20-%202008.pdf
Provided by Craig H. Addington, The Transformer Association
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