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Vicor Corporation designs, manufactures and markets modular power components, configurable power systems, accessory products and custom power solutions used in a broad range of applications by customers -- from high-volume, global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to low-volume specialty manufacturers -- across major electronics markets.

From the introduction of the first 'Brick' power modules in the 80's, Vicor has continued to invest in the R&D necessary to develop and manufacture innovative power components and systems.  Today, the Vicor vision encompasses a far-reaching power component methodology: meeting the requirements for power systems operating from ac- or dc- input voltages more predictably and cost-effectively with modular components that support efficient power distribution and dense power conversion with the requisite flexibility and scalability.

Vicor's three business units are focused on achieving this vision:

The Brick business unit, using a mass customization model, offers tens of thousands of standard, configurable and custom high-performance power conversion components and the new V·I Chip™ inside VI BRICK power components.  If pre-defined modules do not meet their requirements, customers can design their own custom product(s) via the web-based PowerBench™ Design System.  PowerBench employs unique patented technology to provide design specifications, part numbers, price and delivery online.  Vicor Integration Architects, with offices throughout the United States, design and manufacture turnkey custom power systems to fit very specific customer needs/requirements.

The V·I Chip business unit offers high-performance, high-density  BCM™ bus converters, PRM™ regulators, and VTM™ current multipliers which enable Factorized Power Architecture™ (FPA™) systems and facilitate high-value-add power system design in Intermediate Bus Architecture and other Distributed Power architectures. Targeted to next generation system designs in server / datacenters, ATE, telecom, solid state lighting, and defense electronics, V·I Chip modules enable end applications that achieve higher performance and energy efficiency while providing greater system flexibility and faster time to market.

The Picor business unit is a fabless designer, developer, and marketer of active filter, power management and high-density, low power conversion products.  Picor relies on detailed knowledge of end-use power system requirements to develop innovative power solutions with superior performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.  Additionally, Picor develops proprietary, high-performance semiconductor circuitry which is a contributing factor to the differentiation and power conversion innovations of the V·I Chip and Brick power components.

For more information please visit http://www.vicr.com.

Provided by Iris Kimber
Sr. Strategic Marketing Manager
Vicor Corporation


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