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Vicor’s BCM line of high-efficiency bus converter modules along with the zero-voltage switching (ZVS) buck regulators can form the backbone to support high-voltage UAV tether transmission. The 500V to 800V transmission allows for greater tether lengths and smaller cabling, allowing drones to fly higher or travel longer distances underwater. BCMs such as the BCM4414 can be used in a UAV’s power delivery network to downconvert the tether’s high voltage with a high efficiency and power density in order to save on important payload space. The zero-voltage switching buck regulators offer board-level designers maximum power density and flexibility for high-efficiency point-of-load DC-to-DC regulation. ZVS regulators are highly integrated with control circuitry, power semiconductors, and support components in a high-density LGA, BGA, and system-in package.

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ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
DC/DC CONVERTER 34VBCM4414VG0F4440C02DC/DC CONVERTER 34V21 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
DC/DC CONVERTER 34VBCM4414VG0F4440T02DC/DC CONVERTER 34V13 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
DC/DC CONVERTER 50VBCM4414VD1E5135T02DC/DC CONVERTER 50V0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
DC/DC CONVERTER 40.6VBCM4414VH0E5035M02DC/DC CONVERTER 40.6V0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
DC/DC CONVERTER 40.6VBCM4414VH0E5035T02DC/DC CONVERTER 40.6V24 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC REG BUCK ADJ/4V 20A 110LGAPI3525-00-LGIZIC REG BUCK ADJ/4V 20A 110LGA1017 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC REG BUCK ADJ/6.5V 18A 110LGAPI3526-00-LGIZIC REG BUCK ADJ/6.5V 18A 110LGA3545 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC REG BUCK 12V 18A 110BGAPI3526-00-BGIZIC REG BUCK 12V 18A 110BGA0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR PI352600PI3526-00-EVAL1EVAL BOARD FOR PI3526000 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR PI352500PI3525-00-EVAL1EVAL BOARD FOR PI3525001 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC REG BUCK ADJ/2.2V 22A 110LGAPI3523-00-LGIZIC REG BUCK ADJ/2.2V 22A 110LGA10 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
DC/DC CONVERTER 12.8VBCM4414VD1E13A3C02DC/DC CONVERTER 12.8V11 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
DC/DC CONVERTER 50VBCM4414VD1E5135C02DC/DC CONVERTER 50V5 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details

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