PowerXR Programmable Power
Exar's PowerXR ICs integrate the best of both worlds; the low cost and flexibility of digital power control as well as the robust power capabilities of high performance analog power switches. PowerXR products reduce development time from weeks to hours, enabling a significant time-to-market advantage for system design engineers.
Additionally, Exar's Power Architect™ is an easy to use software environment, empowering engineers to create complex sequencing schemes and power systems, and modify voltage, current or other parameters in seconds.
What is a Programmable Power Supply?
A programmable power supply is a device that converts one form of electrical current to another in order to provide the correct amount and type of electrical current to an electrical device. Programmable power supplies take this one step further by providing remote control access of the output voltage via a computer interface or similar analog input signal. Many different types of electronic components and devices incorporate a power supply that is programmable to offer more flexibility to the device. These types of power supplies often consist of various voltage and current programming circuits, and a processor that allow for simple programming.
Common Programmable Power Supply Features and Uses
A programmable power supply can be equipped to handle AC, DC, or slight integrations of both. They often include features such as a programmable DPWM frequency, step-down control, and standby power. Many power supplies can be mounted on a wall, board, floor, and bench top. Some are even modular.
You’ll find these programmable power supplies in such components as automated equipment testing, analysis equipment, and various monitoring tools. Just look around and you’ll probably see a programmable power supply in use in your office space.
Exar's PowerXR Programmable Power Supply Products
Exar offers a varied array of programmable power supplies that is robust, flexible, and most importantly affordable. From Exar's PowerXR ICs to Exar's Power Architect™ 3.0, the power supply needs of various engineering requirements are covered.
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