XP Power Released Medical DC/DC Converters
The new QAM60T and HBM150C series are now available for space-constrained medical hardware applications.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Semiconductors
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XP Power has announced the release of two new medical DC/DC converter lines, the QAM60T and HBM150C, designed to provide efficient power conversion in compact medical devices. These units are now available for integration into systems requiring strict safety compliance.
Why it matters
As medical devices shrink in size, power components must offer high efficiency and thermal stability within tighter physical footprints. These new converters address the need for low-leakage power supplies that meet international safety standards in space-restricted environments.
The QAM60T series delivers 60W at up to 93.5% efficiency, while the HBM150C delivers 150W at 91.5% efficiency. Both units provide 5kVAC input-to-output isolation and operate within extreme temperature ranges of -40 to +105°C and -40 to +100°C respectively.
The players
XP Power
A developer of power control solutions specializing in high-density DC/DC converters and AC/DC power supplies for the medical and industrial sectors.
The details
These converters utilize baseplate cooling—a technique that mounts components to a metal plate to conduct heat away from the core electronics—to reduce the overall cooling requirements in small devices. System flexibility is managed via remote On/Off pins and output voltage trimming to adjust power delivery. To ensure safety, both series meet IEC60601-1 requirements, which are the standard safety mandates for medical electrical equipment.
Timeline
The product series were formally announced on September 29, 2026.
The Tech Race
The introduction of these converters follows the industry trend toward increasing power density in smaller, more efficient medical form factors. This release positions XP Power to better compete in the market for specialized equipment where safety compliance and physical constraints are primary design drivers.
Device designers can immediately incorporate these units into medical hardware workflows to reduce total cooling system volume. The components are available for integration into new medical product designs, though specific unit pricing and lead times remain at the discretion of the manufacturer.
The takeaway
These converters demonstrate how high-efficiency power management is critical for the next generation of portable medical equipment. Engineers should monitor technical data sheets for power-handling variations when scaling systems to the units' maximum thermal operating temperatures.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Electronic Specifier.
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