VPT Launched Configurable FLX Power Converter Series
The new DC-DC platform aims to streamline power system design for military and aerospace applications.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Semiconductors
VPT has launched the FLX Series, a configurable DC-DC converter platform designed to integrate power modules and EMI filters into a single housing. The platform is now available for developers in the military, avionics, and space sectors.
Why it matters
The platform is designed to consolidate power management by reducing bill-of-materials complexity and qualification overhead for mission-critical hardware. It addresses the need for compact, flexible power systems in highly demanding aerospace and defense environments.
The FLX Series supports efficiency up to 90% across input buses of 28 V, 50 V, and 270 V. Radiation performance is tiered, with radiation-tolerant models rated to 30 krad(Si) and radiation-hardened versions rated to 100 krad(Si) total ionizing dose.
The players
VPT
A manufacturer of high-reliability power conversion solutions including DC-DC converters and EMI filters for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
The details
The system utilizes a modular framework that enables designers to configure multiple output voltages and power levels within a unified enclosure. Users can select from three physical arrangements—vertical, horizontal, and stacked—to optimize space constraints. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters are integrated alongside the converter modules to maintain signal integrity within the compact housing, which is designed to operate in extreme environments ranging from -55°C to 110°C.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: VPT launched the FLX Series.
The Tech Race
The platform directly competes with bespoke, multi-unit power distribution architectures traditionally used in space-constrained aerospace projects. By offering pre-qualified modules, the FLX series shifts the industry race away from custom assembly toward standardized, configurable power blocks.
System integrators in the aerospace and military sectors can now leverage this modular platform to reduce the number of separate components required for power conversion. This design change simplifies the qualification process for new hardware iterations by replacing custom-built power solutions.
The takeaway
The move toward highly configurable, multi-output converter platforms reflects a broader industry push to reduce the weight and volume of power systems in avionics. Developers should track future case studies or technical white papers from VPT to determine the specific qualification timelines for these units in orbital missions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Eepower.
