The Sine Amplitude Converter TM Topology Provides Superior Efficiency and Power Density in Intermediate Bus Architecture Applications

The Sine Amplitude ConverterTM (SACTM) topology is the dynamic, high-performance engine at the heart of Vicor’s new VI BRICKTM Bus Converter products. A core Vicor technology, the SAC topology was first introduced with the V•I Chip BCMTM bus converter and has a proven track record of providing unparalleled benefits to OEM power designers seeking to maximize system performance and gain competitive advantages. This white paper will discuss the operation of the SAC topology and present a market-specific example of the effectiveness and benefits of the Vicor’s Sine Amplitude Converter in Intermediate Bus Architecture applications. The paper examines the performance of the VI BRICK IBC in terms of efficiency, power density and transient response and other important factors.