VPT

High-Reliability Power Conversion Products for Military and Avionics Applications

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1971 Kraft Drive,
Blacksburg,
VA 24060 Virginia,
United States of America

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1971 Kraft Drive,
Blacksburg,
VA 24060 Virginia,
United States of America

VPT

VPT is a global provider of critical power conversion solutions for avionics, military, and space applications.

VPT is part of the HEICO Electronics Technologies Group (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE: HEI). HEICO’s customers include a majority of the world’s airlines and airmotives, as well as numerous defence and space contractors.

Avionics and military DC-DC converters

VPT’s isolated DC-DC converters, along with its family of non-isolated, synchronous, buck regulated, point-of-load DC-DC converters create an efficient and cost-effective power system for saving electronic board space, weight and heat.

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    VPT offers product lines that are ideal for military aircraft, weapons systems and unmanned systems.

    With a wide variety of power conversion products, high efficiencies, wide temperature ranges and DLA Standard Microcircuit Drawings (SMDs) for most models, it is easy to match VPT’s power conversion products to a programme’s military specifications.

    Ranging from 1w to 120w with a military temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, VPT’s DV series of products are proven in military and avionics applications. They are designed to meet rigid military specifications and 100% hermetic with a host of circuit protection features.

    High-reliability rugged power DC-DC converters

    VPT’s VXR series of rugged high-reliability DC-DC converters and electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters are optimised for a broad range of applications. These include military ground vehicles, manned and unmanned aircraft that endure severe vibration, shock, temperature cycling and other adverse environments.

    Furthermore, the VXR series features VPT’s patent-pending, epoxy-encapsulated V-SHIELD™ packaging, which is highly resistant to chemical, solvent and salt environments. This enables it to be fully compatible with high-volume manufacturing processes including aqueous wash, high-pressure sprays, cleaning solvents and wave solder.

    Advanced power conversion technology benefits

    VPT’s continual advancements in power conversion technology deliver many unique advantages across its product lines, including:

    • Maximum reliability, thick-film, hybrid technology
    • Innovative, rugged, high-reliability architecture
    • Proprietary epoxy encapsulation package availability
    • Full operation over wide temperature ranges
    • Excellent EMI performance
    • High-power densities
    • Lightweight

    Rugged environmental screening

    Each VPT product line offers several grades of environmental screening.

    Depending on the product series selected, possible tests performed include:

    • Non-destructive bond pull
    • External and internal visual: constant acceleration and radiography
    • Particle impact noise detection (PIND)
    • Stabilisation bake and temperature cycling
    • Electrical: pre burn-in electrical, burn-in and 100% final electrical
    • Hermeticity

    Efficient critical power system deployment

    VPT understands the urgency of many programme timelines. The company maintains industry-leading stock levels, allowing immediate shipment, fast delivery and short turnaround times.

    About VPT

    VPT has been supplying high-reliability power converters to world-class organisations and programmes for more than two decades.

    VPT products are included in military avionics programmes such as the F-15/16/18/22 and F35, the Watchkeeper UAV, Blackhawk Helicopter, EuroHawk UAV, Apache Helicopter, P-1 Aircraft and the Tornado Fighter.

    The company’s strong heritage in space solutions includes the International Space Station, Pluto New Horizons, Worldview-3 satellite system, Atlas V, Falcon 9 and ExoMars.

    V-SHIELD® Electronics Packaging

    As a global leader in avionics, military, space, and industrial applications power conversion solutions, VPT has awareness of the severe environments our products are guaranteed to encounter.

    24 Apr 2017

    DVPL0503S Point-of-Load DC-DC Converter

    The 3A DVPL Series of DC-DC point-of-load converters can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional isolated DC-DC converters as part of a highly efficient, reliable, distributed power system.

    21 Jun 2018

    DVETR2800S DC-DC Converter

    Count on the DVETR for maximum functionality in a minimal, board space-saving size. The DVETR offers DC-DC power conversion, EMI filtering, and transient voltage spike suppression in a single, small, hermetic package.

    21 Jun 2018

    DVCH2800S DC-DC Converter

    The DVCH Series of DC-DC converters delivers just 1.5W in the most efficient, small-size package available today for use in critical-reliability applications. The extra-wide input voltage range, very low output noise, and high reliability ensures the DVCH is the perfect low-power choice for your next space or avionics programme.

    21 Jun 2018

    High-Reliability Power Conversion

    When your programme needs true military-grade high-reliability DC-DC converters, EMI filters and other power accessories qualified to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K, count on the proven products from VPT's DV Series.

    19 Mar 2018

    F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)

    F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter (JSF) is a stealthy, supersonic multirole fighter developed by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and programme partners from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) and US allies.

    11 Dec 2020

    IRIS-T SL Surface-to-Air Guided Missile

    The IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched) is a new, mobile, medium-range surface-to-air guided missile designed and developed by Diehl BGT Defence to meet future medium-range air defence needs of the German Air Force.

    18 Sep 2020

    C-130J Hercules Tactical Transport Aircraft, USA

    The Lockheed Martin C-130 is the US Air Force’s principal tactical cargo and personnel transport aircraft. The C-130J Hercules is the latest model, featuring a glass cockpit, digital avionics and a new propulsion system with a six-bladed propeller.

    24 Aug 2020

    B-52H Stratofortress

    The B-52H is the US Air Force’s (USAF) long-range, large-payload multirole bomber and is known as the Stratofortress or the Buff (big ugly fat fellow).

    24 Apr 2020

    VPT Receives Patent for V-SHIELD Packaging Technology

    VPT has earned a patent, No US 10,321,569, titled “Electronic Module and Method of Making Same” for their V-SHIELD packaging technology. VPT’s expert power supply innovators engineered V-SHIELD to provide superior operation in even the harshest conditions.

    26 Jun 2019

    VPT’s Breakthrough Power Converter Design Awarded US Patent

    VPT is constantly developing new and innovative power conversion solutions for avionics, military, space, and industrial applications. We are proud to announce that one of our recent breakthrough designs has been awarded a US patent. This is a testament to the ingenuity and expertise of our engineers who continually push the boundaries of power conversion technology.

    04 Oct 2018

    VPT Technical Videos

    VPT is pleased to be a member of the engineering community, providing useful technical resources to other engineers worldwide.

    04 Oct 2018

    Efficient Quality Control Enables Superior Product Reliability

    VPT is a proud manufacturer of power conversion solutions for critical power systems in avionics, military, and space applications. Client feedback praises VPT for having the industry’s best control processes, product reliability, and overall satisfaction. This is a result of many factors that are all bound together with VPT’s proactive quality control programme. Strict adherence to this programme, which involves every stage of product development, enables continuous improvement and superior reliability.

    27 Sep 2018

    Exploring VPT’s Role in Ground-Breaking Space Programmes

    We are amid a time of monumental importance for space technology and exploration. In the past few years alone, we’ve seen remarkable first-time accomplishments by both commercial and government space organisations, witnessing the first successful launch and landing of reusable rockets, the very first up-close images of Pluto, and the first launch of an asteroid mining mission. Additionally, vital human health and environmental issues are explored and improved regularly, thanks to the work aboard the International Space Station.

    20 Sep 2018

    VPT Presented with Distinguished Supplier Award by L3 Space & Sensors

    VPT has been presented with the Distinguished Supplier Award for Outstanding On-Time Delivery by L3 Space & Sensors. VPT is one of only three suppliers to receive this award for supplier performance in 2017. The award acknowledges VPT’s commitment to delivering products to customers on time.

    05 Sep 2018

    VPT Vice President of Engineering Presents at 47th Space Parts Working Group

    VPT’s Vice President of Engineering, Leonard Leslie, presented company and space components updates to attendees at the 47th annual Space Parts Working Group in Torrance, CA. Guests included members from government agencies, prime system contractors and subcontractors, part suppliers, and laboratories.

    22 Aug 2018

    VPT Enters Exclusive Distributor Agreement with Solid State Supplies

    VPT announced it has entered an exclusive distributor agreement with Solid State Supplies for VPT’s high-reliability power conversion products in the UK and Ireland. As a division of Solid State, Solid State Supplies is a highly accredited and experienced distributor for globally recognised electronics OEMs.

    26 Apr 2018
    VPT

    1971 Kraft Drive

    Blacksburg

    VA 24060

    Virginia

    United States of America
    +1 425 353 3010 www.vptpower.com