Data Sheet
GE
CAR1248FP series rectifier
Input: 90VAC to 264VAC; Output: 48VDC @ 1200W; 5 VDC @ 0.5A
Features
RoHS Compliant
Universal input with PFC
Constant power characteristic
3 front panel LEDs: 1-input;2-output; 3 - fault
Remote ON/OFF control of the 48VDC output
Remote sense on the 48VDC output
No minimum load requirements
Redundant parallel operation
Active load sharing (single wire)
Hot Plug-ability
Efficiency: typically 91% @ 50% load
Standby 5VDC
Applications
48VDC distributed power architectures
Auto recoverable OC & OT protection
Operating temperature: 0 - 70C (de-rated above 50C)
Digital status & control: I2C serial bus
EN/IEC/UL60950-1 2nd edition; UL, CSA and VDE
EMI: class A FCC docket 20780 part 15, EN55022
Meets EN6100 immunity and transient standards
Shock & vibration: NEBS GR-63-CORE, level 3
Cellular Base Stations
Blade Servers
Network Equipment
Network Attached Storage
Telecom Access Nodes
Routers/Switches
Broadband Switches
ATE Equipment
Description
The CAR1248FP series of rectifiers provide highly efficient isolated +48VDC power from worldwide input mains in a
compact density of 19W/in3 within a 1U industry standard form factor.
The high-density, front-to-back airflow is designed for minimal space utilization and is highly expandable for future
growth. I2C communications offers remote control and monitoring capabilities.
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UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
CSA is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association.
VDE is a trademark of Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker e.V.
Intended for integration into end-user equipment. All the required procedures for CE marking of end-user equipment should be followed. (The CE mark is placed on selected products.)
** ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization of Standards.
February 26, 2013
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