Boeing launches O3b mPOWER satellite, milestone for Vicor

The December 16 launch of Boeing’s O3b mPOWER communication satellite marks a milestone for Vicor Corporation (VICR), whose high-performance, radiation-tolerant modules support Boeing’s (BA) satellite mission. Boeing’s O3b satellite will help deliver broadband internet access to the "other 3 billion" people around the globe where access is limited or nonexistent. High density, radiation tolerant power delivery network for NewSpace. The complete source-to-point-of-load solution comprises four SM-ChiP modules powering advanced ASICs and FPGAs from a 100V bus: the BCM3423, a 100V input, 300W, K=1/3 bus converter; the PRM2919, a 33V input 200W regulator; a VTM2919 150A current multiplier with an output of 0.8V; and a VTM2919 50A current multiplier with an output of 3.3V. The modules are available in high-density SM-ChiP BGA packages. ChiPs are rated for operation from -40 to 125 degrees C.