The VI-200 Family, with over 8 million shipped, is Vicor’s first generation of “zero-current-switching” component-level DC-DC converters. Operating at frequencies up to 2 MHz, VI-200 Family Converters offer exceptional power density, efficiency, noise performance, reliability and ease of use.
The VI-200 family is Vicor’s first‑generation zero‑current‑switching component‑level DC‑DC converter series. It operates up to 2 MHz and offers high power density, efficiency, and low noise. The handbook describes the product highlights, packaging options such as SlimMods™ and FinMods™, and mechanical dimensions.
Detailed electrical specifications are presented, including efficiency, operating temperature ranges, input and output characteristics, control pin behavior, thermal limits, and mechanical specifications. Tables list parameter limits, typical values, and test conditions for designers and system integrators.
| Efficiency | 78‑88% (typical), up to 90‑95% in higher grades |
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| Operating Temperature Range | -10 °C to +85 °C (E‑grade) |
| Size | 4.6" x 2.4" x 0.5" (116.8 mm x 61.0 mm x 12.7 mm) |
| Weight | 6.0 oz (170 g) |
| Maximum Output Power | 200 W at 40 A for 5 V output |
The VI-200 operates from –10 °C to +85 °C for the E‑grade, with other grades covering wider ranges.
Typical efficiency is 78‑88 %, with some grades achieving 80‑90 % and up to 95 % in high‑performance versions.
Each module measures 4.6 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.5 inches.