Comms - Power Electronics

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Vicor’s VITA 62 Power Supply

September 08, 2026

This week’s product, the Vicor VITA 62 Power Supply, is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) power supply designed for 3U and 6U OpenVPX systems and targeted at aircraft radar, autonomous systems, avionics, shipboard platforms, and other defense applications.

Comms - Power Electronics

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Vicor’s VITA 62 Power Supply

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