CHRK Cherokee International Corp (MM)

Cherokee International (NASDAQ: CHRK), a leading manufacturer of power supplies, today announced its 2500 watt CAR2512 front end intended for low profile, 12-volt (V) distributed power architecture applications, such as high-performance enterprise and service-provider switches and routers, mid- to high-end servers, and storage equipment. Packaged in a small, 1U-high footprint and measuring 1.65 by 4 by 14.88 inches, the CAR2512 hits an ultra-high power density of 25 watts (W) per cubic inch. The CAR2512 delivers 208 amps (A), supporting 12V bus architectures that power point-of-load (POL) converters. As a standout feature, the CAR2512 can achieve 90 percent efficiency at just 20 percent of load, with a peak efficiency of 91.5 percent � enabling it to surpass today�s application-orientated efficiency standards such as the 80 Plus� Gold Standard. The small form factor is ideal for space-constrained applications where system real estate is at a premium. Up to four units can be mounted side-by-side to deliver 10,000 watts of power in just 1U height. Protection features on the rectifier include input over and under voltage, output over voltage, over temperature and over current. In addition, a microprocessor-based design allows for automatic fan speed control, which is ideal for optimizing noise levels of sensitive office-environment applications. This model is also available with full I2C communications, providing intelligent monitoring and control of critical parameters. "Improving data-center efficiency is a key goal for IT, and Cherokee International has designed the new 12V, 2500 watt CAR2512 front-end with efficiencies up to 91.5 percent and has placed particular emphasis on light-load conditions where sever applications truly operate,� said Mike Wagner, vice president of marketing for Cherokee International. �As an example, we�ve improved the power efficiency through the use of patent-pending circuitry and an innovative thermal management approach to allow us to recover almost 80 percent of the energy normally dissipated on the secondary side as heat." Pricing and Availability The CAR2512 is priced at $395 in OEM quantities. Samples and low order quantities are available now. About Cherokee International Cherokee International designs, manufactures and markets high-reliability custom and standard switch-mode power supplies for datacom, telecom, medical and process-control applications. With advanced manufacturing facilities and engineering expertise located worldwide, Cherokee applies a customer-focused approach to provide high-reliability power products to manufacturers, reducing time to market. As the leading provider of custom-designed power sources, Cherokee also delivers a complete range of standard and modified-standard AC/DC power supplies, AC/DC rectifiers and power shelves, and DC/DC converters. Cherokee International headquarters are at 2841 Dow Ave, Tustin, California 92780 and can be reached at +1 714 544 6665. European operations are at Boulevard de l�Europe 131, 1301 Wavre, Belgium and can be reached at +32 10 438 510. Cherokee International (China) Power Supply Ltd. is located at 1353 Chenqiao Road, Shanghia Fengpu Industrial Park Shanghai, 201401 China and can be reached at 021 6710 8910. Additional information about the company and its products is available at http://www.cherokeepwr.com.