XP Power announces a new 250W AC/DC power supply, the CCM250, that achieves up to 95% efficiency, dramatically cutting the heat generated in medical, IT and industrial systems. Rival products typically operate at 90% maximum efficiency, with 10% of the input energy being converted to waste heat that needs to be removed. The 5% improvement in efficiency offered by the CCM250 means that it dissipates only half the heat, reducing or eliminating the requirement for heatsinks, or fans for forced-air cooling.

Removing the need for fans greatly increases reliability while reducing cost, audible noise, system complexity and size. Avoiding audible noise is particularly important in medical applications, where it disturbs patients. Both conducted and radiated emissions are below Class B limits as defined by EN55011, another important consideration in achieving type approval for medical equipment.