Cincon Power Solutions in Edge AI IPC Applications

 

 

 

      AI has evolved from large servers to applications closer to daily life, including factory automation, railways, unmanned systems, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and education. As computing shifts from servers to edge nodes, the advantages of real-time processing, low latency, and localized handling drive the demand for compact devices.

 

      Unlike data centers, localized environments are more complex, placing higher demands on power solutions. For fanless systems, or when airflow is prioritized for system boards, power supplies must be compact yet capable of delivering stable high power under high temperatures.

 

      With the growing demand for high computing power and versatile deployment in AI applications, Cincon power solutions focus on several key application priorities:

      1. Versatile operation

      2. EMC compliance

      3. High stability

      4. High efficiency

      5. Compact size and ease of installation

 

      In terms of versatile operability, Cincon offers various solutions for IPC applications. Examples include 54V to 56Vdc brick modules for PoE+, dual-input designs supporting both AC and DC input, current sharing or redundant configurations, and more. For harsh wide-temperature environments, most products are designed with baseplate cooling, enabling designers to allocate more thermal management capacity to the main system.

 

      As shown in the image above, the IPC metal chassis provides a greater heat dissipation area for the power supply. Cincon baseplate cooling design power supplies, when securely mounted to a large-area metal chassis, will perform better than the derating specifications listed in the product datasheet.

 

      For example: The image below shows the Power Derating Curve for the CQB100W8-36S (Input Voltage: 9–75V, 8:1 ratio) combined with the QBT210 Heat Sink. Under fanless conditions, this DC-DC converter could deliver 100W output (full load) at approximately 40℃. When the airflow is 400 ft./min., it can operate at full load in ambient conditions of over 80℃.

 

      As mentioned, if the system"s metal chassis is larger than the power supply"s standard heatsink, it greatly helps achieve fanless operation in harsh environments. It also allows fan-assisted applications to operate in high temperatures with less airflow.

 

      When fan cooling is prioritized for the main system, Cincon baseplate cooling design power supplies offer a key advantage over standard L- or U-bracket power supplies (whose heatsink size is often limited by safety certifications). The design uses the baseplate to conduct heat to the metal chassis, which is then cooled by the airflow, ensuring more stable and reliable power quality.

 

Cincon industrial-grade power supplies feature IEC, EN, and UL certifications, high reliability, wide-temperature operation, and wide DC input voltage. The full product range undergoes MIL-STD-810F shock and vibration testing and is CE certified. For EMI, all AC products pass Class B conducted and radiated testing. Related EMC guidelines and test information are provided in the DC Brick Application Note.

 

The image above shows the application areas relevant to Edge AI and the corresponding Cincon power solutions.

 

Recent Cincon new DC-DC converters suitable for Edge AI related application products:

Conforming to industrial power design standards, the wide input voltage range supports multiple market applications, meaning you won"t need to change power supply models. This saves time learning different units and speeds up your overall system design.

 

New Ultra-wide Input DC-DC Converters:

Cincon offers an application note with guidance for EMI testing. Taking the CQB100W8 as an example, the application note provides the recommended external circuit and testing details required for EN55032 Class B compliance. This guidance facilitates a convenient and rapid start to the user"s testing process.

 

EMI and Conducted Noise Meet EN 55032 Class B Specifications

Test Condition: Input Voltage: 36Vdc, Output Load: Full Load

 

New Built-in EMI Total Solution:

 

Recent Cincon new AC-DC power supplies suitable for Edge AI related application products:

High power density, compact size, and multiple mounting options

 

New ITE/Industrial、Medical Baseplate-cooled AC-DC Power Supplies

The LFM Series has a height of 1 inch. For enclosure mounting, through holes are suitable for thick metal enclosures, while threaded holes are designed for thin metal enclosures without pre-existing threads. All products in the series are certified for Class B EMI conducted and radiated compliance.

 

 

New AC-DC Brick Power Supply (Build-in EMI Solution)

Dual AC and DC input with a height under 1 inch, built-in EMI protection, and certified for Class B EMI conducted and radiated compliance, requiring no external EMI measures within specifications.

 

 

      Edge computing is commonly used for remote data integration and analysis, railway monitoring, industrial IoT, remote surveillance, and smart cities. The IoT market also covers medical diagnostics, intelligent transportation, warehousing and logistics, automated factories, remote control, and robotics. Edge AI enhances the efficiency and accuracy of data integration, representing a key development trend across these application markets in the coming years. This large market demand and system upgrades bring various challenges for end products.

 

      Cincon has extensive experience in harsh, fanless applications and has earned strong recognition in the edge AI IPC market. Our power products feature industrial-grade design, wide input and temperature range, compact size, high efficiency, high isolation and withstand voltage, EMC compliance, and stable operation under extreme conditions. The DC-DC product line ranges from DIP-4 to Full Brick types, while the AC-DC product line covers from 4W (3.9 × 1.9 × 1.8 cm) up to kilowatt-level power, meeting the operational requirements of most end devices and systems.

 

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