Innovative, tailored power conversion solutions designed end-to-end for military applications

 

Experience Matters

No matter the challenge, our experienced engineers are ready to work closely with you to overcome it. Whether your project requires a custom form factor, over voltage, over current, specific efficiency, parallelable capabilities, high factor power supply or other unique features, we have extensive, field-proven experience designing tailored MIL-SPEC power solutions to meet our customers’ needs and perform in the harshest environments.

Rapid Prototyping

All of our off-the-shelf models are configurable with rapid prototyping and little/no NRE investment, and for over 40 years we have been developing innovative, high performance, HI-REL custom military power conversion solutions for our customers, featuring:

  • Extreme EMI Protection
  • Long-Term Reliability
  • Efficient Thermal Management
  • High Power Factor
  • High Power Density
  • Shock and Vibe Resistance

Put Us to the Test with Your Next Project!

We invite you to speak with one of our experienced engineers today to define the specifications, from power, to input/output and even form factor, to achieve an optimized solution for your unique requirement.

Custom Designed Solutions

For all your requirements, we’ll custom design a solution for your needs

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Learn more about the custom solutions we’ve developed for other customers:

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Cabin Power Supply Module

We were approached by a client with a complex requ... read more

Cabin Power Supply Module

We were approached by a client with a complex requirement for a cabin power supply module (CPSM). Milpower Source engineers developed this innovative solution to meet their unique requirement. Designed for a critical use airborne application, the M311 features specifications not seen in any other power conversion solution, including multi-drawer line replaceable supplies, liquid cooling and load capacitance.

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VPX-3 Custom Form Factor DC/DC Power Supply

Our client required a VPX VITA 62 DC/DC power supp... read more

VPX-3 Custom Form Factor DC/DC Power Supply

Our client required a VPX VITA 62 DC/DC power supply with modified connectors and form factor for an airborne application. We started with one of our mature 3U VPX designs and modified it to create the VPX-3 to meet their needs.  It was designed to meet MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1275

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B&C Series AC+DC/DC Dual-Output Power Supply

The B&C AC+DC converter feature two split outp... read more

B&C Series AC+DC/DC Dual-Output Power Supply

The B&C AC+DC converter feature two split outputs (same output voltage) and up to 160W. Additional features include: high efficiency, wide input range, AC input / output isolation, fixed switching frequency (330KHz), EMI/RFI filters included, indefinite short circuit protection with auto-recovery and over-voltage protection. It was designed to meet MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-1275.

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Generator Control Unit

Generator Control Unit (GCU) designed for a r... read more

Generator Control Unit

Generator Control Unit (GCU) designed for a rotorcraft application, this Generator Control Unit (GCU) provided the client with the required multi-output design and MIL-Standard qualifications.

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Custom Form Factor DC/DC Power Supply

Designed for a missile application, our engineerin... read more

Custom Form Factor DC/DC Power Supply

Designed for a missile application, our engineering team successfully addressed the MIL-STD-810g Shock and Vibration requirements, while delivering a custom form factor DC/DC converter unit which met all of the other requirements the customer presented.

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Custom Form Factor AC/DC Power Supply

Designed as a standalone, high power factor, natur... read more

Custom Form Factor AC/DC Power Supply

Designed as a standalone, high power factor, natural convection cooled converter.  This unit is deployed by multiple branches of the military, in all environments.  It features a rugged outdoor deployable free air convection cooled design and a max output of 1kW. It achieves an efficiency of 80% (typical) and is designed to meet MIL-STD-461F, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RE102, RS101, RS103 and MIL-STD-810G.

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Transformer-Rectifier Unit (TRU)

Designed for an airborne application, the Transfor... read more

Transformer-Rectifier Unit (TRU)

Designed for an airborne application, the Transformer-Rectifier Unit (TRU) is a non-isolated, non-regulated, 3-phase AC/DC power supply, which is MIL-STD-704A and MIL-STD-461E compliant, delivers over 95% efficiency, and features up to a 18kW load, low input THDI (below 8%), and RS-422 communications.

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Pulse Load Attenuator

Designed for a ground radar application, the Pulse... read more

Pulse Load Attenuator

Designed for a ground radar application, the Pulse Load Attenuator feeds a single PA, is sequenced (50V turns on 0.7s after other voltages) and hold up full power 3ms on input failure.

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Filter & Control Unit

A 288-350VDC Filter and Control Unit (FCU) with 7 ... read more

Filter & Control Unit

A 288-350VDC Filter and Control Unit (FCU) with 7 outputs, overload disconnection and embedded filtering. 

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6.6kW DC/DC Power Supply

Up to 6.6kW (300V/22A) output, 28 VDC NiCad batter... read more

6.6kW DC/DC Power Supply

Up to 6.6kW (300V/22A) output, 28 VDC NiCad battery DC input, fixed switching frequency, short circuit recovery with ON command and over-voltage shutdown with ON command recovery. An efficiency rating of 84% (typical 86% at 22V input) and operating temperature of -40°C to +90°C (baseplate), with thermal sensor for baseplate monitoring. EMI/RFI filters are standard.  Lastly, it is designed to meet MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-810.

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1.8kW DC/DC POWER SUPPLY

A naturally convection cooled power supply designe... read more

1.8kW DC/DC POWER SUPPLY

A naturally convection cooled power supply designed to MIL-STD-1275B, with 24 outputs, up to 1.8kW continuous with no derating at -30°C to +55°C ambient.

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FORM FACTOR 24-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH/ROUTER

We were approached by a client with a requirement ... read more

FORM FACTOR 24-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH/ROUTER

We were approached by a client with a requirement for a 24-port military switch/router with D38999 connectors which are used in a wide variety of military systems. We changed the product design to include D38999 connectors instead of the existing SCE connectors, thus providing reliable performance in military harsh environments while maintain MIL-DTL-38999 standards.

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FORM FACTOR 12-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH

Our client required a MILTECH 912 gigabit ethernet... read more

FORM FACTOR 12-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH

Our client required a MILTECH 912 gigabit ethernet switch with modified connectors and form factor for naval application. We designed the solution to comply with military standards for naval vibration, thermal shock & corrosion necessary for lasting performance in salt spray conditions. We eliminated the captive screws, replaced all screws to 316 Stainless Steel and replaced all connectors to bronze and adding an anti-corrosion coating.

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CUSTOM 26 PORT VME ETHERNET SWITCH

We were approached by a client with a requirement ... read more

CUSTOM 26 PORT VME ETHERNET SWITCH

We were approached by a client with a requirement for a switch containing 26 x 1G LAN ports in a VMEbus backplane architecture, suitable for military environmental conditions. Our solution was based on the capabilities of the existing MILTECH 912 with additional LAN ports and other specific features.

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EMBEDDED MINIATURE SWITCH CARRIER

Our client required the MILTECH 9136 embedded swit... read more

EMBEDDED MINIATURE SWITCH CARRIER

Our client required the MILTECH 9136 embedded switch with a small carrier, connectors and voltage entrances which are designed for his specific needs. The MILTECH 9136 is a 87x87mm board-level switch with option for 52 ports. We designed a small carrier adapted to the dimensions of the switch with all customer's requirements.

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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

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Belmont, NH 03220
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