In many applications, it’s important for the supply voltage to be continuously available no matter what the circumstances. This isn’t always easy to ensure, though. A new concept can provide an optimal solution for an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with an extremely compact design.
Several applications require an uninterruptible power supply. One example is the RAID system for redundant data storage, which must be protected so that no data is lost in the event of a power failure at an inconvenient time, such as during data backup activity. Systems with real-time clocks also must be supplied continuously with power. This can come from a battery or another backup solution. Other applications include telemetry applications in the automotive sector and systems for administering medications—for example, controlled insulin pumps used in the healthcare sector.