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Taking an In-Depth Look At MicroTCA Power Modules (.PDF Download)

March 1, 2016

Power modules are very significant components for a MicroTCA system. They distribute the power and provide an interface to the MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) for power management. Design specifications for power modules provide flexibility to power system designers that could impact the cost, performance, and reliability of a MicroTCA system...

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