Medical integrated capacitor charging power supply platform

     Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. Announced the flexiccharge FC2500, extending its industry-leading portfolio of integrated smart system power and capacitor charger platforms to simplify and accelerate the design of medical laser systems and electrosurgical applications such as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy and pulsed magnetic (PM) therapy.

     IPL and PM systems typically feature capacitors in cosmetic and surgical lasers that are charged to a high voltage and then discharged to produce a large current pulse. Traditionally, charging is delivered by a separate power supply to the system power supply. The company is the first and only company in the industry to offer a single integrated platform that provides high-voltage inputs for capacitor charging and multi-output low-voltage AC/DC conversion for system electronics such as touch panels, pumps, cooling elements, and other processing.

     The device combines high-voltage capacitor charging of 2.5kJ, multi-output, low-voltage AC/DC power up to 800W and provides a constant power overcharge voltage from 250V to 1000v. This ensures faster charging at lower voltages, which reduces treatment times and increases the number of patients that can be treated. Using a single power source to charge capacitors and power systems reduces application development time and complexity, reduces size and weight by 30%, and simplifies compliance with safety and EMI standards.

     "The latest addition to Advanced Energy's revolutionary flexiccharge family of capacitor chargers underscores our continued commitment to developing innovative solutions," said Shrinidhi Chandrasekharan, senior vice president, Medical Products, Advanced Energy. To meet the power and performance requirements of next generation laser, IPL and pulse power systems." "With the introduction of the FC2500, Advanced Energy continues to lead the way in new technology and power solutions for medical applications - enabling medical Oems to get to market faster."

     The device is designed for optimal flexibility, provides configuration and programming of output and charge voltages, and supports the connection of series and parallel outputs to support higher voltages and currents. The intelligent analog and digital control of the PMBus, with "set and forget" features and storage capabilities, accelerates time to market for medical Oems and can be used in the field to simplify system maintenance and service, thereby achieving long-term reliability and reducing downtime.