Simple IEC-certified devices save time, cut design complexity and reduce cost
SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Oct 29, 2013– Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, todayannounced that its CAPZero™automatic X-capacitor discharge IC is now certified to meet IEC CTL DSH 1080, the new mandatory addition to the Certification Body (CB)scheme of the IEC60950 and IEC60065 standards governing X-capacitor discharge safety regulations. CAPZero ICsare simple, SO-8-packaged, two-terminal devices that require only the addition of discharge resistors to automatically implement the X-capacitor discharge function.
New power supplies must comply immediately with the IEC CTL DSH 1080requirement, which ensures that a power supply’s X-capacitor safety-discharge function remains operational over the life of the product. CB-certified X-capacitor discharge devices such as CAPZeroICs pass a stringent safety-testing protocol including a lengthy period of high-temperature and high-humidity testing and high voltage line-surge testing. Power supplies using a certified X-capacitor discharge device are deemed automatically compliant.Power supplies not utilizing a CB-certified device, including those using discrete components or other non-certified ICs,must pass the sameenvironmental tests as well as line-surge testing with all protection devices such as varistors and bulk capacitors removed. Any redesign would result in a need for re-certification of the power supply.
Comments Edward Ong, product manager at Power Integrations: “Our power-saving CAPZeroICs make IEC compliance simple and quick, saving considerable cost and effortfor designers seeking to meet emerging no-load and standby requirements. CAPZero devices can be positioned before or after the system input fuse and are suitable for a wide variety of power supply applications.”
The CB certificate, Nemko certificate, and Nemko test report for the CAPZeroICs, plus full supporting documentation are available at http://www.powerint.com/en/products/capzero-family/capzero.
About Power Integrations
Power Integrations, Inc., is a Silicon Valley-based supplier of high-performance electronic components used in high-voltage power-conversion systems. The company’s integrated circuits and diodes enable compact, energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies for a vast range of electronic products including mobile devices, TVs, PCs, appliances, smart utility meters and LED lights. CONCEPT IGBT driver systems enhance the efficiency, reliability and cost of high-power applications such as industrial motor drives, solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and high-voltage DC transmission. Since its introduction in 1998, Power Integrations’ EcoSmart® energy-efficiency technology has prevented billions of dollars’ worth of energy waste and millions of tons of carbon emissions. Reflecting the environmental benefits of the company’s products, Power Integrations’ stock is included in the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® Green Energy Index, The Cleantech Index®, and the Ardour Global IndexSM. For more information, including design-support tools and resources, please visit
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