Elpac Launches New Line of Medical Power Supplies - 28 New Open Frame and External Models Available

Elpac Electronics, Inc., a worldwide leader in accelerating the design and manufacture of superior-quality power supplies and custom docking stations, today announced that the firm is expanding its power supply offering for the medical device market by introducing 28 new open frame and external models.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2005 -- Elpac Electronics, Inc., a worldwide leader in accelerating the design and manufacture of superior-quality power supplies and custom docking stations, today announced that the firm is expanding its power supply offering for the medical device market by introducing 28 new open frame and external models.

An ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of power supplies, AC/DC adapters, custom docking stations and battery chargers, Elpac products are routinely used by major medical original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in applications including patient monitors, infusions pumps, pulse oximeters and portable defibrillators. The new standard Elpac medical power supplies deliver up to 65 Watts of DC power, in both open frame and external configurations, with all medical agency and regulatory approvals completed. Custom models deliver up to 500 Watts of DC power.

For almost 45 years now, Elpac has focused on innovative designs that meet our customers most challenging requirements," explained Marshall Wright, Elpac Chief Operating Officer. Our research indicated considerable interest for medical power supplies that are available fast and designed to last longer. To develop these 28 new models, we surveyed prospective customers and engaged in collaborative engineering with leading manufacturers. As a result, we have already seen very strong demand. Today were thrilled to announce the release of our 28 new medical models."

All 28 new medical power supplies are backed by Elpacs industry-leading 5-year warranty and will be available through the firms Fast TrackTM program, with 500 unit lots at OEM pricing available in 3 weeks or less ARO (after receipt of order), FOB Asia. The new line includes 15 open frame models (at 20, 28, 40, 60 and 65 watts) and 13 external models (at 12, 24, 40 and 65 watts) in various configurations (e.g., 12, 15, 18 and 24 volts). All models conform to medical agency requirements including UL2601-1, and are CE marked to EN60601-1-2:2001. All models also meet FCC class B and CISPR 11 class B emissions standards, taking wide range input (100 -- 240 VAC) from international sources and supplying fully-regulated output. The external models are available in the customers choice of white or black (case, cord and connector). The open frame models leverage innovative designs to deliver compact form factors.

About Elpac
Based in Irvine, CA with manufacturing at a company-owned and operated facility in Shenzhen, China, Elpac Electronics, Inc. is a privately-held firm that combines innovative U.S. design capabilities with Chinese production efficiency. The Elpac Power Supplies division builds products that convert AC power to the voltages required for powering electronic equipment or charging batteries, using design and manufacturing techniques that far surpass industry norms. For example, all new models are tested to demonstrate MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of at least 100,000 hours at 40 degrees C (compared to most manufacturers who merely calculate MTBF at 25 degrees C). Elpac customers are major international OEMs, typically world leaders in their fields. Elpac is credited with an exceptional customer service record, evidenced by surveys scoring customers satisfaction at 92%, far above the national average of 74% (according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index survey conducted by the University of Michigan Business School).

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