VPT

High-Reliability DC-DC Converters and EMI Filters for Military Applications

VPT's products guarantee genuine military-grade, high-reliability DC-DC converters, electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters, and other power accessories qualified to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K.

Website

www.vptpower.com

Email Address

vptsales@vptpower.com

Address

1971 Kraft Drive,
Blacksburg,
VA 24060,
Virginia,
United States of America

Phone

+1 425 353 3010

Fax Number

Rugged, high-reliability power DC-DC converters

VPT’s VXR series of rugged, high-reliability DC-DC converters and EMI filters is optimised for a broad range of applications, from military ground vehicles to manned and unmanned aircraft that endure adverse environmental conditions such as severe vibration, shock and temperature cycling.

VPT’s patented epoxy encapsulated V-SHIELD® packaging is also highly resistant to chemical, solvent and salt environments, making it fully compatible with high-volume manufacturing processes such as wave solder, cleaning solvents, high-pressure sprays and aqueous wash.

Avionics and military DC-DC converters

Ranging from 1W-120W and able to withstand temperatures of up to 125°C (no power de-rating necessary), VPT’s DV Series of products are designed to meet rigid military specifications and are 100% hermetic, with a variety of circuit protection features.

The DV series is suitable for both military and avionics applications.

Isolated DC-DC converters for efficient power systems

VPT’s isolated DC-DC converters save weight, heat, and cost to create an efficient power system in addition to their family of non-isolated, synchronous, buck regulated point of load DC-DC converters.

The company’s continual advancements in power conversion technology deliver many unique advantages across its product lines, including:

Maximum reliability thick-film hybrid technology
Innovative rugged high-reliability architecture
Proprietary epoxy encapsulation package availability
Full operation over wide temperature ranges
High level of EMI performance
High-power densities
Lightweight design

Screening for rugged environments

Each VPT product line offers several grades of environmental screening.

Depending on the product series selected, tests performed include a non-destructive bond pull, internal visual, temperature cycling, constant acceleration and particle impact noise detection (PIND).

Screenings are also available for stabilisation bake, pre burn-in electrical and burn-in, 100% final electrical, hermeticity, radiography and external visual.

About VPT

VPT has been supplying high-reliability power converters to leading military organisations and programmes for more than two decades.

The company’s products have been included in programmes such as the F-15/16/18/22 and F35, the Watchkeeper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Blackhawk helicopter, Stryker tank and anti-tank guided missile, next-generation main battle tank, EuroHawk UAV, Apache helicopter, P-1 aircraft and the Tornado Fighter.

VPT’s experience in space solutions includes the International Space Station, Pluto New Horizons, Worldview-3 satellite system, Atlas V, and ExoMars. All VPT products are MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K certified.

White Papers

VPT Series DC-DC Converters and Power Accessory Modules

Military and other high reliability system designers are under continual pressure to reduce costs and development times. Following the DoD’s “COTS Directive,” one of the primary methods of achieving these goals is to forego military standards and specifications, and instead use the best available commercial practices, standards, components, and hardware.
Selecting the Correct Level of DC-DC Converter for Your Application

Most power systems for high reliability applications can be constructed from standard power modules. The typical scenario requires various DC output voltages and power levels and is usually met with standard DC-DC converters, EMI filters and accessory modules.
High-Reliability Power Conversion

When your programme needs true military-grade high-reliability DC-DC converters, EMI filters and other power accessories qualified to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K, count on the proven products from VPT's DV Series.

Videos

Press Releases

VPT Introduces 50V Input SVL Series of Space DC-DC Converters

VPT, a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announces the availability of its SVLFL, SVLHF, SVLTR, and SVLSA Series of 50 volt (V) space-qualified DC-DC converters.
VPT Adds Point of Load Converter to Space Product Line

VPT, Inc. (VPT®), a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announces the availability of its SVRPL Series of space-qualified point of load DC-DC converters.
VPT Adds 28 Volt SVL Series to Space Product Line

VPT, Inc. (VPT), a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announces the availability of its SVLFL, SVLHF, SVLTR, and SVLSA Series of 28 volt, space-qualified DC-DC converters.
VPT’s SGRB Converter Earns Military Electronic Innovators Awards Highest Honour

VPT Inc, a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), today announced that its GaN-based SGRB series of DC-DC converters has earned the Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards Platinum recognition, its highest honour.
VPT Receives General Atomics Supplier of the Year Award

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) has presented VPT with their 2018 Supplier of the Year Award, recognising the company's exceptional performance.
VPT Receives Patent for V-SHIELD Packaging Technology

VPT has earned a patent, No US 10,321,569, titled “Electronic Module and Method of Making Same” for their V-SHIELD® packaging technology. VPT’s expert power supply innovators engineered V-SHIELD to provide superior operation in even the harshest conditions.
VPT Introduces SGRB DC-DC Converter Series With GaN-Based Technology

VPT Inc, a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), has released its SGRB Series of space qualified DC-DC converters at the Satellite 2019 Show, in Washington DC.
VPT SVCL2800S Series Inrush Current Limiters Added to DLA SMD List

VPT’s SVCL2800S Series of space qualified inrush current limiters is now DLA qualified after being added to the DLA SMD list, SVCL285R5S and SVCL2811S released on DLA SMD #5962-16216.
VPT Launches New DLA-Qualified Parts for DC-DC Converters

VPT has added another six DLA-qualified parts for its SVGA, SVFA, and DVFL series of DC-DC converters.
VPT Announces Addition of New Components Division

VPT Inc has announced the addition of VPT Components, a collaboration formed between VPT Inc and SST Components, a MIL-PRF-19500 JANS certified semiconductor manufacturer.
VPT’s SVHF DC-DC Converters Get Two Extra Output Voltages

Two more output voltages have been included in VPT’s SVHF Series of space-grade DC-DC converters.
VPT’s Design for New Power Converter with Gate Driving Awarded US Patent

At VPT we are constantly developing new and innovative power conversion solutions for use in avionics, military, space, and industrial applications. We are proud to announce that one of our recent breakthrough designs has earned a US patent. This is a testament to the ingenuity and expertise of our engineers who continually push the boundaries of power conversion technology.
Technical Video Library Accessibility

We appreciate being a member of the engineering community and providing helpful technical resources to other engineers around the world.
Comprehensive Quality Control Drives High Product Reliability

VPT proudly manufactures power conversion solutions for critical power systems in avionics, military, and space applications. Client feedback praises VPT for having the industry’s best control processes, product reliability, and overall satisfaction. This is a result of many factors that are all bound together with VPT’s proactive quality control programme. Strict adherence to this programme, which involves every stage of product development, enables continuous improvement and superior reliability.
Exploring VPT’s Role in Ground-Breaking Space Programmes

We are amid a time of monumental importance for space technology and exploration. In the past few years alone, we’ve seen remarkable first-time accomplishments by both commercial and government space organisations, witnessing the first successful launch and landing of reusable rockets, the very first up-close images of Pluto, and the first launch of an asteroid mining mission. Additionally, vital human health and environmental issues are explored and improved regularly, thanks to the work aboard the International Space Station.
Advancements in Electronics Packaging: How V-SHIELD® Offers Superior Operation

As a global leader in power conversion solutions for use in avionics, military, space, and industrial applications, VPT understands the severe environments our products are destined to encounter.
VPT Recognised for Supplier Excellence by L3

L3 Space & Sensors has awarded VPT the Distinguished Supplier Award for Outstanding On-Time Delivery. VPT is one of only three suppliers to receive this award for supplier performance in 2017. The award acknowledges VPT’s commitment to delivering products to customers on time.
VPT’s Dan Sable Inducted into Virginia Tech’s Academy of Engineering Excellence

VPT’s co-founder and CEO, Dr. Dan Sable, was one of six Virginia Tech (VT) alumni to be inducted into VT’s College of Engineering Academy of Engineering Excellence last week.
VPT Presents at Space Parts Working Group 2018

VPT’s Vice President of Engineering, Leonard Leslie, presented company and space components updates to attendees at the 47th annual Space Parts Working Group in Torrance, CA. Guests included members from government agencies, prime system contractors and subcontractors, part suppliers, and laboratories.
Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge 2018

The ninth annual Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge began this week as students and recent graduates from universities across the globe present a business model to a panel of judges.
VPT Appoints Solid State Supplies for Product Distribution in UK

VPT (VPT®), a HEICO company, today announced that it has entered an exclusive distributor agreement with Solid State Supplies for VPT’s high-reliability power conversion products in the UK and Irish markets. As a division of Solid State, Solid State Supplies is a highly accredited and experienced distributor for globally recognised electronics OEMs.
VPT Releases SVRSA 6W Output Radiation Hardened DC-DC Converters

VPT (VPT®), a HEICO company, today released its single and dual output SVRSA DC-DC converters to further expand its offering of radiation hardened high-reliability space products.
VPT Expands VXR High-Reliability Line

VPT, Inc. (VPT®), a HEICO company, today released its dual output VXR series DC-DC converters to augment its offering of advanced, high-reliability, commercial-off-the-shelf COTS) products.

Projects

Bradley Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle, US

In September 2024, the US Army and BAE Systems finalised a $440m contract to produce more Bradley fighting vehicles.
Stryker Armoured Combat Vehicle Family

The Stryker 8x8 wheeled combat vehicle family is based on the GDLS Canada LAV III 8×8 light armoured vehicle.
Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tank, US

The Abrams M1E3 is expected to have the capabilities needed to fight against threats in 2040 and beyond.
Paladin M109A7 155mm Artillery System, USA

The Paladin M109A7 represents the most advanced howitzer in the BAE Systems M109 series.
UH-60/S-70A Black Hawk Multimission Helicopter, US

The largest operator of the aircraft is the US Army, which has 2,135 UH-60 designated aircraft.
Apache Attack Helicopter (AH-64A/D)

The Apache attack helicopter is a combat proven aircraft manufactured by American aerospace and defence company Boeing for the US Armed Forces.
Watchkeeper Tactical UAV

In July 2004, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that Thales UK had been selected as the preferred bidder for th
Husky Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector (VMMD)

The Husky Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector (VMMD), previously known as Chubby, is a wheeled landmine detection and route clearance system produced by DCD Protected Mobility (DCD), a part of DCD GROUP.
THAAD Theatre High Altitude Area Defense - Missile System

The THAAD terminal (formerly theatre) high-altitude area defence missile system is an easily transportable defensive weapon system to protect against hostile incoming threats, such as tactical and theatre ballistic missiles, at ranges of 200km and altitudes of up to 150km.
Shadow 200 RQ-7 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System

Shadow 200 is the smallest of the Shadow family of unmanned aircraft systems developed by AAI. It is in operational service with the US Army and US Marine Corps.
CH-47D/F / MH-47E Chinook Helicopter

The CH-47D Chinook helicopter transports troops, artillery, supplies and equipment to the battlefield with other applications ranging from medical evacuation, aircraft recovery, parachute drop, search and rescue to disaster relief, firefighting and heavy construction.
AGM-114 Hellfire II Missile

The AGM-114 Hellfire II is an air-to-ground missile developed primarily for the anti-armour role.
NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter

The NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) is a multi-role military transport helicopter manufactured by NHIndustries, a consortium owned by AgustaWestland (32%), Airbus Helicopters (62.5%), and Stork Fokker (5.5%).
Tiger Multi-Role Combat Helicopter

The EC665 Tiger helicopter was developed for France and Germany in three configurations.
Titan-D 4x4 Armoured Personnel Carrier

The Titan-D 4x4 armoured personnel carrier (APC) is produced by UAE-based company INKAS Vehicles to meet the requirements of worldwide military and law enforcement forces. It is the latest member in the family of Inkas Titan APCs.
Medium Extended Air Defence System (MEADS)

The medium extended air defence system (MEADS) was developed to replace Hawk and Patriot systems worldwide.
Husky 2G Mine Detection Vehicle

Husky 2G is a two-seat variant of Husky MKIII vehicle mounted mine detector (VMMD) designed and manufactured by South African firm, DCD Protected Mobility (DCD PM).
RAM MK3 Light Armoured Multi-Mission Vehicle

The lightweight, multi-role RAM MK3 armoured vehicle is designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Ramta division.
Stinger Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS)

Stinger (FIM-92) is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) developed by General Dynamics to provide high accuracy and enhanced air defence capabilities to the armed forces.
Direct Attack Guided Rocket (DAGR) Missile

The Direct Attack Guided Rocket (DAGR) is a multi-role, precision-strike guided rocket being developed by Lockheed Martin.
OH-1 Ninja Light Observation Helicopter

The OH-1 is a light observation helicopter produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF).
Lynx Mk7 / Mk9 Multirole Helicopter

The UK Army Air Corps operates the Lynx army helicopter (Lynx AH) mk7 and mk9, and the export version of the Army Lynx,
AW129 Multi-Role Combat Helicopter

The AW129 multirole combat helicopter is the latest variant of the A129 Mangusta (Mongoose) helicopter in service with t
CL-289 Reconnaissance UAV

The CL-289 reconnaissance system is an unmanned airborne reconnaissance vehicle for use at corps and divisional level. T

Products & services

DV Series

VPT's DV series of products includes a versatile range of highly reliable DC-DC converters, EMI filters, and other power accessories.
VPT Series

The highly reliable and cost-effective VPT range of COTS DC-DC converters delivers premium performance ranging from 5W-100W.
VXR Series

VPT's VXR series features a range of rugged and reliable DC-DC converters and EMI filter units.
DC-DC Converters for Rugged Ground Vehicles

Tanks. Mine rollers. Armoured vehicles. VPT supplies them all with DC-DC power converters and accessory products that are up to the challenges of the roughest environments.
VXR30-2800S DC-DC Converter

The VXR30-2800S is optimised for a broad range of applications from military ground vehicles to commercial and military aircraft and is intended for adverse environments, including severe vibration, shock and temperature cycling.