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2026 MPD Product Selection Guide

The MicroPower Direct Product Selection Guide provides a comprehensive overview of our expanding power conversion and electronic control portfolio. Explore

MPE-500CMU

MicroPower Direct proudly announces the launch of the MPE-500CMU, a 500W AC-DC power supply designed to deliver exceptional performance and

MDR-240TY and MDR-480TY

MicroPower Direct proudly announces the launch of two Din-rail AC-DC power supplies, the MDR-240TY and MDR-480TY. Engineered for reliability, efficiency,

MPM-SVI Series

MicroPower Direct proudly introduces the MPM-SVI Series, a line of AC-DC power supplies engineered for industrial and commercial applications. This

MI2000BRU Series

MicroPower Direct announces the release of the MI2000BRU series, a 20W DC/DC converter in a compact 1’x1’ case. The MI2000BRU

MSR7810BW Series

MicroPower Direct announces the release of the MSR7810BW series, a high-efficiency, non-isolated switching regulator solution for engineers seeking precise point-of-load

MPM-20C Series

MicroPower Direct announces the release of the MPM-20C series, a robust 20W AC/DC module power supply. Designed to operate within

MPL-05SC Series

MicroPower Direct has launched the MPL-05SC series – a compact, 5W, open frame AC/DC. Designed for demanding engineering applications, the

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MPO-MS Series

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EV Charging Solutions

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Driving Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s)

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Glossary Of Power Conversion Terms

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Driving Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT’s)

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Acronyms, Abbreviations & Symbols

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Switching vs Linear Regulators

MDR-SIF Din-Rail AC/DC Series