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Component Module Approach Wins for Custom Military Power Supplies For custom military power supplies, a component power solution often can be superior to a discrete power solution—and can be completed faster and with less risk. Keith Nardone, Sr. Manager, Defense Products Mark Connolly, Product Marketing Manager, Custom Systems, Vicor
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approaches. Typically, custom power design cycles can run six to nine months.