International Rectifier re-defined the underlying distributed power architecture for 48V-input, board-mounted power (BMP) converters used in telecom and networking systems with the DC Bus Converter chip set architecture. The architecture eliminated the regulated output at the intermediate stage and its expensive feedback circuitry, slashing component count and achieving over 96% efficiency. IR's innovative iPOWIR™ devices created a whole new way to design on-board, non-isolated DC-DC converters. iPOWIR technology is a breakthrough in power conversion, combining all layout-critical power semiconductors and passive components of the circuit to form complete functional building blocks, reducing converter size and design time.