WPG Americas Inc. (WPGA) a subsidiary of WPG Holdings, the largest global electronic components distributor, has released a new power eBook, "Designing Safe and Reliable Medical Devices."

This eBook dives into the medical safety standards in power supply design, featuring solutions from leading manufacturers Cosel, NMB, and Advanced Thermal Solutions.

With the growing demand for electrical equipment for use in the home environments, there is a greater emphasis on ensuring that these devices and equipment deliver the intended performance while being safe for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. 

Knowledge of power standards and the current regulatory changes governing these aspects enable manufacturers to make better decisions and work out potential problems as early as possible.

This eBook introduces readers to:

• The main principals of IEC 60601-1 and how they apply to power supply design.
• The evolution of the series of technical standards that address safety, risk and essential performance of medical equipment.
• Overview of medically-safe power solutions available for medical equipment designers and manufacturers.
• Power solutions from leading manufacturers like Cosel, NMB and Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS).

"After observing the evolution of medical power regulatory and safety requirements, WPGA decided now was the right time to develop this eBook, it aligns with our continued commitment to helping our customers drive down development costs and speed up time to market," said Rich Davis, President of WPG Americas.

"With the partnerships of our suppliers, WPGA offers power solutions and products that respond and meet the evolving industry requirements."  

To download the new eBook, visit https://tinyurl.com/medicaldevicepowersupply.