INTER IOR S I NNOVATION
IN-MOULD
EL ECT R O N I C S
aircraftinteriorsinternational.com
MARCH 2020
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in-seat power
Power electronics
in-seat
power
Airlines looking to update aircraft with
USB power delivery (PD) technology
should try out True Blue Power’s new,
ultra-fast charging TA360 Series USB-PD
charging ports, which deliver 5-20V at
3 amps, providing up to 60W of power
per PD port. While PD-compatible
electronics benefi t most from this
technology, the TA360 Series also
supports USB-A and USB-C devices.
The TA202 high-power USB charging
port is a highly e cient and reliable
power source for current and nextgeneration
devices. With the option
of single and dual, USB Type-A and
Type-C confi gurations, each unit
delivers 3.0 amps per port.
The TA102 USB charging port
simultaneously charges two USB devices
at full power, delivering 2.1 amps per
port. Tablets, iPads and EFBs stay fully
charged and connected, while the
sealed units o er water-resistant
protection against spills and surface
cleaning solutions.
COMPACT
280W POWER
During 2020, Data Device Corporation
(DDC) is planning to unveil a newly
flight-qualified 280W IFEC & PED
power supply, as well as a new brand
identity. The space- and weight-saving
power supply provides power to up
to 24 seats for both IFEC electronics
and PED USB charging ports, including
USB Type-A (10W), with >92% power
efficiency, and optimised power
utilisation to reduce heat dissipation.
The design does not require underseat
boxes, brackets or shrouds, as it
can be mounted within the cabin wall
or ceiling.
Read our
2020 Design
Showcase issue
for more details
of TA360
The latest developments in
materials, advanced manufacturing
processes and innovations in
printed electronics have enabled
form, function and performance
to be integrated into a single part.
This in turn enables the latest
advancements in Human Machine
Interface (HMI) to be realised via
in-mould electronics (IME).
IME solutions are being
integrated into features and
functions for a variety of electronic
devices, including seat controls
embedded in armrests, seat
consoles, tables and trays; galley
insert controls; light and fan
controls in PSUs; and indicators,
controls, and heating elements
embedded in walls and composite
panels. IME offers an intuitive
approach to passengers’ senses
and touch and is also light-weight,
cost efficient and reliable.
This year, e2ip Technologies
(formerly GGI Solutions) will be
demonstrating that the surfaces
we interact with daily can be
incorporated into highly functional
designs for aviation.
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