Integrating a power supply into medical equipment requires balancing leakage currents, filtering, insulation, EMC and installation-class requirements. This webinar explains how these requirements interact and how selecting and specifying the right power supply early in the design can reduce the development time and cost of the finished equipment.
Overview
Integrating a power supply into medical equipment involves more than selecting the correct voltage and power rating. To meet IEC 60601-1, engineers must consider end-equipment leakage current limits, insulation, protective-earth arrangements, EMC emissions and immunity, installation class, and far more. These requirements interact; additional filtering may affect leakage current, while the installation environment can influence protection and system architecture. Addressing these issues late can lead to failed tests, redesigns, delays and higher development costs.
This webinar explains the relationship between end-equipment requirements and power supply specifications. It will show you how to assess leakage currents, EMC behavior and installation class during the selection process, identify trade-offs and ask suppliers the right questions before design decisions become difficult or expensive to change.
By applying this knowledge early in the design phase, attendees can make more informed power-supply choices, reduce compliance risk and avoid unnecessary redesigns. Selecting an appropriate power supply at this stage can shorten development schedules and lower the cost of the finished equipment, while creating a more predictable path through integration and successful final certification testing.
Key Takeaways
- Understand leakage currents and the regulatory requirements to select a power supply that meets the system limits and supports efficient IEC 60601-1 compliance.
- Understand the interactions between leakage currents, EMC and installation-class requirements to avoid late-stage compliance issues.
- Determine the applicable installation class and understand its impact on power-supply selection and system design.
- Learn the importance of specifying and selecting the power supply early to reduce redesigns, development time and cost.
Speaker
Giulio Bocciolini is senior product marketing manager EMEA at TDK-Lambda, with more than 20 years of experience in the electronics industry. After graduating from the Technical Institute of Aeronautics in Florence, Italy, he began his career in the electronics sector and quickly advanced through various sales roles at TDK-Lambda. He initially worked as a key account manager, supporting major customers and building long-term partnerships in Northern and Central Italy. He gained further experience as business development manager, where he was responsible for identifying new market opportunities and driving growth in strategic segments. Through these positions, Giulio developed in-depth product, market and application expertise, laying the foundation for his current responsibilities in product marketing. Today, Giulio is responsible for product marketing of AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters, covering a wide range of products and markets across the EMEA region. Working closely with sales, product management, manufacturing and R&D teams, he develops new business opportunities and strengthens TDK-Lambda's presence in strategically important market segments.