Vox Power and DigiKey have teamed up to launch what they’re calling the industry’s first online power-supply configuration tool — a web-based configurator that lets engineers design, customize, and order a tailored power supply in just a few steps.
What the Configurator Does
The tool is built with hardware engineers, designers, and system integrators in mind. Instead of browsing fixed SKUs and hoping one matches your requirements, you now specify key parameters — number of outputs, required voltage levels, output current, and other supply attributes — and the tool builds a matching power supply around those specs.
Once you finalize the configuration, DigiKey assembles the custom unit and ships it directly, often within a matter of days. In effect, it replaces what used to be a drawn-out process of back-and-forth with suppliers, custom quotes, and long lead times.
Currently, the configurator supports Vox Power’s NEVO+ and VCCM series — the first power-supply families enabled in the system. But the scope is meant to grow over time.
Why It Matters for Design Engineers
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Faster design cycles. By converting what was a multi-step procurement and sourcing process into a few clicks, engineers can get a working power supply faster — speeding up prototyping and shortening development loops.
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Tailored power specs. Rather than compromising on off-the-shelf supplies, designers can match supply outputs exactly to their system needs — avoiding over-dimensioning or needless overhead.
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Simplified sourcing. Since DigiKey handles assembly and shipping, the burden on designers and supply-chain managers is greatly reduced. This can be especially useful for small teams, prototype runs, or niche designs.
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Scalability and flexibility. As more suppliers and power-supply series are added, the configurator could support a broad range of voltages, currents, and use cases — useful for embedded systems, industrial automation, automotive electronics, or consumer-device power design.
What to Expect Going Forward
As it stands, the tool is a first step — built on a limited set of power-supply families. But the vision is clear: to evolve into a go-to platform for custom power supply selection, reducing friction in design, sourcing, and delivery. For projects that require non-standard voltage rails, multiple outputs, or tight form-factor constraints, this tool could become a major timesaver.
For engineers juggling BOM complexity, long supply-chain delays, or custom power demands — this could be the most convenient power-supply design resource yet.
To try out the power configuration tool, please visit DigiKey.com.
