Case Study
Improving Passenger Comfort
vicorpower.com Rev 1.0 © Vicor Corporation. All rights reserved Passenger Seat Actuator Improving Passenger Comfort Technical Support Small Size, Low Profile Scalable The Customer's Challenge The focus for all airlines is cost reduction. As fuel is the largest cost, new airplanes are being developed with innovative materials to lighten every element of the aircraft, from airframe to windows, enhanced entertain- ment systems to passenger comfort. At the same time airlines are seeking ways of differentiating themselves on cabin comfort and service to attract the lucrative business and first class passengers. An airline seat manufacturer was developing a next generation business seat, with increased functionality requiring additional electronics. The increased power required n