First Standard Power Converters & EMI Filters Available Compliant to MIL-HDBK-1547 & Aerospace TOR Requirements without Customization

SPACE TECH EXPO, Long Beach, CA, May 21, 2013 – Today VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announced the availability of a new series of radiation hardened DC-DC power converters, point of load converters, and EMI filters to power space systems.

The new SVR Series of space power products includes 24 new modules in 7 product families, all based on space-proven heritage designs and available qualified to MIL-PRF-38534 Class K. These are the first power conversion products commercially available that are out-of-the-box compliant to the new Aerospace Technical Operating Report (TOR) requirements for space power systems. The new SVR Series of power products are suited for use in low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), deep space, and launch vehicle programs.

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VPT’s SVR Series also features maximum levels of radiation hardening with a Total Ionizing Dose (TID) level of 100 krad(Si). Unique to VPT, these products include Enhanced Low Dose Rate Sensitivity (ELDRS) in the total dose rating for maximum reliability. The Single Event Effects (SEE) rating for these products is 85 MeV-cm2/mg. All modules have been submitted to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for Standard Microcircuit Drawings (SMDs) with most modules available on released SMDs.

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Satisfies MIL-COTS programs with military quality features and environmental screening.

ELECTRONICA, Munich, Germany, November 13, 2012 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announces the availability of a new dual output DC-DC power converter to power electronics in unmanned vehicles, ships, armored ground vehicles, and other rugged systems. The VPT5-2800D DC-DC power converter delivers up to 5 watts from a small footprint of approximately one square inch, meets several military standards, and features a six-sided metal package.
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New module delivers size and cost savings for power systems in rugged duty applications. 

BLACKSBURG, VA, September 10, 2012 - VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announces the availability of a new triple output DC-DC converter uniquely designed to power electronics in military vehicles, ships, weapons, and other rugged systems. Delivering up to 30 watts, the new VPT30-2800T DC-DC converter meets several military standards and features three outputs, enabling engineers to power multiple loads from a single, small, cost-saving module.

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Official Standard Microcircuit Drawings Issued for
VPT’s SVGA Family of Rad Hard Point of Load Power Converters

VPT’s SVGA Series of rad hard point of load converters offer 10A and 15A of output power and are now available on DLA SMD# 5962-12219.

BLACKSBURG, VA, July 11, 2012 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announced today that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)  has issued Standard Microcircuit Drawings (SMDs) for VPT’s family of space level, radiation hardened, point of load DC-DC power converter modules.

With the SVGA Series power converters now on official DLA SMDs, engineers can procure these components quickly, easily, and with confidence of reliable performance over time in the harshest of space environments. VPT’s SVGA Series converters are available in 10A or 15A versions and are suited for use in low Earth orbit (LEO) systems, geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) systems, deep space probes, and other demanding space applications. With the addition of these two modules, VPT now offers more than 35 power conversion modules on DLA SMDs specifically designed for rugged duty in space.

The specific space grade SV Series DC-DC converters now available on DLA SMDs include:

• SMD# 5962-12219: SVGA 10A single output point of load  DC-DC converter
• SMD# 5962-12219:  SVGA 15A single output point of load DC-DC converter

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VPT is the only manufacturer to now offer two point of load converters that are MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K Qualified, 100K rad hard, and available off-the-shelf.

BLACKSBURG, VA, May 8, 2012 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), announced today the availability
of a new point of load power converter designed and manufactured for use in the extreme environment of space. The new SVGA0515 Series point of load DC-DC converter is now qualified to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and Class K by the Defense Logistics Agency.  The SVGA delivers up to 50W of output power, is radiation hardened to 100 krads (Si) including Enhanced Low Dose Rate Sensitivity (ELDRS), and is characterized to SEE of 85 MeV-cm2/mg.

The SVGA Series is the latest addition to VPT’s existing line of space DC-DC converters. The SVGA functions as a non-isolated,
regulated buck converter that steps down the voltage at the point of use in a distributed power system. From a single, small size, high current package, this module saves significant board space, weight, and cost for power systems headed for LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space missions.

“To reduce weight and component cost, distributed power systems are relying more on smaller, less expensive point of load
converters used in conjunction with the larger, traditional, isolated DC-DC converters. Customer response to our space-qualified, off-the-shelf, point of load DC-DC converters has been phenomenal,” explained Monty Pyle, Executive Director of Sales. “We’ve been asked for a higher current option without the need to waste space and weight stringing together multiple POL converters.
We’re proud to announce that this product will satisfy the needs of space customers requiring higher power levels and stringent radiation requirements.”

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VPT breaks ground on a new headquarters in Blacksburg, VA. From left: Steve Butler, VP of Engineering for VPT, John Hodock, CFO for VPT, Dr. Dan Sable, President of VPT, Shawn Graham, COO & Executive Director of Quality, and Joe Meredith, President of the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.

BLACKSBURG, VA, April 17, 2012 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), recently broke ground on a new headquarters facility  in Blacksburg Virginia. The new facility will serve as VPT’s research and development center and will be located in the award-winning office park, the  Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.

““We are pleased to be expanding into this state-of-the-art research facility,” said Dr. Dan Sable, President of VPT. “We’ve grown appreciably over the last several years and the time is right to invest in the next phase of our corporate success.  The new facility will offer several new amenities to enhance our R&D capabilities as we continue to develop new power conversion technologies for the avionics, military, and space markets.””

VPT anticipates moving to the new location in the fourth quarter of this year.  The move will not affect VPT’s manufacturing operations, which are located in a separate facility.

The artist rendition of VPT's new headquarters, which will also serve as the company's R&D facility.

The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is the recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Research/Science Park Award given by the Association of
University Research Parks (AURP).

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for Avionics and Military Power Systems

BLACKSBURG,  VA, January 31, 2012 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI-A)  (NYSE:HEI), announced today that it is now offering a new dual output 15W DC-DC
converter with no cross regulation error.

Suited for use in commercial avionics, military  avionics, and other critical reliability power systems, the new DVAB Series is a  small size, extremely light weight, and able to withstand the full range of  military specified temperatures. The DVAB Series eliminates cross regulation  errors and offers tightly controlled line and load regulation errors through  the use of two independent control loops.

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Short Form Catalog Delivers Data on Hundreds of Avionics & Military Grade Power Conversion Products

BLACKSBURG, VA, November 29, 2011 – VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), has released an updated short form catalog for its avionics and military grade series of DC-DC power converters, EMI filters, and other accessory products. All products are standard and available for quick delivery to designers of avionics, military, and other critical reliability distributed power systems.

The new catalog showcases the essential engineering  specifications on more than 300 power products so that engineers can quickly  find and specify components for high reliability power systems. VPT power  products are suited for use in commercial avionics, military avionics, military  ground vehicles, marine systems, weapons systems, and space systems.

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VPT’s SV Series of Rad Hard DC-DC Power Converters Now Listed on Standard Microcircuit Drawings

BLACKSBURG, VA, November 15, 2011 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), today announced that the Defense
Logistics Agency (DLA)  has issued new Standard Microcircuit Drawings (SMDs) for more than 150 of VPT’s space grade, radiation hardened DC-DC power converter modules.

VPT’s rad hard SV Series of DC-DC converters are manufactured to MIL-PRF-38534 Class K, the highest level for products used in space environments. These products are suited for use in a wide variety of space applications including low Earth orbit (LEO) systems, geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) systems, deep space probes, and other demanding applications.

The specific space grade SV Series DC-DC converters now available
on DLA SMDs include:

•  SMD# 5962-11219:  6W SVSA single output modules of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and 15V
• SMD# 5962-11216: 6W SVSA dual output modules of ±5V, ±12V, ±15V
• SMD# 5962-11218: 20W SVHF single output modules of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and 15V
• SMD# 5962-11215: 20W SVHF dual output modules of ±5V, ±12V, ±15V
• SMD# 5962-11220: 40W SVTR single output modules of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and 15V
• SMD# 5962-11223: 40W SVTR dual output modules of ±5V, ±12V, ±15V
• SMD# 5962-11217: 120W SVFL single output modules of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and 15V
• SMD# 5962-11214: 120W SVFL dual output modules of ±5V, ±12V, ±15V

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99% Efficiency in Protecting up to 200W of DC Power

VPT’s new DVCL Inrush Current Limiter protects downstream power components from damaging inrush current spikes in a power system.

BLACKSBURG, VA, September 20, 2011 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI-A) (NYSE:HEI), announced today that it is continuing to expand its product line with a new power protection module, the DVCL Inrush Current Limiter.

The DVCL controls potentially damaging inrush current drawn by DC-DC converters, EMI filters, and discrete capacitors during startup. With a power capacity of 200W, users can protect multiple downstream VPT DC-DC converters using a single, lightweight DVCL module.

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VPT’s series of space-qualified DC-DC power converters can now be offered with an approved Radiation Hardness Assurance Plan from the DLA Land and Maritime.

BLACKSBURG, VA, May 31, 2011 –

VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), received approval of its Radiation Hardness Assurance Plan from the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime, the office of primary involvement for MIL-PRF-38534. As a result of this approval, VPT’s series of space-qualified DC-DC power converters will appear imminently on Standard Military Drawings (SMDs) with a radiation assurance level P.

Specifically, the DLA certified VPT to MIL-PRF-38534 Appendix G, Radiation Hardness Assurance Requirements (RHA) for hybrid microcircuits and multi-chip modules.

With the new radiation hardness (RH) certification, VPT customers can be confident that the procedures and practices in place for making the RH assurances have been reviewed and approved by industry experts in the field of radiation hardening for electronics. Under the new approved plan, VPT’s radiation hardness procedures will be subject to regular audits and approvals by the DLA.
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L-3 Presents the Platinum Excellence Award to VPT. From left: Stephen Eiting , VP Operations, L-3, Dr. Dan Sable, President and CEO, VPT, Charles Ball, Manager of Supplier Quality, L-3 and Fred Hirsch, Director of Operations Quality Assurance, L-3.

BLACKSBURG, VA, May 23, 2011 –

VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), received a Platinum Excellence Award this month from L-3 Communications Systems – West. The award recognizes VPT as “achieving exceptional supplier quality and delivery performance.”

As one of just two suppliers to receive the platinum level of the award this year, VPT also received a luncheon and in-person presentation of the award.

VPT enjoys a long history with L-3, powering a myriad of technologies for the company including satellite links, flight controls, and communications systems for use in military UAVs, satellites, and ground vehicles.

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First Two New Videos on DC-DC Power Converters Now Available

BLACKSBURG, VA, February 15, 2011 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI-A) (NYSE:HEI), today introduced its latest series of technical video labs that highlight the design considerations and performance characteristics of DC-DC power converters. Two video labs on the startup characteristics of DC-DC converters are now available. Six additional videos on a variety of popular power technology topics are planned for release throughout 2011. 

VPT’s video mini-labs are approximately 3-7 minutes in length and address common engineering questions regarding the integration of DC-DC converters into a high reliability military, avionics, or space power system in a systematic and time effective manner. 

The first of the 2011 videos are: 

• “Startup Characteristics of DC-DC Power Converters,” by Steve Butler, V.P. of Engineering
• “Startup Characteristics of DC-DC Power Converters with a High Capacitive Load,” by Callaway Cass, Sr. Design Engineer

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Delivers Maximum Efficiency, Reliability, and Power Flexibility in Today’s Distributed Power Architectures

DVPL Series DC-DC Converter

ELECTRONICA, Munich, Germany, November 9, 2010 – VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI-A) (NYSE:HEI), unveiled its latest point of load (POL) DC-DC converter today, the DVPL0503S. This new converter joins VPT’s growing line of POL DC-DC converters that deliver critical reliability performance and efficiency in the distributed power architectures of avionics, military, and space systems.

The new 3A DVPL DC-DC POL converter can be used alone or in conjunction with the DVHE 50W DC-DC converter as part of VPT’s High Efficiency, Reliability Optimized (HERO) Power System. The DVPL 3A POL converter is a non-isolated, synchronous, buck regulated converter that steps down the voltage at the point of end use. Its tiny size and light weight save board space, weight, and expense, making it an improved solution over the use of multiple isolated DC-DC converters to power individual loads in an electronics system.
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BLACKSBURG, VA, October 26, 2010 – VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), will showcase a new DC-DC power system solution at the Electronica trade show in Munich Germany, from November 9 through November 12 in Hall A4, Booth 507. VPT is attending the show in conjunction with its German electronics distributor, Protec GmbH.

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BLACKSBURG, VA, October 12, 2010 – VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), received a 3- Star Supplier Excellence Award in September from Raytheon Company.

Free Short Form Catalog Details Engineering Data on More Than 50 COTS Power Conversion Products

BLACKSBURG, VA, August 10, 2010 – VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), has released an updated short form catalog for its high reliability COTS series of DC-DC power converters, EMI filters, bus converters, transient suppressors, and other accessory products. All products satisfy the Department of Defense’s “Commercial Off-The-Shelf” (COTS) directive for avionics and military distributed power systems.

The new catalog showcases the essential engineering specifications on more than 50 power products so that engineers can quickly find and specify components for high reliability power systems.

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BLACKSBURG, VA, April 13, 2010 – VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI), today announced that several new modules are available for the DVFL, DVTR, and DVHFSeries DC-DC power converter product lines. The new output voltages on these modules satisfy the reliability requirements and varying output voltage needs of the newest avionics and military electronics.

The new modules now available include:

DVFL, single output, 120 watts – 6.3V, 7V, 8V, 9.5V, 18V, 28V
DVFL, dual output, 120 watts – 6.3V, 9.5V
DVTR, single output, 40 watts – 7V, 8V, 18V, 28V
DVTR, dual output, 40 watts – 8V, 18V
DVHF, single output, 20 watts – 5.7V, 18V

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