As the world moves toward electrification and decentralization, DC power systems are becoming the new standard — especially in emerging sectors like robotics, EV platforms, and off-grid applications. Among these, the 48V DC bus is fast becoming the industry sweet spot for powering a wide range of devices, from advanced vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck to industrial robots and mobile computing platforms.
Recognizing this trend, PICO BOX developed the X9 series DC-DC ATX power supplies, designed specifically to operate seamlessly in 48V battery environments.
🔋 Why 48V DC Is the New Standard
The 48V DC system strikes a perfect balance between safety, efficiency, and power density:
• Higher efficiency: Less I²R loss compared to 12V systems.
• Improved safety: Unlike higher-voltage AC or 400V DC systems, 48V is safe for human touch in most conditions.
• Smaller wires: Higher voltage allows lower current, reducing cable size and weight — crucial in EVs, robots, and compact machinery.
• Widely adopted: Used in automotive (EVs), data centers, telecom, and mobile systems.
⚡ Introducing X9-ATX-500: The Heart of Your 48V-Powered PC
The PICO BOX X9-ATX-500 is the latest and most powerful entry in our X9 series. Designed to support DC input voltages from 16V to 60V, it is perfectly matched with 48V battery systems, yet remains flexible enough for other voltage ranges as well.
🔧 Key Specs:
• Input Voltage: 16V–60V DC
• Output Power: Up to 500W
• Standard ATX Output Rails: 12V, 5V, 3.3V, 5VSB
• Form Factor: Ultra-compact, fanless design for silent operation
• Protection Features: Overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, thermal shutdown
💡 Applications of X9-ATX-500 in 48V Battery Systems
The X9-ATX-500 enables reliable computing in environments that traditionally couldn’t support full-scale PCs:
✅ Mobile Robotics
Robots powered by 48V battery systems can now integrate full-featured PCs for navigation, AI processing, and control — powered directly by the same battery pack.
✅ Electric Forklifts & Utility Vehicles
The automotive world is shifting to 48V systems to simplify design and reduce weight. X9-ATX-500 allows seamless PC integration into these platforms for diagnostics, automation, or fleet management.
✅ Off-Grid Solar & Energy Storage Systems
In remote or off-grid installations using 48V solar battery banks, X9 makes it possible to run a small form factor computer directly — no inverter or AC conversion required.
✅ Custom Automotive & Overlanding PCs
From camper vans to smart cars, users can now build in-vehicle PCs that run directly off the car battery, minimizing losses and improving reliability.
🚀 From 320W to 500W — Ready for High-Performance Builds
The first X9 release, X9-ATX-320, delivered reliable power for basic and mid-level systems. Now, with the upgraded X9-ATX-500, users can build performance-oriented PCs using power-hungry CPUs, GPUs, and peripherals — all while staying within a DC-only power ecosystem.
Whether you’re building an edge computing node in a warehouse robot or a gaming HTPC for your solar-powered cabin, the X9-ATX-500 has the power and flexibility to deliver.
🔄 No More AC Conversion Losses
With a traditional setup, you’d need a bulky AC inverter to convert DC battery power to 110/220V AC, only to step it down again in a traditional ATX PSU. That’s inefficient, bulky, and heat-prone.
With the X9-ATX-500, you go straight from DC to DC, saving space, energy, and cooling overhead.
💬 Final Thoughts
As 48V battery systems become the new foundation for modern electric platforms, it’s time for your PC power supply to catch up.
The PICO BOX X9-ATX-500 delivers:
• ✅ Direct compatibility with 48V systems
• ✅ Up to 500W clean power for modern PC builds
• ✅ Compact, silent, and efficient design
• ✅ Proven performance in real-world industrial and automotive deployments
Ready to cut the cord and go full DC?
👉 Discover the X9-ATX-500 – the smartest way to build your next DC-powered computer.
