Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense and other mission critical industries, today announced the introduction of EmPower UltraLite G2, the industry's most powerful and intelligent cabin power system for charging passenger electronic devices (PED). The innovative UltraLite G2 is a highly flexible and scalable passenger power system, allowing airlines to deploy the optimal PED power system for their budget and passenger's needs.

The intelligent and flexible Astronics EmPower UltraLite G2 passenger power system provides up to 60W of USB Type C power at every seat.

UltraLite G2 is the next-generation system to Astronics' revolutionary EmPower UltraLite system introduced in 2018. The UltraLite system is a lightweight architecture providing high output power for passenger use without the need for a power supply installed at each seat group. The result is a lower cost, lower weight system, that does not encroach on passenger foot space, allowing for greater installation flexibility over traditional, seat- group-based architectures.

UltraLite G2 benefits include:

-With an industry-leading >93% efficiency, UltraLite G2 provides 800 Watts per power supply in a form factor common for power supplies with half that power.

-With up to 60W of USB Type C power at every seat, UltraLite G2 ensures passengers can enjoy the reliable power they need to charge and use their electronic devices during the flight. The system is fully configurable to the needs of every airline, every aircraft platform, and every passenger.

-The system offers a choice of USB Type A, USB Type C, or combination outlets with both standards included for compatibility with the widest variety of passenger devices.