Predictika · Power module quotes and delivery commitments

An AI sales agent's Vicor power module order, checked before it goes out

An AI sales agent prepares an order for arrays of Vicor power modules for a fictional customer: the part number, how many modules sit in each array, the input bus and output voltage, the load and transient peak, the cooling and temperature, the quantity, and the commitments it makes — array capacity, lead time, module count and total price. Before it goes out, the agent sends it to Predictika, which checks it against a declarative model of the ratings in Vicor's datasheets and Vicor's published list prices, plus typical supplier rules, and returns a verdict, every reason and the figures it computed.

Scope: Vicor NBM, BCM and DCM power modules (twelve part numbers) with a quote and delivery-commitment check: ratings, derating, array size, lifecycle, price breaks, minimum order, lead time, capacity, allocation and approvals. See everything this validator covers

This validator covers orders for twelve Vicor part numbers, not just the scenarios shown below. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are illustrative; rules and numbers that Vicor does not publish are labeled as typical in the findings.

  • Parts (from Vicor datasheets and product pages) — NBM2317S60D1580TMR, NBM2317S60D1580T0R (1,000 W each), NBM2317S60D1565T0R (800 W), NBM2317S60E1560T0R (800 W, End of Life), NBM6123T60E12A7T0R (170 A), BCM6135CD1E5165T00 (65 A, Not Recommended for New Designs), BCM6123TD1E5135T00 (1,750 W), DCM3735S60D13L0TN1 (2,000 W), DCM3717S60D13K0TN1 (1,000 W), DCM3717S60E13G5TN1 (750 W), DCM3623T50M13C2T00 (320 W) and DCM4623TD2H15E0T00 (500 W). Input and output ranges, current and power ratings, transient peak with pulse width and duty cycle, array limits where stated, and lifecycle banners come from each datasheet.
  • Prices and lead time (published by Vicor) — list prices at 1, 10, 25 and 100 pieces where Vicor lists them, each part's minimum order quantity and the 52-week lead time shown on Vicor's own product pages in October 2026. The evaluation board DCM3735E60D13L0TN1 is named by Vicor for the DCM3735; its price here is typical.
  • Typical rules and numbers (not published by Vicor) — volume breaks at 500 and 1,000 modules; temperature and cooling derating (cold plate versus airflow); a current-sharing margin and an eight-unit limit for NBM and BCM arrays; fab capacity left in the quarter and customer allocation, with approvals above 85 and 90 percent use; a 90-day quote validity; sample and custom order limits and an NRE charge; a 500-module limit on Not Recommended parts; expedited production to a 26-week lead time; discount approval above 5 percent and a limit at 10 percent; export license review and a restricted-destination block.
  • Illustrative items* — a cold plate kit* and an input filter module*, with their prices, and the expedite fee* and NRE charge*.
  • What the agent states — array capacity, module count, lead time and total price are fields in the request; the validator blocks when any of them differs from what it computes.

Any order for these twelve part numbers that touches these rules is in scope — not only the scenarios pictured here. Not covered: other Vicor products, package variants and the VIA-package parts, real Vicor fab capacity and allocation (Vicor does not publish them), and thermal design beyond the typical derating tiers. Customers and scenarios are fictional.

The AI sales agentBuilds the power module order and its delivery commitments from the conversation and says it is ready.
Predictika validatorChecks every rule at once and returns the verdict, each finding, and the computed figures.

7 scenarios in 3 groups · each group runs from the agent’s first attempt to the outcome · click one to switch

What the agent proposes

The AI sales agent says

Illustrative agent statement. The validator receives the structured request below.

Proposing agent: AI sales agent (scripted)

Before sending, the agent must call Recorded run

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Where rules-based CPQ gets it wrong
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Our assessment of what a typical rules-based CPQ (product rules, price rules and validation rules, as in Salesforce CPQ) does with the same cases. It is a judgment about effort and reliability, not a claim that nothing can be built.

    
What the validator caughtTypical rules-based CPQPredictika
Capacity that depends on the output voltage, temperature and coolingOnly with care
The array capacity is the lower of a power rating and a current rating times the trimmed output voltage, then a derating that depends on cooling and temperature, then the modules. That takes derived formulas chained in the right order, not a lookup.		Part, output voltage, cooling, temperature and modules arrive in one request and the capacity is computed on every call.
A transient peak with a pulse width and a duty cycleOnly with workarounds
The peak rating only holds for a short pulse at a limited duty cycle, so three values on different lines have to be compared with three datasheet figures per part.		Peak load, pulse width and duty cycle are in one request and compared with the part's ratings together.
Capacity, lead time, module count and price the agent commits toOnly with care
The stated figures are derived from the part, the array, the dates and the price breaks, so each needs a rule that recomputes it and compares.		The stated figures are fields in the request, compared with the computed ones on every call.
Stacked approvals and blocks in one answerOnly with workarounds
Fab capacity use, discount, expedite and export approvals fire at different steps as the quote is saved, so a person often fixes one error and meets the next.		All findings come back together, blocks first, then approvals, whatever order the choices arrived in.

  

  

    
What this validator catches: findings from its test cases
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Every rule is checked on every call, in any order the choices arrive; one problem never hides another. Blocking findings stop the quote; approval findings need a person to sign off; everything else is computed.

    
1The Vicor datasheet for the BCM6135CD1E5165T00 is marked Not Recommended for New Designs; a person should confirm it is right for this order.
2The Vicor datasheet for the NBM2317S60E1560T0R is marked End of Life; a new order cannot be quoted on it.
3A 36 V input bus is outside the 40 to 60 V input range of the DCM3735S60D13L0TN1.
4A 9.5 V output is outside the 10.0 to 12.5 V output range of the DCM3735S60D13L0TN1.
5An array of 5 units is above the 4 units the Vicor datasheet allows in an array of the DCM3735S60D13L0TN1.
6An array of 9 units is above the 8 units this validator allows where the datasheet states no number. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
7The 7,500 W load is above the 7,200 W this array can deliver continuously at 12.2 V output with a capacity factor of 90 percent for temperature and sharing.
8A transient peak of 4,400 W is above the 4,320 W peak this array can supply at 12.0 V output with a capacity factor of 100 percent for temperature and sharing.
9A 3 ms peak is longer than the 2 ms pulse width the datasheet rates for the NBM2317S60D1580TMR.
10A peak load at 25 percent duty cycle is above the 10 percent the datasheet rates for the DCM3735S60D13L0TN1.
11An internal temperature of 130 C is outside the -40 to 125 C operating range in the datasheet.
12The order specifies cold plate cooling but does not include the cold plate kit. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
13This validator lists an evaluation board only for the DCM3735S60D13L0TN1; none is listed for the NBM2317S60D1580TMR.
143 evaluation boards are above the 2 allowed on one order. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
15The order is 3 modules and Vicor lists a minimum order quantity of 25 for the NBM2317S60D1580TMR.
16A sample order is limited to 10 modules and this one has 12. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
17A custom order needs at least 250 modules and this one has 120. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
18The BCM6135CD1E5165T00 is Not Recommended for New Designs and an order of 600 modules is above the 500 module limit for such parts. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
19The order needs 400 modules and only 300 modules of fab capacity are left this quarter. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
20The order of 400 modules uses more than 85 percent of the 300 modules of fab capacity left this quarter; sales operations must approve. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
21The order uses more than 90 percent of the fab capacity left this quarter; a supply chain vice president must also approve. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
22400 modules is above the 300 modules of allocation the customer has left. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
23Delivery in 30 weeks is earlier than the 52 week lead time for this order.
24Expedited production is requested; operations must approve the shorter 26 week lead time and the expedite fee. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
25The quote is 95 days old and its validity is 90 days. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
26A 8 percent discount is above the 5 percent a salesperson can give; the sales director must approve. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
27A 12 percent discount is above the 10 percent that can be approved on a module order. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
28The ship-to destination needs an export license review before the order is released. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
29The ship-to destination is on the restricted list; the order cannot be quoted. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
30The quote states an array capacity of 8,800 W; the validator computes 8,000 W.
31The quote states 440 modules; the order comes to 400.
32The quote states a lead time of 40 weeks; the validator computes 52 weeks.
33The quote states a total of $120,000.00; the validator computes $126,260.00.

  

  

    
Scenarios and results
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The recorded result of the validator for each scenario on this page: the request the AI agent sent, the verdict, and every finding, in the order they appear above.

    
1. DCM3735 arrays: Four-module DCM3735S60D13L0TN1 arrays trimmed to 11 V

    
The agent's request. Please quote 100 arrays of 4 DCM3735S60D13L0TN1 modules (400 modules in all), run from a 54 V input bus at 11.0 V output, for a 7,800 W load and a transient peak of 8,400 W lasting 1 ms at 10 percent duty cycle, at an internal temperature of 85 C with cold plate cooling. Fab capacity left this quarter is 1,200 modules and the customer has 600 modules of allocation left. Delivery is requested in 30 weeks. The quote is 12 days old. The quote states an array capacity of 8,000 W, 400 modules in all, a lead time of 30 weeks and a total of $119,060.00. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Load above array capacity. The 7,800 W load is above the 7,216 W this array can deliver continuously at 11.0 V output with a capacity factor of 100 percent for temperature and sharing.
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  • Transient peak above array peak rating. A transient peak of 8,400 W is above the 7,920 W peak this array can supply at 11.0 V output with a capacity factor of 100 percent for temperature and sharing.
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  • Cold plate cooling without the cold plate kit. The order specifies cold plate cooling but does not include the cold plate kit. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
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  • Delivery date earlier than the lead time. Delivery in 30 weeks is earlier than the 52 week lead time for this order.
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  • Stated capacity does not match. The quote states an array capacity of 8,000 W; the validator computes 7,216 W.
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  • Stated lead time does not match. The quote states a lead time of 30 weeks; the validator computes 52 weeks.
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2. DCM3735 arrays: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote 100 arrays of 4 DCM3735S60D13L0TN1 modules (400 modules in all), run from a 54 V input bus at 12.2 V output, for a 7,800 W load and a transient peak of 8,400 W lasting 1 ms at 10 percent duty cycle, at an internal temperature of 85 C with cold plate cooling with the cold plate kit. Fab capacity left this quarter is 1,200 modules and the customer has 600 modules of allocation left. Delivery is requested in 52 weeks. The quote is 12 days old. The quote states an array capacity of 8,000 W, 400 modules in all, a lead time of 52 weeks and a total of $126,260.00. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. 400 modules in 100 arrays of 4; array capacity 8,000 W at a capacity factor of 100 percent; peak capacity 8,784 W; lead time 52 weeks; total $126,260.00.
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3. NBM2317 arrays: Three-module NBM2317 arrays on the End of Life part

    
The agent's request. Please quote 40 arrays of 3 NBM2317S60E1560T0R modules (120 modules in all), run from a 48 V input bus at 12.0 V output, for a 2,400 W load and a transient peak of 3,600 W lasting 2 ms at 25 percent duty cycle, at an internal temperature of 85 C with airflow cooling. Fab capacity left this quarter is 400 modules and the customer has 300 modules of allocation left. Delivery is requested in 52 weeks. The quote is 12 days old. The quote states an array capacity of 2,880 W, 120 modules in all, a lead time of 52 weeks and a total of $12,726.00. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Module is End of Life. The Vicor datasheet for the NBM2317S60E1560T0R is marked End of Life; a new order cannot be quoted on it.
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  • Load above array capacity. The 2,400 W load is above the 2,160 W this array can deliver continuously at 12.0 V output with a capacity factor of 100 percent for temperature and sharing.
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  • Transient peak above array peak rating. A transient peak of 3,600 W is above the 3,000 W peak this array can supply at 12.0 V output with a capacity factor of 100 percent for temperature and sharing.
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  • Stated capacity does not match. The quote states an array capacity of 2,880 W; the validator computes 2,160 W.
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  • Stated price does not match. The quote states a total of $12,726.00; the validator computes $9,187.20.
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4. NBM2317 arrays: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote 40 arrays of 3 NBM2317S60D1580T0R modules (120 modules in all), run from a 48 V input bus at 12.0 V output, for a 2,400 W load and a transient peak of 3,600 W lasting 2 ms at 25 percent duty cycle, at an internal temperature of 85 C with airflow cooling. Fab capacity left this quarter is 400 modules and the customer has 300 modules of allocation left. Delivery is requested in 52 weeks. The quote is 12 days old. The quote states an array capacity of 2,880 W, 120 modules in all, a lead time of 52 weeks and a total of $10,180.80. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. 120 modules in 40 arrays of 3; array capacity 2,880 W at a capacity factor of 100 percent; peak capacity 4,320 W; lead time 52 weeks; total $10,180.80.
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5. BCM6135 arrays: Two-module BCM6135 arrays, 600 modules on a 430 V bus

    
The agent's request. Please quote 300 arrays of 2 BCM6135CD1E5165T00 modules (600 modules in all), run from a 430 V input bus at 50.0 V output, for a 6,000 W load and a transient peak of 7,000 W lasting 20 ms at 25 percent duty cycle, at an internal temperature of 85 C with airflow cooling. Fab capacity left this quarter is 800 modules and the customer has 700 modules of allocation left. Delivery is requested in 52 weeks. The quote is 100 days old and carries a discount of 12 percent. The quote states an array capacity of 6,500 W, 600 modules in all, a lead time of 52 weeks and a total of $193,998.00. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Input voltage outside the module range. A 430 V input bus is outside the 260 to 410 V input range of the BCM6135CD1E5165T00.
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  • Not-recommended part ordered in volume. The BCM6135CD1E5165T00 is Not Recommended for New Designs and an order of 600 modules is above the 500 module limit for such parts. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
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  • Quote older than its validity. The quote is 100 days old and its validity is 90 days. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
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  • Discount above the limit. A 12 percent discount is above the 10 percent that can be approved on a module order. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
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  • Stated price does not match. The quote states a total of $193,998.00; the validator computes $170,718.24.
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  • Module not recommended for new designs. The Vicor datasheet for the BCM6135CD1E5165T00 is marked Not Recommended for New Designs; a person should confirm it is right for this order.
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6. BCM6135 arrays: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote 200 arrays of 2 BCM6135CD1E5165T00 modules (400 modules in all), run from a 400 V input bus at 50.0 V output, for a 6,000 W load and a transient peak of 7,000 W lasting 20 ms at 25 percent duty cycle, at an internal temperature of 85 C with airflow cooling. Fab capacity left this quarter is 800 modules and the customer has 700 modules of allocation left. Delivery is requested in 52 weeks. The quote is 12 days old and carries a discount of 8 percent. The quote states an array capacity of 6,500 W, 400 modules in all, a lead time of 52 weeks and a total of $123,942.40. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Needs approval.

    
    
      
  • Module not recommended for new designs. The Vicor datasheet for the BCM6135CD1E5165T00 is marked Not Recommended for New Designs; a person should confirm it is right for this order.
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  • Discount needs approval. A 8 percent discount is above the 5 percent a salesperson can give; the sales director must approve. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
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  • Order summary. 400 modules in 200 arrays of 2; array capacity 6,500 W at a capacity factor of 100 percent; peak capacity 7,800 W; lead time 52 weeks; total $123,942.40.
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7. DCM4623 arrays: Nine-module DCM4623 arrays to a restricted destination

    
The agent's request. Please quote 40 arrays of 9 DCM4623TD2H15E0T00 modules (360 modules in all), run from a 300 V input bus at 13.8 V output, for a 4,000 W load, at an internal temperature of 70 C with airflow cooling. Fab capacity left this quarter is 1,000 modules and the customer has 500 modules of allocation left. Delivery is requested in 52 weeks. The quote is 12 days old. It ships to a restricted destination. The quote states an array capacity of 4,500 W, 360 modules in all, a lead time of 52 weeks and a total of $85,158.00. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Array larger than the datasheet allows. An array of 9 units is above the 8 units the Vicor datasheet allows in an array of the DCM4623TD2H15E0T00.
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  • Destination not permitted. The ship-to destination is on the restricted list; the order cannot be quoted. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor.
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Narration transcript
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The text of the narrated walkthrough, step by step.

    
    
      
  1. Welcome to a demo of Predictika's Validator. An AI sales agent prepares an order for arrays of Vicor power modules for a fictional customer: the part number, how many modules sit in each array, the input bus and output voltage, and more. Before it goes out, the agent sends it to Predictika, which checks it against a declarative model of the ratings in Vicor's datasheets and Vicor's published list prices, plus typical supplier rules, and returns a verdict, every reason and the figures it computed.
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  2. I will start with the first request by the agent.
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  3. The agent says. Please quote 100 arrays of 4 DCM3735S60D13L0TN1 modules (400 modules in all), run from a 54 V input bus at 11.0 V output. Fab capacity left this quarter is 1,200 modules and the customer has 600 modules of allocation left. The rest of the request is on screen. The quote states an array capacity of 8,000 W, 400 modules in all, a lead time of 30 weeks and a total of $119,060.00.
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  4. Before it goes out, the agent calls the validator.
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  5. Blocked, with six findings, all in one answer. The 7,800 W load is above the 7,216 W this array can deliver continuously at 11.0 V output with a capacity factor of 100 percent for temperature and sharing. A transient peak of 8,400 W is above the 7,920 W peak this array can supply at 11.0 V output with a capacity factor of 100 percent for temperature and sharing. The order specifies cold plate cooling but does not include the cold plate kit. This is a typical supplier rule, not one published by Vicor. The other three are on screen.
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  6. The validator returned six blocking findings in one answer. A check that reads one field at a time would pass most of this; it shows only when the choices in the quote are checked against each other.
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  7. What this shows: for capacity, lead time, module count and price the agent commits to, a rules-based CPQ is error-prone for this.
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  8. Now the agent resubmits.
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  9. The corrected request. It changes the output voltage to 12.2 V, the cold plate kit to included, the requested delivery to 52 weeks, the stated lead time as to 52 weeks and the stated total as to 126,260 US dollars.
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  10. It calls the validator again.
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  11. This time the validator clears it.
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  12. The validator also returns the line-item quote, on screen.
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  13. All six earlier findings are cleared, and the validator's figure matches the quote.
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  14. Six problems caught in one call, fixed in one pass, and a clean quote. That is the value of Predictika's validator: catching mistakes before they reach the customer.
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