Universal DC power adaptor

A direct current (DC) power adaptor comprising:

• an adaptor plate assembly;
• and
• control electronics;
• a layer of heat-shielding or blocking, heat-dissipating and/or heat signature-reducing material;
• wherein the adaptor plate assembly includes an adaptor plate and at least one input connector;
• wherein the control electronics include a power conditioning module;
• wherein the power conditioning module is configured to receive an input voltage, and wherein the power conditioning module is further configured to supply an output voltage;
• wherein the at least one input connector is configured to connect to a DC power source;
• and
• wherein the layer of heat-shielding or blocking, heat-dissipating and/or heat signature-reducing material is functionally positioned between the adaptor plate assembly and the control electronics.

A direct current (DC) power adaptor comprising:

• an adaptor plate assembly;
• an adaptor housing;
• and
• a layer of heat-shielding or blocking, heat-dissipating and/or heat signature-reducing material;
• wherein the adaptor plate assembly includes at least one input connector;
• wherein the adaptor housing includes control electronics;
• wherein the control electronics include a communications interface;
• wherein the at least one input connector is configured to connect to a DC power source;
• and
• wherein the layer of heat-shielding or blocking, heat-dissipating and/or heat signature-reducing material is functionally positioned between the adaptor plate assembly and the control electronics.