The emerging Smart Grid will be the source of the largest-ever opportunity for value-added for makers of ac-dc power supplies, according to the latest analysis by Darnell Group. To effectively connect and interact with the Smart Grid, ac-dc power supplies will need to incorporate Energy Measurement, be able to Communicate that information and be able to Respond to commands from the Smart Grid. Energy Measurement, Communications and Control are all topics that provide the focus at the Second-Annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum in San Jose, California, October 24 & 25. Early Registration is now open:
The embedded ac-dc power supply market is facing an unprecedented number of opportunities that have not been typical for this industry in the past. Driven by new applications such as the Smart Grid and Solid-State Lighting, ac-dc power supplies are undergoing a significant shift in demand characteristics that will result in new product designs and sales opportunities. These are discussed in detail in Darnell Group’s tenth edition report, “AC-DC Power Supplies: Worldwide Forecasts.”