Power Sources & Conditioning Devices
90-W to 105-W medical & ITE AC/DC power adapters tout efficiency and up-to-date agency approvals
November 1, 2012 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsTumbler Technologies + TRUMPower launched the TMP105 Series of 90 W to 105 W AC/DC power adapters, which is approved to the latest medical and ITE safety standards. The series comes equipped with
Eight-channel mixed-signal oscilloscope ideal for testing, debugging applications
October 17, 2012 3:27 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Yokogawa DLM4000 is the industry’s only eight-channel mixed- signal oscilloscope. Combining the large screen and eight-channel capability of Yokogawa’s earlier eight-channel DL7480 oscilloscope with the mixed-signal technology of the company’s pioneering DLM2000 Series,
Microwave / RF signal generators available for wide variety of applications
October 11, 2012 12:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBerkeley Nucleonics commercially releases a full line of high performance, robust, and extremely cost effective Microwave / RF signal generators. This Microwave / RF product line sets a new standard in performance to cost. Capable of producing in excess of 20GHz, with very low phase noise, fast switching speeds,
Betavoltaic power source provides source of continuous nanoWatt power for 20+ years
June 18, 2012 5:16 pm | News | CommentsCity Labs, Inc. has released its first commercial product, a tritium-based betavoltaic power source that enables low-power microelectronic and sensor applications where battery replacement is difficult, impossible, or life-threatening. The Model P100a betavoltaic power source provides
AXSEM RF IC Chip offers solution for narrow-band multi-channel operation in licensed/unlicensed bands
May 22, 2012 1:41 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe AX5043 is a true single chip narrow-band RF transceiver for the 70 MHz to 1050 MHz frequency bands. It offers the unique receiver combination of highest sensitivity, high selectivity and ultra-low power.
Upgrading to Lithium-ion from Lead Acid
July 28, 2011 9:06 am | by Micro Power Electronics, Inc. | White PapersBoth the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery markets are expected to grow over the next several years. Applications with high voltage and capacity requirements are adopting Li-ion technology because of its many advantages- especially the high energy density, small size and low weight that this technology provides. Historically, SLA batteries have had a few superior technical traits, in addition to their extremely low cost, that have kept them leading the majority of the overall battery market. However, recent innovations in Li-ion chemistry has made it extremely competitive in markets that are weight sensitive and inconvenienced by SLA’s need for frequent maintenance. Many devices have required batteries for power back-up and these are primed for direct Li-ion replacement of SLA. In the medical market alone, these applications include infusion pumps, ventilators, wheelchairs and workstation carts. This paper will outline the technical and business considerations involved in converting an existing product from SLA to Li-ion.
Portable Power Considerations for Portable Medical Device Design
July 28, 2011 8:59 am | by Micro Power Electronics, Inc | White PapersMany medical devices are moving from simple back-up power to true portability. This creates challenges unique to medical devices and adds new advances in battery technology that can enhance and differentiate portable medical products. This white paper will look at the following advances in portable battery technology and the special considerations for medical device applications: •Lithium Ion (Li-ion) chemistries' advantages over older technology •Fuel gauging accuracy •Unique form factors using Li-Polymer •Use of Lithium Iron Phosphate for high current and Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) replacement •Sterilization of Li-ion for surgical equipment
Using Lithium Polymer Batteries in Portable Devices
July 28, 2011 8:46 am | by Micro Power Electronics, Inc. | White PapersLithium polymer batteries have become common in single-cell consumer applications like cell phones and MP3 players, but industrial and commercial applications are now putting them to good use as well. The thin and custom shaped cells are now used in large, complex packs. This white paper is an overview of the advantages, disadvantages and guidelines for using Lithium polymer based battery packs. It looks at Lithium polymer cells versus metal-cased cylindrical and prismatic Li-ion cells and gives a brief description of battery pack construction considerations.
The Dangers of Counterfeit Battery Packs
July 28, 2011 8:30 am | by Micro Power | White PapersBattery packs are no longer a simple configuration of cells. They are carefully engineered products with many safety features. The main components include of a battery pack include; the cells, which are the primary energy source, the printed circuit board, which provides the intelligence of the system with features such as the fuel gauge and protection circuitry, the plastic enclosure, external contacts, and insulation.
A Scalable, Reconfigurable, and Efficient Data Center Power Distribution Architecture
February 25, 2011 5:15 am | by APC | White PapersIn the traditional system, the main data center power is distributed to power distribution units (PDU - typically rated from 50 kW to 500 kW). The power distribution units may contain large power transformers to convert voltage or provide power conditioning.
Getting the MAX from your virtualization investment: Comprehensive solutions from VMware and IBM
January 31, 2011 7:51 am | by IBM | White PapersVMware & IBM paper for small and midsize companies, System x, BladeCenter, and VMware virtualzation solutions offer cost-effective options for transforming IT into a simple more powerful computing infrastructure. Look to IBM and VMware to show you how you can be distinctly competitive and profitable.
