Power Sources & Signal-Conditioning Devices
MSGWI06 Series of 6 Watt DC/DC Power Modules
May 22, 2012 8:55 am | Products | CommentsThe Minmax MSGWI06 Series is a compact 6 watt DC/DC converter in an SMD package with a footprint of .87” x .80” x .40”
Power modules meet increased power and energy monitoring demands
May 21, 2012 2:10 pm | Products | CommentsEricsson has announced a new series of Power Interface Modules that save board space for core processing functions and enable system architects to design equipment with energy monitoring features, enabling the use of optimization algorithms to
48-W AC/DC constant current or constant voltage dimmable LED driver suits dry and damp locations
May 21, 2012 11:54 am | Products | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the LF1048 Series AC/DC constant current or constant voltage dimmable LED driver power supply. Units are fully potted and suitable for dry and damp locations. They are UL1012, cUL, FCC B, CE, REACH , IP66 and RoHS compliant.
Current-sense transformers designed for high-frequency power applications up to 200A
May 18, 2012 9:58 am | Products | CommentsICE Components announces two new current sense transformers. ICE’s CT07 and CT08 current sense transformers use a nanocrystalline core to increase the current rating and frequency range over similarly sized CT’s. ICE’s CT07 and CT08 offers many advantages over CT’s presently used in AC/DC converters, motor drives, power supplies for telecom applications and power supplies for high power.
Power source meets needs of automated utility substations
May 11, 2012 1:16 pm | Products | CommentsBehlman Electronics has announced a major breakthrough in the quality and reliability of the electrical power available to support the operation of Automated Utility Substations, with its new INV-2500 Inverter.
Capacitors maintain 20% recommended voltage derating
May 10, 2012 12:22 pm | Products | CommentsAVX Corporation has developed the industry’s first 63V and 75V single-anode tantalum polymer capacitors. Part of the TCJ Series polymer tantalum capacitors, these new surface mount devices (SMDs) deliver high capacitance, high voltage and low ESR values in a small case size.
Power modules deliver up to 60% smaller footprint
May 9, 2012 9:38 am | Products | CommentsInternational Rectifier today introduced a family of highly integrated, ultra-compact, patent pending µIPM power modules for high efficiency appliance and light industrial applications including compressor drives for refrigeration, pumps for heating and water circulation, air-conditioning fans, dishwashers, and automation systems.
Voltage regulator ICs tout low dropout voltage
May 7, 2012 4:59 pm | Products | CommentsBased on CMOS technology, Seiko Instruments’ S-13A1 Series is a positive voltage regulator with a low dropout voltage, high output voltage accuracy and low current consumption. Developed with a 2.2-uF small ceramic capacitor, the regulator
LED drivers tout 100,000-hour measured lifespans
May 7, 2012 11:50 am | Products | CommentsPhihong USA has developed a new series of external AC/DC LED drivers that feature extended lifespans of up to 100,000 hours. The new Stonehenge series LED drivers are designed without E-caps, which dry out over time and shorten the operating life of power supplies. A subset of the
Fully differential amplifier drives 18-bit ADCs & consumes only 5mW
May 2, 2012 12:18 pm | Products | CommentsLinear Technology announces the LTC6362, a low-power fully differential amplifier that can drive high precision 16- and 18-bit SAR ADCs at only 1mA supply current. With 200µV max input offset voltage and 3.9nV/√Hz input-referred noise, it is well suited for precision industrial and data acquisition applications.
500-Watt AC-DC supplies feature high efficiency, low weight for use in harsh environments
May 2, 2012 10:40 am | Products | CommentsIn order to meet customer demand for higher power output and greater reliability in a compact, lightweight design able to handle harsh environmental conditions, Abbott Technologies has added a new 500-Watt AC-DC model to its highly successful power supply product line.
Medical external power supplies meet Level V efficiencies
May 1, 2012 1:52 pm | Products | CommentsCUI announced a release of its first high efficiency medical external power supplies. Offerings include both multi-blade wall adapters and desktop adapters. All units meet Level V efficiencies and come with UL/cUL and TUV 60601-1 safety certifications.
Enpirion's PowerSoc Technology
April 30, 2012 2:17 pm | Videos | CommentsHere’s another video of Enprion’s Power SoC technology. Here, Mark Cieri, Director of Marketing and Business Development, and Ahmed Abou-Alfotouh, Ph.D., manager Systems Architect Group demonstrate
AC power adapter features 90-264 VAC universal input
April 30, 2012 9:29 am | Products | CommentsTRUMPower features its new 5-6 watts TMW7-5 medical grade AC power adapter, which comes with a built-in standard type A USB socket or an output cable with a mini USB-B connector. In addition to the standard black color, the power adapters are now available in white color.
Interface Boards used to interface one, two, or three pluggable power supplies
April 27, 2012 10:18 am | Products | CommentsVector 4626-series modular Power Supply Interface Boards (PIB’s) are used to interface one, two, or three pluggable power supplies. All conform to IEEE 1101.10 mechanical specifications ans will accommodate AC or DCvoltage input via a 3-pin Mate-N-Lok connector.
External 37-W four-channel LED Driver includes standard dimming
April 26, 2012 5:10 pm | Products | CommentsPhihong USA has developed a new multi-channel driver for indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Designated the PDA037W-350G, the driver is equipped with four outputs of 350 mA and offers 0-10V dimming capability. Suitable for linear fluorescent replacement fixtures, the power supply is asserted to
Switching buck regulators intended for automotive entertainment and infotainment applications
April 24, 2012 10:11 am | Products | CommentsON Semiconductor has introduced a new series of switching buck regulators for space-constrained, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) sensitive automotive entertainment and infotainment applications. These highly integrated devices offer industry leading conversion ratios for battery connected switch-mode power supplies.
DC/DC controller ideal for driving high-brightness LEDs
April 17, 2012 11:15 am | Products | CommentsLinear Technology announces the LT3796, a 100V, high-side current sense DC/DC controller designed to regulate a constant-current or constant-voltage that is ideal for driving high brightness (HB) LEDs. Its 6V to 100V input voltage range supports a wide variety of applications...
High energy density DC link caps target larger inverter systems
April 17, 2012 10:45 am | Products | CommentsCornell Dubilier announced the availability of its Type 947D high energy density DC link capacitors for larger inverter systems. The capacitor is suitable for DC link applications where high bus voltage, high capacitance, and high ripple current are required for
TDK offers sample kit with EPCOS common mode toroids
April 17, 2012 9:40 am | Products | CommentsTDK-EPC has produced a sample kit containing six components per nominal size for selected types of EPCOS brand common mode toroids series B82722A* (horizontal version) and B82722J (vertical version).
AC/DC LED power supply provides 18 watts of constant current
April 16, 2012 4:00 pm | Products | CommentsGreen Watt Power announces the “GLC-18” Series of Constant Current AC/DC LED power supplies. The GLC-18 Series with universal / full range AC input voltage of 100 - 277VAC, offers stable and reliable 18W output power and is available in three different models of constant current output...
DC/DC converter offers up to 20 Watts of fully regulated output power
April 16, 2012 3:52 pm | Products | CommentsConTech announces the “QMJ” Series of DC/DC converters. The QMJ Series offers up to 20 Watts of fully regulated output power. The series offers a 4:1 input range with nominal input voltages of 24VDC and 48VDC. Single outputs offered are 3.3, 5, 12, and 15VDC.
UPS provides high-efficiency protection for critical data centers
April 16, 2012 3:17 pm | Products | CommentsEmerson Network Power today introduced the Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS to offer medium to large data centers a level of operating efficiency previously available only in transformer-free systems, but with the safety, fault tolerance, and reliability demonstrated by transformer-based systems.
2.5 kW front-end power supplies operate from 85 to 265 VAC
April 10, 2012 1:29 pm | Products | CommentsTDK Corporation announces that the new TDK-Lambda HFE2500 series are now available. These 2.5kW front-end power supplies are ideal for distributed power, hot-pluggable and redundant power systems. The HFE2500 series operate off a universal AC input of from 85 to 265VAC...
15-W Medical wall mount power supply meets Energy Star 2.0 Efficiency Level V
April 10, 2012 10:20 am | Products | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited, Inc. announced the TR15RAM Series of AC/DC medical grade wall mount switching power supplies. The series provides up to 15 Watts of continuous output power. All models meet EN60601-1 / UL60601 3rd Edition and EN55011, FCC Class B emissions limits. The supplies meet
