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Power Film Capacitors Enable Advancements in Hybrid Vehicles
October 8, 2010 8:02 am | by Chris Reynolds, Technical Marketing Manager, AVX Corporation | Articles | CommentsWithin the last few years, designers have established a solid powertrain foundation for hybrid vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). All major auto manufactures see the hybrid and electric vehicle market as one continuing to enjoy steady growth.
Multi Measuring Interface Addresses Grid Parameters in a PFC System
October 7, 2010 12:49 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC introduced an EPCOS brand Multi Measuring Interface. The MMI7000 is a universal measuring device to measure and control the most important grid parameters in a PFC system. Harmful conditions in the grid (such as
TOKO Demonstrate Wireless Power Supply
October 7, 2010 12:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsTOKO, Inc., a developer/manufacturer of electronic components focused on coil-based products, is demonstrating a self-developed wireless power supply system. According to the company, wireless power supplies offer many advantages, including convenience, reliability, waterproofing property and...
New York Stock Exchange Commences Suspension Procedures for C & D Technologies
October 7, 2010 12:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsC&D Technologies, Inc. announced that the New York Stock Exchange has commenced suspension procedures for the company. The New York Stock Exchange in its October 4, 2010 press release stated, "The decision to suspend the...
Azuray Technologies Announces Collaboration to Develop Smart Panel Technology and Junction Box
October 7, 2010 12:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsAzuray Technologies, which has been in stealth mode, announced that it is collaborating with Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. to explore "smart panel" solutions aimed at bringing greater solar energy generation to new solar...
The current state of digital power
October 7, 2010 11:13 am | by Deepak Savadatti, International Rectifier | Articles | CommentsDigital power today is a small fraction of overall power industry revenue but is commanding a large share of industry attention and discussion. Traction for digital power solutions is evident based on a slew of product announcements from a multitude of suppliers, all playing to their strengths.
Fixed Output Step-Down Switching Voltage Regulator Provides Desirable Transient Response
October 7, 2010 7:57 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor’s FAN5358 is a step-down switching voltage regulator that delivers a fixed output from an input voltage supply of 2.7 V to 5.5 V. Using a proprietary architecture with
IBM Announces New Energy-Management, Sustainability Solutions for Smarter Enterprises
October 6, 2010 1:21 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsIBM added new software and services to its portfolio of solutions aimed at creating sustainable enterprises and smarter urban infrastructures. The new offerings, piloted in-house by IBM, help owners and managers of commercial buildings...
Ocean Power Technologies Awarded $2.75 Million by US Navy for Maritime Security Program
October 6, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsOcean Power Technologies, Inc. announced that the US Navy has awarded $2.75 million in additional funding to OPT for a second stage under its existing contract to provide an autonomous PowerBuoy® wave energy conversion...
SynQor DC-DC Converters and Switching Power Supplies Now At Newark
October 6, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsMulti-channel electronics distributor Newark, part of global Premier Farnell, announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with SynQor, a supplier of dc-dc power converters, EMI filters and ac-dc power supply conversion solutions. A...
1100W Front-End Supply Boasts Lowest Dissipation
October 6, 2010 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower-One's PFE1100 1100W front-end AC-DC power supply provides a 12VDC output with 5V or 3.3V pin-selectable standby. Exceeding CSCI Platinum targets, the new PFE1100 product line is presented as having the world’s lowest power dissipation.
Arrow Electronics Acquires the RF, Wireless & Power Division of Richardson Electronics
October 5, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsArrow Electronics, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement pursuant to which Arrow will acquire all of the assets and operations of the RF, Wireless and Power Division of Richardson Electronics,...
Linear Tech Introduces uModule Battery Chargers with Active Current Limit
October 5, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsLinear Technology announced the immediate availability of the LTM8061 and LTM8062, the first devices in a new family of complete system-in-a-package uModule® chargers, supporting an output charge current up to 2A. Both parts...
2011 Green Building Power Forum Call for Papers Issued
October 5, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsAn Announcement and Call for Papers has been issued for the Third Annual Green Building Power Forum (GBPF ’11) to be held January 24-26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Jose, California. "This is...
Power Supply Exceeds Platinum Efficiency Levels
October 5, 2010 9:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower-One, Inc. announces the availability of its PFE1100 1100W front-end AC-DC power supply. This product provides a 12VDC output with 5V or 3.3V pin-selectable standby. Exceeding CSCI Platinum targets, the new PFE1100 product line has the world’s lowest power dissipation.
NEC Works with EPRI to Test Lithium-ion Storage Systems for Grid Applications
October 4, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsNEC Corp. announced that it is working with the Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) to conduct joint field trials of an electricity storage system using NEC’s lithium-ion battery. In the first phase of the...
Dan Sheflin of Honeywell Named Chairman of Federal Smart Grid Advisory Committee
October 4, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsHoneywell announced that Dan Sheflin, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS), has been named Chairman of the Smart Grid Advisory Committee of the National Institute of Standards...
IBM and Schneider Electric Team to Make Buildings Smarter
October 4, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsIBM and Schneider Electric announced a new smarter buildings solution to improve energy performance for buildings across an organization. Together, IBM and Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, state that they are...
Ceramic Disc Capacitors Aimed at Smart Grid Market
October 4, 2010 1:17 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMeritek’s MCH Series of high voltage (500 VAC) Ceramic disc capacitors is aimed directly at the smart grid market where advanced electronics are being coupled with new metering and monitoring features. With
MicroTCA Platform Includes Four Double-width Full-size AdvancedMC Modules
October 4, 2010 12:48 pm | Product Releases | CommentsKontron introduced its MicroTCA platform OM6040D, which is designed for up to four high-end AdvancedMCs and features a 10 Gbit/s Ethernet switched backplane enabling high data flow rates. In the maximum configuration with 4x Kontron AM5030 processor modules, the 5U platform
Inverter Reference Design Lowers Cost and Improves Efficiency in Solar Power Systems
October 4, 2010 11:45 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced a fully digitally controlled Grid-Connected Solar Micro Inverter Reference Designwith an advanced, high-efficiency topology.
Step-Down Regulator Accepts Low Input Voltage
October 4, 2010 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsAlpha and Omega Semiconductor expands its synchronous EZBuck portfolio with the introduction of its new low-input voltage DC-DC step-down regulator
UPS Systems Provide up to 8400W in just 8U
October 4, 2010 6:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SU12000RT4U and SU12000RT4UHW UPS Systems from Tripp Lite provide up to 8400W of capacity in just 8U of rack space (4U power module plus 4U battery module).
GeneSiC Wins Receives Funds To Develop of Silicon Carbide Thyristor-based Devices
October 1, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsAdvanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the GeneSiC Semiconductor-led team towards the development of the novel ultra high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) Thyristor based devices. These devices...
Delphi Developing Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging Products
October 1, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsDelphi Automotive has reached an agreement with WiTricity Corp., a wireless energy transfer technology provider, to develop automatic wireless charging products for hybrid and electric vehicles. The collaboration between the two companies will help...
