Power
One-Watt DC-DC Converters Are Ultra-miniature
September 29, 2010 8:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicroPower Direct’s ACP100E Series of ultra-miniature 1W DC/DC converters, with a small 0.23 square inch product footprint are specifically designed to be a "Drop In" upgrade for older DCP01 type converters. Eight standard models operate from
Pulse Withstanding Chip Resistors Offer 1 Percent Resistance Tolerances
September 29, 2010 8:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsStackpole Electronics, Inc. announced the addition of 1 percent tolerance to its RPC Series of thick film high pulse withstanding chip resistors. Through proprietary materials and processing, the company announced it is able to
Low Profile Power Inductors Tout Desirable DC Bias Characteristics
September 29, 2010 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsTaiyo Yuden’s BRL2515 (2.5 mm x 1.5 mm, with a maximum height of 1.2 mm) and BRFL2518 (2.5 mm x 1.8 mm, with a maximum height of 1.0 mm) wire-wound power inductors offer
Transient Blocking Units Feature a Broad Range of Trigger Currents, Voltages
September 29, 2010 7:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsBourns, Inc. introduced its next-generation Transient Blocking Unit (TBU) Series of circuit protection devices designed to protect a broad selection of industrial and telecommunications applications. The series provides
Smart Grid Leaders Launch Global Smart Grid Federation
September 28, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsLeaders of seven national smart grid organizations officially launched the Global Smart Grid Federation, an international organization to promote best practices and to help accelerate the deployment of smart grid around the world. Founding members...
MicroStrain Lands $730,000 Phase II SBIR for Energy Harvesting RFIDs on Army Helicopters
September 28, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsThe US Army recently awarded MicroStrain, Inc. a Phase II SBIR contract to continue to develop a comprehensive and wirelessly networked health management capability that can be embedded directly into rotorcraft components. Providing the...
Ioxus Acquires Advanced Energy Conversion (AEC) to Deliver Full Range Ultracapacitor Cells and Modules
September 28, 2010 1:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsIoxus, Inc. announced that it has acquired Advanced Energy Conversion (AEC), which specializes in energy conversion systems using embedded controls, power electronics, and electric machines. Ioxus will incorporate AEC products into its current offerings...
UPS Offers Advanced True on-line, Double Conversion Features
September 28, 2010 11:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsSolaHD has introduced the S4KC Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) incorporating a host of advanced true on-line, double conversion features in a compact package that is purpose-engineered for industrial applications, such as industrial computers, automation systems, robotics and pocess controls. It is available in
45 W 'Green' Power Supply has Medical and Industrial Safety Approvals
September 28, 2010 11:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsXP Power announced what is believed to be the world's smallest open frame 45 W AC-DC power supply. Measuring 2” x 3” x 1.05” (50.7 mm x 76.2 mm x 26.7 mm), the ECS45 single output power supply has
AS-Interface Power Conditioner Easily Panel Mounts Into Two Networks
September 28, 2010 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs introduced the VAN-KE2-2PE Two Network AS-Interface Power Conditioner. The conditioner is said to be the industry’s first panel mount AS-Interface power conditioner to
Open Frame DC-DC Converters for Railway Apps Have a Smaller Footprint
September 28, 2010 8:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsMartek Power announced additions to its Powertron family of DC/DC converters. The new DC/DC converters are extensions to the company’s JL series of open frame units originally designed for on-board passenger information systems. The new JLM and JLHM converters are
3U Power Supply Features 60 ms Hold-Up Capacitance
September 28, 2010 8:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsExtreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is shipping XPm2010, a 3U PICMG 2.11 power supply, taking in MIL-STD-704 28V-DC input voltage and providing up to 300 W on 3.3 V, 5 V, and 12 V at 90 percent efficiency. The supply operates over a
Multi-input Power Supply Operates From Line Voltage or From 12 VDC Inputs
September 28, 2010 8:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsDigital Power Corporation has developed a portable 90 W converter that can be powered from many different sources. It is intended for use with a wide variety of mobile devices in a wide variety of environments. The mobile switcher can
Isolated Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converters Have Output of 22 A
September 28, 2010 7:55 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Power Solutions extended its HPQ range of high power quarter-brick isolated DC-DC converters with the introduction of the HPQ-8.3, a 182.6W model with 8.3 V output, and a
Reference Designs Enable Energy Efficiency Through Digital Power
September 28, 2010 7:50 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced two digitally controlled DC/DC converter reference designs with advanced, high-efficiency topologies. Complete documentation — including software, Gerber files, MATLAB® models, Webinars and application notes — can be downloaded for free from Microchip’s Web site. These new reference designs are
External Power Supplies Tout Energy Savings
September 28, 2010 7:44 am | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-Lambda has released a range of AC-DC external power supplies with models rated from 62 W to 80 W that are EISA and CEC Level IV and V compliant. The DT62-C and DT80-C Series operate with a universal AC input of 90 V to 264 VAC (47 Hz to 63 Hz). The DT80-C models include
5-10 kVA Online UPSs Increase Power Capacities in Small Spaces
September 28, 2010 7:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsEmerson Network Power introduced the Liebert GXT3 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system in 5-10 kVA models. The true on-line double conversion UPS system enables higher power capacities into smaller spaces while
1U, 100 W Power Supplies Tout Flexibility
September 28, 2010 7:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsGresham Power Electronics is able to supply from stock its 1U, 100W quad output power supply the UPFS105-405. These general purpose supplies are part of the company’s “flexibility series.” Output voltages are
High Power Connector Family Features Touch-safe Female Housings
September 28, 2010 7:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnderson Power Products announced its PowerModHP (high power) series connector family, featuring touch-safe female housings, cable strain relief, integral positive latches, and ease of connector assembly. The connectors are
Rugged, 30 W DC-DC Converter Modules Target Railway Apps
September 28, 2010 7:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsAbsopulse Electronics’ DCW 30R Series of rugged, railway quality DC/DC converter modules delivers 30W output power. The modules meet all relevant railway standards including EN 50155, EN50121-3-2 conducted and radiated EMI, EN 55022 Class B, and EN 61000 immunity. These converters offer
STMicro STarGRID Power-Line Communication Chip Used in Smart-Metering Project in Spain
September 27, 2010 12:21 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsSTMicroelectronics (ST) announced that its new STarGRID™ ST7590 power-line communication (PLC) System-on-Chip (SoC) is being used in advanced Automatic Meter Management (AMM) equipment in the new ’STAR Project’ in Spain. Based on the PRIME (PoweRline...
Dow Corning To Produce 100mm Silicon Carbide Epitaxy
September 27, 2010 12:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsDow Corning announced that it will begin production of 100mm silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxy, providing a single source for SiC substrates used in power electronics device manufacturing. The new product expands Dow Corning’s product...
Echelon Moves to Standardize the Open Smart Grid Protocol Globally
September 27, 2010 12:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsEchelon Corp. announced that it has partnered with the Energy Services Network Association (ESNA), a non-profit corporation composed of utilities, manufacturers, and integrators, to publish and standardize the Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) as...
IBM Accelerates Smart Grid Adoption; Helps Utilities Modernize Communications Networks
September 24, 2010 12:21 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsIBM announced that it will help utilities modernize the underlying communications networks that enable them to deliver energy resources. By providing complete consulting, design and implementation services with network technology from industry partners, IBM...
Green Plug Appoints Paul Panepinto VP Ecosystem Development
September 24, 2010 12:20 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsGreen Plugannounced the appointment of Paul Panepinto to the newly created position of VP Ecosystem Development. Panepinto will oversee Green Plug’s ongoing involvement in industry-wide efforts to standardize dc power adapters so they...
