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Vox Power Releases Series Extensions to 600W Configurable Product Range
Vox Power has released the enhanced NEVO+ series of Medical and Industrial modular power supplies and an extended range of output modules. The NEVO+ Series features improved input line ratings and can deliver the full 600 watts of output power for all input line voltages above 120VAC. The NEVO+ also features reduced fan noise at light loads through the implementation of a unique fan control circuit which controls fan speed based on load current and internal NEVO+ temperatures. The NEVO+ Series will allow existing NEVO users to upgrade their configurable solutions for Global usage while using the same footprint.
Martek Power - DC/DC Modules for Railway Applications
A series of 120W DC/DC modules designed specifically for worldwide railway applications has been announced by Martek Power. The CMS120 Series will interest designers of railway power supplies since they feature a very wide input voltage range, meet all relevant railway standards including EN50 155 and work across a broad operating temperature range without derating.
1500W, 400V Portable Battery Charger for Field Applications
The BCH 1K5T-400 battery charger uses high-frequency conversion technology to deliver up to 1500W continuous output power. This portable charger was designed to charge a 400V lithium-ion battery; other battery configurations are also available. It has an automatic two step charge mode: it runs at full 4A charging current until the pre-set voltage threshold of 380V is reached, then switches to a lower 1A maintenance current
VPT Introduces Bus Converter Module
VPT has introduced a bus converter module: the VPTHVM-270 Series. With up to 200W of output power, this regulated bus converter module operates from a 270V bus to step down the power to create a regulated 28V bus for avionics power systems.
HPS3000 - Emerson Network Power Launches Highest Density Bulk Front End Distributed Power Supply
Emerson Network Power today launched the HPS3000, its highest bulk front-end distributed power supply. The 3,000 W HPS3000 offers enterprise networking professionals and telecommunications system integrators a compact, high-density power solution and a cost-effective alternative to ac-dc rectifiers and other rack-based power options.
TI - Synchronous DC/DC boost converter saves space and cost in portable devices
Texas Instruments has introduced two integrated products designed to provide power and protection for USB ports. The TPS2500 and TPS2501 incorporate a boost switching regulator with an onboard current-limiting switch that saves space and cost by providing an integrated solution that meets 5-V USB power requirements from a 1.8 – 5.25 V input. The output current limit can be programmed via an external resistor from as low as 130 mA to as high as 1400 mA, supporting up to two USB ports from a single device.
Waterproof LED Power Supplies Are 95% Efficient
Excelsys Technologies offers a wide range of products for industrial and architectural LED lighting applications. The constant current output LXC series and the LXV constant voltage series offer up to 300 watts of output power in extremely compact, rugged IP67 enclosures.
Intelligent Battery Charger from Powersolve can Detect and Charge up to 12 NiMH/NiCD Cells
An intelligent battery charger that can automatically detect and charge up to 12 NiMH or NiCD cells has been announced by Powersolve. The PSCH15 Smart Charger is "clever" enough to identify from 2 to 12 cells in series and provide the necessary output to fully charge the cells and then turn itself off.
Spellman Implements Global Six Sigma Program
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation has announced the successful completion of the first phase of its Six Sigma program. Six Sigma is a business management strategy that complements Spellman's existing lean manufacturing and focuses on reducing manufacturing variation, defects, and inefficiencies.
Power Chat puts customers in direct real-time, online contact with a Murata engineer
Murata Power Solutions has introduced a new online service that allows customers to discuss their product and application needs in real-time with technical and engineering experts. Power Chat, which can be found via murata-ps.com.
Power Converter Delivers Up to 3000VDC
Schaefer has announced the C5800HV Series of high output voltage power converters. The C5800HV Series can provide output voltages up to 3000VDC, while generating up to 12kW of output power. The high output voltage is ideal for applications that require running DC from remote sites to loads at distant locations, through tens or hundreds of miles of cable.
Compact Medical Grade Power Supplies from TRUMPower Feature 30-48W of Continuous Output at Convection Cooling
Tumbler Technologies + TRUMPower has announced the TMC40 series of 30-48 watt medically approved AC/DC switching power supplies. The units are compact and low profile, having dimensions of 2 x 4 x 1.18 inches.
Power supply gives 600 Watts of power, up to 4 outputs in a 5 x 3 x 1U package size
The NEVO series is a modular factory or user configurable power supply offering unrivalled performance and flexibility. Delivering up to 600 Watts from 5 x 3 x 1U height package, the NEVO is the ultimate power solution for the applications where size and weight are vital factors.
Powersolve - 400W AC/DC Power Supply Keeps Its Cool Without The Need For Fans
Powersolve has announced a power supply capable of providing 400W without the need for forced cooling. The PSL400BP Series of baseplate-cooled AC/DC units are designed to offer single outputs of 5V, 12V, 24V or 48V DC and will interest those designers who need high power but cannot use fans or who need to seal the power supply in a closed enclosure.
24W Plug-Top Power Adaptors For Medical System Applications Meet Latest Energy Star Requirements
Powersolve has announced the ESA24 Series of plug-top adaptors designed for medical system applications. The new power adaptors accept a universal 90 to 264VAC input and provide single outputs from 3.3 to 24VDC. They meet the latest Energy Star requirements, feature minimum 85% efficiency levels and a no load input power figure of 0.5W max. Ground leakage current is a maximum of 10µA.
XP Power trebles Chinese manufacturing facility to meet growing demand
XP Power has trebled the size of its power supply manufacturing facility near Shanghai, China, to meet growing demand for the company's high-efficiency, compact power supplies aimed at industrial, healthcare and technology markets. XP Power completed acquisition of the original 18,000 sq. ft. facility on 1st January 2008, following a successful joint venture that started in 2006. Growing demand for the company's 40W to 1.5kW power supplies prompted the investment in a new state-of-the-art 70,000 sq. ft. facility.
12W IP66-rated LED power supplies from TDK-Lambda
TDK-Lambda has developed a new range of power supplies specifically targeted towards LED applications requiring high reliability. Perfectly suited for all indoor and outdoor LED lighting installations, as well as digital signage and industrial applications, these 12W supplies are IP66-rated and accept a wide universal AC input.
70W medical switching power supply from UNIPOWER provides up to three outputs from 1.5 to 48VDC
UNIPOWER Corporation has announced a new range of AC input medical switching power supplies that can be customised and delivered in just two weeks. The AL-070UM MEDIMOD family provides up to 70W of highly regulated output power in single to triple output configurations from 1.5 to 48VDC. Key features of the AL-070UM units include a leakage current level below 90µA and full compliance with EN61000-3-2.
LR0GC02 solar panel -Solar power to go
With an output rating of 300 mW on an area of only 27.7 cm², the new LR0GC02 solar panel is one of the leading photovoltaic components when it comes to efficiency. With a thick-ness of only 0.8 mm, it is also the thinnest photo cell currently available on the market. Sharp is thus setting new standards right from the outset as it enters the market for photovoltaic components.
Harland Simon UPS Helps To Meet Demands For Less Energy Use
As one of the leading resellers of Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems and Services, Harland Simon UPS are now promoting and stocking the new improved version of the Chloride Active range of Single Phase UPS.
Efficient UPS systems from Harland Simon
UPS systems are essential devices that on average represent 18% of energy consumed within Data Centres. With a concern for the environment, HSUPS along with our UPS Partners, have taken an active role in developing products that reduce energy consumption, with significant costs in R & D investments.
TDK-Lambda - 1kW single-output power supplies in 1U format
TDK-Lambda has introduced the RFE1000 series; a new 1kW embedded 1U high single output AC-DC power supply for stand alone and distributed power architecture (DPA) applications requiring reliable 24V, 32V and 48V bulk power. Up to 20% output voltage adjustment is possible enabling the RFE1000 to be used in a variety of customer specific applications including battery charging. Operating from a universal input of 85 to 265VAC, typical applications for the RFE1000 supplies include communications, factory automation and RF amplifiers. Efficiency up to 89% minimises heat dissipation.
Power Semiconductor Assemblies offer range of electronic options
Featuring voltages from 100-20,000 V and currents ranging from 30-3,000 A, Power Semiconductor Assemblies come in single, double, or 3-phase circuit configurations. Units are also available as full bridge or as series stacks and AC or static switches. Bus bars, gate firing circuits, fuses, snubbers, blowers, and fans are optional. Typical applications include power supplies, AC/DC and static converters, AC phase controllers, UPS, and motor starters.
EPS 2.0-compliant adapter series ideal for networking and security equipment
Phihong has developed a new 72-75W universal 3-wire input desktop adapter series. Ideal for applications including networking and security equipment, the PSC75U Series consists of two single-output adapters, available in 48- and 56VDC. Designated the PSC75U-480 and PSC75U-560, both adapters in the 72-75W series are compliant with mandatory energy-efficiency legislation, including the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), as well as with more recent, and still-voluntary measures, including the ENERGY STAR EPS Version 2.0 (Level V) efficiency standard.
Ericsson receives Chinese top 10 DC/DC award for its 1/8 brick digital power module
Ericsson Power Modules' BMR454 series of digital DC/DC converters has received a top 10 DC/DC award from Electronic Products China magazine, reflecting the company's expertise and commitment to energy efficiency.
Spellman’s Bertan PMT Series is RoHS Compliant
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of custom high voltage power conversion products, announces that its Bertan High Voltage PMT Series is now RoHS compliant.
Laird Technologies Enhances WISP Product Portfolio with New Power-Over-Ethernet Accessories
Laird Technologies has announced the expansion of its WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) product portfolio with the addition of new Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) accessories. These new, advanced accessories add user convenience and are ideal for use in remote networking and routers, SOHO equipment, access points, and bridges, as well as IP cameras, phones, and VOIP systems.
Chassis Mounted 150 Watt DC/DC Converters
MEGA Electronics has announced the release of its PD150 series DC/DC converters. These new 4:1 wide input chassis mount converters have fixed switching frequencies, six sided metal shielding, efficiencies up to 87% and provide up to 200 watts of output power.
Continental AG Selects Maxwell Technologies’ Ultracapacitors For Automotive Voltage Stabilization System
Maxwell Technologies Inc. announced today that Continental AG, one of the world's leading automotive electronics and mechatronics suppliers, has selected Maxwell's BOOSTCAP ultracapacitors as the energy storage element of a voltage stabilization system (VSS) it has developed for automobiles.
CUI Develops Digital POL Modules
CUI Inc's power division V-Infinity announces that it is developing a line of digital point-of-load (POL) modules that will utilize Powervation's digital power-conversion ICs. The new Novum series will be focused on providing complete, easy-to-use solutions to make digital power accessible to a wide array of users. The modules will combine high power density in a compact footprint and offer a wide array of digital control and power management functions. It will utilize Powervation's patented Auto-control ™ technology which will allow the new modules to work in real time ensuring stability and improved transient responsiveness.
Phihong Improves Energy Efficiency on some adapters
Phihong has improved the energy efficiency of both its PSAA60M universal 3-wire input adapter series and its PSAA60W universal 2-wire input adapter series. Ideal for portable equipment, networking, peripherals, and gaming machines, the low-cost adapters are available in 12-, 15-, 18-, 24-, and 48V single output models; all of which are now ENERGY STAR EPS Version 2.0 (Level V) compliant.
3-Phase Inductor from Premo is 99,60% efficient
PREMO's AIC Technology is said to be the most efficient on the market in terms of copper and core losses. Standard solutions used in power applications to convert DC waveforms to AC waveforms are known as inverters. These products are used in Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS); in frequency converters that convert the alternating current (AC) in direct current (DC), to modulate it afterwards in a variable frequency; in inverters used to generate alternating current from direct current sources, supplied by batteries or renewable energies sources, like wind turbines or solar panels. PREMO has developed the AIC series for these applications.
High Performance DC/AC Inverter
PEWATRON has introduced two further high performance DC/AC inverters from Mean Well – the TS-200 (200W) and TS-400 (400W) models, after already launching the TN/TS-1500 (1500W), TS-1000 (1000W) and TS-700 (700W) extending the product range into the lower power fi eld. Users can now choose, for their various operational needs, products from a complete range of inverters starting from 200W and going up to 1500W. Using high frequency circuit technology, the true sine wave inverters are very light-weight and offer up to 88.5% effi ciency and a very low distortion factor of <3%.
Battery charger designs meet the widest range of requirements
RRC is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing battery chargers for medical, industrial, military and consumer applications. Their full line of battery charger designs meets the widest range of requirements, from simple single-cell batteries, to high-powered smart batteries.
Protek Power - 100W Convection Cooled Power Supply
Protek Power has announced the PM100 Series, a high efficiency, high power density, open frame AC/DC power supply. Designed and safety approved for either commercial or medical applications, the compact 2" x 4" PM100 Series provides 100W of power at convection cooling, making them ideal for designs where space is at a premium and there is little or no airflow. Full power is provided up to 50°C, with derated power from 50°C to 70°C.
Ericsson's expertise in digital power control to be showcased at dedicated DP forum
Ericsson Power Modules will present two papers at Darnell's sixth annual Digital Power Forum (DPF '09), to be held in Santa Ana, California, on September 21-23. Ericsson's Director of Marketing and Communications, Patrick LeFevre, will also run a demo of Ericsson's BMR453 and BMR454 digital power modules at the PMBus evening. LeFevre is also a panelist of the Round Table.
Ultra Slim DIN Rail Mounting Power Supplies
All PSU has Introduced the high performance SDR range of 120, 240 & 480 Watt DIN Rail mounting Power Supplies. The SDR series units are ultra slim and compact and benefit from ultra high efficiency up to 94% and can provide 150% peak power for 3 seconds up to 60 degrees.
Schaefer is ITAR Certified and Compliant
Schaefer Inc. has announced that it is an ITAR Certified and Compliant company. ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) is a set of United States government regulations that control the import and export of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List.
Phihong PoE midspans meet new specifications, ready for even higher-power applications
Following the ratification of the IEEE802.3at standard for Power-over-Ethernet applications up to 25.5 watts, Phihong continues to offer the broadest range of .at-compliant midspans. Providing up to 30W per port and in full compliance with the final power specifications released earlier this month, Phihong's PoE Plus midspans are available in single-, 4-, 8- and 16-port models. Applications that will benefit from the increased IEEE802.3at power levels include IEEE802.11N wireless multi-radio points, Pan Tilt Zoom security cameras with heaters, and IP phones with streaming video displays.
TMD highlights microwave power modules at AOC exhibition
In October this year TMD Technologies will again be exhibiting at the AOC international symposium and convention in Washington DC, a long-established specialist event for the international electronic warfare community. TMD designs and manufactures a wide range of pulse, CW and ICW amplifiers for naval and airborne electronic countermeasures (ECM), and has a worldwide reputation for technical performance and product reliability, particularly at high power and high frequency. The company also has many years' experience in high voltage power supplies (HVPSUs) for towed decoy applications.
