Power
Compact power relay guarantees 8mm creepage distance
Manufacturer and distributor of electromagnetic and electronic components, ZETTLER electronics, has introduced its new AZ 6960 relay series. Housed in a low profile package with a height of 12.5mm, the sensitive subminiature power relay guarantees a creepage and clearance distance of 8mm as well as basic insulation according to IEC 60664-1. A 5kV coil-contact dielectric strength and a 1kV dielectric strength between open contacts ensure that the ...
An alternative to MOSFETs on show at CS International
Currently taking place in Brussels, at the CS International Conference imec will present promising device results with a InGaAs-only TFET (Tunnel Field-Effect Transistor). Achieving a sub-60 mV/decade sub-threshold swing at room temperature, these devices are promising candidates to replace MOSFET transistors in future chip generations for low-power applications operating on low supply voltages.
It's a racing certainty
When sports bike enthusiast Rich Austin decided to make a custom exhaust for his motorcycle, he had no idea it would turn into a business that sells products across the world. We visited Austin Racing to find out more about his journey.
Bauer’s reference work on battery technology
Whether they are used in the automotive sector, electric bicycles, tools, energy networks, or industrial manufacturing; batteries play an increasing role in society, and it’s safe to say they are at the heart of many different devices and systems.
AC-DC power supplies target industrial applications
Primarily aimed at designers of AC-DC power supplies used in industrial applications, Luso Electronics announces availability of a family of Power Factor Correction (PFC) modules, generating an isolated regulated output and completely encased to provide protection from harsh environments.
Circuit breaker provides protection against current faults
Linear Technology introduces the LTC4368, a circuit protection controller ensuring safe voltage and current levels for 2.5V to 60V electronics in battery-powered automotive, industrial and portable systems. The LTC4368 replaces fuses, transient voltage suppressors and discrete circuitry, enabling a compact and comprehensive solution for shielding electronics from damaging overcurrent and over-, under- and reverse-voltage conditions.
Low on-resistance MOSFET suitable for industrial applications
Delivering low on-resistance and high-speed performance, Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its U-MOS IX-H series of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs with new 40 and 45V products. The new products - nine 40V and five 45V versions - are designed for industrial and consumer applications, including high-efficiency DC/DC converters, high-efficiency AC/DC converters, power supplies and motor drives.
KPS MLCCs suit defence and avionic applications
KEMET has announced the expansion of its KEMET Power Solutions (KPS) Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) product line to include a tin/lead termination option. Available in EIA 1210 and 2220 cases sizes, KPS “L” termination commercial capacitors allow designers to meet the needs of defence, avionic and industrial applications requiring a more robust termination system that helps mitigate tin whisker growth.
High-density resistor networks aid critical applications
TT Electronics has launched the QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks that combine high precision with stability and reliability. By using a ceramic substrate and a relatively large feature size, they offer better cross-talk performance than types based on silicon substrates.
Miniaturised jet engine could power tiny medical devices
Nanorobots and other mini-vehicles might be able to perform important services in medicine one day – for example, by conducting remotely-controlled operations or transporting pharmaceutical agents to a desired location in the body. However, to date it has been hard to steer such micro- and nanoswimmers accurately through biological fluids such as blood, synovial fluid or the inside of the eyeball.