Power
'Converter' initiates breakthrough in data processing at nanoscale
Advancement in nanoelectronics, which is the use of nanotechnology in electronic components, has been fueled by the ever-increasing need to shrink the size of electronic devices in a bid to produce smaller, faster and smarter gadgets such as computers, memory storage devices, displays and medical diagnostic tools.
Compact PMIC extends lithium-ion battery life
The MAX77734 power management IC (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. This tiny, ultra-low-power PMIC helps designers of wearable and hearable products extend the lithium-ion battery life of designs. The PMIC offers a flexible and configurable power management solution in a compact chip size of 2.23 × 1.97mm.
Evaluation kit contains power transistors and transistor drivers
GaN Systems has announced the availability of a new evaluation board using what is supposedly the world’s fastest combination of GaN power transistors and power drivers. Combining what the company claims to be best-in-class GaN transistors with the fastest commercially available GaN transistor driver on the GS61004B evaluation board, the GS61004B-EVBDC evaluation platform is now available with the latest in high-speed GaN E-HEMT drivers fro...
1200W power supply has industrial and medical approvals
Gresham Power Electronics has announced the availability of the VOX Power NEVO+1200 modular configurable power supply, the smallest in its class and the ultimate power solution for applications where size, weight, low standby power and primary side inhibit are vital factors.
15W AC/DC power supply for industrial and medical applications
The release of the TPP15 family has been announced by TRACO POWER, as miniaturised, open-frame power supplies with an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C and both Industrial and Medical safety approvals. These 15W AC/DC power supplies feature reinforced insulation with I/O isolation of 4,000 VAC, are 2 X MOPP compliant with leakage current below 75µA and are suitable for Medical Type BF (body floating) applications.
High density AC/DC power supplies housed in low profile packages
The power group of CUI has announced the addition of 275, 350, and 550W models to its VOF family of open frame AC/DC power supplies. The VOF‑275, VOF‑350, and VOF‑550 series are housed in compact, low profile packages measuring as small as 3x5x0.75” (76x127x19mm) with high power densities up to 24.4 W/in³.
Highvolt project prepares tomorrow's technology
One of the eight Technological Research Institutes in France certified under the Future Investment programme on the initiative of the IRT Saint Exupéry signed a multi-partner research project with Leroy-Somer in the industry, aviation and transport sectors. Under this programme, one of whose pillars is electrical machine insulation system lifetime and reliability control, Leroy-Somer will be providing its partners with its experience ...
IC market forecast to grow 22% by end 2017
The 30-page October update to IC Insights' McClean Report will include a detailed analysis of the company’s revised forecasts for the IC, O-S-D, and total semiconductor markets through 2021. IC Insights has raised its IC market growth rate forecast for 2017 to 22%, up six percentage points from the 16% increase shown in its Mid-Year Update. The IC unit volume shipment growth rate forecast has also been increased from 11%...
High speed modules offer reduced switching losses
Supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, Vincotech, has announced the launch of a new 1,200V sixpack family - flowPACK 1 and flowPACK 2 - featuring high-speed IGBT4 technology for reduced switching losses. These modules are a suitable fit for servo applications and line converters for elevator drives demanding switching frequencies up to 16kHz.
Plug-Top power adaptors meet the latest CEC requirements
Powersolve's PPS60 Series of plug-top adaptors is designed to accept a universal 90 to 264VAC input while providing single outputs from 12 to 24VDC. The three models in the PPS60 Series meet the latest CEC Requirements – Level VI and feature a no-load input power figure of just 0.21W max.