Power
Demonstration kits show versatility of AirFuel-resonant power transfer
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has released two demonstration kits, the EPC9127 and EPC9128, that show GaN FETs and ICs can be used in resonant wireless power transfer systems.
Medically approved DC/DC converters offer wide input range
Gresham Power Electronics has announced the availability two new series of DC/DC converters from Polytron Devices approved for use in medical applications including equipment and devices used in close proximity to patients. Both series are in the industry standard miniature DIP Package and provide a regulated 3 watt output with the TWA3/MHI featuring a 2:1 wide input voltage range while the TWB3/MHIA5 Series has an ultra-wide 4:1 input ...
Is your robot battery up to the task?
You need a robot to be accurate and repeatable when it comes to the purpose of using a robot to automate a process. As robots move from environments where they were traditionally used behind cages to open environments, it is important that their power solutions keep up. Here, Michele Windsor, global marketing manager at global battery specialist Ultralife Corporation, explains why plant managers need to consider smart batteries for industria...
100 days to build a battery, or it's free!
Have you ever made a bet that you instantly regretted? Many Twitter users might have thought this when Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, struck a deal with Australian software entrepreneur Mike Cannon-Brookes to build a 100MW (129MWh) lithium battery. The terms of the deal were clear: if Tesla takes more than 100 days to build the wind-charged battery, the state will get it for free.
AC/DC power supplies have medical safety certifications
TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of medically certified RWS1000B/ME and RWS1500B/ME series of 1000 to 1500W AC/DC power supplies, further extending TDK Lambda’s 7-year warranty 50 to 1500W RWS-B range. These new models are targeted at medical, cosmetic laser treatment and scientific equipment requiring less than 300µA earth leakage current. All RWS-B models operate from a wide-range input of 85 to 265Vac.
Hyperactivity accelerates hyperloop potential
Gridlock on roads, congestion and delays at airports have all conspired to make travel a chore. Imagine if you could be whisked to your destination in minutes rather than hours. This is the hyperloop vision, writes Caroline Hayes.
Hybrid energy and the future of automotive
There is no denying that the automotive industry is evolving, with disruptive players like Google, Tesla and even Apple entering the market. With a current value of over a trillion dollars worldwide, the automotive manufacturing sector has been a significant driver of economic growth for decades. Taavi Madiberk, CEO of Skeleton Technologies explains.
IC photocouplers provide option for wide leadform
With a new wide leadform package type SO6L(LF4), Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its line-up of SO6L IC photocouplers. The wide leadform option is available for three high-speed IC photocouplers and five IGBT/MOSFET driver photocouplers. The new photocouplers can be directly mounted on PCB pads intended for SDIP6(F type) products. The SO6L(LF4)’s 2.3mm (max.) low profile package offers a 45% height reduction over SDIP6(F Type) ...
Chip ferrite beads suppress power line noise in automobiles
Murata has announced the BLM31KN_BH series of chip ferrite beads for use in automotive powertrain safety applications with a high, guaranteed temperature capability of 150ºC. The chip ferrite beads are aimed at the automotive market for use as noise suppression components in power line circuits installed in engine bays and LED headlights that require guaranteed performance at high temperatures.
USB-C controller is Qualcomm Quick Charge certified
USB-C provider, Cypress Semiconductor, claims that its EZ-PD CCG3PA USB-C controller is one of the industry’s first to achieve Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 certification, enabling mobile phone chargers to deliver an improved fast charging user experience. Quick Charge 4 supports USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0. USB PD features programmable power supply (PPS), which provides fast, efficient charging by allowing a smartphone to communicate with t...