Power
Edible batteries could power ingestible medical devices
Non-toxic, edible batteries could one day power ingestible devices for diagnosing and treating disease. One team reports progress toward that goal with their batteries made with melanin pigments, naturally found in the skin, hair and eyes. The researchers will present their work at the 252nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
A smaller and faster IPM with CIP topology
The launch of a new, deeply integrated Intelligent Power Module for 600V applications has been announced by Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics. The flowIPM 1B CIP 600 V features the powerful combination of a high-speed F5 IGBT with the switching performance of a MOSFET and a silicon carbide boost diode in the PFC circuit optimised for frequencies up to 150kHz.
UK battery sector investigated and explained
Although many people believe that Thomas Edison is responsible for the first light bulb, it was in fact British chemist Joseph Swan who invented the light bulb. It was Swan who first developed the incandescent bulb and lit his house with electricity. This is one of many great contributions that the UK has made to the field of science and technology, with the industry showing little signs of slowing down.
Slashing costs and shrinking footprints
A deeply integrated intelligent power module for 600V applications has been launched by Vincotech. The flowIPM 1B CIP 600V features the combination of a high speed F5 IGBT with the switching performance of a MOSFET and a silicon carbide boost diode in the PFC circuit optimised for frequencies up to 150kHz.
3W AC/DC converters suit specialist applications
UK power conversion specialist PowerPax has recently extended its range of 3W AC/DC module power supplies with the addition of the Ultra-wide input LS03-16BxxSS and LD03-16Bxx series products from power conversion manufacturer Mornsun. This range features an ultra-wide input range of 90 – 528V AC (47-63Hz) and can accept a DC input of 100 – 745V DC on the same terminals.
Low-power AC/DC converters squeeze into small spaces
The latest low-power, energy-efficient AC/DC converters from Dengrove Electronic Components are small enough to fit inside existing cavities such as inside switch housings or behind cover plates, making them ideal for smart-building or IoT applications. Produced by RECOM, the 2-Watt and 3-Watt RAC02-SE/277 and RAC03-SE/277 are housed in a compact 34mm x 22mm package only 11mm high.
MOSFET enables smaller power conversion systems
Availability and full design support capabilities for a new silicon carbide power MOSFET from Wolfspeed, has been announced by Richardson RFPD. According to Wolfspeed, the C20045170 is claimed to be the industry’s first 1700 V, 45 mΩ SiC MOSFET. It offers high-speed switching with low capacitances, avalanche ruggedness, fast intrinsic diode with low reverse recovery (Qrr), and it is easy to parallel and simple to drive.
Fieldbus controllers suit PLC programming & process visualization
WAGO Corporation's PFC family of controllers offers advanced compact, computing power for PLC programming and process visualization. Programmable in accordance with IEC 61131-3 600, PFC controllers feature a 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor that offers high speed processing and support of 64 bit variables.
221 mounting carriers offer installation flexibility
WAGO has announced that its 221-500 mounting carriers provide a secure fit for 221 LEVER-NUTS compact splicing connectors on DIN-rail systems. 221-500 mounting carriers simplify access to and assignment of connected conductors.
DC link capacitor designed for IGBT modules
An EPCOS DC link capacitor that has been specifically designed for the HybridPACK 1-DC6 IGBT module from Infineon Technologies has been presented by TDK Corporation. The outstanding features of this component are the six busbar terminals with dimensions that are matched precisely to fit the IGBT module. This multiple contacting produces an excellent current capability while at the same time offering very low parasitics.