Power
250V time delay fuses enhance protection and safety
A range of 21 new fuses from German manufacturer ESKA has been introduced by Conrad Business Supplies. The ESKA 522.600 series matches a wide variety of different currents and is suitable for use in a wide range of DC systems. Incorporating a number of special features, they join more than 3,000 fuses already available from Conrad.
Power adapters come in standard and customised format
Standard and customised desktop and wall mounted power adapters for use in medical and commercial applications are now available from distributor Luso Electronics. Manufactured by Adaptor Technology headquartered in China, the adapters are all RoHS-compliant. Through a new partnership, Luso will distribute Adaptor Technology’s switching power adapters to customers in the UK and Ireland, with power outputs ranging from 5W up to 300W.
Avalanche photon detector modules offer peak powers of up to 220W
To complement LASER COMPONENTS' avalanche photon detector modules (the A-CUBE range), they have introduced the LS-series of pulsed laser diode modules. Available with peak wavelengths of 850, 905 and 1550nm and peak powers of up to 220W, these modules offer all the features needed to safely drive pulsed lasers of different powers.
Increasing bioethanol production with bacteria and yeast
Scientists from Illinois Institute of Technology received a patent for a method to genetically engineer bacteria and yeast to increase bioethanol production, especially from cellulosic material in biomass like twigs, branches, plant stalks and husks, and woodchips.
Voice coil actuator delivers low hysteresis and friction
For some applications, inconsistent motion caused by excessive friction is simply not an option. BEI Kimco has developed a Linear Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) that provides extremely low hysteresis/low friction with precise and consistent bi-directional position control.
3.3V surge provides protection for electronic devices
The supplier of analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors, Semtech Corporation, has announced the μClamp 3381P, a single-line, 3.3V surge rated Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) device for safeguarding industrial and consumer interfaces against transient voltage threats. The μClamp3381P achieves an unmatched surge/silicon area ratio offering 25A (8x20µs) surge immunity in an ultra-small 1.0x0.6mm package.
50mm thyristor/diode modules 25% less expensive
With the introduction of a 50mm module, Infineon Technologies AG extends its product portfolio of thyristor/diode modules in solder bond technology. These bipolar modules address the growing market for cost-effective solutions even in demanding applications. Depending on the module, market prices are approximately 25% lower than comparable pressure contact variants.
Drive 3-phase BLDC motors in automotive applications
ON Semiconductor has expanded its automotive Power Integrated Module (PIM) portfolio with a device which contains six 40V, 30A MOSFETs configured as a three-phase bridge with an additional 40V, 30A high-side reverse battery protection MOSFET. The MOSFETs are mounted onto a Direct Bonded Copper (DBC) substrate, resulting in a compact module with excellent thermal performance taking up only half of the board space used by an equivalent discrete sol...
DC/DC converter powers gate drives for optimal efficiency
Suited for driving high and low-side gate circuits such as those using IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs for optimal efficiency, a series of 1W DC/DC converter series has been announced by Murata Power Solutions. The compact MGJ1 series features high isolation characteristics, up to 5.2kVDC, popular nominal output voltage combinations of +15 / -5, +15 / -9 or +19 / -5VDC. The series also offers a choice of +5, +12 or +24VDC input.
Current transducer accurately monitors loads up to 400A
The AT/ATR-FD series current transducer has been introduced by NK Technologies. An aperture with a 1.31” inside diameter accommodates wire sizes for loads up to 400A – facilitating the feeding of wires through the sensing window for easy installation, even in applications with multiple conductors per phase. The sensor is compact (similar in size to a standard sensor case) and can be easily mounted on a back panel or DIN rail. It is co...