Power
Rittal’s 185mm Ri4Power busbar system
A range of market-leading power distribution systems for enclosures has just been extended. Rittal’s popular 185mm Ri4Power busbar provides trusted, safe and compact power distribution within enclosures. Its modular system is easy to install in just three steps, and consists of standardised and tested products, all of which meet the requirements of IEC 61 439 for low-voltage switchgear assemblies with design verification.
15W RF power amplifier module suits VHF transmitters
NuWaves Engineering has announced the release of an upgraded broadband RF power amplifier (PA) for VHF to S-band transmitters and data radios, the NuPower 11C01A model,featuring high power efficiency and multi-octave operation in a compact package.
Eggshells could be turned into battery electrodes
Americans consume 76 billion eggs per year, and while some of the eggshell waste is used for fertilizer or dietary supplements, the majority of these eggshells are thrown away. In a study, researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit have developed a method to recycle eggshells, using them as "chemical reactors" to synthesise sulfur-containing nanorods that can be used as battery electrodes.
Understanding of cellulose could lead to tailored biofuels
In the search for low emission plant-based fuels, new research may help avoid having to choose between growing crops for food or fuel. Scientists have identified new steps in the way plants produce cellulose, the component of plant cell walls that provides strength, and forms insoluble fibre in the human diet. The findings could lead to improved production of cellulose and guide plant breeding for specific uses such as wood products and...
Design Library makes battery design easier than ever before
VARTA Storage, the manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs and of solar energy-storage appliances, has announced the introduction of its new VARTA Design Library, a comprehensive downloadable development resource for users of its CellPac LITE range of ready-made rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs.
Simultaneous sampling ΣΔ ADCs improve signal quality monitoring
Analog Devices has introduced a series of 24-bit simultaneous sampling ΣΔ ADCs for wide-bandwidth, high-density instrumentation, energy and healthcare equipment. The AD7768 series includes a power scalable modulator and digital filter on each channel to enable the synchronised, precise measurement of both AC and DC signals in instrumentation applications, including modular data acquisition, audio test, and asset condition mo...
24-60W AC/DC power supplies suit medical applications
The TMM series of fully encapsulated 24 to 60W AC/DC power supply modules, available from Powersolve, have been designed specifically for medical applications although their EMI/EMC characteristics and safety approval package combine to make the modules suitable for demanding applications in industrial and transportation systems.
PCB relays need only half the space of previous-generations
Schukat aims to be your partner of choice when it comes to relays. With Zettler, the company now has another well-known manufacturer among its relay suppliers. Zettler's AZ956 series PCB relays stand out with their super-small dimensions. At just 13x7.62x6.9mm, they require only half the space of previous-generation standard relays.
Power doubler MCMs provide easy upgrade to DOCSIS 3.1
Qorvo has unveiled three DOCSIS 3.1-ready power doubler multi-chip modules (MCMs). Qorvo’s latest power doubler MCM amplifiers provide cable broadband service providers an easy upgrade path to DOCSIS 3.1 with maximum design flexibility and functionality while conserving power and reducing board space.
Moixa’s smart battery used in Big-6 utility pilots
Moixa Technology has announced a ground-breaking pilot of Moixa’s smart battery Maslow product in ScottishPower customer homes, helping them to save money and use more of the energy they generate. It also demonstrates how storage technology could address the challenges facing the UK’s overstretched grid.