Power
Power supply delivers up to 150W continuous output power
A series of power supplies that can generate up to 150W at 7.5 CFM forced airflow and 100W at convection has been introduced by TRUMPower. Packaged in a compact open-frame form factor, the TMC150 series is an addition to the 40, 60, and 100W open frame power supplies that the company has had on the market.
High voltage charge pumps deliver dual low noise outputs
Linear Technology Corporation has announced the LTC3265, a high voltage, highly integrated, low noise dual output power supply which takes a single positive input supply (VIN_P) and generates low noise bipolar rails up to ±2•VIN_P without any inductors. The device includes a boost doubling charge pump, an inverting charge pump and two LDO regulators.
Li-ion battery system boasts a life expectancy of 12,000 charge cycles
VARTA Micro Group has announced that its subsidiary VARTA Storage has released the VARTA Flex System. The Flex System is comprised of a 24kWh Li-ion battery cabinet, power electronics and control unit. Optimised for employment in commercial environments, the VARTA Flex System features a long cycle life in excess of 12,000 cycles at 100% DOD. Depending on customer needs and applications, the system can be adjusted to different size and capacity se...
AC/DC modules fit in standardised in-wall flush boxes
A series of 4 to 24W fully encapsulated AC/DC modules has been released by Power Sources Unlimited. IP67 rated, the TIW devices are designed specifically for home automation among other applications.
Desktop switchers range from 5-48VDC
Advanced Power Solutions (APS) announces the release of the APS56EMG series of 50W external desktop switchers, which are compliant with Level VI international efficiency standards going into effect in February of 2016.
Power management solutions for Altera's Arria 10 FPGAs
Linear Technology Corporation announces power management solutions for the Altera Arria 10 FPGA Development Kit. Linear’s solutions address key power requirements of the Arria 10 FPGA Development Kit and its supporting system blocks. For example, the LTC3877 VID Controller plus LTC3874 Phase Extender DC/DC Regulator provide 105A at 0.95V for the core rail from a 12V input.
600V power MOSFETs "approach perfect switching performance"
STMicroelectronics has extended its popular MDmesh M2 series of N-channel power MOSFETs with a family of devices that offer the industry’s highest power efficiencies for servers, laptops, telecomms and consumer applications, especially under light-load conditions. With these devices, designers can create switching power conversion solutions that are lighter and more compact, while more easily meeting increasingly stringe...
First mid-voltage MOSFET in an 8x8 dual cool package
Fairchild has introduced what the company claims to be the industry's first mid-voltage MOSFET technology in a Dual Cool 8x8mm package. The Dual Cool 88 MOSFET gives power conversion engineers a first-of-its-kind alternative to bulky D2-PAK packages at half the size with higher power density, superior efficiency and better cooling via air flow above and beneath the package.
The world’s first kinetic energy recovery system for freight
Skeleton Technologies and Adgero SARL have developed the world’s first kinetic energy recovery system for road freight vehicles. The unique hybrid system is designed to reduce fuel consumption and associated emissions by up to 25%, and is optimised for intermodal road transport solutions.
AC-DC power supplies designed to cope with low temperatures
Now available from Dengrove Electronic Components is RECOM’s latest AC-DC power supplies featuring an extended operating temperature range allowing for use in areas where temperatures drop as low as -40°C. The RAC02-SE/277 and RAC03-SE/277 low-power modules have rated outputs of 2 or 3W respectively, with the 2W module now being offered with cables.