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PSMA Announces its 2009 Power Technology Roadmap
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association has announced the publication of the 2009 PSMA Power Technology Roadmap . This report is the sixth in a series done every three years to look at the technology trends in power technology over the next four to five years. In 2008, leaders from the key groups - end users, power supply manufacturers and component suppliers - got together to present, compare and discuss their views on the trends in power t...
Dual Polarity Tracking Power Supplies from Telonic offer up to 900 kW
Magna-Power's dual output tracking power supplies from Telonic Instruments combine the best of DC power processing with multiprocessor embedded control to deliver dual polarity power systems. Available in systems ranging from 6.6 kW to 900 kW with voltage ratings as high as +/- 3000 Vdc. These tracking power supplies are current fed and are more tolerant to abusive loads than conventional switching power supplies. A combination of high and medium...
TI expands 16 and 32-bit MCU tools portfolio
Broadening its portfolio of MCU development tools to help designers create energy-efficient and ultra-low power applications quickly and easily, Texas Instruments has announced three new tools for TMS320C2000 32-bit real-time microcontrollers (MCU) and one new tool for the 16-bit MSP430F5xx ultra-low power MCU series.
Wide Input Voltage Range Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller from Linear Technology
Linear Technology has announced the LTC3851, a wide input range synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel power MOSFET stages and has coincident or ratiometric tracking. The 4V to 38V input range encompasses a wide variety of applications, including most intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries.
Axis adds multi-carrier capability to WiMAX Remote Radio Head
Axis Network Technology has announced the addition of multi-carrier technology to its family of MIMO Remote Radio Heads (RRH) for OEM deployment of WiMAX networks. AxisNT now offers 2 x 14W of MIMO multi-carrier RF power using AxisIPR Advanced Amplifier Technology. The RRHs are available for both 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz networks, and can be customised to meet the specific interface and packaging requirements of the OEM.
Tensilica Demonstrates Audio, Video and Next-Generation Baseband DSP in Barcelona
Tensilica will demonstrate its audio, video and baseband DSP (digital signal processing) processor cores for wireless mobile devices and base station systems at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) exhibition in Barcelona next week, February 16-19. Major systems and semiconductor companies will be showcasing products using Tensilica's technology, and many 4G/LTE, PicoCell and FemtoCell, WiFi, mobile digital radio, and mobile digital TV baseband commun...
Compact 350 Watt AC/DC power supply from XP
XP Power has announced additions to its MFA350 AC/DC power supply product line-up that are aimed at industrial applications. The new 350 Watt compact models, which can be specified with either screw terminals or molex, are fully enclosed and offer two internally mounted fan cooled variants. The top mounted fan model (-TF) measures just 172.2 x 84.5 x 50.8 mm (6.8 x 3.33 x 2.0 inches) and has a power density of up to 8 W per cubic inch.
EDGE GPRS modem connects at three times the speed
A new GPRS EDGE Modem offering wireless Internet connections at three times the speeds of conventional GSM/GPRS modems has been introduced by TDC. Aimed at security cameras, kiosks and other data intensive remote systems, the Multitech MultiModem EDGE from TDC is also ideal for providing immediate, high speed data connections to mobile workers in the emergency services, transit systems and construction industry. Based on quad-band GSM, and suppli...
Dialog launches power management IC optimising efficiency of portable consumer devices
Dialog Semiconductor has introduced the DA9052, an advanced system power management integrated circuit (PMIC) that offers designers greater flexibility in reducing power consumption, size and cost in mobile phones and other portable multimedia devices.
LED driver provides 20% lower dropout voltage, extending battery life for low cost mobile products
AnalogicTech has introduced the AHK3292, a two-channel LED driver for LED indicators and LCD or keyboard backlighting in entry-level mobile products. Featuring low resistance current sinks capable of supporting a low dropout voltage, the LED driver reduces power dissipation and extends battery life. The device’s dropout voltage of 36mV typical is at least 20% lower than competitive products.