Power
Regulated DC/DC bus converter combines high efficiency with wide input range for distributed power applications
Murata Power Solutions has introduced a new cost effective Regulated Bus Converter (RBC) that delivers up to 210W output power, with a Vin range of 36-75V, ultra-high efficiency (92.5% @ full load) with Vout regulation (±1.5%) in a quarter brick open frame package.
Vishay - 15 A and 25 A Single-Phase Single In-Line Bridge Rectifiers With Low Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.73 V for Improved Power Efficiency
Vishay released two new single-phase single in-line bridge rectifiers in the GSIB-5S package with improved VF over previous-generation devices — down to 0.73 V at + 125 °C — and high forward surge current capability.
TDK-Lambda takes home NDMA Award hat-trick
Ilfracombe power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has triumphed again winning three prestigious accolades at this year’s North Devon Manufacturers Association (NDMA) Awards. The awards were in recognition of TDK-Lambda’s achievements in three categories – ‘Environmental Scheme of the Year’, ‘Innovation Idea’ and ‘Best Team of the Year’.
BEAR wins contract to design and produce custom power supply for down-hole instruments in gas and oil exploration
BEAR Power Supplies has won a contract to design and produce a custom power supply for a leading provider of instrumentation for gas and oil exploration. The full-custom AC/DC converter will be rack mounted to power down-hole instruments. It features multiple inputs, digital monitoring of critical power supply functions, and high reliability for operation in the harsh environments of oil and gas fields.
LI-ION battery holders with wire leads for “18650” batteries:
MPD introduces two new battery holders which accept 3.7 volt Lithium Ion 18650 rechargeable batteries with PCM. The holder also accepts two CR2/3A lithium batteries in series connection for 6 volts output. The model numbers for the holders are BH-18650-W and BH-18650-PC. These are designed for use in consumer, industrial and communication products where durability is of paramount importance.
National Semiconductor Adds Low EMI, 10A Power Modules to SIMPLE SWITCHER Family
National Semiconductor introduced 12 new SIMPLE SWITCHER power modules, the first to drive up to 10A of output current and comply with the CISPR 22 (Class B) radiated and conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI) standard in industrial and communications infrastructure applications.
Ericsson Scoops 2nd ‘Product Of The Year’ Award From Electronic Products China Magazine
Ericsson Power Modules’ PKM5000D was launched in June 2010 as a flexible, 4:1 input voltage DC/DC converter. Designed primarily to simplify base station design, the quarter brick, isolated converter is also suited to a wide range of other applications including ICT, transportation, test equipment and process control. It offers designers the opportunity to use the same product for both 24V and 48V systems.
STMicroelectronics Demonstrates New Ultra-Low-Power Technology for Energy-Efficient Applications
STMicroelectronics today announced that it has successfully demonstrated a next-generation variation of its world-leading smart power technology. The new technology is expected to enable significant reductions in the power consumption of a wide range of electronic systems – from new medical equipment to battery chargers in hybrid electric vehicles.
Ecopac - Energy saving power sources....Inverters and solar inverters
Using the very latest technology, Mean Well have developed a range of inverters and solar inverters that allow users to take power from a 12-volt or 24 volt battery source and convert to 230-volt AC power in the most efficient fashion.
TI introduces wide-input power solutions with high-voltage protection
Texas Instruments expanded its industry-leading power management portfolio with two new step-down regulators with wide input voltages and high-voltage protection. The new 100-V LDO and 60-V DC/DC controller can withstand high-voltage transients, while maintaining high efficiency -- providing peace of mind to designers of low- to mid-current, high-voltage telecom and industrial designs, such as motor control, HVAC relay, smart meters and automotiv...