Power
Ecopac Power launches the Mean Well LPF-40D series
The LPF-40D series are fully potted by heat-conducted glue to meet IP67 rating and are fully enclosed by plastic casing to give 94V-0 fire prevention levels. This allows the internal shock absorption to withstand 5G vibrations and provide protection for the internal electronic components.
Intersil - USB Port Power Supply Controllers Provide Precise, Adjustable, Over-Current Protection
Intersil introduced a new family of power controller devices designed to meet the power supply requirements of industry-standard USB devices. The ISL6185/6 provide port power for products based on the USB 2.0 and 3.0 interface standards, offering designers several current limit level options, all with an accuracy 3x better than competitive solutions. This results in more precise protection and increased design flexibility for today's USB power d...
Varta Microbattery powers up Anglia for the UK and Ireland
Varta Microbattery and Anglia today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement. Under the agreement, Anglia will support the full range of Varta Microbattery products, technologies and chemistries in the UK and Ireland with a stock profile held at its warehouse in the UK.
Fully-Enclosed LCC250 Conduction Cooled 250 Watt Power Supplies from Emerson Network Power Deliver Full Useable Power at High Temperatures
Fully-enclosed 250W fanless ac-dc power supplies featuring a 12 Vdc output and a wide operating temperature range of minus 40 to 85 degrees Celsius are launched today by Emerson Network Power. Ideal for demanding sealed box and outdoor applications, the new LCC250 embedded power supply series includes conduction-cooled models providing full useable power at elevated temperatures, offering a very cost-effective alternative to conventional power su...
Axeon and Ricardo collaborate on battery system for plug-in European car
A European automotive manufacturer has sought the expertise of UK-based lithium-ion energy systems supplier, Axeon, and automotive technology, innovation and systems integration provider, Ricardo, to supply and integrate an advanced, lightweight battery pack for a pioneering plug-in hybrid vehicle, which is guaranteed to grab worldwide headlines when it is launched.
Fairchild - Synchronous Rectification Controller Compatible to Flyback and Forward Topologies; Multiple Operating Modes
In order to meet increased power efficiency demands and regulatory standards for desktop PCs, All-in-One (AIO) PCs and notebook adaptors, designers need secondary-side synchronous rectification (SR) controllers that can increase power efficiency while integrating more functions.
NASCAR Selects Freescale Semiconductor And McLaren Electronic Systems As First Official Partners For Fuel Injection Program
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today a historic engine control technology partnership with Freescale Semiconductor and McLaren Electronic Systems to develop and integrate fuel injection systems into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, targeted for the 2012 season.
High performance 600W cPCI from Gresham Power offers vendor, inventory and cost reduction
Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, claim their 6U 600W cPCI power supply can cost effectively replace all other 6U products of equivalent and lower output power, thereby rationalising their customer’s inventory requirements and reducing costs.
2kVA, Rugged, Portable DC/AC Inverter with Sine Wave Output for Field Applications
Absopulse Electronics’ CSI 2KT-2A is a rugged, portable DC/AC inverter system that uses field proven microprocessor controlled high frequency PWM technology to generate 2KVA output power with pure sine wave output voltage. High frequency conversion enables compact construction, low weight and high efficiency. The system is conformal coated and heavily ruggedized for immunity to high levels of shock, vibration, humidity, moisture and airborne c...
Maxim introduces a power-management IC solution for Samsung’s next-generation application processor
At the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Maxim announced a power-management IC (PMIC) solution for Samsung’s Exynos 4210 application processor developed for handheld systems. Maxim’s PMIC solution integrates the various firmware and circuitry required for managing power delivery and battery charging with system logic so that consumers can enjoy advanced multimedia functionality.