Power
Naval IR comms system enhanced by smaller, lighter battery
Link Microtek has expanded the range of accessories available for its Azdec IR communications system with the introduction of a compact battery pack that is significantly smaller and lighter than its standard unit, yet delivers the same battery life.
IGBT platform increases solar inverter efficiency
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the Trench-IGBT platform featuring Punch Through (PT) and Field Stop (FS) technologies. Designed to increase efficiency in motor drives, UPS, solar inverters, and welding machine inverters, the devices, offer low collector-to-emitter voltages, as well as fast and soft turn-on and -off for low conduction and switching losses.
GaN to become core technology in power electronics
According to GaN Systems, GaN will become the core technology in power electronics within the next three years. Founded seven years ago, GaN Systems has developed a wide range range of GaN, high power transistors based on its Island Technology design.
IGBT expands control with module size options
Modules rated up to 1700V and 450A extend Littelfuse’s IGBT power control semiconductor offering. The company now offers half-bridge, six-pack, and PIM modules in S, D, H, W, and WB packages. As well as standard offerings, customised versions can meet exact specifications in drives and motion control, solar inverters, UPS and SMPS, and welding machines.
Transformer & inductor range delivers short lead times
Components Bureau has introduced its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components, which includes both high- and low-frequency transformers and inductors, for a wide range of applications including power supply, lighting, test & measurement and industrial control & automation. The Precision range of products is designed to fulfil industry needs in terms of flexibility, quality and value, while meeting short lead time...
5W power supplies comply with updated efficiency standard
Two series of 5W plug top power supplies, which are claimed to be the first to comply with the updated Energy Star level VI energy efficiency standard, have been released by XP Power. According to the company, the VEL05 and VER05 series' meet the standard’s no load input power requirement of less than 0.1W.
600W AC/DC power supplies are compact & efficient
Roal Electronics will present the DDP600 series of extremely compact and efficient AC/DC power supplies at electronica 2014 in Munich, and Compamed 2014, in Düsseldorf. The power supplies have been specifically designed for industrial, medical and SSL market segments.
Analog Devices Introduces Industry’s First Analog Fault Detection and Protection Switch Family for Analog Input/Output Modules in Harsh Environments
Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced a family of fault detection and protection, low/ultra-flat Ron switches: the ADG5412F, ADG5413F, ADG5412BF and ADG5413BF. By identifying when a channel is in a fault, this innovative switch technology removes the need for additional hardware and software error-detection schemes, leading to an improvement in system uptime.
Layered production cuts height & price of DC/DC converters
Using a layered substrate manufacturing process, the NXE1, 1W DC/DC converter is the first of a planned family of DC/DC converters from Murata. A transformer is embedded in the substrate, which saves space compared with conventional DC/DC converters.
Dialog Semiconductor PMICs Power LG Electronics’ Latest Application Processor and Smartphones
Dialog Semiconductor plc today announced that its custom-developed, configurable D2260 power management IC (PMIC) will power LG Electronics’ recently launched NUCLUN Octa-Core application processor.