Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham has released a roadmap for putting fuel cells in the nation's cars and trucks, further committing the US...
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced the production of the first active integrated rectifier regulator (AIRR) for automotive alternators, which...
Enova Systems Inc. (Torrance, CA) announced that it has concluded an agreement with a unit of ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures to assist in the development and manufacture of a process control system for its hydrocarbon fuel processors for stationary fuel cell applications. The agreement contemplates that the initial development program may lead to manufacturing if the […]
Dynex Power Inc. (Ottawa, Canada) announced that, subject to regulatory approval, the company has raised $250,000 through a private placement of one million common shares at $0.25 per common share. A large portion of the shares are being purchased by the directors of the company. The net proceeds from this placement will be used for […]
Millennium Cell Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) has received a 2002 Best of What's New Award from Popular Science. Together with DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills, MI), Millennium Cell is recognized for its Hydrogen on Demand™ hydrogen storage and generation system, which powers the DaimlerChrysler Town and Country fuel cell minivan, the Natrium™. "We want to thank Popular […]
Royal Philips Electronics (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) announced that it now offers an extensive range of small logic packages that enhance the miniaturization...
Signal Technology Corp. (Danvers, MA) announced the receipt of a development contract for a multi-output, high-density, ruggedized power supply for the F-15 aircraft's radar warning receiver (RWR). The award is valued in excess of $600,000, with additional production options that could exceed $8.0 million. The F-15 RWR detects a broad range of incoming radar signals, […]
Schaefer Inc. (Ashland, MA) introduced its new C5800 Series of 12,000W, 6U/9U high, 19in, rack-compatible fuel cell converters, which are suitable for fuel cell power conversion, fuel cell manufacturing testing, vehicle installation, demonstration system and backup system applications. The C5800 features an ultra-wide 3:1 input range, a minimum input of 70Vdc, a maximum input up […]
Philips Semiconductors (Sunnyvale, CA) announced plans to close its Albuquerque, NM, manufacturing plant by the end of the year, eliminating 600 jobs. The plant, which opened 20 years ago, has been reducing its work force steadily for more than a year. It laid off 70 workers in September and 250 in June 2001. Philips is […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced its new LT1934, a high-voltage (VIN up to 34V), micropower, step-down, switching regulator in a...
The US Navy announced that it has deployed the largest federal solar photovoltaic system in the nation, which is a solar-electric carport at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. The installation is comprised of two contiguous solar arrays, covering a half-mile-long parking structure that serves US Navy personnel. The system generates enough energy to […]
Diotec Semiconductor GmbH (Heitersheim, Germany) announced development of a new production process that allows direct bonding of semiconductors to heatsinks by means of a "cold spraying" industrial process. Silicon chips can be soldered directly onto heatsinks made from aluminum. The new packaging technology can be used wherever the heatsink is also conducting current, including at […]
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LT1910, a rugged, high-side, n-channel, MOSFET driver with a wide operating supply range of 8V...
ZAP (Sebastopol, CA), a maker of electric bikes and scooters, announced that it has made a $10.0 million offer to buy Ford...
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), announced net income of $13.3 million, or $0.45 per share, for the quarter ended September 28, 2002. This compares to a net loss of $877,000, or $0.03 per share, in the third quarter of 2001 and net income of $11.2 million, or […]