International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the iP1001 iPOWIR device, a 20A, single-phase synchronous buck converter "building block" that integrates...
Potrans Electrical Corp. (Irvine, CA) introduced its multiple-output 1U line of 90W (PU-090A), 180W (PU-180A) and 200W (PU-200A) switching power supplies. Designed...
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced the ECREN Series of miniature, thin, lead-free, adjustable, ceramic capacitors that exhibit high heat resistance enabling reflow-soldering. Applications include communication devices such as wireless phones and pagers, and A/V appliances such as television receivers, VCRs and car audio systems. The capacitors feature dimensions measuring 3.2mm x 4.5mm x […]
Boeing Co. (Seattle, WA) reported plans to develop and test an electrically powered airplane to see if fuel cell technology can make jets more environmentally friendly. The goal will be to use fuel cells and electric motors for auxiliary power instead of gas turbines. "Fuel cells show the promise of one day providing efficient, essentially […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) announced that its shareholders have approved the acquisition of the interests of DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills, MI) and Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI) in XCELLSIS (Vancouver, BC) and Ecostar Electric Drive Systems (Dearborn, MI), to become the world leading supplier of complete vehicular fuel cell engines, and to offer […]
Artesyn Technologies Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) extended its range of quarter-brick dc/dc converters with the introduction its new EXQ50 Series of low-profile...
DuPont (Wilmington, DE) contributed an additional $5.0 million in a second round of funding for MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc. (Albany, NY). DuPont contributed additional cash to maintain its six-percent ownership position in MTI Micro. Mechanical Technology also reinvested during the round, maintaining the company's controlling position in its subsidiary. […]
EiC Corp. (Fremont, CA) launched a family of power amplifier modules, which include the ECM007 and ECM009 models, for GSM and GPRS cellular applications. Both can extend transmission performance to fully rated GPRS Class 12 from the Class 8 and Class 10 transmission found in today's cellular phone handsets. The amplifiers are designed for use […]
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) announced the new ADP3408, a multi-function power system IC optimized for GSM/DCS/PCS handsets. The power system IC...
Shougang NEC Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) announced the S0101 and S0102 remote-control ICs. The S0101 comes in a 20-pin SOP, and the...
Electrofuel Inc. (Toronto) reported a rise in shares of 19 percent following announcement of an agreement with Micro Warehouse Inc. to resell Electrofuel's PowerPad line of products in Canada and the US. Electrofuel's PowerPad line consists of external batteries that can run a personal laptop computer for up to 18 hours. "Micro Warehouse's expertise in […]
Three companies are recalling about 13,000 batteries used for notebook computers because they can overheat and catch fire. The companies – Bizcom Electronics Inc. (Milpitas, CA), Sceptre Technologies Inc. (City of Industry, CA) and Systemax Inc. (Port Washington, NY) – have received reports of minor property damage from the batteries overheating, smoking or catching fire […]
Power Paper Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel) has developed a battery that can be printed directly onto paper, plastic or other flexible material....
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) announced that it has received an order for 23 PowerGate power-conversion units from H Power Corp. (Clifton, NJ). SatCon has been working with H Power for the past year and has delivered initial prototype units for evaluation. "This is another step in the process of commercializing fuel cell power generation […]
Advanced Power Conversion plc (APC, Farnborough, England) introduced a new encapsulated half-brick module to its dc/dc converter range. The APC-H031 Series can...