Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced the release of its new 80mA low dropout (LDO) regulator in an SC-70 package, offering a...
ON Semiconductor (Phoenix, AZ) announced the new CS542x dual synchronous-buck controller family designed for computing and networking applications, including graphics cards, DDR memory, multiple-output power supplies and computer motherboards. The CS542x buck controllers are dual power supply controllers that utilize the V2 control method, enabling fast transient response and overall regulation. The fixed-frequency architecture ensures […]
Thermacore International (Lancaster, PA) introduced its new Therma-Base vapor chamber heatsinks. The Therma-Base vapor chambers are plate-shaped heat pipes used as the...
Whistler Inc. announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the fuel cell division of Anuvu Inc. (Sacramento, CA), including the rights to the Carbon-X fuel cell, an innovative proton-exchange membrane fuel cell specially designed for mass production. Whistler will acquire 100 percent of the shares of the fuel cell division of Anuvu in exchange […]
Hydrogenics Corp. announced its corporate activity and financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2001. Hydrogenics recorded revenues of $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared with $2.6 million for the same period in 2000. Hydrogenics recorded net income of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share, for the three […]
Pulse Engineering (San Diego, CA) introduced two new magnetic components for use with telecommunications power modules. Applications include industrial control systems, automotive electronics and heavy equipment systems utilizing 60W to 100W power supplies. The Pulse PA0191T (planar transformer) and P1977T (planar inductor) were designed for use with Linear Technology's LT1681/LTC1698 chipset which uses a dual-switch-forward […]
Proton Energy Systems Inc. (Rocky Hill, CT) announced that it has signed an agreement with the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) providing $1.5 million to accelerate commercial deployment of its UNIGEN fuel cell product family. CCEF's funding is for initial commercial product and market development of breakthrough power quality and energy-storage products incorporating Proton's hydrogen-generation […]
Global Thermoelectric Inc. (Calgary) announced that Peter Garrett has joined the company as COO, reporting to Jim Perry, president and CEO. In his new role, Garrett will be responsible for the commercialization of Global's solid-oxide fuel-cell-based products. Prior to joining Global, Garrett was vice president of wireless access development for Nortel Networks, where he served […]
DCH Technology Inc. (Valencia, CA) announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2001. Revenues for the third quarter of 2001 were $251,078, compared with $150,578 in the same period of last year. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, were $727,009, compared to $671,354 for the nine months ended September 30, […]
Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ECD, Rochester Hills, MI) announced its operating results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2001. Revenues increased 122 percent to $22,459,000, compared to $10,134,000 in the first quarter last year. The company's net loss was $2,765,000, compared to $1,745,000 in the same quarter last year. On a per-share basis, the […]
Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) announced its new electro-luminescent lamp driver ICs, the MIC4826 and MIC4827. Applications include LCD panels and keypads...
Delta Electronics Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) announced that Chairman and CEO Bruce Cheng has made a substantial financial donation to support technological advancement and education at a local university. One million shares of Delta stock have been presented to National Cheng Kung University in support of the K. T. Li Technology Lectureship. "It is my hope […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced results for its third quarter ended October 28, 2001, and a forecast for sequential sales growth and margin expansion in the fourth quarter. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2002 were $43.7 million, up from second-quarter net sales of $40.5 million. Pro-forma gross margin was 55 […]
Tyco Electronics Power Systems (Dallas, TX) announced the new Rayvoss transient-voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The Rayvoss TVSS guarantees protection from ac surges and requires zero maintenance, with a low clamping voltage and in-line installation. The Rayvoss TVSS replaces traditional parallel metal-oxide varistor (MOV) and silicon avalanche diode (SAD) technology with Strikesorb modules. Strikesorb modules contain […]
The Sixth IASTED International Symposium on Power Generation and Renewable Energy Sources (PGRES 2002) will be held at the Marina Beach Marriott in Marina Del Ray, CA, May 13-15, 2002. The symposium will focus on the latest research in the field of renewable energy, efficient power generation, inverter technology, and regulation and deregulation. PGRES 2002 […]