Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the MAX1873, which provides precise voltage and current regulation for lithium-ion battery charger applications for two-, three-, and four-cell notebook and Internet tablet systems. The MAX1873 also allows the thermal and time monitoring to be done by the system's microprocessor and/or keyboard controller, eliminating the need for a […]
Wuhan P&S Electronics Co. Ltd. (China) announced the PS300DC3D5S-TH ultra-small step-up dc/dc converter, which is fabricated on a thin-film technology, enabling it...
Exide Technologies (Princeton, NJ) announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 ended on September 30, 2001. The company reported a consolidated net loss, excluding non-recurring charges, of $15.9 million, or $0.59 per diluted share. This compares to consolidated net earnings, on a pro-forma basis, for the acquisition of GNB Technologies Inc. in […]
J.W. Miller (Gardena, CA) introduced the new PM7032S, PM5022S, PM12565S, PM3316S and PM1608S Series of surface-mount power inductors for high-current applications. Designed...
SL Industries Inc. (Mt. Laurel, NJ) announced that net sales from continuing operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001, were $34.0 million, compared to net sales of $36.3 million for the third quarter last year, a decrease of $2.3 million or six percent. Pro-forma net income from continuing operations was $63,000 for the […]
Metallic Power Inc. (Carlsbad, CA) announced that it has successfully demonstrated prototypes of a new 2.5kW backup power source that provides hours...
Advance-Galatrek (UK) received specific product approval by Railtrack for the installation of its MasterElite range of UPSs in signaling and communications applications within the rail sector. The use of specialized Railtrack-approved power-protection devices is regarded as essential for the UK's rail infrastructure. Advance-Galatrek' s MasterElite range of UPS equipment protects crucial signaling systems from power […]
Avista Corp. (Spokane, WA) reported third-quarter 2001 consolidated revenues of $1.40 billion and a loss for the quarter of $32.9 million, or...
Plug Power Inc. (Latham, NY) reported product development accomplishments and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001. Revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001, was $920,000 as compared to $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2000. Year-to-date revenue was $3.2 million as compared to $6.9 million in 2000. Net […]
Hydrogenics Corp. (Mississauga, ON) unveiled their HyUPS backup power product at the Tower Summit 2001 telecommunications show and conference in Las Vegas, NV, on October 29-30, 2001. The HyUPS fuel cell power generator is a stationary power product co-developed by Hydrogenics and General Motors Corp. (Detroit, MI) to meet critical backup power needs across multiple […]
Under a $7.0 million program to show how fuel cell technology can generate electricity for Long Island consumers, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA, West Babylon, NY) announced that it has successfully installed 55 fuel cells manufactured by Plug Power Inc. (Latham, NY) at its West Babylon substation. The fuel cell project is part of […]
Shenzhen Shengtai Ind. Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new STB-015 (10W to 15W), STB-020 (20W), STB-035 (35W) and STB-050 (50W) switching power supplies, which provide over-voltage protection and short-circuit protection, and exhibit high efficiency, high stability and reliability. Applications include portable DVD players, network hubs, automotive stereo systems, telecom devices, computer equipment and medical instrumentation. […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) issued its report to shareholders for the third quarter ending September 30, 2001. Revenues increased during the quarter by $1.8 million, or 13 percent from the same quarter last year. For the nine-month period, year-over-year revenues increased by $14.5 million, or 66 percent to $36.4 million. For the nine-month […]
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) announced it has received a $1.0 million order for its StarSine MegaPower uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system. The MegaPower UPS system combines SatCon power converters, controls and a flywheel with a diesel generator to provide 2.0MW of uninterruptible power during voltage sags, surges, brownouts or blackouts. "We introduced the StarSine […]
Diodes Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001. Revenues for the third quarter were $22.7 million, a sequential increase of eight percent from the second quarter of 2001, but a 29.8 percent decrease as compared to $32.3 million for the third quarter of 2000. Third-quarter results include […]