Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) announced the new BAR88-02L and BAR89-02L high-performance PIN diodes, which are said to set new standards in antenna...
Panasonic USA's (Secaucus, NJ) new Panasonic MSE Battery business unit is now delivering valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries that are guaranteed by the company to provide high-quality back-up power for telecom communications systems worldwide. The Panasonic MSE Battery unit offers products with a long 13- to 15-year life span, that simplify installation for network operators and […]
Cyberex (Highland Heights, OH) introduced the zero-footprint, integrated digital static-transfer switch (DSTS) and power-distribution unit (PDU). The zero-footprint DSTS/PDU system provides power protection with a power-distribution unit in one space-saving unit. Designed for the demands of the data center, ISP and telecommunications industries, this integrated system is suitable for any application where seamless transfers are […]
Lenmar Enterprises Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) introduced its new battery charger, the Mach 1 Speed Charger. The Mach 1 utilizes patented neotherm technology to charge lithium-ion batteries, and can fully charge a camcorder or digital camera battery in 30 minutes. The charger uses a lightweight switching power supply that allows it to operate on domestic […]
Celetron International (Simi Valley, CA) announced that it has agreed to acquire EOS Corp. (Camarillo, CA). The acquisition gives Celetron the capability to design and manufacture ac/dc power supplies in a cost-effective manner. Jay Tandon, president of Celetron, stated, "This combination will allow EOS' leading-edge products to be produced cost-effectively in Celetron's world-class facility. In […]
Siemens Solar Industries LP (Camarillo, CA) has been named a recipient of the 2001 Washington State Governor's Award for pollution prevention and...
H Power Corp. (Clifton, NJ) reported its fiscal 2002 first-quarter results for the period ended August 31, 2001. For the first quarter...
Dynex Power Inc. (Ottawa, Canada) announced it has entered into an agreement with Ecostar Electric Drive Systems (Dearborn, MI) to fabricate prototype power semiconductor modules for potential use in electric vehicles and power-conversion systems. Ecostar will be responsible for the design of the power module for application in Ecostar systems, and Dynex will provide their […]
MGE UPS Systems (Costa Mesa, CA) introduced its next generation of line-interactive UPSs, the Pulsar Ellipse Premium Series. Using high-frequency switching technology,...
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced the MAX1846/MAX1847 high-efficiency PWM inverting power supply controller ICs, which eliminate isolated power supplies for the negative voltage rails in central office xDSL, telecom and networking equipment. Applications include industrial power supplies and automotive electronic power supplies. The MAX1846/MAX1847 inverting controllers allow designers to implement compact, low-noise, negative-output dc/dc […]
Beijing Design Universal Technologies Institute (China) announced its new line of dc/dc converter modules, offered in models that are rated for 1W,...
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced the new V-FK Series of surface-mount aluminum-electrolytic capacitors that exhibit what is claimed to be...
BCComponents International BV (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) has extended its multi-layer varistor range of devices with the introduction of 0603 case-size versions. These...
Fuel Cell Technologies Corp. (FCT, Kingston, Ontario) announced that its board of directors has approved the construction of the company's new manufacturing...
Xantrex Technology Inc. (Vancouver, BC) and AstroPower Inc. (Newark, DE) are providing a complete solar-electric power system that will be used to power production equipment for filming and editing This Renewable House. Produced by PBS, this new television program is designed to bring renewable energy directly to mainstream consumer markets. This Renewable House is believed […]