This is Part Three of a week-long special series looking ahead to 2006.by Linnea Brush, Senior Research Analyst, Darnell Group Making predictions...
This is Part Two of a week-long special series looking ahead to 2006.by Richard Ruiz, Research Analyst, Darnell Group As the New...
This is Part One of a week-long special series looking ahead to 2006.by Jeremiah Bryant, Research Analyst, Darnell Group As the new...
Technitrol Inc. has appointed Jeffrey A. Graves, Ph.D., the current President and Chief Executive Officer of C&D Technologies Inc., to the company’s board of directors effective January 1, 2006 for a term to expire in May 2007. Dr. Graves joined C&D from Kemet Corporation, a manufacturer of high-performance capacitor solutions, where he most recently served […]
Emerson Network Power has completed the acquisition of Cooligy Inc., a developer and manufacturer of active cooling technology for microprocessors and other heat-generating components. Cooligy adds fluid-based, chip-level cooling technology to Emerson Network Power’s family of Liebert cooling solutions, which provide room and rack-level precision cooling for mission-critical equipment. “Our cooling solutions are helping users […]
Thermacore International Inc., the electronics cooling subsidiary of Modine Manufacturing Company, has entered into an agreement with Alienware to offer an advanced liquid cooling system for high-performance PC systems. Thermacore partnered with Alienware to develop the advanced liquid cooling system specifically for the high performance gaming, digital content creation, and multimedia platforms. Thermacore’s high-performance liquid […]
The new 39170 series interface modules from Molex Inc. provide a cost effective method to interface field wiring to PLC’s and other...
Jazz Semiconductor, an independent wafer foundry focused primarily on specialty CMOS process technologies, has announced the availability of 0.5 micron BCD process technology targeted for power management integrated circuits (ICs) and high performance amplifiers and drivers required for consumer applications. This recent announcement underscores Jazz Semiconductor’s commitment to expand beyond its core foundation of high-speed […]
Emerson Network Power has added four models of the Liebert DS system and a new condenser system for the Liebert DS that...
Because of the increasing importance of nanotubes in electronic devices and battery designs, the IEEE has begun work on a new standard to define methods for testing carbon nanotubes used as additives in bulk materials, and how to report data about the materials’ performance. The standard, IEEE P1690, will recommend instruments and procedures for validating […]
TT Electronics IRC Advanced Film Division (Corpus Christi, TX) has developed a new substrate technology that can offer significant benefits over conventional polymer-based insulated metal substrates (IMS). Designated Anotherm™, IRC's new material consists of a thermally-conductive aluminum alloy substrate insulated by a thin, chemically grown, anodized dielectric layer, with solderable screen printed conductors applied to […]
GrafTech International Ltd. (GTI, Wilmington, DE) announced the promotion of Julian Norley to Senior Corporate Fellow, the company’s highest research and development...
Advanced Power Technology Inc. (APT, Bend, OR) added new 100 V MOSFET modules to its existing product range in SP3, SP4, and SP6 packages. The modules are offered in single-switch, buck-, boost-, dual-common source, phase-leg, full-bridge, asymmetrical-bridge, dual-boost, and dual-buck configurations. Current ratings range from 50 A to 600 A at TC = 80 °C. […]
Guangzhou Moden Energy Battery Co. Ltd. (China) released its BSC-4A16, a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)/nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery charger that fully charges AA and...
Condor DC Power Supplies Inc. (Oxnard, CA), a medical power supply manufacturer, reported that it is converting all the commercial and medical models in its linear power supply line, in order to bring the units into full compliance with the RoHS directive. The models are in widespread use, powering a variety of medical and commercial […]