Lambda Electronics (Melville, NY) recently announced it has been chosen by Rockwell (Milwaukee, WI) and the US Navy Office of Naval Research (Arlington, VA) to take part in a research project to develop three distinct point-of-use power-conversion technologies for broad commercial and defense applications. Lambda will work with the program to commercialize power-supply innovation for personal computer and other consumer applications.
The $8.0 million project will span two years and will operate under the Joint Services Dual-Use Science and Technology Program and the Office of Naval Research Power Electronics Building Blocks Program.
According to Lambda, the three technologies being addressed include a standard cell-based design and manufacturing approach for solid-state motor drives, multi-function power converters for distributed power systems in aircraft, and extremely high-efficiency dc/dc power converters.
"We are looking forward to the challenge and opportunities of this research project," said Keith Hopwood, director of marketing and research and development.
