Apex Microtechnology Corp. (Tucson, AZ) announced its new PA50 and PA52 power operational amplifiers. Both the PA50 and PA52 are chip-and-wire hybrid solutions, rated at 40A continuous, with 100A output in one- to three-millisecond pulses. The PA50 and PA52 have a power bandwith of 400kHz and a slew rate of 50V/µs. The devices are able […]
Pulse (San Diego, CA) announced the first in a new series of 6A surface-mount current-sense transformers for the dc/dc market. The transformer's applications include feedback control, overload sensing, detecting load-drop and circuit shutdown. They are specifically designed to detect ac current changes and supply an output for control circuitry. The series is rated for currents […]
Cyberex (Highland Heights, OH) is now offering a full line of power distribution (PDU) offerings. Cyberex PDUs are available in sizes ranging from 75kVA to 300kVA, and are designed to work in conjunction with Cyberex static transfer switches and remote power panels. Cyberex's PDU systems are suitable for use in data center, ISP and telecommunications. […]
Anderson Power Products (Sterling, MA) recently debuted the Powerclaw Series of hot-swappable high-amperage power connectors for PCBs. Providing N+1 redundancy for communications...
Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) announced a new family of -70V hot-swap power controllers designed for telecom switch applications. Manufactured in 20-pin TSSOP and thermally enhanced TSSOP packages, the MIC2596 and MIC2597 incorporate two completely independent -70V channels. Each channel integrates a high-voltage MOSFET with adjustable current limiting. The MIC2596 and MIC2597 have on-chip […]
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) recently released the new IRU3037 synchronous buck controller IC. The new device includes a soft-start feature designed to allow smooth start-up from idle to decrease transients caused by inrush current and overshoot. The new control IC enables single-supply operation from 5V or 12V inputs, with an input range […]
Nidec America Corp. (Canton, MA) debuted the new Widebody brushless dc cooling fans, which the company claims provides 17 percent more airflow...
The Advanced Conversion Products division of Transistor Devices Inc. (Cedar Knolls, NJ) announced the new LCE Series of 1.5kVA modular inverters, which...
Thomson Airpax Mechatronics (Cheshire, CT) announced a new 58mm series of brushless dc motors that they claim is 30 percent more efficient...
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) unveiled three new UPSs designed for harsh conditions such as dust, extreme temperatures and vibration. These new UPSs include the SP500DR, suitable for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other industrial control applications, and two new Smart-UPS models, SU1500RMX155 and SU2000RMX155. The SP500DR can be mounted on DIN rails […]
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) announced several new families of LDO linear regulators. TI believes that one of these new LDO...
Generation Electronics (Lowell, MA) is offering custom-engineered battery packs that can be designed to fit into small or oddly shaped spaces, meet...
Maxon Motor (UK) launched their biggest product in the Maxon Motor RE Series, the 250W RE 75. Developed for industrial use, including machine tools and production machinery, the unit utilizes neodymium magnets. The RE 75 is splash-proof and suitable for use in damp, or even wet, working environments. This mechanically commutated motor features four-pole operation. […]
Absopulse Electronics (Canada) announced the new DCW100 Series of dc/dc converters. Rated at 100W, the new devices have an input range of 20 to 60Vdc. Suitable for 12, 36, 48 and 54Vdc applications, Absopulse claims that the DCW100 Series converters feature thermal characteristics, high efficiency and reliability. The DCW100 is filtered to meet EN55022 Class […]
ON Semiconductor (Phoenix, AZ) announced the availability of the NCP500 CMOS LDO voltage regulator. Offered in a SOT-23 package, ON Semiconductor claims...