Whedco (Ann Arbor, MI), a subsidiary of GE Fanuc Automation, introduced the Power Cube stepping-motor drive. Measuring 12.5 cubic inches, the Power Cube has a 250W drive in a potted enclosure that mounts on machines in industrial environments. Quick-disconnect terminals and an optional, industry-standard, din rail-mounting plate. The 4A drive operates with input voltages from […]
Polytron Devices Inc. (Paterson, NJ) recently released for mass production the MW30 Series, a complete line of 30W dc/dc converters in a six-sided shield 2" x 1.63" x 0.4" package. Polytron claims that the series has 90 percent efficiency and on/off capability. The encapsulated converters operate without derating or heat-sinking over a temperature range from […]
Broadband TelCom Power Inc. (BTCPower, Costa Mesa, CA) introduced the MiniPack Brick Series of dc/dc converters with a 185A current capacity. Featuring a 960W brick, the MiniPack Brick is suitable for use in telecom, datacom and Internet infrastructure, as well as networking arenas for smaller power supplies with high current and lower voltage requirements. The […]
Philips Semiconductor (Netherlands) has launched the BF1201 to BF1204 N-channel, dual-gate signal MOSFETs suitable for application in TV and VCR tuners requiring a 3V to 9V supply voltage. The BF1201 is optimized for cross-modulation, and the BF1202 for noise. The parts are enhancement-type devices, with the source and substrate interconnected. Integrated diodes between gates and […]
Wilmore Electronics Co. Inc. (Hillsborough, NC) recently introduced its new Series 1675 200W-output dc/dc converters. The new converters provide a regulated and filtered dc output at 12V, 24V or 48V. The converters, which have an ambient temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees C, are suitable for application in mobile and stationary devices. They can […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) released two new TO-220-packaged HEXFET power MOSFETs, the IRFB42N20D and the IRF3703. The new devices can...
Pulizzi Engineering Inc. (Santa Ana, CA) has released a new generation of Intelligent Power Controllers. The cross-platform compatible IPC34XX-NET Series provides Ethernet, dial-up or direct serial communication ports for remote power control of computer systems. It provides control for up to 80 outlets at one IP address or phone line, and local on/off control of […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced the MAX1836/MAX1837, a new series of step-down dc/dc converters with an internal 24V P-channel MOSFET switch. They come in 6-pin SOT23 packages and are suitable for applications including I/O, audio and video supplies in notebook and handheld systems powered by up to four lithium-ion batteries and ac/dc adaptors. The […]
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced a new line of desktop uninterruptible power supplies, the Back-UPS CS 350VA and 500VA, designed for small-business and corporate environments. The Back-UPS CS 350 and 500 offer battery backup power and feature file-saving and shut-down of Windows 3.x, 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000 or Macintosh OS9 (9.0.4 […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the introduction of the IXDD408 and IXDD414, new CMOS high-speed MOSFET/IGBT driver ICs. With respective current drive capability of 8A and 14A, the ICs are suitable for controlling high-current, power MOSFETs and IGBTs and medium-current MOSFET and IGBT modules. The new driver ICs feature a tri-state output. With the […]
Unipower Telecom (Coral Springs, FL) announced their new DPB1U circuit breaker panels. The panels, which provide distribution and overload protection from 1 to 12 dc circuits, are only one mounting position high (1.75"). Unipower's new circuit breaker panels provide one to six single bus breakers or two to twelve dual-bus breakers. The panels distribute up […]
PowerCache (San Diego, CA) announced the availability of the PC1000, a 1,200-farad ultracapacitor. The PC1000 supplies power to a system during peak...
Ault Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) announced its new MW116 Universal 60 to 90W Series power supply. The desktop-style MW116 features 100Vac to 250Vac universal input in an IEC320 C18 non-grounded configuration. The MW116 Series is available in 5, 9, 12, 18-, 24 and 48V output models and includes an internal primary current fuse as well as […]
Unipower Telecom (Coral Springs, FL) introduced the Meridian RMP Series, which is capable of producing up to 200A at 27.2Vdc or 100A...
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) has expanded its line of passive component products with the addition of Ultrathin Chip Capacitors. Introduced to complement the standard chip capacitors, the Ultrathins are available in case sizes 0805 and 1206, with voltage ratings ranging from 10Vdc to 50Vdc. They are suited for applications in which component height considerations […]