Advance-Galatrek (UK) has launched a new range of dc power supplies. The company claims that its latest models in the PowerPak range offer modular expansion, ease of maintenance and remote management and control capabilities. Each model within the PowerPak range is capable of exceeding demands for telecom-grade dc power throughout 24/7 networks, with system architecture […]
Powerline (UK) is now offering the ETA BW Series, a range of open-frame switch-mode power supplies with output ratings up to 50W. The new units are designed to provide a high-efficiency — up to 87 percent — supply in applications ranging from office equipment to industrial control. The series has a universal input range from […]
Lambda (UK) has introduced a new single-output version of its 1,000W Alpha. Three configurations are available, delivering a choice of 40A at 24V, 83A at 12V or 200A at 5V. The single-output can be tailored to exactly match the user's output voltage requirement via a multi-turn potentiometer with an accuracy to within one percent. Load […]
PowerStream Technology (Orem, UT) has developed a new line of OEM battery chargers for sealed lead-acid batteries that are used in electric bikes and scooters. The new series PST-0321 chargers will charge 12Vdc or 24Vdc batteries, with currents of 1A, 2A or 3A. Charging is typically six to eight hours, dependent on the characteristics of […]
Taiyo Yuden (Japan) has announced a new series of high-reliability multi-layer chip thermistors. The NTC chip thermistors are 63mW in chip sizes of 0402 and 0603, with values from 47 to 150k Ohm. The chips have a B constant of 2950 to 4750 at 25 to 85 degrees C, dependent upon value. The new thermistors […]
Solid State Supplies (UK) has debuted the MUR range of ultrafast rectifiers. The series is designed to provide optimized performance of forward voltage drop with a reverse recovery time of 25ns. Intended for use in the output rectification stage of SMPS, UPS and dc/dc converters, as well as freewheeling diodes in low-voltage inverters and chopper […]
Torex Semiconductor (Japan) has introduced the XC6202 series of high-voltage positive voltage regulator ICs. Fabricated in CMOS, the new XC6202 combines a current limiter circuit, a driver transistor, a precision voltage reference and an error correction circuit in a single IC package. With a maximum input voltage of 20V and output voltages between 1.8V and […]
Socomec UPS (UK) has expanded its Egys range of line-interactive systems to include a rack-mounted version. Suitable for small business servers, advanced workstations and professional equipment with medium power requirements, the unit is available in sizes 800VA to 2kVA. Socomec claims that the unit uses line-interactive technology and digital control to provide power factor correction […]
Baldor (UK) has launched the Model 17 Commercial-Duty Motor Line, a new range of motors that are engineered for applications requiring low to medium starting torques. The new range is suitable for such applications as fans, blowers, stirrers/agitators, conveyors, compressors and pumps. The Model 17 range extends from 120W to 750W, through standard 48 to […]
Vicor (Andover, MA) announced the introduction of the VIPAC family of power solutions, which the company claims offers configuration flexibility, high power density and fast time to market. The VIPAC family's modular construction combines pre-assembled and tested front-ends with one or more of Vicor's second generation dc/dc converters on a choice of platforms. The modular […]
Industrial Devices Corp. (IDC, Petaluma, CA) has introduced a series of complete, pre-tested and fully-assembled motion control systems, the IDeal Systems. IDeal Systems consist of one or more IDC mechanical positioning devices, an IDC motor, and IDC drive or SmartDrive on each axis, and optional accessories such as a keypad or limit switch. With an […]
DCH Technology Inc. (Valencia, CA) will be introducing a new fuel cell at the 12th Annual National Hydrogen Association in Washington DC on March 6, 2001. Attendees will preview the first public demonstration of DCH's new hydrogen fuel cell, which is form/fit compatible with a 6V battery. DCH reports that the fuel cell, which was […]
At the 2001 Drives and Controls Exhibition, Portescap (Switzerland) will be devoting its stand entirely to the range of new products which they introduced in recent months. These include an 8mm-diameter motor that they claim delivers 50 percent more torque than other motors of similar size, as well as a range of miniature planetary gearboxes, […]
The applied power conversion division of Technology Dynamics (Bergenfield, NJ) has introduced the TCP-1KW PFC series switcher, which provides 1,000W with power-factor correction at a 24V or 48V output for telecom, computer, process control, medical and networking applications. Features include line regulation of 0.3 percent; load regulation of 2 percent; a 10 percent voltage-adjustment range; […]
Microsemi Corp.'s (Santa Ana, CA) Linfinity power management division debuted the second product in a new line of dc/dc converter ICs for use in personal computers and PDAs. The LX1734 is a high-speed inverting dc/dc current-mode controller from a 4V to 10V supply. Microsemi claims that, with a 1A 20V integrated switch, the converter can […]