Potrans Electrical Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the introduction of its new 5W power supply, the CP00511060. This external, switch-mode power supply is said to be one of the smallest additions to Potrans' base of switch-mode and transformer lines. The plug-in style unit is currently available with 6Vdc at 750mA, with an input voltage of 100Vac […]
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) introduced the NET1-4130, the first ac/dc power supply of their new NET1 Series featuring efficient dual geometric edge (EDGE) technology. The EDGE technology is claimed to increase the ability of next-generation systems to deliver greater output currents to Internet infrastructure and communications equipment. With EDGE technology, the NET1 Series is capable […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced the availability of the new IR2172 linear current-sensing IC with built-in shutdown for motor-drive applications. The IR2172 is designed to eliminate external current-sensing protection circuits. It is rated at 600V, for 230V three-phase ac inverters or brushless dc industrial motor drives used in conveyor belts and similar applications. […]
Advanced Power and Controls LLC (AP&C, Santa Ana, CA) unveiled the AFH1, a new series of programmable ac power sources that offer a range of adjustable output voltage and frequency. The AFH1 is designed to provide high-quality, low-cost, instrument-grade ac power for production and research and development testing, or quality assurance verification of commercial, avionics, […]
Dranetz-BMI (Edison, NJ) has announced the release of its first-ever single-phase Power Platform 4300 power-monitoring instrument. The company claims that this addition to their line of hand-held analyzers will offer their customers the same features and benefits as the market-leading 4300 at an entry price of less than $5,000. The single-phase 4300 comes equipped with […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) has unveiled two new devices intended for use in distributed power architectures in telecommunications, data processing, point-of-use industrial systems, space-sensitive switching power supplies and other applications. The SC4820 devices are low-power PWM controllers intended for power conversion using push-pull or bridge topologies, typically in point-of-use off-line or dc/dc fixed-frequency, current-mode […]
IDEC Corp. (Sunnyvale, CA) recently announced the addition of a new 240W model, the PS5R-G24, to its PS5R Series of switching power supplies. This new unit features a built-in harmonic filter designed to make the device fully compliant with the new harmonic directive, EN61000-3-2. The new units can be paralleled together for a total output […]
Minuteman (Carrollton, TX) introduced its new Minuteman Remote Power Manager designed to provide network administrators a tool to easily manage devices in remote locations via network or standard telephone. Built to be small enough to fit on the desktop or comfortably in less than 1U of equipment rack space, this unit allows an administrator to […]
Unipower Corp.'s (Coral Springs, FL) Thin-250 and Thin-400 single-output switchers, the MD and MF Series, are now available in low-profile, fan-cooled cases...
American Superconductor Corp. (Westborough, MA) announced that its Integrated Electronics division released its first commercial power-converter product. The company believes that the...
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) announced the availability of the new IR2172 linear current-sensing IC with built-in shutdown for motor drive applications....
BK Precision Corp. (Placentia, CA) has announced the addition of the Model 1692, a switching dc power supply, to its product line....
Moltech Power Systems (Gainesville, FL) has launched their NiMH battery solutions for HEVs and other battery-assisted vehicles. Utilizing high-power, high-drain NiMH technology,...
After being assessed and approved by QAS Ltd., Sprague-Goodman Electronics (Westbury, NY) announced that it received ISO 9000 certification. The ISO 9000 certification applies to the design, manufacture and distribution of the company's lines of variable capacitors, fixed and variable inductors and transformers, tuning elements, and tuning tools. "To add to our already-impressive quality portfolio, […]
PowerSmart Inc. (Shelton, CT) has announced the availability of the PS3180 SmartShunt battery monitor for prototype evaluation. The SmartShunt is a battery-monitoring...