Ultralife Batteries Inc. (Newark, NY) has introduced two new models of polymer rechargeable batteries for use in Nokia phones of the 5100, 6100 and 7100 Series. Ultralife has already received large orders for the polymer phone batteries from various distributors to sell to cellular-accessory retailers nationwide, and plans to sell batteries directly to a number […]
MGE UPS Systems (Costa Mesa, CA) has introduced its Pulsar Esprit single UPS and Esprit Power Cluster redundant UPSs, a new development in high-availability power protection The Pulsar Esprit Series models offer an optimized combination of availability and reliability required by demanding users in telecommunications, broadcasting, the Internet, industrial automation and building automation. The Pulsar […]
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) unveiled its new dc series power systems designed for wireless, fiber optic, Internet-working and telecommunications applications. The -48Vdc series include complete dc power systems, dc power supplies and dc rectifiers, which deliver technologically advanced efficiency, power density and temperature range performance. The new dc series provides enterprises, service […]
Precision MicroDynamics Inc. (Victoria, BC) has released their newest software, MotionTools v1.2. This software is a full-featured graphical front-end used for accessing and controlling the company's motion-control cards. MotionTools can run on a local host computer containing a Precision MicroDynamics motion card. It can also be used as a motion-control Internet browser to control servomotors […]
Digital Power Corp. (Fremont, CA) has introduced a new switching-power supply design, the eP300 commercial open-frame switcher, which the company claims has the highest power density in the world. The ePower300 delivers 300W from four outputs. Digital Power claims it features high efficiency, lower dissipated power, reduced operating temperature, greater lifetime and smaller component count. […]
Behlman (Hauppauge, NY) has introduced the IMT Series of dc/dc power supply modules. The IMT modules operate at a fixed frequency that makes EMI filtering easier. The new modules utilize the patent's flat transformer technology that distributes power among multiple cores. This results in lower leakage inductance and interwinding capacitance. These modules are suited for […]
Condor Inc. (Oxnard, CA) has introduced four new models utilizing the DIN-M connector to add to its industry-leading line of CompactPCI power supplies. The new products are compatible with the PICMG Power Interface Specification and include 150W and 200W models in 3U by 8HP size. Condor's new models are available in both universal ac and […]
Vicor Corp. (Andover, MA) recently introduced the Filter/Autoranging Rectifier Module (FARM), a component level, ac-input front end. The module provides EMI filtering, auto-ranging line rectification, transient protection and inrush current limiting. The FARM is available in either 500/750W or 750/1,000W models in a mini-sized package measuring 2.28" x 2.2" x 0.5". The FARM interfaces directly […]
Celestica Inc. (Toronto, Canada) announced the launch of its S100 and S150 Series dc/dc converters. The series provides a low voltage output (1.3V to 3.5V) at high currents, up to 15A. Celestica claims that their new SIP dc/dc converter was built with programmability, voltage accuracy, dynamic current response and package size requirements. The S100 and […]
Pulizzi Engineering Inc. (Santa Ana, CA) announced the release of USL/CNL Listed Accessory Power Distribution Systems, Models TPC981-2615, TPC981-2617, TPC981-2626 and T9092B-CB-2618. All four models are 1U high by 19" rack-mounted, and incorporate listed main disconnect breakers. They are rated at 240Vac per 16A full-load except for the TPC981-2626, which is rated for 240Vac per […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA), a power-management IC provider, has announced the availability of the SC1462 high-current charge pump doubler. With a low start-up voltage of 1.65V, the SC1462 is suited for mobile applications requiring a single lithium-ion battery or two NiMH batteries. The SC1462 provides up to a doubled output from a 1.65V to […]
Infineon Technologies Corp. (Munich, Germany) announced its second-generation CoolMOS C2 power MOSFET family. The CoolMOS first generation offered a major reduction in conduction losses, and the second generation, CoolMOS C2, retains the major On-resistance reduction and adds a major reduction in switching losses. The CoolMOS technology is the next step in Infineon's strategy to pursue […]
AVX Corp.'s (Myrtle Beach, SC) TransGuard Series of bi-directional transient voltage suppressors are suitable substitutes for TVS diodes, offering electronic circuit design engineers a reliable transient voltage-protection solution to densely packed circuit boards in next-generation products. The TransGuard Series 0402 chips are available in 5.6V, 9V, 14V and 18V, with a 50mJ energy rating, and […]
Analog Devices Inc. (Norwood, MA) unveiled the ADP3020, a dual dc/dc converter and synchronous-buck switching controller. The ADP3020 is optimized for converting battery or adapter input into system supply voltages. The solution joins Analog Devices' power-management line of battery chargers, LDOs and core-CPU dc/dc converters, giving the company a full range of power-management offerings for […]
ON Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ) released two new series of bi-directional triac thyristors for full-wave ac control, consumer, appliance and industrial applications. The MAC16HC Series offers high-noise immunity at 750V per microsecond and an on-state current rating of 16A RMS at 80 degrees C. The series is aimed at applications that require full-wave, silicon-gate-controlled devices. […]