International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced the availability of highly efficient, HEXFET power MOSFETs for the PC, telecom, datacom and industrial power-supply market. The new application-specific MOSFETs are optimized for switch-mode power supply dc/dc conversion circuits, enabling designers to surpass 90 percent efficiency ratings. According to IR, its dc/dc-optimized MOSFETs are so efficient, they […]
Advanced Power Technology (Bend, OR) announced that it has added to its patented Power MOS V family of high-voltage, low on-resistance, fast-switching MOSFETs. According to the company, these new devices offer the highest voltage, lowest on-resistance, and maximum power available in a TO-264 and T-MAX package. Applications of these devices include dc/dc converters, PFC pre-regulators, […]
ON Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ) announced the availability of three new charge-pump voltage converters to augment its portfolio of power-management ICs. The MC1121 is a charge-pump voltage converter with 100mA of output current capability and a power-saving shutdown mode. The MAX828 and the MAX829 are CMOS charge-pump voltage converters that invert and/or double an input […]
Microsemi Corp. (Santa Ana, CA) announced that it has introduced two new series of Schottky barrier diodes with capacitance and space-saving packaging that targets high-speed switching and signal termination in mobile phones and hand-held information appliance applications. The new low-capacitance devices, designated the BAS40 and BAS70 Series, offer a choice of single- or dual-barrier diodes […]
Haydon Switch and Instrument Inc. (Waterbury, CT) recently introduced its Size 17 hybrid linear actuator. The company believes that this actuator's high-performance...
Haydon Switch and Instrument Inc. (Waterbury, CT) has introduced a splash proof linear actuator designed for use in harsh environments where it...
A new dc micromotor with an external diameter of 22mm and a length of 62.5 mm from Maxon Precision Motors Inc. (Burlingame,...
Preloaded rack and pinion drive systems introduced by Andantex USA Inc. (Wanamassa, NJ) are designed to eliminate axis backlash in drive applications requiring high-accuracy positioning such as CNC machine tools. This system effectively eliminates the backlash between the rack and pinion by using two pinions, one to drive the axis and one to preload the […]
Shimpo Drives Inc. (Itasca, IL) offers their line of MegoMax speed reducers. Offering large torque ranges of 27,000in-lbs to 4,300,000in-lbs, the heavy...
Schneeberger Inc. has introduced a series of miniature profile guideways designed for use in cost-sensitive precision motion-control applications that require tight packaging. The MiniRail Series is a family of robust, tow-row miniature guideways made from stainless steel. An advanced ball-retainer design simplifies assembly and maintenance reducing the total cost of implementation and increasing application flexibility. […]
The MMC-EC040036-05P300A brushless motor controller from Maxon Precision Motors Inc. (Burlingame, CA) provides electronic commutation for brushless dc motors. Feedback is achieved...
HD Systems Inc. announced the SHF-14-2H miniature hollow-shaft gear units. Targeted for use in machine tools, robotics and automation applications, these units...
Power General (Canton, MA), a manufacturer of ac/dc switching power supplies and dc/dc converters, recently released a new series of high-density dc/dc converters designed specifically for telecom and datacom applications. Models in the HD1-300 Series provide 5V or 3.3V output at up to 60A. According to Power General, the converters are supplied in an industry-standard […]
DATEL Inc. (Mansfield, MA), a leader in dc/dc converter products, announced the initiation of its horizontal integration into the areas of power-supply, burn-in and test components. The DTL2A is the first member of a family of digitally programmable electronic loads and their respective controller boards that facilitate burn-in and rapid, precise testing of power supplies, […]
Statronics Power Supplies (Australia) recently introduced the R050308, a non-isolated converter with an industry-standard footprint and a wide input range of 4.5Vdc to 7.0Vdc. The R050308 is designed for installation as a through-hole component and measures 2" x 1" x 0.4". According to Statronics, it is a compact, efficient, economical, 8A converter with a single […]