Eos Corp. (Camarillo, CA) introduced its new X-Series of desktop power supplies, intended for Internet, telecommunications, data networking, and point-of-sale terminal equipment applications. The multi-output external adapters are available in both 45W and 65W models. The XLT45 offers three voltage outputs standard at 5V and 4.5A, 12V and 2A, and -12V and 0.3A. The model […]
The new MIC5270 from Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) is a negative low-dropout regulator housed in the SOT-23-5 package. Intended for battery-operated...
Fire, Wind and Rain Technologies (Flagstaff, AZ) has introduced a new battery charger for solar electric systems that is claimed to deliver 25 percent more power from solar panels than competing models. The Power Advantage 30 battery charger combines power electronics with a high-speed processor. Using Fire, Wind and Rain's patent-pending Power Advantage II technology, […]
American Reliance Inc. (Arcadia, CA) introduced the PEL Series of programmable dc electronic loads. The PEL series operates in four programming modes:...
AVO International (Dallas) introduced the Megger MHP1 and MHP2 Production HiPots, designed for workshop and production-line testing of finished electrical products. The...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the 40L15CW family of Schottky diodes optimized specifically for OR'ing applications in high-reliability power supplies....
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) introduced the SC1534, claimed to be the industry's first 3.3V low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator that allows network interface card (NIC) designers to take full advantage of maximum PCI power specifications and Intel's Instantly Available PC (IAPC) application. The new SmartLDO meets the PCI-defined maximum 375mA load capability and is […]
Cyberex LLC (Mentor, OH) introduced its next-generation CyberWave UPS, intended for industrial, petrochemical and utility environments. The UPS is available in nine different kVA ratings between 10-112kVA, all single-phase output. According to Cyberex, the CyberWave is the first industrial UPS with full digital control. The system can be controlled and monitored through an interactive, touch […]
Unitrode Corp. (Merrimack, NH) introduced the UCC3919 Hot Swap Power Manager, which provides complete power management for 3V to 8V hot swap...
Sanken Electric Co. Ltd. (Durham, NC) announced the availability of its standard SLS series of single-output power supplies for immediate delivery from stock. The SLS series features an open-frame design capable of meeting peak current (2.5 times more than rated current) within 15 seconds. Available in power levels ranging from 60W to 150W, with a […]
Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI) introduced the new CS-51311 and CS-51312 synchronous buck controller ICs. The CS-51311 is intended for use...
Collmer Semiconductor Inc. (Dallas) introduced the new R Series of junction temperature protected IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules) from Fuji Electric (Japan). The...
SynQor LLC (Hudson, MA) introduced PowerQor, a series of dc/dc converters delivering 89 percent efficiency with an output of 30A at 3.3Vdc,...
Unipower Corp. (Coral Springs, FL) introduced the THIN-400 (MF Series) switching power supplies, which provide 400W in a 1.7 high case. The single-output switchers are available with outputs of 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, 28 or 48Vdc and have input power factor correction to meet EN 61000-3-2. Power density is 5.2W per cubic inch. The […]
Powerex (Youngwood, PA) introduced the FT1500AU-240 12,000V/1500A thyristor to the North American market. The device is now part of the Powerex Diamond...