Unipower Corp. (Coral Springs, FL) introduced the new Vanguard TVN power system front ends, which provide up to 3,000W output for distributed power systems. A 2U-high 19-inch rack with three 1,000W hot-swap modules can provide either 3,000W non-redundant or 2,000W 2+1 redundant power for 24 or 48Vdc power buses. An optional 3U high rack can […]
Eos Corp. (Camarillo, CA) introduced its new Z-Series line of external ac/dc switching power adapters. The new devices are claimed to offer power ranges from 30W to 100W in packages less than one-half the size of competing products. The adapters are claimed to convert ac power to dc power at greater than 90 percent efficiency, […]
Todd Products Corp. (Brentwood, NY) introduced its new TPA line of wall-mount adapter power supplies. The new power supplies accept universal input from 90Vac to 264Vac, 47 to 63Hz, for worldwide applications. The TPA devices offer 3.3V to 48V outputs in models ranging from 15W to 30W. The adapters meet international safety and Class B […]
Sprague-Goodman Electronics Inc. (Westbury, NY) now offers a higher current series of 0603 SMT chip inductors in its SURFCOIL product line. The...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LT1389 nanopower precision shunt voltage reference. The bandgap reference uses trimmed precision thin-film resistors to...
Delta Computer Systems (Vancouver, WA) announced its newest multiple-capability motion controller, the MultiCapabilities controller, part of its RMC Family. According to Delta,...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC1550L and LTC1551L low-noise switched capacitor regulated voltage inverters intended for saving space in cell...
Eltest (Mansfield, MA) introduced its next-generation POWERWIN software, which is now able to test voltage regulator modules and ac/dc power supplies, in...
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced the LM2637 and LM2638 power-supply voltage controllers designed to be fully compliant with the latest VRM dc/dc converter specification for Whitney or Camino-based PC motherboards. Each controller integrates a 5-bit synchronous step-down switching controller and two linear regulator controllers on a single IC to provide control and protection […]
Ericsson (Sweden) introduced the BZA 201 26, the first system in its line of next generation power systems developed for the US market. The BZA 201 26 system is intended to supply reliable dc power for radio base stations and associated transmission equipment.The new system is designed to provide reliable +24V power to radio equipment […]
Eos Corp. (Camarillo, CA) introduced eight new single-output versions of its V-Series VLT60 and VLT100 open-frame ac/dc switching power systems. The power supplies, intended for use in a variety of electronic products that connect to the Internet, including data networking and telecommunications equipment, are claimed to be the smallest and most efficient devices in their […]
Compaq Computer Corp. (Houston, TX) announced a new tower UPS, the UPS T700. The T700 is designed to provide advanced power protection...
Elna Co. (Japan) has reportedly developed a compact, high-capacity, high-output capacitor for use in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. The capacitor measures 35mm x 50Mm and boasts a charge/discharge outptu of 100A.
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Lexington, MA) introduced the new STTHxx03 Series of high-frequency rectifiers, which are optimized for use on the secondary side of telecom power supplies, where voltage spikes in the 250-280V range are often experienced. According to ST, the new devices retain the performance of their 200V BYW family and are built with a new […]
O2Micro International Ltd. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the development of an IC for optimized charging of multiple-serial-type lithium-ion batteries, the OZ870. This IC was developed in cooperation with Compaq Computer Corp. (Houston, TX). The OZ870 IC creates a lithium-ion battery charger that fully charges each cell in three-cell and four-cell type batteries. In addition, the […]