Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced the MAX1832 through MAX1835 step-up dc/dc converters. The new series feature SOT-23 packaging and have integrated reverse-battery protection to protect the battery, the converter and the system in the case of an accidental reversal of battery polarity. They also include a built-in synchronous rectifier. The devices use 4µA quiescent […]
Polytron Devices Inc. (Paterson, NJ) recently released for mass production the MW30 Series, a complete line of 30W dc/dc converters in a six-sided shield 2" x 1.63" x 0.4" package. Polytron claims that the series has 90 percent efficiency and on/off capability. The encapsulated converters operate without derating or heat-sinking over a temperature range from […]
Broadband TelCom Power Inc. (BTCPower, Costa Mesa, CA) introduced the MiniPack Brick Series of dc/dc converters with a 185A current capacity. Featuring a 960W brick, the MiniPack Brick is suitable for use in telecom, datacom and Internet infrastructure, as well as networking arenas for smaller power supplies with high current and lower voltage requirements. The […]
Unipower Telecom (Coral Springs, FL) announced their new DPB1U circuit breaker panels. The panels, which provide distribution and overload protection from 1 to 12 dc circuits, are only one mounting position high (1.75"). Unipower's new circuit breaker panels provide one to six single bus breakers or two to twelve dual-bus breakers. The panels distribute up […]
PowerCache (San Diego, CA) announced the availability of the PC1000, a 1,200-farad ultracapacitor. The PC1000 supplies power to a system during peak...
Ault Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) announced its new MW116 Universal 60 to 90W Series power supply. The desktop-style MW116 features 100Vac to 250Vac universal input in an IEC320 C18 non-grounded configuration. The MW116 Series is available in 5, 9, 12, 18-, 24 and 48V output models and includes an internal primary current fuse as well as […]
Unipower Telecom (Coral Springs, FL) introduced the Meridian RMP Series, which is capable of producing up to 200A at 27.2Vdc or 100A...
Power-One (Boston, MA) announced the TXS Series of 100A, three-quarter brick dc/dc converters, measuring 2.4" x 3.45" x 0.5". Engineered at Power-One's...
Datel Corp. (Mansfield, MA) has introduced the BWR-5/3.3 Series of dual-output dc/dc converters featuring load polygon circuitry for current sharing. Each output can source any current up to the converter's power output limit of 33W. The 3.3V output can source up to 7A, and the 5V output can source up to 6A. Datel reports that […]
Unipower Corp. (Coral Springs, FL) recently announced the debut of its new PowerCassette multi-output switching power supply that employs a cellular, rather...
ZTE Corp. (China) recently debuted the ZXDU45 built-in power system, which consists of three 15A ZXD800E rectifier modules at full configuration, with a maximum rated output of 45A. With a 19-inch standard width, units are suitable for the integrated cabinets of access- and switching-equipment, but can also be used separately. In addition, multiple systems may […]
Power-One Inc. recently introduced the new HLS30ZE half-brick dc/dc converter that the company claims provides over 89 percent efficiency and eliminates the...
International Power Sources (IPS, Holliston, MA) released a new line of medium-power ac/dc power supplies, the IFC350 Series. Supplying 350W in an industry-standard U-bracket package, which measures 9.9" x 5.0" x 2.56", the converters have a typical power factor value of 0.98. They come in eighteen models with single-, dual-, triple- or quad-output voltages and […]
Unipower Corp. (Coral Springs, FL) launched its new TMP Series of front-end power systems providing up to 3,600W output at 24Vdc, 28Vdc...
AOpen America Inc. (San Jose, CA) has announced a new version of its switching power supply series, the 12V SPS300-60BT. According to AOpen, the unit is fully ATX2.03- and AMD Athlon-certified and meets all specifications for the new Pentium 4 Processor. It is AOpen's latest ATX 12V-compliant power supply, and features an additional 4-pin connector […]