Zetex plc (Chadderton, Oldham) introduced its BSP75G fully self-protected MOSFET device from its IntelliFET™ low-side-array-based platform integrating a configurable component array with a vertical power transistor on the same die. The 60 V, 550 milliOhm, n-channel BSP75G is protected against over-temperature, over-current, over-voltage and ESD. The BSP75G suits general-purpose switching duties and is rated for […]
Honda Motor Corp. (Japan) announced that it has conducted a successful cold-weather demonstration of its FCX fuel cell vehicle equipped with a...
UQM Technologies Inc. (Frederick, CO), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced that it has received an order from AeroVironment Inc. (Monrovia, CA), a developer of fuel cell systems, renewable energy technology, unmanned aerial vehicles and electric vehicle systems, for a 90 kW UQM® generator for use in a fuel-cell-development-related project. UQM Technologies President and […]
Enova Systems Inc. (Torrance, CA), a developer and manufacturer of mobile and stationary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced that it has received a purchase order and will commence delivery of production high-voltage power conversion systems for Ford Motor Co.'s (Dearborn, MI) Focus FCV, a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle. Enova's bi-directional, […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA), a manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits, introduced the LTC3723 push-pull, synchronous pulse-width modulated (PWM) controller targeted...
Anderson Power Products (APP, Sterling, MA), a leader in developing power interconnect solutions for backup power systems, electric vehicles, UPS systems, telecommunications,...
Schaefer Inc. (Ashland, MA) introduced its new C5800 Series of 10,000 W converters packaged for military applications, including vehicles, shipboard, locomotive, telecommunications...
Ametherm Inc. (Carson City, NV) announced its new positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors, available to 1,000 V, for over-current and over-temperature protection. The PTC thermistors are thermally sensitive resistors made of poly-crystalline ceramic materials, and are normally used in over-current protection applications, such as motor starters and liquid-level sensing. The new PTC thermistors feature continuous […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced its LM5025 integrated 100V pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller for forward converters with the active clamp/reset...
Anderson Power Products (APP, Sterling, MA), a leader in developing power interconnect solutions for backup power systems, electric vehicles, UPS systems, telecommunications, and high-technology device industries, introduced its Powerpole® 15/45 finger-proof connector. The connector is designed for use in applications where end-user access to the energized connector is not otherwise protected. The Powerpole connector minimizes […]
Datatronic Distribution Inc. (Romoland, CA) unveiled its miniature, surface-mount DR353 Series inductors, which feature an open-frame design with a low-seated profile from 0.079 in (2.0 mm) above the circuit board, and is available in a wide range of inductance values. The DR353 inductors are suitable for a wide range of applications in portable devices, mobile […]
Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc. (Cambridge, MA) announced it has received a multi-million-dollar order, contingent upon project continuation funding, for eight FORZA™ fuel cell power modules from Vehicle Projects LLC, which is leading an international consortium to develop the world's largest proton-exchange membrane fuel cell vehicle (FCV) under contract to the US Department of Defense. The […]
MesoFuel Inc. (Albuquerque, NM), a hydrogen generation company, announced that it has been awarded a contract by Vehicle Projects LLC (Denver, CO) to design and manufacture the hydrogen generator for a fuel-cell-powered train locomotive. The company claims that this will be the largest fuel-cell-powered vehicle ever built. The project was conceived by Vehicle Projects and […]
Azure Dynamics Corp. (Vancouver, BC), a leading developer of hybrid-electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced a demonstration agreement with Leyland Product Development (LPD, Lancashire, UK) and Zebra Batteries (Derby, England). Azure and LPD, in cooperation with Zebra Batteries and a leading European truck manufacturer, are developing an electric van for display and demonstration purposes. Azure […]
Maxwell Technologies Inc. (San Diego, CA) announced that it has been selected to supply BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitors for 27 40-ft, hybrid gasoline-electric transit buses that are being built by New Flyer Industries and ISE Research for Long Beach Transit, Long Beach, CA. Maxwell expects to win additional production orders for bus drive trains, and also is […]