Schroff UK (UK) has expanded its range of 19in ac/dc switching regulators to provide coverage of the full voltage range between 4.5V and 30V. The new Max LR unit is designed for output voltages of 4.5 to 17V, while the new Max UR module operates between 16V and 30V. The required voltage is selected on […]
Trimol Group Inc. (New York, NY) announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Hitachi Maxell Ltd. (Japan) to work on an aluminum-air fuel cell power source for portable consumer electronics. The agreement anticipates the cooperative efforts of the companies in the development of an aluminum-air fuel cell power source for possible license […]
Apple Computer Inc. (Cupertino, CA) announced a voluntary recall of 570,000 power adapters. The adapters were sold with PowerBook G3 notebooks shipped...
Beacon Power Corp. (Wilmington, MA) showcased its Model 20C1000 flywheel energy-storage system to Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham at a recent conference of alternative energy technology companies in Boston. Beacon's 20C1000 is a flywheel system designed to meet the long-duration, backup-power requirements of the telecommunications industry. "We were delighted to have the opportunity to speak […]
H Power Corp. (Clifton, NJ) announced a multi-tier distribution and development agreement with Naps Systems Oy (Finland), a subsidiary of Fortum Corp. (Finland). Under the agreement, H Power will deliver fuel cells for Naps Systems' solar-power products. Both companies will work toward the distribution of H Power's standard and customized off-grid fuel cell units throughout […]
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has launched a program that will offer incentives to encourage customers of Pacific Gas and Electric, San Diego Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas Co. to install self-generation units to lessen the electricity load on the power grid. Under the $125-million-per-year program, called the Self-Generation […]
KDDI (Japan) announced its intent to recall 560,000 Internet-enabled Sony (Japan) handsets. The recall of the phones, used by KDDI's mobile operator, is the largest in Japan this year. It involves a battery problem rather than software. Sony spokesman Shusuke Kanai has said that the problem in the handset mainly concerned a design flaw in […]
Multiplier Industries Corp. (Mt. Kisco, NY) announced the availability of their rechargeable replacement batteries for the Ericsson/GE LPE Series, and Motorola HT750/1250, GP350, P1225, Visar and XTS-3000 radios. The batteries, which the company claims are intrinsically safe, are approved by the Factory Mutual Research Corp. as meeting the same standards as the OEM.
Astec Power (Carlsbad, CA) announced the addition of high-efficiency BK60C models to its high-density dc/dc converter product line. With an expanded temperature range of -40 to 100 degrees C, the new single-output models feature improved transient response with stability in high-frequency applications, as well as fixed switching-frequency operation, and no-load, high-capacitance limits. Astec's new converters […]
BP (UK) announced that it has agreed in principle to acquire Agere Systems's (Allentown, PA) semiconductor plant in Madrid as a base for a five-fold expansion of its solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing in Spain. This expansion builds on the company's existing manufacturing and marketing operations in Madrid. The deal is expected to be completed within […]
H Power Corp. (Clifton, NJ) announced the extension of its Energy Co-Opportunity (ECO) beta testing program. Both H Power and ECO agree that by extending the beta tests, H Power will be able to accumulate additional reliability runtime from its units in the field, and make further progress in reducing system costs. It is anticipated […]
Maxell Corp. (Fair Lawn, NJ) has expanded its series of rechargeable lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries with 16 sizes to meet the requirements of the telecommunications, laptop and PDA markets. The company's batteries, which stay to the standardized footprints in telecommunications, focus on a choice of profiles in 13 versions. They provide from 600mAh to 1,500mAh. […]
C&D Technologies (Blue Bell, PA) announced that the NKE Series of ultra-miniature, 1W, SIP4 dc/dc converters is now available with 3.3V input,...
Ultralife Batteries Inc. (Newark, NY) has identified ArialPhone LLC (Vernon Hills, IL) as the OEM previously announced to receive custom polymer rechargeable batteries. Shipments for the initial order, valued at over $800,000, began in February 2001 and have now reached volume-production levels. The battery is for ArialPhone's new voice-activated wireless communications product that will be […]
AstroPower Inc. (Newark, DE) announced that it has formed an alliance with Pardee Homes Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) to offer solar-electric power as a feature in its new-home construction. The alliance has established a goal of building a total of 200 solar-powered homes over the next two and one-half years. Pardee will offer its homebuyers […]