Allegro MicroSystems Inc. introduced a high precision, programmable linear Hall-effect sensor with a 125 Hz pulse width modulated (PWM) output. This new...
DongAh USA has introduced its SWPR-4200 series power shelf, which is the power-system behind Sprint and Samsung’s next generation 4G wireless network...
Primarion introduced its PX3664, a digital multi-phase power controller with dynamic phasing for synchronous dc-dc buck converters in computing and communications applications....
Analog Devices, Inc. is introducing a digital power controller developed specifically for power design engineers designing ac-to-dc and isolated dc-to-dc power supplies...
Exar Corp. announced that it has acquired exclusive rights to all of Fyrestorm Inc.’s intellectual property, including rights to 30 patents related to digital predictive algorithms. Fyrestorm was a private venture-funded company that developed an all-digital adaptive loop control technology designed to enable efficient and extremely fast response switching-mode power supplies. The digital predictive technology […]
Linear Technology introduced the LTC4311 Rise Time Accelerator for heavily loaded I²C/SMBus systems operating at bus speeds of up to 400kHz. The...
ColdWatt announced that its 650W power conversion platform has been adopted by Isilon Systems for use in its new X-Series IQ clustered storage systems, aimed at the next generation virtualized data center. ColdWatt’s digitally controlled power supplies are said to deliver an industry-leading combination of power density and high efficiency, and to provide a suitable […]
Intersil Corp. announced a new family of Triple Sync Buck PWM and LDO Controller. The ISL9440, ISL9440A and ISL9441 are designed to...
The most popular new product stories for the past year (in terms of reader interest) revealed a mixture of established and new companies, as well as established (i.e. switch mode power, power supplies, etc.) and emerging (HEVs) technologies. A major theme can be discerned by noting that nine of the stories deal with the general […]
Eaton Corp. announced that it is adapting its digital hydraulic hybrid drive system technology for U.S. Army vehicles. The goal of the project, which is being done in conjunction with Western Michigan University (WMU), is to develop smaller and lighter drivetrain components, increase fuel efficiency and improve traction and stability for Army tactical vehicles. "Eaton […]
Powervation Ltd., a digital energy control, fabless semiconductor company, announced the closing of a US$10 million round of venture capital funding. The series A round was jointly led by Intel Capital (Oregon, USA) and SEP (United Kingdom), with Venture Tech Alliance (California, USA) and a follow on investment from Fourth Level Ventures (IRL). Enterprise Ireland […]
Power-One, Inc. introduced six new digital POL converters in its ZY2000 "no-bus" and ZY8000 bus-programmable series. These Z-One® Digital POLs provide from...
Emerson Network Power introduced Energy Logic, a step-by-step roadmap that provides data center and IT managers with a prioritized approach to reducing energy consumption. Based on research and modeling, Energy Logic is said to help IT and facility managers make decisions about optimizing energy use and minimizing critical resource constraints – power, cooling and space […]
Semtech Corp. announced the SX8724, an ultra-small sensor interface device that uses the company’s ZoomingADC™ signal amplification circuitry to directly connect to...
Power-One, Inc. announced that the jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, upheld the validity...