STMicroelectronics introduced its L6591 PWM controller – described as as the first integrated controller optimized for zero-voltage switching asymmetrical half-bridge converters, which...
The First International Workshop on Power Supply-on-Chip (SoC), held in Cork, Ireland, from September 22-24, showed that dc-dc converters on silicon may...
Excelsys Technologies introduced the XCE 1450W modular power supply. This latest addition to the Xgen family of 1U power supplies measures just 10.55 x 5.00 x 1.59" offering 1340W Continuous/1450W peak power with efficiencies up to 90%. The ultra-high efficiencies and high power-density of the XCE Power Supplies is made possible through the combination of […]
Tyndall National Institute announced at the first ever International Power Supply on Chip Workshop (PwrSoc’ 08) in Cork, Ireland, that their silicon...
austriamicrosystems launched the AS1343 high voltage dc-dc boost converter optimized for LCD or OLED display bias from low voltage inputs of single...
Tesla Motors Inc. plans to build a $250 million facility to manufacture a zero-emission luxury sedan in the heart of Silicon Valley. The company will also relocate its corporate headquarters and research and development efforts to a consolidated campus in San Jose, California. Construction on the 89-acre site will begin in the summer of 2009. […]
Saft announced the development of its new Tel.X battery, described as the first high-volumic energy density, long-life, maintenance-free nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery designed specifically to ensure maximum reliability and optimum TCO (total cost of ownership) for telecom equipment installed in OSP (outside plant) cabinets. In the past 10 years, over 1.5 million of Saft’s NCX range […]
PowerGenix revealed in media reports that it has doubled its venture capital funding with a $30 million equity round. The company, which makes rechargeable nickel-zinc batteries, states that it will use the monies to enter the electric vehicle market. PowerGenix also expects to increase product development and expand sales and marketing Bessemer Venture Partners led […]
The Fifth Annual Digital Power Forum (DPF) was significant in that it represented an acceptance of digital power management and control in both systems and power supply design. The industry is no longer questioning the use of digital control implementation, relative to analog. Issues now center around when the technology will become mainstream, as well […]
ROHM Electronics introduced its complete line of H-bridge driver ICs offering designers a simple upgrade path to pulse-width modulation (PWM) speed control using either analog or digital inputs. The new BD62xx series provides both a TTL-compatible interface to an external MCU as well as an internal VREF-PWM conversion circuit allowing implementation of energy-saving PWM control […]
Digital Power Corp. announced that it will be showcasing its latest high-density power conversion product, the new HD 365 series, at Electronica 2008 in Munich. The ultra compact HD365, measuring just 1U x 3" x 5", delivers 365W of output power and is up to 90% efficient. This off-line switcher has ITE and medical safety […]
NXP Semiconductors announced a redesign program which the company states will bring it to a healthy financial situation and position the company for future growth. The company claims that the changes come in response to a challenging economic environment, a weak US dollar, and the reduction in size of the company after moving its wireless […]
LG Electronics (LG) and Conergy AG announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture in the solar module manufacturing business. LG would acquire a 75% stake in Conergy’s solar module plant in Frankfurt (Oder), under the deal, and Conergy would retain 25%. The plant is currently in the […]
DS2 has developed what it describes as major new features for its 200Mbps powerline communications chipsets to enable four times faster transmission speeds than standard wireless networks. The company claims that these new upgrades support commercial IPTV services and provide 99% home network coverage. According to the company, among the benefits that service providers, such […]
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced a further strengthening of its senior management team with the appointment of Mark Tyndall as Vice President – Business Development and Corporate Strategy. According to the company, Tyndall has extensive experience in global business development and marketing within the semiconductor industry, having held key business development and marketing roles at some […]