Following lunch in the exhibit area on Tuesday, the second annual nanoPower Forum focused on the issues surrounding the integration of energy...
The Plenary Session of Darnell’s second annual nanoPower Forum (nPF ’08) pointed toward the future of this rapidly emerging area. Peter Spies...
Perpetuum and CAP-XX Ltd. announced from the nanoPower Forum that they will describe how Perpetuum’s PMG17 vibration energy-harvesting micro-generator, together with a...
IXYS Corp. reported what it claims are record net revenues of $79.3 million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008, as compared with net revenues of $74.0 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, IXYS reported record net revenues of $304.5 million, […]
Avago Technologies announced a new gate drive optocoupler targeting automotive hybrid electric vehicle applications. The company is a leading supplier of analog...
STMicroelectronics has introduced the VIPer17 off-line switched-mode converter, which integrates an 800V avalanche-rugged MOSFET as well as numerous features which are claimed to save external components and ensure efficient operation during standby mode. Constant-current operation with an adjustable set point allows use with all mains voltages in SMPS (switched-mode power supply) designs up to 12W. […]
A group of companies across North America and Europe have united to form the EnOcean Alliance. The Alliance’s mission is to enable intelligent green buildings based on EnOcean energy harvesting wireless technology. Founding promoters of the Alliance include Masco, Leviton, EnOcean, Distech Controls, MK Electric (a Honeywell subsidiary), Omnio and Thermokon. Additional member companies, such […]
Improving energy efficiency was a common theme on the final day of this year’s PCIM Europe trade show. Power Integrations, Zetex Semiconductors...
On the second day of PCIM Europe 2008, SiC took center stage with two companies demonstrating products and more companies presenting papers...
Concept Technologie AG, ST Microelectronics and Mitsubishi Electric all made major announcements of new devices for IGBT-based converters during the opening day...
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor integrated circuits using tungsten metallization and products...
STMicroelectronics (ST) has introduced the STC03DE220HV ESBT (Emitter-Switched Bipolar Transistor) power switch, which is said to enable engineers to improve efficiency, cost,...
Enel SpA and Sharp announced that they have signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership in the photovoltaic sector. The Memorandum of Understanding provides for Enel and Sharp to carry out a detailed analysis for the construction in Italy of a plant for the integrated manufacture of photovoltaic panels using Sharp’s exclusive triple-junction thin-film […]
Semikron introduced what it describes as an intelligent power module for quick and easy solder-free assembly. The Miniskiip® IPM is developed for...
STMicroelectronics has introduced the SMM4F family of unidirectional Transil™ voltage surge-suppression diodes, which is said to improve performance in three key areas...