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Rectifier Diodes for Megawatt Applications
IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. has added three new voltage classes to its range of 83mm die, pressure contact rectifier diodes. The new introductions are at 1.5kV, 4.0kV and 4.8kV and complement the parts at 2.2kV and 6.0kV already introduced. These devices use bonded die technology and improved package design, to give a significant improvement in […]
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504Components3.3V/5V 20Mbps RS-485 Transceivers with ±60V Fault Protection
Exar Corporation introduces a new family of ±60V fault protected RS-485/RS-422 (TIA-485/TIA-422) transceivers able to withstand direct shorts and achieve overvoltage protection...
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1.3KComponents600Mbps LVDS Digital Isolators for Industrial Systems
Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced a low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) digital isolator series designed to improve performance, reliability and power consumption in...
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Components
650V Ultra Junction Power MOSFETs with Fast Body Diodes
IXYS Corporation announced an expansion of its Ultra Junction Power MOSFET product line: 650V X2-Class Power MOSFETs with fast body diodes. With on-resistance as low as 17 milliohms and current ratings ranging from 22A to 150A, these devices are optimized for soft-switching resonant-mode power conversion applications. The intrinsic fast body diodes of the MOSFETs display […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
SL Industries contemplating Acquisition Proposal
SL Industries, Inc. announced that Handy & Harman Ltd. has delivered a revised non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of the Company. Under the terms of the revised proposal, Handy & Harman has proposed to pay $35.50 per share in an all cash transaction. Handy & Harman is an affiliate of […]
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European Power News
IXYS Reports Revenue and Income Down, Margins Up
IXYS Corporation reported results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2016, which ended December 31, 2015. Net revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 were $75.1 million, a decrease of $6.2 million, or 7.6%, as compared to net revenues of $81.3 million in the December 2014 quarter. For the nine months ended December […]
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Automotive Electronics
ON Semiconductor aims to Out Grow the Industry in 2016
ON Semiconductor Corporation announced that total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2015 were $840.3 million, down approximately 7.1 percent compared to the third quarter of 2015. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the company reported GAAP net income of $54.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The fourth quarter 2015 GAAP net income was […]
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521Automotive ElectronicsNXP reports Revenue and Earnings Up in Q4
NXP Semiconductors N.V. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the full-year 2015, ended December 31, 2015, as well as provided...
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643Batteries and Portable PowereasyJet to Test Fly Hybrid Aircraft in 2016
As part of its strategy of reducing its passengers’ carbon footprint EasyJet has unveiled plans for a revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel...
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609ComponentsMicrostepping Motor Driver ICs with Built-in Translators
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC introduces a new family of complete microstepping motor driver ICs with built-in translators. Allegro’s A5976, A5977, and A5979 have...
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711Automotive ElectronicsInfineon reports Solid Start for 2016 Fiscal Year
Infineon Technologies AG reported results for the first quarter of the 2016 fiscal year (period ended December 31, 2015). “Our business performed...
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Automotive Electronics
Microchip reports Strong Third Quarter Fiscal for Year 2016
Microchip Technology Incorporated reported results for the three months ended December 31, 2015 including GAAP net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 were $540.3 million, up 2.2% from GAAP net sales of $528.7 million in the prior year’s third fiscal quarter. GAAP net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 was $61.2 […]
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624Communications PowerPower Modules for Rack-Mount Power Converters
Vincotech announced the release of the extension of its housing family flow90, with the new flow90 0. The flow90 housings are used...
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523ComponentsInrush Current Limiters for High-Watt Applications
TDK Corporation presents the P27 series of EPCOS NTC inrush current limiters (ICLs) with a nominal disk diameter of 27mm and lead...
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825Automotive ElectronicsElectromagnetic Active Automotive Suspension System
Every automotive suspension has two goals: passenger comfort and vehicle control. Comfort is provided by isolating the vehicle’s passengers from road disturbances...
