Power-One, Inc. announced the release of the next generation LPM616 family of products. The LPM616 Series is a modular 1600 Watt AC-DC power supply that provides a market-leading power density of 18 Watts per cubic inch and has an extra low 1U profile. The LPM616 offers the flexibility of a modular architecture and the combination […]
The Hummingbird robotics kit from BirdBrain Technologies LLC is a spin-off product of Carnegie Mellon’s CREATE lab. Hummingbird is designed to enable...
UNIPOWER LLC announced the appointment of William T. (Bill) Yeates as Chief Executive Officer. Yeates will have responsibility for all of UNIPOWER’s...
Emerson Network Power announced two new triple-output open-frame ac-dc power supplies, the NPT43-M and the NPT44-M. Extending Emerson’s successful NPT40-M series, these...
Texas Instruments Inc. introduced a bidirectional isolator family compatible with I2C interfaces that consumes as much as 38-percent lower power than competitive...
In order to promote the development of EV industry and accelerate the definition of testing standards, Chroma Systems Solutions and the global renowned testing and certification institution Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at furthering joint cooperation in propelling EV testing and standardization. Chroma also received worldwide first SAE […]
High-end, AC-DC switch-mode power supply (SMPS) applications such as servers, telecom, computing, and industrial power applications require high power density, and to...
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced that it has entered into a sales distribution agreement with INELTEK GmbH, a Germany-based distributor of advanced semiconductor products and services in Europe. INELTEK, a leading European distributor, offers an extensive range of semiconductor products with a tradition of exceptional technical support and engineering services. INELTEK’s wide distribution network includes sales […]
For all applications that require a separable, miniaturized, safe, reliable and particularly flexible connection between electronic equipment and a battery, SUYIN now...
Industry reports that Hitachi, Ltd. will stop producing power semiconductors are incorrect. Hitachi has two semiconductor divisions: Power Devices and Micro Devices. There is no change to Power Devices, such as IGBT modules and diodes. The news refers to the Micro Device Division (MDD) semiconductors, like telecom ICs and ultrasound pulsers. MDD has decided to […]
In working to strengthen the company’s earnings base, since the merger on April 1, 2010, Renesas has been pursuing integration synergies, and building on its dominant number one position worldwide in the microcontroller (MCU) market by optimizing our business portfolio and streamlining the manufacturing structure among a range of other such measures. Steady implementation of […]
STMicroelectronics announced its new strategic plan. The plan is the outcome of a strategic review started more than a year ago, as the company saw major changes in the dynamics of the wireless market. “Today we are announcing the new ST, aligned with the new market environment,” said Carlo Bozotti, President and CEO of ST. […]
China BAK Battery, Inc. announced that the Company’s Technical R&D Program in Key Materials, Battery and Battery Pack for use in Electric Vehicles (“EV”) was selected into the National Support List for the New-Energy Vehicle Industry Innovation Program as issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Information Technology and the Ministry of Science […]
Johnson Controls officially withdrew from the bankruptcy auction to acquire portions of A123 Systems when it declined to match a higher bid submitted by Wanxiang. Subsequently A123 representatives have announced they selected Wanxiang’s bid of $257 million as the best offer for the total company over a set of competing complementary bids by Johnson Controls […]
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of surface-mount PAR® transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the SMC DO-214AB package. For automotive and...