PowerPulse.net
Motion Control
-
Automotive Electronics
UQM Delivers System For Heavy Track EV
Unique Mobility Inc. (UQM, Golden, CO) announced that it has delivered electric propulsion system components to Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (Israel) as part of their development and installation of a hybrid-electric powertrain system in a heavy tracked vehicle.The hybrid-electric propulsion system components included two SR286 waterproof traction motors, rated at 75kW each, a similarly sized […]
-
Automotive Electronics
Lockheed & US Army Natl. Auto. Center Display 5-Ton Truck Powered by Hybrid System
Lockheed Martin (Bethesda, MD) and the US Army National Automotive Center are displaying a 5-ton tactical truck powered by a new hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system at the Association of the US Army's Symposium and Exhibition this week. The truck, part of the Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, utilizes the HybriDrive propulsion system developed by […]
-
Motion Control
IXYS Intros ISOPLUS247 Plastic-Encapsulated Package
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) recently introduced the ISOPLUS247 plastic encapsulated package in the "hole-less" TO-246 outline with an electrically isolated mounting tab. The new package design replaces the standard copper lead frame with Direct-Copper-Bonded alumina, to which any discrete semiconductors, from diodes to MOSFETs to thyristors, can be soldered. The package can be mounted […]
-
![]()
![]()
1.3KMotion ControlDelta Computer Systems Announces MultiCapabilities Motion Controller
Delta Computer Systems (Vancouver, WA) announced its newest multiple-capability motion controller, the MultiCapabilities controller, part of its RMC Family. According to Delta,...
-
Components
Micrel Intros MIC502 Fan Control IC
Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduced the MIC502 fan control IC, which is designed for NLX and ATX power supplies. The device has two control inputs that can be used as thermistor or voltage control inputs. The higher of the two sets the duty cycle of the signal from the PWM output. The IC […]
-
Motion Control
APT Offers MOSFETs in Hermetic Packages
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) introduced a new family of power MOSFETs in hermetic packages. According to APT, the new MOSFETs can be provided with commercial or TX processing, and custom device screening and testing is available. The devices, which are all avalanche energy rated, are available in the TO-254, TO-258, TO-3 and TO-267 […]
-
Automotive Electronics
ZAP Signs Marketing Agreement with Smith & Wesson
ZAP Power Systems (Sebastopol, CA) has signed a marketing agreement with Smith & Wesson (Springfield, MA) under which Smith & Wesson will be the exclusive law enforcement bicycle platform for ZAP's patented electric motor system. Smith & Wesson has likewise agreed to sell its bicycles for electric applications exclusively to ZAP. The companies have also […]
-
Automotive Electronics
UQM Technologies Develops Propulsion System for EVs, HEVs and FCVs
UQM Technologies Inc. (Detroit, MI) announced that it has developed a propulsion system designed to offer high levels of performance and efficiency in hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles. The company's integrated electric traction system (INTETS) was unveiled at the 2001 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit. Designed entirely by UQM, INTETS […]
-
Automotive Electronics
SatCon Appoints Ted Lesster as Director of Engineering of Technology Center
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) announced the appointment of Ted Lesster as Director of Engineering of the Technology Center, effective February 1, 1999. Lesster will have broad responsibilities for management and mentoring of the technical staff within the Technology Center, and for business development. Lesster is currently Chief Scientist of the Oceanic and Naval Systems […]
-
Motion Control
Sensors Expo 2001 to be Held in Chicago in June 2001
The Sensors Expo 2001 (Chicago, IL) will be held from June 5 through 7, 2001, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. The conference will feature intensive courses and plenary and paper sessions, as well as opportunities for interaction with instructors, industry experts and peers. The conference covers technology basics and cutting-edge developments, […]
-
![]()
![]()
1.0KMotion ControlOriental Motor USA Introduces the KHA Series of Gearheads
Oriental Motor USA Corp. (Torrance, CA) announced the KHA Series of gearheads for use with Oriental Motor ac motors, providing, the company...
