Cree Inc. (Durham, NC) announced the addition of two new silicon carbide (SiC) Zero Recovery™ Schottky diodes to its power device product family – a 300 V diode in both 10 A and 20 A versions, and a 1,200 V diode in 10 A and 20 A versions. The devices are offered in industry-standard TO-220 […]
Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc. (CDE, New Bedford, MA) announced that it recently purchased York Capacitor Corp. (Winooski, VT), a manufacturer of ac capacitors for motor run, lighting and power-factor correction applications. York Capacitor has a broad technical offering in the ac industry with capacitance ranges up to 200 µF, voltages up to 4,000 V and […]
Tektronix Inc. (Beaverton, OR) announced that its MPEG Test Systems are now available in a new portable form factor for improved ease of use, and with a high-performance processor that provides increased analysis speeds. The new Tektronix AD953A MPEG Test System includes an integrated high-resolution display, making it easy and convenient to move the test […]
Ametherm Inc. (Carson City, NV) announced its new positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors, available to 1,000 V, for over-current and over-temperature protection. The PTC thermistors are thermally sensitive resistors made of poly-crystalline ceramic materials, and are normally used in over-current protection applications, such as motor starters and liquid-level sensing. The new PTC thermistors feature continuous […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced its LM5025 integrated 100V pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller for forward converters with the active clamp/reset...
BI Technologies (Fullerton, CA), a subsidiary of TT electronics plc (Patterson, NJ), recently developed a series of miniature shielded inductors, which provide...
ON Semiconductor Corp. (Phoenix, AZ) introduced its NCP1030 and NCP1031 miniature, high-voltage, monolithic switching regulators that feature both a power switch and...
Ansoft Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) released its new ePhysics™ software that expands the capabilities of HFSS™ and Maxwell® 3D. With ePhysics, engineers can...
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA), a manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and power management integrated circuits, launched a new family of high-efficiency, 80 A, Schottky barrier devices featuring compact TO247 packaging. The new TO247 Schottky family enters the market with two versions: the low forward-voltage drop FST8320™ rated at 20 V, and the ultra-low reverse leakage FST84100&rade; […]
Electronic Concepts Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) announced its 5MPA, UL-approved, dry-film, ac capacitor that is suitable for pulse-width modulated outputs, to handle current spectrums from both line frequency to superimposed ripple on the carrier wave. With good current distribution, unique terminations for a wide frequency response, and low electrical and thermal impedance, the 5MPA Series offers […]
Datatronic Distribution Inc. (Romoland, CA) unveiled its miniature, surface-mount DR353 Series inductors, which feature an open-frame design with a low-seated profile from 0.079 in (2.0 mm) above the circuit board, and is available in a wide range of inductance values. The DR353 inductors are suitable for a wide range of applications in portable devices, mobile […]
Cree Inc. (Durham, NC) announced the addition of Harvey Wagner as a member of its Board of Directors, effective February 2, 2004. Wagner has also been appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Audit Committee, on which he will serve as an audit committee financial expert. Dolph von Arx will continue to serve as Chairman […]
ITW Paktron (Lynchburg, VA) announced its Surfilm® Type ST capacitors, which offer a temperature range of -55 °C to +85 °C to 125 °C with a 50 percent voltage derating, as well as a capacitance drift of less than/equal to 2 percent over two years at a temperature of between 0 °C and 35 °C, […]
Evox Rifa Group Oyj (Finland) announced financial results for its fiscal-year 2003. Net sales were EUR 78.9 million in the fiscal year 2003, compared to EUR 69.8 million in 2002. The group's operating loss decreased by half when compared with the year before. The operating loss was EUR 4.9 million, compared to a loss of […]
Evox Rifa Group Oyj (Finland) announced that the consultations with the trade unions in Gränna, Sweden, have been finalized. Evox Rifa will expand its production and increase investments in Weymouth, Great Britain, but is also planning to continue production with respect to one product line in Gränna. Negotiations on personnel reductions in Gränna will be […]