Power Quality Protection

July 17, 2013

IXYS Introduces a New Range of “Easy-Mount” Standard Rectifier Diode Assemblies

IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., has added a range of “easy mount” rectifier diode assemblies. The new assemblies, which can be supplied either...

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July 17, 2013

New “Bundle of Energy” by SFC Energy and Mastervolt

SFC Energy AG has entered a cooperation with Mastervolt International BV to jointly develop integrated energy solutions for marine and RV applications....

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July 16, 2013

Enatel Launches Intuitive “greenSHELF” to Harness Renewable Energy

New Zealand standby power specialists Enatel Energy Ltd. have launched the latest product in its hybrid power system range. The greenSHELF is...

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Automotive Electronics

July 12, 2013

Human-Powered Helicopter Wins Challenge and Claims $250K

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today congratulated AeroVelo Inc. in Toronto, Canada, for a flight that has won the AHS Igor I. Sikorsky Human...

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Fujitsu Beginning to Sample 150V GaN Power Device, Production Scheduled for 2014

Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited today announced the release of MB51T008A, a silicon substrate-based, gallium-nitride (GaN) power device that features a breakdown voltage of...

Microsemi Releases Next-Gen 650V NPT IGBTs for Industrial Applications

Microsemi Corporation today announced the availability of its next-generation of 650V NPT IGBTs, offered in 45A, 70A and 95A current ratings. Microsemi’s new NPT IGBT product family is designed for operation in harsh environments and is particularly well-suited for industrial products such as solar inverters, welders and switch mode power supplies. Microsemi’s new power devices […]

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Hermetically-Sealed Z-Foil Current-Sensing Resistors for High-Power Applications

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) today announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has released two new ultra-high-precision hermetically sealed Z-Foil...

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European Power News

Power MOSFETS and ICs from APEC now to be available through Premier Farnell

Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA) (APEC) has signed a franchise deal with Premier Farnell plc. Under the terms of the agreement, Premier...

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Power Components

July 10, 2013

Sensata Introduces UL-Recognized Arc-Fault Detector for PV Arrays

Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. today announced the release of its new family of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) recognized arc-fault detectors for preventing dangerous...

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Automotive Electronics

July 10, 2013

Portable Communications is No Longer the Growth Engine for DC-DC ICs

According to Darnell Group's twelfth-edition analysis of "Worldwide DC-DC Portable Power Converter IC Forecasts Applications, Amperages, Products and Competitive Environment", communications applications...

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Automotive Electronics

July 9, 2013

Fairchild Semi Begins Production at Eight-Inch Wafer Fabrication Line in Korea

Fairchild Semiconductor has officially opened an eight-inch wafer fabrication line in Bucheon, Korea. This new Fab symbolizes the company's focus on innovative...

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July 9, 2013

Siemens Launches Aspern Smart City Research in Vienna

In conjunction with partners, Siemens AG is launching a large smart city project in Vienna, Austria. A living laboratory will be created...

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July 9, 2013

Scope Probes Measure Transient Currents or High-Voltage Signals

Rigol Technologies, Inc. has introduced the RP1000 Series of oscilloscope probes, the latest addition to their line of passive and active differential...

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