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1.2KAutomotive ElectronicsSecond-Generation SiC MOSFETs from Cree Deliver Twice the Amps-Per-Dollar
Cree, Inc. announced the release of its second-generation SiC MOSFET enabling systems to have higher efficiency and smaller size at cost parity...
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597Communications PowerFairchild’s Smart Gate Driver Optocoupler Enables Simpler Design and Increased Reliability
For today's high-power industrial applications, designers have traditionally used discrete components for the IGBT drivers, resulting in higher overall design complexity and...
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Batteries and Portable Power
ICE Teams with Power Integrations to Reap Benefits of PI Expert Suite PSU Design Software
ICE Components, Inc. has teamed up with Power Integrations, Inc. to offer the Rapid Transformer Sample Service (RTSS). This innovative service enables customers to trim days off the power supply prototyping schedule by taking advantage of the quick turnaround on transformer samples. Typical lead-time on RTSS samples is two weeks and samples are provided free […]
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Automotive Electronics
U.S. Energy Innovation Ecosystem is Underfunded and Skewed Towards Deployment
A recent report published by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) argues the American energy innovation ecosystem is underfunded and heavily focuses on deployment incentives over research and development, demonstration, and manufacturing. It further states that the federal government has failed to create a comprehensive energy policy that provides robust and consistent support for […]
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799Batteries and Portable PowerFronius USA Launches Engineering First in PV Inverter Technology for Smart Grid Integration
Fronius USA Solar Electronics Division today announced the launch of its IG Plus Advanced Inverter, a true engineering innovation in PV inverter...
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Communications Power
Toshiba Adds Triac Output Photocouplers with Reinforced Insulation to Meet International Safety Standards
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has announced the addition of the 600V TLP265J and TLP266J to its lineup of photo triac couplers. They are targeted for applications such as triac drivers, programmable controllers, ac-output modules, and solid-state relays. The TLP265J consists of a non-zero crossing photo triac, and the TLP266J consists of a zero […]
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617Automotive Electronics10A / 1200V SiC Schottky Rectifier Improves High-Temperature Performance
Central Semiconductor has released the CSIC10-1200 , 10 Amp, 1,200 Volt silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky rectifier designed for high-frequency systems where energy...
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664Batteries and Portable PowerProTek’s 1,000-Watt TVS Devices Provide Mobile Device Circuit Protection
A new series of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) components from ProTek Devices deliver circuit protection for smartphones, battery chargers and battery packs,...
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Batteries and Portable Power
Power Integrations Names Radu Barsan Vice President of Technology
Power Integrations, Inc. announced that Radu M. Barsan has joined the company as Vice President, Technology, in which role he will lead the company’s technology development, foundry engineering and quality organizations. He assumes responsibilities currently held by Derek J. Bell, who will retire from Power Integrations in May after 12 years with the company. Dr. […]
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834Automotive ElectronicsYokogawa Expands Offering of Digital Power Meters
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has expanded its family of Digital Power Meters with the addition of the WT300 series. This new addition to...
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Automotive Electronics
IXYS Introduces Fast and Efficient 650V XPT Trench IGBTs
IXYS Corporation announced the release of a new IGBT product line – 650V XPT Trench IGBTs. The current ratings of devices in the new product family range from 30A to 200A at a high temperature of 110C. With on-stage voltages as low as 1.7V, these new XPT devices are designed to minimize conduction and switching […]
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724Batteries and Portable PowerOutdoor Inverter Solution for Large-Scale PV Plants
The 360TS-SV central inverter is a new version of the tried and tested 330TS-SV. Thanks to an increased minimum input voltage and...
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Automotive Electronics
MIT Technology Review: 50 Disruptive Companies 2013
Eight power electronics and energy-related companies were included in the recently-published annual "50 Disruptive Companies" article in the MIT Technology Review. Those companies include (in alphabetical order): ABB, Alta Devices, Ambri, Aquion Energy, BrightSource Energy, Dow Chemical, General Electric, and Philips. Only two of these companies (Alta Devices and General Electric) were on last year's […]
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876Energy EfficiencyABB Expands its Central Inverter Production to India
ABB has expanded the production of its solar inverters by opening a production line at the ABB factory in Bangalore, India to...
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Automotive Electronics
Maxwell Technologies to Restate Prior Financial Results; Senior VP Resigns
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced that on March 1, 2013, the audit committee of its board of directors concluded that the previously issued financial statements contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and all unaudited quarterly reports on Form 10-Q in 2011 and 2012 (collectively, the “Prior Periods”), […]
