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1.5KAutomotive ElectronicsTransphorm Releases First JEDEC-Qualified 600V GaN-on-Silicon Power Devices
Transphorm Inc. today announced the Total GaN™ family of GaN (Gallium Nitride) on silicon transistors and diodes, establishing the world's first JEDEC-qualified...
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Automotive Electronics
Powerex/Mitsubishi Electric Power Semiconductors Expand Worldwide Web Sales
Powerex, Inc. now offer worldwide web sales for Mitsubishi Electric Power Semiconductors. Powerex, a joint venture company owned by both Mitsubishi Electric and General Electric, exclusively provides sales, marketing, strategy and logistics support for Mitsubishi Power Semiconductor devices in the Americas. The relationship with Mitsubishi, the world leader in IGBTs and IPMs, allows Powerex to […]
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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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801Batteries 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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618Automotive 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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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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666Batteries 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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836Automotive 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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726Batteries 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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879Energy 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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944Automotive ElectronicsHybrid SiC Schottky Rectifier/Si IGBT Modules from GeneSiC Enables 175C Operation
GeneSiC Semiconductor announced the immediate availability of its second-generation hybrid mini-modules using 1,200V/100A SiC Schottky rectifiers with rugged silicon IGBTs the GB100XCP12-227....
