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Energy Efficiency
Mitsubishi to Launch MOSFET-based Super-mini DIPIPM for 3-Phase Inverters
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will launch a transfer-mold-type, super-mini dual inline package intelligent power module (DIPIPM) primarily designed for use in inverter drive systems of small-capacity motors in refrigerators and other consumer appliances. The modules will incorporate 500V power MOSFETs and sales will begin on March 1. With optimized low-loss-drive ICs and a high-heat dissipation design, […]
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1.0KBatteries and Portable PowerAlpha and Omega Releases Robust 600V AlphaMOS-II MOSFET Family
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) today introduced the AOTF11C60 and AOTF20C60, 600V MOSFETs with AlphaMOS(TM) II technology. The AlphaMOS II combines...
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Automotive Electronics
Supplies of Tantalum Ore to AVX and KEMET Not Affected by Dar es Salaam Mineral Thefts; Ore has been Recovered
AVX Corporation and KEMET Corporation have both announced that they have not been affected by the mineral thefts that have taken place in and around the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam, which are reportedly impacting the global supply of tantalite. "AVX has a longstanding policy of maintaining considerable stocks of validated conflict-free raw […]
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Automotive Electronics
ZBB Energy Product Sales Soar 10X, Profits Still Lagging
ZBB Energy Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2012 as compared to the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 included: product sales increased more than ten times from $240,921 to $2,748,007. Gross profits on product sales were $482,801. Gross margins on product sales increased from 7% last quarter to 18% […]
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1.1KAutomotive ElectronicsHenkel Electronic Materials and Infineon Jointly-Develop Advanced Thermal-Interface Paste for Modules
Power electronics are experiencing a continuous rise in their power densities. As a consequence, thermal management for today's power semiconductors must be...
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1.9KAutomotive ElectronicsMitsubishi Electric Develops 1,200V/1,200A SiC Power Module Technologies
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it has developed large-capacity silicon carbide (SiC) power module technologies incorporating all-SiC power devices for 1,200-volt,...
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1.1KAutomotive ElectronicsHigh-Power Resistor Offers up to 12.5W with No Heat Sink or Air Movement Required
The HPC12 from Stackpole Electronics is a high power surface mount resistor measuring 0.5" square by 0.4" high. It can handle 5...
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Automotive Electronics
ACEEE Releases Valentine’s Day Gift of Energy Efficiency and Pollution Control Calculator
Over the next decade, a host of federal air regulations will impose restrictions on the emissions of multiple pollutants from stationary sources such as power plants and industrial facilities. These air regulations create a demand for low-cost and rapidly deployable emissions reduction measures and energy efficiency proves to be the least-cost resource when compared with […]
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Automotive Electronics
The Green Grid Announces Speaker Lineup at Forum 2013
The Green Grid has announced the full event agenda and presentation topics for its Sixth Annual Forum and Members Meeting. The two-day event will feature sessions led by leading companies and organizations from around the globe, including eBay, EMC, the Environmental Protection Agency, Google, Microsoft, and many more. The Green Grid Forum 2013 will be […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
TDI Acquires Industrial Battery Operation
Technology Dynamics, Inc. (TDI) has announced the acquisition of the assets, operation and IP of Ansmann USA Corp. industrial division. The new company is now named Nova Battery Systems (NBS) which continues to reside in its current address at 10 Washington Ave., Fairfield NJ 07004. Terms of the acquisition were not announced. Ansmann's European operations […]
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Automotive Electronics
Laird Acquires Nextreme Thermal Solutions Technology
Laird Technologies, Inc.has acquired Nextreme Thermal Solutions, Inc. Nextreme's innovative technology, delivering high precision cooling in an ultra-small form factor, is expected to help advance Laird's leadership in its existing thermal management business. This is particularly beneficial as devices become smaller and more compact. Nextreme and Laird currently have a strategic design and distribution partnership, […]
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Automotive Electronics
GE and SCE Proving Smart Grid Technologies Can Pass the Test—from Power Stations to Consumption
Smart grid technologies are going online across some California neighborhoods as Southern California Edison (SCE) demonstrates smart grid solutions in the real world. From automation and communications in the substation and across power lines to smart meters, smart appliances, rooftop solar and plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) in homes, GE is working with SCE to put […]
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1.4KComponentsU.S. Unveiling of Digital Controller Technology for Solid-State Lighting by Ikon Semiconductor
During this week’s Strategies in Light event, Ireland-based fabless company Ikon Semiconductor, will debut its digital controller Integrated Circuit (IC) technology for...
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800Automotive ElectronicsIGBT/MOSFET Gate Drive Coupler from Toshiba Saves Power and Reduces Mounting Area by 50%
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced a photocoupler that will reduce PCB space and power consumption in IGBT and MOSFET designs that...
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Batteries and Portable Power
Sustainable Energy Begins Production of Smart-Grid Energy Storage Inverters
Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. announced today that it has shipped its first energy storage inverters to prospective channel partners in Germany and the United States. The inverters will demonstrate the value of the company’s technology in enabling the integration of high-efficiency battery technologies in smart-grid and micro-grid applications. Michael Carten, CEO of Sustainable Energy commented: […]
