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Power Components
Surge Stopper Integrates Ideal Diode for Comprehensive Protection Against Transient Voltages, Currents & Reverse Inputs & Outputs
Linear Technology Corp. introduced the LTC4364, a surge stopper with ideal diode, providing compact and low-loss protection for 4 to 80V electronics in automotive, avionics and industrial systems. The surge stopper shields downstream electronics from input overvoltages and overcurrent, enabling continuous operation through transient surges. Overcurrent limiting protects the system and supply from short-circuits at […]
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European Power News
STMicroelectronics Reveals First Specified Automotive Surge Protection Devices
STMicroelectronics (ST) states that it is helping vehicle electronics manufacturers deliver safer, more reliable systems by offering what the company says is the only surge protection devices certified to the automotive industry’s preferred specifications. According to ST, by saving the time needed for independent certification, these transient voltage suppressors (TVS) enable new products to reach […]
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Power Quality
TDK Introduces Small Common-mode Filter for High-Speed Interfaces
TDK Corp. has developed what it says is the world’s smallest common-mode filter, which measures in at only 0.45 x 0.30 x 0.23mm and is 75 percent smaller than current 0806 filters (IEC). Besides its miniature dimensions, the new TCM0403S-350-2P thin-film common-mode filter offers excellent performance. With a high cutoff frequency of 7.0 GHz the […]
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Energy Efficiency
Fairchild Circuit Protection Initiative Helps Designers Simplify System Design
As consumers become more dependent on their electronic devices and manufacturers continue to increase the functionality of their end-application, there is an inherent risk that a simple error, such as incorrectly plugging in the device or a common electrical event, like electrostatic discharge (ESD) or lightning, will result in a system failure. This in turn […]
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1.9KBatteries and Portable PowerROHM Semi Introduces Broad Line-up of Li-ion Battery Protection ICs
ROHM Semiconductor introduced a broad line-up of ICs providing all functions needed for controlling, monitoring and protecting systems using multiple-cell series-connected Li-ion...
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1.6KPower ComponentsNew Power Modules from Ericsson Meet Increased Power and Energy Monitoring Demands
Ericsson has announced what it says is an industry first with a new series of Power Interface Modules that save board space...
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3.3KEnergy EfficiencySiC and GaN Advances from Multiple Companies at PCIM
CISSOID, SemiSouth, Rohm, Powerex, Cree, Infineon Technologies, and GaN Systems were among the companies revealing developments in wide bandgap devices at this...
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1.7KEnergy EfficiencyAnnouncing the International Exhibition for Power Electronics in Russia
The 9th International Exhibition for Power Electronics, Energy and Energy Saving will be held in Moscow, Russia, from November 27-29, at the...
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2.5KDigital PowerEricsson and IBM Join General Electric and PMBus as Sponsors of Darnell Power China
Ericsson Power Modules and IBM Corp. have joined General Electric Corporate R&D and PMBus™ as sponsors of the first-annual Darnell’s Power China...
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1.7KPower ComponentsNew Miniature Shielded Power Inductors from Coilcraft Handle as Much Current as Larger Coils
The new PFL4514 Series Shielded Power Inductors from Coilcraft allow circuit designers to increase board density without sacrificing efficiency. These wirewound surface-mount...
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1.8KAutomotive ElectronicsThird-Annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum – Call for Papers
A Call for Papers has been issued for the third-annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF ’12) to be hosted by Darnell Group,...
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Power Quality Protection
Rockwell Automation Acquires SoftSwitching Technologies
Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced it has purchased the assets of SoftSwitching Technologies, a provider of industrial power quality detection and protection systems, located in Middleton, Wisconsin. SoftSwitching Technologies’ solutions improve uptime in manufacturing production by identifying and correcting brief power disruptions called "voltage sags." Typically, voltage sags can cause computerized machinery to go off-line, precision […]
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2.6KAutomotive ElectronicsPMBus Sponsors Darnell’s Power China
Darnell Group Inc. has announced that PMBus™ is sponsoring the first-annual Darnell’s Power China (DPC ’12), to be hosted in Shanghai, May...
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Power Components
POWERVAR Launches ONEAC SLIMtec Power Filter
POWERVAR, Inc. has launched the ONEAC SLIMtec Power Filter for the digital signage market. While digital signage is one of the newest forms of communication it is subject to the oldest threat – transients caused by electrical line noise that can degrade, disrupt and even destroy its sensitive electronic components. To assure the reliability of […]
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Power Quality
TE Circuit Protection MHP Technology Now Offers Smart Activation Feature
TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, announced a new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) device offering Smart Activation (SA) functionality. The MHP-SA device provides a resettable, cost-effective and space-saving alternative to typical methods of protecting high-power lithium battery and module applications. These include cordless power tools, e-scooters and light electric vehicles (LEVs) and […]
