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2.0KEnergy EfficiencyExpanded Program at DC Building Power Asia 2011
The program has been announced for the third-annual DC Building Power Asia conference (DCBPA ’11) to be hosted December 12 & 13...
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Communications Power
IEC Workshop in Dresden Focuses on LVDC Power Distribution
A select group of experts from Asia, Europe and North America met in Dresden, Germany, September 29 and 30 at the invitation of the International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC) Strategic Group 4 (SG 4) to discuss the use of low-voltage dc (LVDC) in distribution systems to minimize conversion losses in installations, buildings and electronic equipment. According […]
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Power Quality
Bourns and Magnachip Announce Volume Ramp of TBU Series of High-Speed Circuit Protection Devices
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. and Bourns, Inc. announced that MagnaChip has ramped to mass production all families of the Bourns® series of high-speed circuit protection devices (TBU® HSP) designed for a broad selection of Industrial, Consumer and Telecommunication applications. TBU HSP devices are constructed using MOSFET semiconductor technology. When placed in series in the system, the […]
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1.8KComponentsZMDI Launches Single-Phase Digital Point-Of-Load Chipset for Rapid Development of Smart Power Management Solutions at Darnell Power Forum
ZMD AG (ZMDI) announced its entre into the smart power management market with the launch of a configurable true-digital, high-performance PWM controller...
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2.2KPower QualityVPT Announces DVCL Inrush Current Limiter
VPT, Inc. announced that it is continuing to expand its product line with a new power protection module, the DVCL Inrush Current...
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Power Quality
Microsemi Delivers New Voltage Suppression Solutions for Magnetic Environments
Microsemi Corp. announced two new non-magnetic, 500W transient voltage suppressor (TVS) arrays. The new devices were designed specifically for MRI machines to guard against circuit damage caused by electrostatic discharge, electrical fast transients, and the effects of secondary lightning. The USBQNM504xx and USBQNM504xxC TVS arrays are available today, and have already been qualified for use […]
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1.8KPower ComponentsAnalog Devices Energy Metering IC Provides High Accuracy Harmonic Analysis for Advanced Power Quality Monitoring
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced an energy metering IC (integrated circuit) that offers real-time harmonic analysis for energy meters and power quality...
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1.8KBatteries and Portable PowerDarnell’s Power Forum Adds ZMDI as Platinum Sponsor
ZMDI has become a Platinum Sponsor of the Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’11). Mouser Electronics is the Marquee Sponsor of this year’s...
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Power Components
KOA Speer Electronics Releases Compact Pulse/Surge Protection Resistor
KOA Speer Electronics announced the release of a new compact 0402-size pulse/surge current thick film chip resistor that features enhanced ESD protection. The SG73P (pulse) and SG73S (surge) series chip resistors feature an improved power rating (0.125W), twice the power rating of KOA’s standard RK73 0402-size resistor. KOA Speer’s new thick film chip resistors offer […]
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Power Quality
Stackpole High Power SMD Resistor Handles Up To 12W of Power
The HPC12 from Stackpole is a high power handling SMD resistive device. It is rated for 5W of power in free-air, but can handle 12W continuously with 400 LFM air movement on standard recommended solder pads with no heat sink needed. The unique housing for the HPC12 provides outstanding heat transfer to the ambient air […]
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2.1KBatteries and Portable PowerGaN, SiC, Digital Power, PwrSiP, Wireless Charging and More at DPF ’11
The Plenary Session at the 2011 Darnell Power Forum will feature senior executives from Efficient Power Conversion, Electric Power Research Institute, IBM,...
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Power Quality
TI Introduces Accurate Current Shunt Monitor
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced what the company says is the industry’s most accurate current shunt monitor. With a maximum offset voltage of 10µV and a maximum gain error of 0.1%, the INA226 is said to be 10 times more accurate than leading competitors. The device is a complete 16-bit, single-chip solution, and provides fully […]
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Power Quality
MCG Surge Protection Introduces DC Protection to 600V
MCG Surge Protection introduced the DCP-90 dc protector designed to protect dc powered equipment, such as inverters and charge controllers used in photovoltaic systems, from damage caused by lightning. The units utilize high-energy metal oxide varistors and specialized fuses optimized to conduct transient current without opening. The unit is dual redundant and has status indicators […]
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Energy Efficiency
S&C Launches Optimization Solution to Improve Grid Efficiency and Stability
S&C Electric Co. introduced its IntelliTeam® VV Volt-Var Optimization System, which is said to offer a cost-efficient approach for optimizing electrical distribution system voltage, power factor and other grid operating characteristics based on real-time conditions. S&C is launching the new system and related services following its acquisition of a product and software business from CURRENT […]
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2.1KPower ComponentsTI Introduces Green PWM Controllers for Telecom, Industrial Power Supplies
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced two high-efficiency PWM power supply controllers with integrated, programmable-delay synchronous rectifier control outputs and pre-bias start-up circuitry....
