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Energy Efficiency
First-Ever Power Conversion Standard IPC-9592 Gets Update
IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released the A revision of IPC-9592, Requirements for Power Conversion Devices for the Computer and Telecommunications Industries. First released in 2008, IPC-9592 sets the requirements for power conversion devices (PCDs) in the computer and telecommunications industries, including design for reliability, design qualification testing, manufacturing conformance testing and quality […]
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Power Quality
Semtech Adds to New Platform of Silicon Voltage Regulators for Space Applications
Semtech Corp. announced it has received MIL-PRF-19500/406 qualification from Defense Supply Center Columbus, (DSCC) of its brand new 1.5W Zener diode voltage regulator platform. The qualification adds 74 low, medium and high range Zener diodes (part numbers ranging from 1N4460 to 1N4496) to Semtech’s product line of DSCC-qualified high reliability discrete semiconductors. Each of the […]
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Energy Efficiency
4Home & Marvell Introduce Jointly-Developed Plug Computer for Energy Management
Marvell and 4Home, a provider of connected home services software, today introduced a new energy management solution, based on the SheevaPlug™, powered by Marvell® Sheeva™ CPU technology. According to the companies, the new energy management solution allows consumers to easily and reliably monitor and control their home’s energy usage by simply plugging into an electrical […]
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Power Components
Lattice Expands Hot-Swap Application Coverage for Power Manager Devices
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. announced the addition of a new, higher performance device to its second generation Power Manager II product family. The ispPAC®-POWR1220-02 device integrates a higher voltage charge pump with programmable current to control MOSFETs in Hot-swap and Sequencing applications. The new device is pin compatible with existing Power Manager II devices and integrates […]
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1.2KPower ComponentsVPT Introduces New EMI Filter & Transient Suppression Series
VPT Inc. has introduced the VPTc10-28 Series EMI filter and transient suppression that combines two modules in one space-saving package to reduce...
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Components
ABB Introduces GridSync Smart Grid Solution
ABB announced the debut of GridSync™ wireless sensors. GridSync combines sensors and wireless communications, allowing utilities to increase grid visibility and efficiency through VoltVar Optimization (VVO). GridSync provides high accuracy current, voltage and frequency information in real time for Smart Grid applications, including Volt Var Control (VVC), Demand Response, and Load Monitoring. "GridSync will allow […]
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1.6KComponentsTaiyo Yuden Introduces Lower Profile Power Inductors with DC Bias Characteristics
Taiyo Yuden introduced its new NRS6010 (6.0 x 6.0mm, with a maximum height of 1.0mm) and NRS5012 (5.0 x 5.0mm, with a...
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4.0KPower ComponentsXP Power LED Driver Meets IP67 Standard for Outdoor & Tunnel Lighting Applications
XP Power announced the DLA series of ac input LED drivers with output power ranges of 50, 75, 100, 120 and 150W....
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Components
Linear Tech Releases 1A VLDO With Outputs Down to 0.2V from 0.9V Input
Linear Technology Corp. announced the LT3022, a 1A very low dropout linear regulator (VLDO™), featuring input voltage capability down to 0.9V and adjustable output voltage down to 0.2V. The LT3022’s low VIN capability, coupled with the device’s low dropout (145mV typical at full load), make it well suited for low-voltage, high current rails in digital […]
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Components
CHiL Announces New Voltage Regulator Controller Families for Graphics Processors
CHiL Semiconductor Corp. announced its new Performance and Enthusiast GPU voltage regulator (VR) families for the graphics board and high performance computing (HPC) markets. These controllers provide the highest performance, efficiency and density in the performance graphics card markets. Designed for the extremely demanding GPU cores emerging today from Nvidia and AMD, the new VR […]
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Power Components
Tyco Polyzen Device Addresses USB Suspend Mode Power-Consumption Requirements
Tyco Electronics introduced the PolyZen™ ZEN059V130A24LS device. The integrated device helps provide complete circuit protection for electronics with USB ports and meets Suspend Mode power-consumption requirements for USB 3.0. According to the company, a major advantage of the USB 3.0 specification is the increased operating current it allows devices to consume (900mA vs 500mA in […]
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Power Components
Diodes Inc. Introduces Power Switches for USB Port Protection
Diodes Inc. has introduced a family of 6 high-side power switches offering complete port protection for a wide range of self-powered and bus-powered USB and other hot swap applications. Designed to tolerate heavy capacitive loads and short circuits, the AP21x2A dual channel devices are available with maximum load current ratings of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5A, […]
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Components
Constellation NewEnergy Launches VirtuWatt Real-Time Energy Management Product
Constellation NewEnergy, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, launched its new energy management product, VirtuWatt™, described as a unique combination of hardware and online applications that allows customers to manage and optimize electricity usage in real-time and lower their energy bills by reducing consumption during peak pricing periods. "VirtuWatt delivers a single platform that allows commercial […]
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Energy Efficiency
High Voltage Inc. Releases New Portable VLF Sinewave AC Hipot Tester
High Voltage Inc. released the VLF-33E, described as a new generation VLF ac hipot that uses a solid state design with microprocessor controls. It meets the requirements of applicable world standards regarding cable testing up to 25kV class maintenance testing. The company describes the device as light, compact, rugged, and very portable. It also contains […]
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2.1KPower Quality ProtectionPQubes Catch the Mexicali Earthquake Rippling Through the Western Power Grid
A powerful earthquake struck on the Mexico–California border on April 4th, 2010. Although the earthquake was rated at 7.2 on the Richter...
