Honeywell Power Products has created what it describes as a unique power supply that eliminates the time-consuming task of locating a fire systems’ EOL (end-of-line) resistor during retrofit installations. The FF8’s (FireForce 8) variable EOL matching feature allows a resistor to be installed on the power supply acting as a reference for all outputs. This […]
Diodes Inc. has introduced a family of 12 new USB power switches, providing what is described as a cost effective and small form fit for USB ports in a wide range of consumer and computing applications. Both single and dual channel power switches are available, with all devices being optimised for self-powered and bus-powered USB […]
IBM announced an "intelligent dashboard" that will allow clients to view, maintain and adjust the energy consumption, performance, and hardware utilization of their multi-system, virtualized environment – all in a single view. The new IBM Systems Director 6.1 software, part of IBM’s New Enterprise Data Center strategy to streamline complex infrastructures, is a suite of […]
VYCON, a designer and manufacturer of high-speed energy storage flywheel systems, announced its new VDC and VDC-XE direct connect dc power systems...
Tyco Electronics announced the introduction of a new line of PolySwitch™ circuit protection devices. Designed for use in a wide variety of general electronic products – ranging from industrial controls to battery packs – the new PolySwitch™ RKEF devices are functionally equivalent to the company’s existing RXEF overcurrent protection devices, but are available in a […]
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has introduced a family of high-performance LDO (low dropout) regulators that generates the low noise, low voltage supply...
Intersil Corp. has expanded its family of VR11.1-compliant PWM controllers with new 4-phase and 6-phase PWM controllers that feature what is described as the industry’s highest light load efficiency and very fast transient performance. The ISL6334 and ISL6334A are 4-phase PWM controllers and the ISL6336 and ISL6336A are 6-phase PWM controllers. Both sets regulate microprocessor […]
STMicroelectronics (ST) announced its STCC08, said to be the first solid-state ac-switch driver to integrate switch-supervision, allowing designers to save board space...
EDSA Micro Corp. unveiled the Paladin® Real-Time Arc Flash Advisor™, which the company claims is the industry’s first software program that enables organizations to make up-to-date assessments of changing arc flash hazards. By maintaining an uninterrupted, 360 degree view of the facility and its potential arc flash hazards, Paladin Real-Time Arc Flash Analytics can provide […]
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX16822A/B and MAX16832A/C family of 2MHz, high-brightness (HB) LED drivers with an integrated MOSFET and high-side current-sense...
ASSET® InterTech has announced that its ScanWorks® platform supports unique margining and forensics capabilities through several of Maxim Integrated Products’ system monitor and system manager devices. ScanWorks can be used with Maxim’s MAX16031/MAX16032 system monitors and MAX16046-MAX16049 system managers through the devices’ IEEE 1149.1 Boundary Scan interface, commonly known as JTAG. One example of a […]
The long-awaited power conversion standard, IPC-9592, Requirements for Power Conversion Devices for the Computer and Telecommunications Industries, is in its final stage of production. In preparation for the release, IPC has announced a conference on November 6, 2008, in Irving, Texas, to discuss the details of the IPC-9592 specification and outline the process and input […]
OnChip Devices has introduced a miniature diode with a case size of 0402 or 1 x 0.6mm and with a package height of 0.5mm. The ESD0402-01FR has back-to-back diodes for bi-directional ac signals and is designed for use in +/-5V environment. It can safely dissipate ESD strikes of ±8kV contact discharge per the requirements of […]
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) announced what it describes as an easy-to-use ‘Contactless Charger Set for the Wii Remote Control’, produced especially for Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Nintendo)’s Wii remote control. The Wii remote uses two AA batteries and it is well known to take up many batteries. This new set offers users the convenience of […]
ACS Motion Control announced that it has expanded its configurable machine and motion control product offering to include 9 and 11" enclosures...