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Power Quality Protection
SatCon Awarded $2.7M Contract for Energy Storage and Delivery System
SatCon Technology Corp.® announced that it has been awarded a $2.7M Stage 1 contract for an energy storage and delivery system capable of providing 8 megawatts of power for several seconds. When the total system is fully implemented the power levels will be in excess of 20 megawatts. Delivery of this first stage is scheduled […]
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1.7KAutomotive ElectronicsAllegro Announces New Automotive Grade Relay Driver with 5V Regulator
Allegro MicroSystems Inc. introduced a new automotive relay driver with 5V regulator to complement their existing family of relay drivers. Large numbers...
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Energy Efficiency
80 PLUS® Reaches Major Milestone, Welcomes HP to Energy Efficiency Program
Ecos Consulting announced the addition of Hewlett Packard (HP) to the 80 PLUS® Program with its commitment to offer customers an 80 PLUS certified power supply option on its HP Compaq 7000 and 5000 series business PCs starting in January 2007. HP is the first major computer manufacturer to support the innovative energy efficiency program, […]
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1.6KDigital PowerMicrochip Technology Introduces New Buck SMPS Development Board
Microchip Technology Inc. announced the dsPICDEM™ Buck Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Development Board (Part # DM300023), which comes with sample software and...
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Power Quality
MCG Announces New Series of DC Surge Protectors
MCG Surge Protection has introduced the new DCP-90 Series of 160kA DC Surge Protectors. They are designed to protect dc power equipment, such as inverters and charge controllers in photovoltaic systems from lighting or other industrial transients. High energy 40kA Metal Oxide Varistors and Specialized Fuses are optimized to conduct transient current without opening. The […]
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1.2KDigital PowerCamSemi Signs Up Zetex Semiconductors Operations Director
CamSemi™ announced that Ted Wiggans, one of the UK’s most experienced executives in establishing and running international semiconductor supply arrangements, is joining...
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Batteries and Portable Power
Digital Power Forum 2007
The Darnell Group’s Fourth Annual Digital Power Forum will be held September 10-12, 2007, in San Francisco. This focused, three-day international conference will serve an audience of decision makers who are interested in learning about and contributing to the latest practical advancements related to the use of digital power control techniques in electronic systems and […]
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1.5KDigital PowerElectronica 2006 Wrap-up
All last week, PowerPulse reported the major power product introductions at Electronica, but there’s more to a major trade fair than new...
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Components
Analog Devices Unveils Energy Meter ICs for India
Analog Devices Inc. unveiled two families of single-chip energy meter ICs with intelligent battery management for energy meters. The ADE7169 was designed for Indian utility requirements. The Indian energy market is estimated to include 10 million single-phase energy meters. "The ADE7169 is scheduled for release early next year. We anticipate meter manufactures to take up […]
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1.9KDigital PowerNational Semi Introduces PMU with Integrated Buck-Boost Converter and Charger
National Semiconductor Corp. introduced what the company claims is the world’s first flexible power management unit (PMU) with an integrated buck-boost converter...
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2.5KDigital PowerFinal Day of Electronica 2006 Focuses on Power Management
On the final day of Electronica 2006, power management appeared to be the “theme.” Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. added to its line...
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Automotive Electronics
ON Semiconductor Opens Development Center in the Slovak Republic
ON Semiconductor officially opened the doors of its newly established product development center in Bratislava, Slovakia. The new development center – located in downtown Bratislava – will focus primarily on designing integrated circuit (IC) products for power management and automotive application solutions. Currently, the center has a staff of 15 engineers, with plans to expand […]
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Power Components
Medis Technologies Reports 2006 Third Quarter Results
Medis Technologies Ltd. reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006. The net loss during both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006 was impacted by non-cash expenses of approximately $1,150,000 related to stock options accounted for in accordance with SFAS 123® "Share Based Payment." For the […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Valence Technology Reports 2007 Second Quarter Financial Results
Valence Technology Inc. reported results for the three-month period ending September 30, 2006. Valence Technology reported record revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 of $6.4 million, an increase of 15.5% over the second quarter of fiscal 2006, and an increase of 101.3% over the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The substantial increase […]
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Communications Power
SL Industries Completes Acquisition of MTE Corp.
SL Industries, Inc. announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of MTE Corp., an electromagnetic products manufacturer, for total cash consideration of approximately $15.5 million. SL Industries said the purchase price would be financed under its Revolving Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. James C. Taylor, SL Industries’ Chief Executive Officer, stated "We […]
