Power Integrations Inc. (San Jose, CA), a leader in power conversion semiconductor technology, presented a suite of solutions enabling electronics manufacturers to comply cost-effectively with new, mandatory energy-efficiency standards for the state of California. The mandatory standards, introduced by the California Energy Commission (CEC), place energy efficiency requirements on both ac-dc and ac-ac external power […]
Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN) announced the beginning of the second phase of its business plan. The company has received the first of two deposition toolsets from a manufacturer in Florida, and anticipates that the second and final piece will be delivered by January 14, 2005. With the installations, the company's manufacturing capacity […]
The Power Generation Group of Siemens AG (Munich, Germany) announced that it is adopting a standardized, English-language-based naming strategy, in an effort to create a uniform brand for its comprehensive portfolio of products and service solutions. The new naming strategy will provide consistency among Siemens Power Generation's acquired products that currently range from Westinghouse gas […]
Hydrogenics Corp. (Toronto, Canada), a designer and manufacturer of fuel cell technology, announced that it has undertaken a second work order with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures LLC under the master services agreement signed between the two companies earlier this year. Hydrogenics' contract is for the provision of engineering and product-related services to integrate a fully packaged […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada) announced the appointment of Chris Guzy as Chief Technology Officer. Effective January 17, 2005, Guzy will lead the technology team responsible for realizing Ballard's mission of developing fuel cell power as a practical alternative to internal combustion engines through technology leadership. "Dr. Guzy has significant experience advancing technology […]
Power Measurement Ltd. (Victoria, BC, Canada) announced its new ION Enterprise® v5.5 web-enabled, enterprise energy management software that provides an all-in-one package for energy system monitoring for operations personnel, with analysis and control that helps large energy-intensive businesses to reduce energy-related costs and maximize uptime. To enable deep integration within an enterprise, the software offers […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (South Portland, ME) announced its new FDS3572 80 V, N-channel MOSFET in SO-8 packaging for both primary-side dc-dc...
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Irvine, CA), a designer, manufacturer and integrator of packaged fuel systems for hydrogen fuel cell and alternative fuel applications, reported results for its fiscal 2005 second quarter ended October 31, 2004. For the second quarter of fiscal 2005, Quantum reported revenue of $5.0 million and a net loss of […]
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) and C&D Technologies Inc. (Tucson, AZ) announced that an agreement-in-principle has been reached to license Power-One's Z-One™ Digital Intermediate Bus Architecture (IBA) technology. Under the terms of the agreement, C&D Technologies' Power Electronics Division will be authorized to incorporate the "Z" technologies in the designs of its range of power conversion […]
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) launched a new package for its rectifier and transient voltage suppressor (TVS) products that delivers the same...
DRS Technologies Inc. (DRS, Parsippany, NJ), a leading supplier of high-performance power generation, conversion, electric propulsion and distribution equipment, reported that it has received several new contracts with a combined value of approximately $38.5 million to design and produce electric power conversion, distribution and control equipment for next-generation and existing classes of US Navy combatant […]
Cherokee International LLC (Tustin, CA), a manufacturer of switch-mode power supplies, announced that it has elected Raymond Meyer to its Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of electronics industry experience, Meyer was president of Deltec Corp., a supplier of uninterruptible power systems to the computer industry, and held executive positions with several other […]
Ericsson (Sweden) has decided to cancel its US$600 million revolving credit facility dated July 13, 2001, and amended June 20, 2002. The facility was established to provide financing for general corporate purposes, or as a backstop facility to support existing commercial paper programs. Ericsson will retain its 2007 US$1 billion committed credit facility. The cancellation […]
Lantronix Inc. (Irvine, CA) introduced its new SecureLinx SLP power management system that provides 24/7 control over business-critical data center equipment from anywhere in the world. Through a secure web interface, the SecureLinx SLP enables remote control of power to servers, switches, routers and telecom equipment. The SecureLinx allows remote monitoring of power loads, reboot […]
KTE Electrical Manufacturing Ltd. (Hong Kong, SAR) released its 510 and 520 power switches, which feature ratings of 2 A, 250 Vac...