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Batteries and Portable Power
Toshiba Taps MEMS to Shrink Fuel Cells
Toshiba Corp. (Japan) has developed a MEMS-based device for fuel cells that can pump fuel and air into a passive fuel cell stack for a portable phone recharger. The prototype uses microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to shrink the mechanical parts of fuel cells. The company eventually expects to use MEMS pumps in hybrid passive/active fuel […]
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Automotive Electronics
Hoku Scientific Selling Fuel Cell Products to Auto Company
Fuel cell developer Hoku Scientific Inc. (Honolulu, HI) announced that it has reached an agreement with a global auto company to sell significant quantities of its Hoku Membrane™ and Hoku MEA™. The auto company is evaluating Hoku Scientific's fuel cell membrane technology for integration into its fuel cell vehicles. "We have been working closely with […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Astris Energi Debuts Model E8 Portable Generator
Astris Energi Inc. (Mississauga, ON), a developer of alkaline fuel cell technology, announced that the North American premiere of its 2.4 kW Model E8 Portable AFC Generator will take place at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2004 Conference and Trade Show, to be held in Toronto from September 25 to September 28, 2004. The E8 […]
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1.6KCommunications PowerIR Intros IRF7842 Synchronous Rectification MOSFET
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the IRF7842, a 40 V n-channel, HEXFET™ power MOSFET optimized for isolated dc-dc converters...
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Automotive Electronics
Enova Intros New Series Hybrid Drive Systems
Enova Systems Inc. (Torrance, CA), a developer and manufacturer of mobile and stationary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced its newest series hybrid drive systems for heavy-duty, urban transit and delivery vehicles. The fuel efficient and environmentally friendly hybrid systems are applicable for Class 5 through Class 7 trucks as well […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Distributed Energy Awarded Phase II SBIR Fuel Cell Contract
Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Wallingford, CT) has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research Phase II contract from the US Army Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to continue development of lightweight regenerative fuel cell technology for high-altitude airships. The goal of the two-year, $750,000 contract is to demonstrate a multikilowatt-capable, closed-loop, hydrogen-oxygen regenerative fuel cell, and […]
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573Batteries and Portable PowerNew York Passes Renewable Energy Standard
The New York State Public Service Commission has voted to enact an ambitious renewable portfolio standard (RPS) demanding that by 2013, a...
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2.8KAutomotive ElectronicsLTC Debuts LTC4060 NiMH/NiCd Battery Charger
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) introduced its new LTC4060, an autonomous one-cell to four-cell, 0.4 A to 2 A, linear nickel-metal...
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994Communications PowerAnderson Power Debuts Power Clip Power Connector
Anderson Power Products (APP, Sterling, MA), a leader in developing power interconnect solutions for backup power systems, electric vehicles, UPS systems, telecommunications,...
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1.4KBatteries and Portable PowerActive Power Unveils New CleanSource XR
Active Power Inc. (Austin, TX), a developer of battery-free, power quality products, announced its newest alternative energy storage technology, the CleanSource™ XR,...
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Motion Control
GE Energy Adds New 1900/65 Equipment Monitor
GE Energy (Atlanta, GA) announced an important addition to its Bently Nevada™ product offerings with the introduction of an all-new vibration, position and temperature monitor, the 1900/65 General Purpose Equipment Monitor. Targeting essential and balance-of-plant equipment, the 1900/65 is designed to offer affordable, stand-alone, multi-channel monitoring on those assets that require continuous machinery protection but […]
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1.5KCommunications PowerTI Debuts TPS40130 Dual-Phase PWM Controller
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) announced a multi-phase, synchronous dc-dc buck controller with integrated adaptive gate drivers, the TPS40130, which saves...
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Communications Power
Artesyn's BOD Rejects Bel Fuse's Unsolicited Proposal
Artesyn Technologies Inc. (Boca Raton, FL), a leader in power conversion solutions for the communications industry, announced that its board of directors (BOD) has determined to reject Bel Fuse Inc.'s unsolicited proposal set forth in its letter dated August 31, 2004, to acquire each share of Artesyn common stock for 0.265 of a share of […]
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Power Components
Power Integrations Updates Financial Outlook
Power Integrations Inc. (San Jose, CA), a leader in power conversion semiconductor technology, updated its financial outlook for the quarter ending September 30, 2004. The company expects net revenues for the third quarter to be 7% to 9% less than the $35.9 million reported in the second quarter of 2004. The company had announced previously […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Neah Power's Leroy Ohlsen Named Top Young Innovator
Neah Power Systems Inc. (Bothell, WA), an emerging leader in direct-methanol micro fuel cell technology, announced that Leroy Ohlsen, the company's co-founder and chief technology officer, has been named to the 2004 list of the world's 100 Top Young Innovators by Technology Review, MIT's Magazine of Innovation. The TR100 consists of 100 individuals under the […]
