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UQM Granted Patent on Rotor Sensing Technology
UQM Technologies Inc. (Frederick, CO) announced that it has been granted a US patent entitled, "Accurate Rotor Position Sensor and Method Using Magnet Ring and Linear Output Hall Effect Sensors." The patented technology enables accurate position sensing of rotating shafts using a low-cost design, which has potentially broad application in a wide range of products […]
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Communications Power
APC Intros New Xbox Surge-Protection Devices
American Power Conversion Corp. (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced a new line of Microsoft-licensed power protection equipment specifically designed for the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft. The protection equipment provides security against the dangers of power surges, spikes and even lightning. The new line is composed of a basic seven-outlet surge protector, a more […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Lenmar Adds to Mach 1 SpeedCharger Line
Lenmar Enterprises Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) announced major additions to its award-winning Mach 1® SpeedCharger™ line. The Mach 1 line is based on Lenmar's patented NeoTherm® technology, which uses microprocessor control to deliver a rapid charge, without overcharging, by continuously monitoring and conditioning the battery. The battery temperature is stabilized as it charges, preventing overheating, […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Plug Power Reports Fourth-Quarter 2002 Results
Plug Power Inc. (Latham, NY) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. Net cash spending for the fourth quarter of 2002 decreased to $10.5 million from $11.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2001, including $815,000 spent in the fourth quarter of 2002 related to Plug Power's definitive merger […]
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599Batteries and Portable PowerPolyFuel Unveils Fuel Cell Technology Prototype
PolyFuel Inc. (Menlo Park, CA), a provider of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology for portable devices and laptop computers, unveiled its...
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643ComponentsLEM USA Announces LAH 125-P Transducer
LEM USA Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) announced the addition of the LAH 125-P model to its LAH current transducer family. The new transducer...
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699ComponentsLEM USA Announces LAS 100-TP Transducer
LEM USA Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) announced the addition of the LAS 100-TP model to its family of current transducers. The 100 ARMS...
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2.8KCommunications PowerPower-One Announces Acquisition of di/dt
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) announced that it has acquired di/dt Inc. (Carlsbad, CA), which is a supplier of high-density dc/dc converters, or...
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984Communications PowerPower-One Presents TXS Series DC/DC Converters
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) announced three new 120A, three-quarter brick, open-frame, dc/dc converters, the TXS Series, which operate from a standard telecom/datacom...
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2.5KBatteries and Portable PowerMidtronics Intros Celltron Advanced CTA-2000
Midtronics Inc. (Willowbrook, IL) introduced the CTA-2000 Celltron advanced stationary battery string analyzer for testing stationary battery management. Based on the industry-standard...
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1.6KBatteries and Portable PowerTI Announces New bqJunior Battery Fuel Gauge
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) announced what is claimed to be the first fully integrated, battery fuel gauge for single-cell, lithium-ion...
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Batteries and Portable Power
California Protests FERC's Avista Settlement
The state of California announced that it opposed a settlement between federal lawyers and Avista Corp. (Spokane, WA) that cleared Avista of any wrongdoing in connection with Enron Corp's alleged trading schemes to manipulate the California electricity market. The agreement, if approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), would drop allegations that Avista acted […]
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Communications Power
STMicroelectronics Intros STSR2 Smart Driver IC
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva, Switzerland) introduced the STSR2, a smart driver IC for synchronous rectifiers that includes specialized control circuitry to let designers take advantage of the lower conduction losses offered by MOSFETs and boost the efficiency of power converter designs. The STSR2 provides two complementary high-current outputs, able to source 2A and sink 3.5A, to […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
TIC and Plug Power Announce Fuel Cell Agreement
Toshiba International Corp. (TIC, Houston, TX) and Plug Power Inc. (Latham, NY) announced a joint marketing agreement to explore the application of fuel cells for industrial premium power markets. The agreement will define a product that combines Plug Power's proprietary fuel cell technology with TIC's uninterruptible power systems. The companies expect the joint marketing agreement […]
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978Batteries and Portable PowerBallard to Acquire AirGen Assets from Coleman
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) and Coleman Powermate Inc. have entered into a memorandum of understanding whereby Ballard will purchase Coleman...
