PowerPulse.net
Power Quality Protection
-
Communications Power
APC Intros All-In-One Power Protection, Management & Enclosure Solution
American Power Conversion Corp. (APC, West Kingston, RI) introduced what it claims to be the industry's first all-in-one power protection, management and enclosure solution that is shipped pre-assembled. The comprehensive bundle includes APC's rackmount Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supplies; the company's NetShelter 42U environmental enclosure, which accommodates all industry standard 19 rackmount equipment; and APC's UPS […]
-
Power Quality Protection
Oryx Receives First Major Order From IRISO Electronics For SurgX
Oryx Technology Corp. (Fremont, CA) announced that IRISO Electronics Corp. Ltd. (Japan), a licensee of Oryx's SurgX technology, has received its first substantial order from a major Japanese audio systems manufacturer for discrete components utilizing Oryx's SurgX electrostatic discharge protection technology. The initial order is for 300,000 units per month. Oryx stated that it has […]
-
Batteries and Portable Power
H Power and Osaka Gas Announce Plans to Develop Fuel Cell System
H Power Corp. (Clifton, NJ) and Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced plans that H Power will develop a new 500W residential cogeneration fuel cell system for the Japanese market, using Osaka's compact fuel processor. The new unit will incorporate H Power's fuel cell technology and Osaka Gas' steam reforming technology, which Osaka Gas will […]
-
Communications Power
Motorola Semi Offers New TSPDs
Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector (Phoenix) introduced a new series of Thyristor Surge Protective Devices (TSPDs) claimed to provide 50 percent more surge protection for telecom systems. The new high voltage bi-directional TSPDs are designed to prevent overvoltage damage to sensitive circuits by lightning, induction and powerline crossings. The devices provide secondary protection for electronic telecom […]
-
Communications Power
Swichtec To Enter North American Market With Intergy Line of DC Power Systems
Swichtec Power Systems Ltd. (New Zealand) announced that it will begin manufacturing and distributing its Intergy line of dc power systems in North America during the first quarter of 1999. Swichtec has partnered with Exide Electronics Group Inc. (Raleigh, NC) to accelerate the North American launch of the Intergy product line. Swichtec and Exide Electronics […]
-
Batteries and Portable Power
Exide Electronics & Japan Storage Battery Sell Joint Venture
Japan Storage Battery (Japan) and Exide Electronics Group Inc. (Raleigh, NC) announced the sale of their joint venture, GS-EE (Japan), to Japan Storage Battery. GS-EE was established ten years ago as a joint venture, selling uninterruptible power supplies to the two parent companies. Under the terms of the agreement, GS-EE will continue to provide sales […]
-
![]()
![]()
1.5KCommunications PowerYuasa Intros H130R 3200/9600CO Modular Rack-Mounted Horizon RPS
Yuasa Inc. (Reading, PA) introduced the H130R 3200/9600CO modular rack-mounted Horizon Remote Power System (RPS). The new system is designed for use...
-
Batteries and Portable Power
IR Intros New Family of D-Pak Schottky Diodes For Low-Power Systems
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced a new family of D-Pak Schottky diodes intended for low-power systems. The diodes are claimed to offer a lower forward-voltage drop from improved power handling capabilities and greater efficiency than competing devices, while maintaining price parity. Nine devices are available, with 3A, 5A and dual 3A (6A) parts […]
-
Automotive Electronics
Amsdell Receives CDN$200,000 Grant From NRC
Amsdell Inc. (Richmond Hill, ON) announced it has received approval of a CDN$200,000 grant for a "Pulse Width Modulation Controlled Converter for High Power Applications" project from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) under the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). In addition to the government assistance, Amsdell is investing $500,000 in the project. The […]
-
Power Quality
OPTI-UPS Corp. Intros PowerPS-RM 1100/1440 Rackmount UPSs
OPTI-UPS Corp. (Brea, CA) announced it is shipping its first rackmount uninterruptible power systems. The PowerPS-RM 1100/1440 Rackmount units are intended for LAN and WAN network environments. The UPSs feature Internet modem, outlet control, 10/100 Base-T surge protection and load shedding to extend runtime to protect server environments from damaging power events. The units also […]
-
Communications Power
Ericsson Intros BZA 201 26 Power System For US Market
Ericsson (Sweden) introduced the BZA 201 26, the first system in its line of next generation power systems developed for the US market. The BZA 201 26 system is intended to supply reliable dc power for radio base stations and associated transmission equipment.The new system is designed to provide reliable +24V power to radio equipment […]
-
Packaging and Cooling
APC Revenues Top $1 Billion
American Power Conversion Corp. (APC, West Kingston, RI) reported record annual results for the year ended December 31, 1998, with revenues of $1.126 billion, up 29 percent from $873.4 million in 1997. Net income for the year was a record $155.1 million, or $1.60 per share, excluding a charge of approximately $7.6 million, or $0.08 […]
-
![]()
![]()
1.2KPower QualityCompaq Introduces the T700 UPS
Compaq Computer Corp. (Houston, TX) announced a new tower UPS, the UPS T700. The T700 is designed to provide advanced power protection...
-
Power Quality Protection
Panamax Promotes John Maloney to Computer Industry
Panamax (San Rafael, CA) announced that Vice President of Sales John Maloney has been promoted to supervise sales and marketing in the computer industry. Maloney will still be responsible for sales and marketing in both the telecommunications and electrical utilities industries throughout the United States, as well as in the Pacific Rim and Latin America. […]
-
Power Quality Protection
American Superconductor Reports Q3 Results
American Superconductor Corp. (Westborough, MA) reported revenues for the third quarter ended December 31, 1998, of $2.58 million, compared with $4.89 million for the same period last year. The company reported a net loss for the quarter of $3.76 million, or $0.24 per share, compared with a net loss of $3.38 million, or $0.29 per […]
