KEMET Corp. introduced its new Tantalum High Volumetric Efficiency (HVE) Facedown MnO2 T428 Series capacitors. These surface mountable devices are the latest...
Delta Products Corp., a Delta Group company, has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), for the development and demonstration of a residential electric vehicle charging system with smart grid communication capabilities. The smart-charging system will allow utilities to reduce infrastructure costs and manage load during peak hours. The […]
Solectria Renewables, LLC announced that the largest high concentrating photovoltaic power (CPV) generating facility in the world, consisting of over 500 large CPV pedestals, smart inverters and dual axis trackers was put into service. The site is located in Alamosa, Colorado, and extends over 225 acres. Cogentrix Energy, LLC, a nationally active independent power provider […]
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., a specialist manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, has announced a new 1700V/1400ma" silicon carbide JFET which simplifies start up circuit design in 3-phase auxiliary power supplies. According to the company, traditional solutions either use an HV bleed resistor which results in […]
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has been involved in broad collaborative industry initiative since 2009 that is working to identify set of common smart inverter functions. According to EPRI’s report, titled Common Functions for Smart Inverters, devices interface ac grid with dc energy sources, provide grid with wide array of support functions, and deliver […]
A123 Systems announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. "Our first quarter results were consistent with our revised expectations as reported last week. Revenue for the first quarter was impacted by our campaign to replace prismatic products in the field that may be defective and the temporary shutdown of our facility […]
Plug Power Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Net loss for the first quarter of 2012 was $6.6 million, or $0.28 per share on a basic and diluted basis. This compares with a net loss of $7.2 million, or $0.55 per share, for the first quarter of 2011. Total revenue […]
Eltek, a global specialist in high efficiency power conversion, and SENS (Stored Energy Systems LLC), a U.S. specialist in high-quality industrial dc power systems, announced a new strategic alliance. The companies will collaborate to provide ruggedized dc power systems based on Eltek’s, high-efficiency and scalable switchmode power conversion technology to demanding industrial customers. Under the […]
TE Circuit Protection announced a significant enhancement to its PolySwitch™ LVR (line-voltage-rated) product line with its new LVB125 device. Featuring a unique "plastic box" package, the LVB125 provides resettable circuit protection for product assemblies utilizing potting or encapsulating compounds. These may include power supplies, transformers, industrial controllers and motors used in harsh-environment applications. Historically, a […]
Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG has joined the Wireless Power Consortium. The aim of the Wireless Power Consortium is to work on the development of the so-called QI standard. Ninety countries from around the world are contributing in this consortium towards a pioneering charging technology. The QI standard (QI is pronounced "chee") is […]
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) announced it has achieved record-breaking cycle life performance of 75,000 full battery cycles on production cells, substantially beyond that of any other lithium-based rechargeable battery currently on the market. Today’s announcement marks a new technology milestone for the rechargeable battery industry as IPS demonstrates the significant recharge capabilities of its […]
Microsemi Corp. unveiled a new dimmable LED driver module optimized for worldwide residential, commercial and industrial light fixtures. The 30W LXMG221W-0700030-D0((TM)) LED driver enables start up times of 150ms or faster, closely emulating the "lights-on" performance of a typical incandescent lamp. This is important for home and business applications where light start-up delays are unacceptable. […]
The EMerge Alliance announced the addition of six new members and five new EMerge Alliance Registered products for dc power applications at LIGHTFAIR International 2012. Now supported by more than 90 member organizations, the group continues to make progress toward delivering greater efficiency, flexibility and sustainability throughout buildings. Newest members to the dc power distribution […]
As the lighting market moves towards LED options to reduce costs and impact on the environment, AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS) used the Lightfair International conference in Las Vegas, NV, to announce an LED power supply engineered for a life expectancy exceeding that of the LEDs themselves and even the life of the application they […]
At Lightfair International, held in Las Vegas, NV, Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced a new LED controller with constant power regulation. The LM3447 ac-dc LED driver includes a dimmer detect, phase decoder and adjustable hold current circuits to provide smooth and flicker-free dimming operation in off-line, isolated LED lighting applications, including A19, E26/27 and PAR30/38 […]