GAPTEC Electronic launched its new, non-insulated 0.5A SMD switching regulators with wide input voltage range (4.5V~28V). When in use the LMT78 does not require a heat sink and thus need less space on the PCB. The SMD switching regulator comes with an adjustable output voltage and includes a remote ON/OFF control. The series offers a […]
Vishay Intertechnology announced the acquisition of HiRel Systems LLC, a supplier of high reliability transformers, inductors, coils, and power conversion products. The purchase price was approximately $85 million, including repayment of HiRel debt, and subject to customary post-closing adjustments. "We are pleased to welcome HiRel into the Vishay family," said Marc Zandman, Vishay’s Executive Chairman […]
Renesas Electronics Corp. announced the development of a Schottky barrier diode (SBD), the RJS6005TDPP, employing silicon carbide (SiC,), a material considered to have great potential for use in power semiconductor devices. The new SiC Schottky barrier diode is well suited for use in high-output electronic systems such as air conditioners, communication base stations, and solar […]
Ioxus, Inc. announced its new iCAP™ 3,000 Farad (F) ultracapacitor, the first size in a new family of cell products. Ioxus states that its iCAP ultracapacitors represent the lowest weight, lowest equivalent series resistance (ESR) and highest power density available in the market for energy storage cells. With the widespread availability of Ioxus iCAP ultracapacitor […]
The program at the 2012 Green Building Power Forum (GBPF ’12) has been expanded to include a panel discussion featuring Kurt Yeager,...
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) and SemiSouth Laboratories jointly demonstrated UniSiC™, a 1200V, 90mΩ MOSFET in a TO262 package, to meet the growing need for energy efficient switching devices for high performance power conversion applications in the alternative energy, industrial and consumer segments. The dramatic reduction in form factor and figures-of-merit put this 1200V […]
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that it has developed what it describes as an innovative, sustainable and highly efficient solar-powered street lighting solution, together with Philips Lighting. The company states that the Solar Gen2 solution could have a major impact on energy consumption in urban areas at night. By charging street lamps during daylight hours, the […]
The California Energy Commission approved a first-in-the-nation energy efficiency standard that will reduce wasted energy by battery chargers commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, and other devices. "When you consider powering California’s plugged-in lifestyle, these new efficiency standards will save consumers money and energy," said Energy Commission Chair Dr. Robert Weisenmiller. […]
Sion Power Corp. announced that BASF invested $50 million to acquire an equity ownership position in the company. This equity partnership expands upon an existing joint development agreement that BASF Future Business GmbH established with Sion Power in 2009 to accelerate the commercialization of Sion’s proprietary Li-S battery technology for electric and plug-in electric vehicles […]
Silan Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Silan) released its current mode PWM+PFM controller SDH682X series with built-in high voltage start-up and high voltage MOSFET. These series circuits feature low power dissipation, low start-up current, low EMI, high efficiency up to 84%, adjustable output voltage, and good consistency of output limit power. Now, the output power available on […]
IEEE, announced a community of global industry leaders are joining forces with the intention to form the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) under the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Industry Connections Program. The PMA is dedicated to remaking consumers’ daily interaction with power as wireless, environmentally sound, and smart. "IEEE has been a leader in the advancement […]
Speakers at the Fourth-Annual Green Building Power Forum (GBPF ’12) to be held January 23-25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel San Jose...
Monster Digital, a specialist in power conditioning and surge protection products, states that it is once again changing the game in advanced power management, offering consumers exciting new ways to save energy and money with what it describes as its breakthrough new Monster Power® Control App, designed to work with the company’s new PRT family […]
Eaton Corp. and Coulomb Technologies announced plans to significantly expand the North American footprint of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). Through an agreement between the two companies, Eaton’s Level II and DC quick charging Pow-R-Station charging stations can now connect to Coulomb’s ChargePoint® Network, said to be the largest network of independently owned charging […]
SK Innovation and Continental Corp. announcef their intention to team up for powering electric vehicles worldwide: Both corporations sign a Heads of Agreement that describes the formation of a joint venture with which both companies want to develop, manufacture and market Lithium Ion battery systems for automotive applications. Due to the worldwide regulatory efforts in […]