NXP Semiconductors N.V. introduced the PCA9525 and PCA9605 – described as the industry’s first no-offset I²C-bus buffers, which enable system designers to isolate capacitance and interface with other bus buffers. These bus buffers use the no-offset scoreboard method to decide signal direction, rather than using a directional pin and relying on offset voltages to control […]
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory announced its User Test Bed Facility. Like a giant, life-size set of building blocks, the facility will allow...
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX13256, an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated power supplies. According to Maxim,...
In a new white paper, the Institute for Electric Efficiency (IEE) offers electric utilities potential paths for including building codes and appliance standards in their energy efficiency portfolios. A previous IEE study found that these two policy mechanisms hold tremendous potential to affect the country’s long-term energy growth rate. The new IEE study, "Integrating Codes […]
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has selected AeroVironment to supply, install, operate and maintain twenty-two electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations along major transportation corridors and travel destinations in northwest Oregon. Site review and selection is commencing and construction is scheduled to be complete by December 2012. Funding for the project came from a $2 […]
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced a family of high-precision dual 16-, 14- and 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). According to the company, the DAC8562 family delivers 25% better integral non-linearity (INL) and 60% lower offset error compared to similar devices. The DACs also provide reduced power consumption and are ultra-small, making them suitable for space and […]
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. announced that it now offers ultra high voltage 700V BCD (Bipolar CMOS-DMOS) technology targeting smartgrid and green energy applications such as ac-dc adaptors and LED lighting to meet the specialized needs of foundry customers. The new ultra high voltage 700V BCD technology features lower conduction and switching loss by integrating low voltage […]
S&C Electric Co. introduced its IntelliTeam® VV Volt-Var Optimization System, which is said to offer a cost-efficient approach for optimizing electrical distribution system voltage, power factor and other grid operating characteristics based on real-time conditions. S&C is launching the new system and related services following its acquisition of a product and software business from CURRENT […]
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) unveiled an integrated true RMS-to-DC converter that offers a best-in-class 100µV to 3V of usable dynamic range and...
Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (OBC) a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD), announced that it has extended its license agreement with GS Yuasa International Ltd., in which OBC is granting GS Yuasa a license to use nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) technology developed and patented by OBC. GS Yuasa is a holding company jointly established by Yuasa […]
Leviton announced that it has been named by Toyota as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) solutions provider. As an approved vendor, Leviton will provide EVSE to both consumers and dealerships for Toyota’s Prius Plug-In Hybrid and RAV4 EV models coming to market in 2012. The custom Toyota electric vehicle charger, built off of […]
Ford and SunPower Corp. have teamed up to offer customers a rooftop solar system that will allow Focus Electric owners to "Drive Green for Life" by providing customers with enough clean, renewable energy to offset the electricity used to charge the vehicle. "Under the ’Drive Green for Life’ program, Focus Electric owners can reduce their […]
General Eelctric (GE) is unveiling what it describes as its fast, easy-to-use, compact electric vehicle (EV) charging solution called GE WattStation Wall Mount. "The GE WattStation Wall Mount meets EV-charging needs with both modern design and simplicity – delivering a hassle-free experience," said Chris Bowler, General Manager of Marketing for GE Energy Industrial Solutions. "Easily […]
Today, President Obama announced the "first of their kind" fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other...
Exar Corp. announced that it has entered into a product license agreement with Zarlink Semiconductor. According to the companies, this agreement significantly expands the available market for both companies by delivering dynamic power management and monitoring products to residential gateways. Exar’s PowerXR technology will be used with Zarlink’s low power voice solutions to provide programmable […]