Dataforth Corp. (Tucson, AZ) announced its new DSCA33 RMS input signal conditioner module that provides a single channel of ac input, which is converted to its RMS dc value, filtered, isolated, amplified and converted to a standard process voltage or current output. The DSCA33 family consists of 35 ac-coupled modules, which accept either voltage or […]
Tyco Electronics Power Systems (Harrisburg, PA) announced its new Spectra inverter series, a cabinetized modular solution (CMS). Designed for central office and...
Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI) announced the new CS5231 linear regulator, which is claimed to ensure trouble-free transition between two power inputs. It was also created to simplify design for network interface cards (NICs) modem cards and other PCI bus interface cards, in compliance with Intel's Instantly Available PC (IAPC) standard. The CS5231 integrates […]
Trace Engineering (Arlington, WA) has announced their new SineWave Communications Adapter (SWCA), which allows for remote set-up, adjustment and troubleshooting and monitoring of SW Series inverters from a personal computer. Connection to the SWCA can be made via 4-connector phone type cable or with standard PC modems over a telephone line. The adapter comes with […]
The 6th International Conference on Batteries for Utility Energy Storage is scheduled for Sept. 21-23, 1999 in Energiepark Herne, in Essen, Germany. According to the organizers, the conference is for those involved in power system operation, planning, optimization and control. Some of the areas covered at this conference will be converter/grid connection; automation technology, uninterruptable […]
Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI) recently appointed David Susak as manager of the company's new design center located in Chandler, Arizona. Mr. Susak will oversee all activities at the design center, which implements a multi-disciplined, team approach to new product design and development. He formerly was a principal analog designer at Microchip Technology and […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) now offers its POWIRTAB package for 30V input diodes. The POWIRTAB combines the current handling capability of...
Unipower Corp. (Coral Springs, FL) offers a new front-end power system that is 1U high (1.75") and provides up to 1200W non-redundant...
Trace Holdings (Arlington WA) announced it has purchased an equity position in Pulse Energy Systems (Nevada City, CA). Pulse Energy manufactures UL-listed components for renewable energy systems. They will continue to manufacture their products in Nevada City but, as of this quarter, their products will carry the Trace logo. The new Trace product line will […]
NMB-Minebea (UK) announced the new SD025A460WSW power supply, designed for the workstation and network server markets. The power supply has been optimized...
Sorensen (San Diego), a division of Elgar, announced the introduction of its DLM family of low-profile programmable dc/dc power supplies. The new three- and four-kilowatt power supplies provide very stable output for a broad range of applications and are housed in a 2U rackmount enclosure. These supplies only require airflow through the front panel for […]
Unipower Corp. (Coral Springs, FL) has introduced two new front-end/rectifier rack systems, designated L5TVNR for a 24Vdc system and L7TVNR for a...
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the MTP family of high-current, three-phase, input bridge rectifiers, suitable for industrial applications such as uninterruptible power supplies, motor drives and welding. The MTP family of rectifiers are housed in a compact, low-profile 12mm package, compatible with many mounting standards. The output pins are double-wide to decrease […]
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) announced its new multi-topology, high-frequency, BiCMOS, pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller, the TPS43000, which features operating frequencies...
Power Integrations Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the availability of the TOP412/414 high-voltage integrated switcher family for dc/dc converters. The TOP412/414 integrates a PWM controller and high-voltage MOSFET on a monolithic die, providing a compact solution unavailable from comparable discrete solutions, according to Power Integrations. As few as 15 components are required for a 10W, 5V […]