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CHICAGO —Littelfuse, Inc. introduced its first 1700VSiC MOSFET, the LSIC1MO170E1000, expanding its portfolio of SiC MOSFET devices. An important addition to the Littelfuse SiC MOSFET product offering, the LSIC1MO170E1000 is a powerful addition to the company’s 1200V SiC MOSFETS and Schottky
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- A new type of battery developed by researchers at MIT could be made partly from carbon dioxide captured from power plants. Rather than attempting to convert carbon dioxide to specialized chemicals using metal catalysts, which is currently highly challenging, this battery could continuously
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University of Groningen
University of Groningen physicists in collaboration with a theoretical physics group from Universität Regensburg have built an optimized bilayer graphene device which displays both long spin lifetimes and electrically controllable spin-lifetime anisotropy. It has the potential for practical applications such
Michigan State University
A $2 million award will equip Michigan State University - and partners Arizona State University, Dresser-Rand and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures - with resources to develop the next generation of designs for long-duration storage on the United States power grid.
The award, created by the U.S. Department
NORFOLK, VA – The Face Companies of Norfolk, Virginia today announced the development of a revolutionary coating technology that will enable light-sensitive devices such as solar panels and photosensors to be disguised or seamlessly concealed, significantly increasing the aesthetic and economic appeal of these
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Six percent of the world's CO2 emissions are generated by steel production. The use of renewable energy sources in the steel industry is thus very important for responding to climate change. For this reason, researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have now initiated
The powder sample is insoluble, therefore fabrication of devices using wet processes is not possible.
Osaka University
Osaka - Developing materials suitable for use in optoelectronic devices is currently a very active area of research. The search for materials for use in photoelectric conversion elements has to be carried out in parallel with developing the optimal film formation process for each material, and this can take
(De Pere, Wis.) Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC (B&W MEGTEC) has launched a complete lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing line in an operating layout that improves flexibility, quality, cost-effectiveness, and speed-to-market.
Matched to meet application-specific production requirements,
The newest series of super capacitors from Illinois Capacitor is the DGH Series, offering capacitance values up to 350 Farads. This series continues a supercapacitor trend of incremental improvements, while achieving lower costs. The DGH Series includes 21 different value/voltage combinations, ranging
The race car design competition Formula Hybrid has been awarded one of the most coveted prizes in engineering education, the ABET Innovation Award.
Launched by the Thayer School of
Schematic representation of the preparation process and electrochemical behavior of LixSi-modified lithium foil.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
A recent study, affiliated with UNIST, has introduced a novel technology that promises to significantly boost the performance of lithium metal batteries, a promising candidate for the next generation of rechargeable batteries. The study also validates the principle of enhanced battery performance via the real-time
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT8708/-1, a 98% efficient bidirectional buck-boost switching regulator controller that operates between two batteries that have the same voltage, which are ideal for redundancy in self-driving cars. The LT8708/-1 operates from an input voltage that
Eduard Kerkhoven, Project leader, Computational Metabolic Engineering, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have identified two main challenges for renewable biofuel production from cheap sources. Firstly, lowering the cost of developing microbial cell factories, and secondly, establishing more efficient methods for hydrolysis of biomass to sugars for fermentation.
CUI’s Power Group today announced a new line of compact, chassis mount ac-dc power supplies housed in an enclosed metal case.
The VGS‑B series offers power ratings from 35 to 350 W with low 30 mm profiles and compact packages as small as 99 x 82 x 30 mm (3.89 x 3.22 x 1.18 in). Delivering no-load power consumption as low as 0.3 W and an operating temperature range of -20 to +70°C, these rugged, metal enclosed power modules are ideal
XP Power is launching its cost-effective AKM36/AKM45/AKM65 series of desktop AC-DC power supplies rated at 36W, 45W and 65W.
The supplies are aimed at the healthcare, ITE and industrial markets. All versions meet the latest U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Level VI and EU CoC Tier 2 energy efficiency requirements while offering 2 x MOPP medical-grade isolation and very low no-load power consumption.
AC input for all versions
TRACO POWER Group opens TRACO POWER France
Having worked for 30 years in the power supply industry in strategic positions of engineering and sales positions, he aims to make TRACO POWER the undisputed leader of DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion products in the region.
A promising market. TRACO POWER Group decided to establish the new office
TIs’ LMG1020 low-side GaN driver now shipping from Mouser
The single, low-side driver enables efficient, high-performance designs in speed-critical applications such as LiDAR, time-of-flight laser drivers, facial recognition, augmented reality, and class E wireless chargers.
The Texas Instruments LMG1020 low-side GAN driver, available from Mouser Electronics,
Plainview, NY - SMC Diode Solutions announced the comprehensive through-hole SICR5650, SICR6650 and SICR10650 Series of 650V silicon carbide (SiC) Power Schottky Rectifiers. The high-voltage series boast state-of-the industry silicon carbide technology, which provides very low total conduction
The device contains all the necessary components that would otherwise have take up extra space on the circuit board - and all in the same size socket as before.
Integral transformers
The two new DC UPS modules Bicker UPSI-1208 (12VDC) and Bicker UPSI-2406 (24VDC) are available in combination with the maintenance-free Supercap energy storage units Bicker BP-SUC (up to 3.6 kJ). The supplied DC consumers are reliably protected against power failures, flicker or voltage fluctuations in unstable
CHICAGO —Littelfuse, Inc. introduced MHP–TAC (Metal Hybrid PPTC – Thermal Activated Compact) Series Resettable Over-temperature Protection Devices, the latest addition to its line of battery min-breakers. These devices connect a PPTC (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) device in parallel with
KEMP, Texas -- Larson Electronics LLC has announced the release of an explosion proof motion sensor approved for Class I, Division 1 and 2, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, and Class III locations. This motion sensor has adjustable sensitivity and time delay after motion, able to power lights and other equipment
KEMP, Texas -- Larson Electronics LLC announced the release of a new explosion proof LED exit sign light with a remote head approved for use in Class I, Class II and Class III locations. This emergency fixture produces a total of 99 lumens and operates for at least 90 minutes during a power outage, making this
NORWOOD, Mass. - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce the addition of tvLYT to its line of liquid crystal and surface thermography systems.
tvLYT is a high-resolution liquid crystal thermography system that provides a cost-effective and portable solution for precision temperature
SAN DIEGO -- Maxwell Technologies announced a grid energy storage subsystem design-in with Siemens to deliver economical, fast-responding, long life grid voltage and frequency support solutions. The new Siemens Static VAR Compensator plus Frequency Stabilizer (SVC PLUS FS) enables
Joshua Pearce, professor of material sciences and electrical engineering at Michigan Technological University, has found a way to lower cost of solar power by 10 percent, which could drive investment in the industry.
Michigan Technological University
At the end of one of the hottest summers on record, as fights about how to power homes rage, renewable solar energy continues to present an option that does not significantly add greenhouse gases to the environment in exchange for lighting and cooling our homes. And it's just been given another edge through
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD
Welcome to the September edition of Power System Design. I hope you managed to have a nice summer break and are ready for a busy backend to the year. Since this year is an electronica year, it is destined to be a lot busier than normal. Myself, I managed to get away for a couple of weeks to Tenerife. It was
Figure 1: Wireless charging could soon be a part of everyday furniture
Majid Kafi, ON Semiconductor
Wireless power is a technology whose time has come. The major phones from leading vendors now offer contactless charging, including Apple’s iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus mobile digital devices, and Samsung’s Galaxy S 8 mobile digital device. Analyst IHS Markit says that 500 million devices with wireless
KEMP, Texas -- Larson Electronics announced the release of an explosion proof combination camera light fixture that features 10x optical and 62x digital zoom. This 1080p HD resolution camera is remotely mounted allowing operators to view live feed from tanks, reactors and vessels from a centralized control room.
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