Motor Drives, Robotics & Controls
January 2015
Electrically-driven 50-Watt water-pump controller
TT Electronics has revealed its role in helping Volkswagen-Audi Group (VAG) boost the fuel economy and reduce the emissions of its latest-generation Audi A3, A4, A6 and similar-sized models.
Engineers at the company’s Salzburg technical centre created an electrically driven 50-Watt water-pump controller (EWPU) th
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01/29/2015
Altium, a leader in Electronic Design Automation, and Valydate, a leader in Schematic, Signal and Power Integrity analysis, announced a strategic partnership aimed at easing the time-consuming visual inspection and debugging process of electronic schematics with ValydateVERA, a powerful design analysis and verification to
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01/28/2015
650V Cree Z-Rec SiC Schottky diodes
Cree, a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, has expanded their extensive SiC Schottky diode portfolio with four new 650V devices. Developed in response to the power supply industry’s recent demand for components with a nominal voltage rating slightly higher than 600V, the new 650V Cree Z-Rec SiC Sc
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01/28/2015
AVX RV Series capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced a new RoHS-compliant series of high voltage, DIP-leaded stacked SMPS capacitors. Rated for 1,000–5,000V and capacitance values spanning 100pF to 15µF, the new RV Series capacitors feature low ESR and ESL, low DC leakage cu
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01/28/2015
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Transportation Power Electronics Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2015 titled, “Transportation Power Electronics: Vehicles, Chargers, Components and Markets.” The session will take place on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2015, at the Charlotte Co
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01/28/2015
Harmonics are becoming more of an issue in almost every industry
Power Magnetics announced the availability of a new eBook, called "Understanding the Advantages of Medium Voltage Harmonic Filter Reactors," which provides critical insight to the value, understanding and efficient use of these specialized devices in systems for reducing the destructive effects of ha
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01/23/2015
UQM's technology provides a viable option to existing rare-earth motor technology
UQM Technologies announced that it was granted a U.S. patent for its electric and hybrid electric vehicle motor design using non-rare earth magnets. The majority of electric and hybrid electric vehicles produced today use permanent magnet motors with rare-earth magnet materials. This new design provides a similar le
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01/23/2015
Vishay 500 V series of high-voltage MOSFETs
Vishay Intertechnology announced the addition of 11 new devices to its 500 V series of high-voltage MOSFETs optimized for operation in switch mode power supplies (SMPS) to 500 W. Featuring the same benefits of extremely low conduction and switching losses as the company's E Series 600 V and 650 V devices, the Vis
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01/23/2015
MLX90297 600mA single-coil fan driver IC
Melexis announced the MLX90297 600mA single-coil fan driver IC. Aimed at development of energy efficient cooling system designs, this latest device adds to the company’s portfolio of All-in-One single coil fan drivers, and is a further development of the successful MLX90287 device. It integrates a high sensitivity Ha
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01/21/2015
LTC6950 low phase-noise integer-N synthesizer core with an ultralow jitter clock distribution output section
Linear Technology announced the LTC6950, a low phase noise integer-N synthesizer core with an ultralow jitter clock distribution output section. The LTC6950 is ideal for generating and distributing the low jitter signals essential to clocking data converters with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Maintaining lo
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01/21/2015
STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and CMP (Circuits Multi Projets) have made ST’s BCD8sP technology platform for smart-power ICs available for prototyping to universities, research labs, and design companies through the silicon brokerage se
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01/21/2015
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ FCP 300 series of rugged, industrial grade ac-ac frequency converters
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ FCP 300 series of rugged, industrial grade ac-ac frequency converters provide 300VA pure sine wave output voltage from a universal range PFC input (95V to 264Vac). They deliver 115Vac continuous at 60Hz or 400Hz, 230Vac continuous at 50Hz, or custom. The output is regulated to ±2% from no
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01/20/2015
AVX's sub-millimeter 0201 TACmicrochip
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the world’s smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor: the new sub-millimeter 0201 TACmicrochip. Measuring only 0.6mm x 0.35mm x 0.35mm, the new 0201 E case TACmicrochip Series SMD tantalum capacitors deliver hi
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01/20/2015
PT62SCMDxx Dual SIC MOSFET Driver Boards from Cree
Mouser Electronics, a leading authorized distributor with the latest in semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the PT62SCMDxx Dual SIC MOSFET Driver Boards from Cree. Designed to drive the CREE CAS300M17BM2 SIC MOSFET modules, the PT62SCMD12 and PT62SCMD17 single-board solutions are dual silicon ca
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01/19/2015
EdgeMate connector
Molex’s EdgeMate power connectors offer positive PCB-locking and significant cost savings for wire-to-edge-card terminations in appliance, industrial and lighting applications. The devices are now available from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components
EdgeMate connector
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01/19/2015
ACS Motion Control has introduced an advanced 3rd order look-ahead trajectory generation algorithm that optimizes the efficiency of motion control systems
ACS Motion Control has introduced an advanced 3rd order look-ahead trajectory generation algorithm that optimizes the efficiency of motion control systems. Increasing acceleration, smoothness and velocity, while minimizing motion induced vibrations and disturbances, 3rd order look-ahead trajectory generation ma
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01/16/2015
JFV series metallised polypropylene film capacitor
Components Bureau introduces the JFV series of X2 electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression film capacitors from specialist capacitor manufacturer jb Capacitors. Featuring a maximum mains voltage rating of 275 to 310Vac and a wide range of lead pitches and capacitance values, the JFV series is suitable fo
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01/15/2015
IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors in the 2020 case size
Vishay Intertechnology launched two new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors in the 2020 case size with high operating temperatures to +155°C. Offering low profiles of 3 mm, the Vishay Dale IHLP-2020CZ-51 and automotive-grade IHLP-2020CZ-5A provide a wide range of inductance values from 0.22 µH to 15 µH.
With a frequen
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01/15/2015
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars that the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is issuing its third open funding opportunity announcement, OPEN 2015, for up to $125 million. OPEN 2015 will support energy re
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01/15/2015
Pulse's switch mode high-isolation transformer
Pulse Electronics, a leading provider of electronic components, introduced a series of high-isolation switch mode transformers that come in a standard SMT package. Pulse Electronics' PH9185 series provides a reinforced insulation power supply that's compatible with the MAXIM MAX253 to power RS-485/RS-232 transceivers. The t
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01/13/2015
A8590 buck regulator IC
Allegro MicroSystems announced a new buck regulator IC to add to its industry leading lineup of automotive regulators. Allegro’s A8590 has been designed to provide the power supply requirements of next generation car audio and infotainment systems. The A8590 provides all the control and protection circuitry to
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01/12/2015
Vishay Intertechnology introduced six new rectifiers in the SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP package
Vishay Intertechnology introduced six new rectifiers in the compact, low-profile, surface-mount SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP package. Offering forward currents of 1 A and 2 A and low forward voltage drops and leakage currents, the AEC-Q101-qualified devices reduce power losses and improve efficiency in automotive applications.
The devices l
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01/09/2015
Indium10.1 is a Pb-free halogen-containing solder paste
Indium Corporation will feature its new solder paste, Indium10.1, at IPC APEX Expo 2015 on Feb. 24 in San Diego, Calif. Indium10.1 is a Pb-free halogen-containing solder paste with the lowest levels of voiding for QFNs, BGAs, and pads with large ground planes.
The oxidation-inhibiting properties of Indium10.
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01/08/2015
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The Han DD Quad module
The Han DD Quad module from HARTING is the highest-density module available in the company's Han-Modular industrial connector family. The new module incorporates space for 42 Han D contacts with crimp termination, allowing users to place around 25% more contacts in the same space. As a result, complete connector con
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01/08/2015
DCmind Brush Motor Series Guide
Crouzet Motors has introduced a new 24 page specifications guide focusing on the award-winning DCmind Brush Motor Series. The full color brochure provides comprehensive information on this innovative motor series as well as the brand as a whole.
The new brochure opens with the DCmind Brush Motor Series earning t
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01/08/2015
FV Series AC film capacitor
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the FV Series AC film capacitors. Designed to provide Class X2 interference suppression, FV Series metallized polypropylene film capacitors are rated for 305Vrms and exhibit self-healing properties, high moisture resistance, hi
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01/08/2015
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