Motor Drives, Robotics & Controls
December 2016
Sensor Sample Kit
Ametherm announced that sample kits of the company's inrush current limiters and NTC sensing thermistors are now available from leading electronic component distributor Mouser Electronics. Mouser is stocking Ametherm's Standard, Mega, Mini, and Sensor Sample Kits.
"Consisting of Ametherm's most popular inru
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/30/2016
DRL AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supplies
TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DRL AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supplies. With efficiencies of up to 90%, waste heat has been reduced, allowing the use of very narrow width package sizes ranging from 18mm for the 10W, to 72mm for the 100W model. Less space on the rail provides additional ro
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/29/2016
The Energy Department (DoE) announced $18 million in support of five EV projects
The Energy Department (DoE) announced $18 million in support of five projects for research, development, and demonstration of innovative plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) and direct injection propane engine technologies, as well as community-based projects to accelerate the adoption of light, medium and heavy duty ve
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/28/2016
Soft-PGS enhances thermal coupling
Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe has launched a highly-compressible Thermal Interface Material (TIM) to reduce contact thermal resistance between rough surfaces in extremely thin spaces. Soft-PGS enhances the thermal coupling between heat producing devices (heat sources) and heat dissipation de
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/28/2016
ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules
XP Power announced the ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules with high efficiency and a low no load input power. The modules are perfect for customers requiring an encapsulated AC-DC power solution in an ultra-compact format for either PCB, chassis, or DIN rail mounting.
The ECE80 ser
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/27/2016
DRB480-24-1 AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supply
TDK announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DRB480-24-1 AC-DC DIN Rail mount power supply. With an efficiency of up to 93%, waste heat has been reduced, allowing the use of a compact enclosure size featuring a power density of 6 Watts per inch3. The power supply is suitable for a wide range of industrial ap
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/23/2016
ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules
XP Power announced the ECE80 series of 80W single output AC-DC encapsulated power supply modules with high efficiency and a low no load input power. The modules are perfect for customers requiring an encapsulated AC-DC power solution in an ultra-compact format for either PCB, chassis, or DIN rail mounting.
The ECE80 ser
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/21/2016
VOR hybrid solid-state relays
Vishay Intertechnology expanded its VOR family of hybrid solid-state relays with four new devices designed to deliver superior electrical characteristics for telecommunications, industrial, security system, and metering applications. Compared to similar solutions, the new Vishay Semiconductors 1 Form A VOR1121A6, VO
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/21/2016
The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has today concluded a purchase contract with SEMIKRON International for the acquisition of 51% of the shares of Compact Dynamics, a manufacturer of high-performance electric motors. At the same time, Schaeffler and SEMIKRON have agreed a cooperation for the development of
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/20/2016
RECOM RPA120H-RW
Dengrove Electronic Components has extended its portfolio of EN50155-compliant DC/DC converters by introducing the RECOM RPA120H-RW, which delivers up to 120W in the industry-standard half-brick footprint of 61.0mm x 57.9mm.
In addition to satisfying EN50155, the harmonised European standard covering electr
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/20/2016
The MG / MGM Series from Stackpole is a high voltage thru hole resistor product with resistance values from 1K ohms up to 1G ohm. The metal glaze element provides working voltages ranging from 1600V up to 7000V, tolerances as low as 1% and 100 ppm TCR.
The MG / MGM Series ideal for all applications requiring g
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/20/2016
DCM in a VIA Package
The DCM in a VIA Package is a ruggedized modular DC-DC converter operating from an unregulated, wide range input, to generate an isolated and regulated high efficiency output with much higher power densities than competitive products. The new DCMs offer power system engineers a better brick with their enhanced fu
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/19/2016
High Growth Robotics has announced the launch of the British Robotics Seed Fund – the first investment fund specialising in UK-based robotics start-ups. The focus of the Fund is to deliver returns to Investors by making targeted investments in promising UK-based seed-stage robotics companies wrapped within a
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/16/2016
DIN-Rail & Cassette Marine Line
Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for 4 decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, introduces four new products within its Marine Line, PT570, PT571, PT576 and PT577, complying with the major classifications and approved by Det Norske Veritas (D
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/15/2016
Mark your calendar to join us for these events taking place during APEC 2017.
Micromouse
Back by popular demand, you won't want to miss the world-famous APEC Micromouse Competition. The only event of its kind in North America, this competition draws contestants from all over the world. The Micromouse Com
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/15/2016
Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2017-2027
What do golf cars and heavy electric trucks have in common? There is still no agreement on the best type of electric motor to use in either of them. On IDTechEx analysis, the booming, confusing traction motor business will rise to around $400 billion in 2027. The new IDTechEx Research report, Electric Motors fo
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/15/2016
Sorensen HPX High Power Extensible DC source
AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, manufacturing such brands as California Instruments, Sorensen, and Elgar, has introduced a new DC power system in the Sorensen family ideally suited for high-power applications.
AMETEK’s new Sorensen HPX High Power Extensibl
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/14/2016
KILOVAC K1K contactors
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, recently released its KILOVAC K1K high-voltage contactor. Designed for harsh environments, these contactors offer exceptional performance in new-technology higher voltage and current battery systems and energy storage systems. This contactor is among the sm
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/13/2016
Arçelik, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in home appliances industry, is championing new IE4 energy efficient motors to combat increasing energy consumption.
Along with increasing renewable energy generation, improving energy efficiency is vital to balancing increased consumption and reducing the exter
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/12/2016
Conrad Connect allows the management of smart devices across different vendor
Conrad Business Supplies introduced Conrad Connect, an innovative platform that allows users to connect smart devices from different manufacturers and displays data on an easy-to-use, intuitive dashboard. The platform is ideal for operations managers and maintenance workers to record user data, monitor and manage ma
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/09/2016
DC/DC Converters for Railway, Transportation, Airborne and Military applications
Gaia Converter released a new family of ultra wide input voltage range DC/DC Converters targeting Railway, Transportation, Airborne and Military applications.
Uniquely wide, the MGDDI-06 Series 12-160V input voltage range is ideal to cover all typical battery/bus voltages at once (24V, 28V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 96V, 1
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/09/2016
Bel Power Solutions’ open-frame, AC-DC power supply
Bel Power Solutions, a division of Bel Fuse, a premier manufacturer of power management devices, announced the expansion of Bel Power Solutions’ open-frame, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the ABC550 and MBC550 Series of power supplies for industrial and medical applications. These units deliver up to
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/08/2016
EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors
TDK has extended its portfolio of EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors with the ERU16 choke series that comprises ten different types. The inductance values of the new B82559*A016 series extend from 1.0 µH to 30 µH and their saturation currents range from 9.2 A DC to 37 A DC.
The outstanding feature of these new
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/08/2016
In today’s data acquisition systems (DAQs), performance boundaries are continually being pushed. System designers require higher speed, lower noise, and better total harmonic distortion (THD) performance; all of which are possible but none of which are free. These performance improvements typically co
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/07/2016
The year 2016 was a tumultuous year for everyone, and that isn’t even considering the political stuff, which I won’t go into here. From celebrity deaths to natural disasters to cool stuff in tech, this has been a very interesting year.
In the case of celebrities, I primarily bring them up because, as an aud
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/07/2016
Vesa Jokitulppo of GE Industrial Solutions
In this PSDcast, Vesa Jokitulppo of GE Industrial Solutions talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design on power engineering. In today's engineering environment, space savings is among the strongest drivers. "Designing in the negative space" is a concept GE is pursuing to provide space-constrained mis
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/06/2016
MEAS weather shield for Arduino/Genuino
Mouser Electronics, a leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the MEAS weather shield for Arduino/Genuino from TE Connectivity (TE), a global leader in connectivity and sensors. The MEAS weather shield integrates five TE
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/06/2016
ADH700 half-brick dc-dc converter module
Artesyn Embedded Technologies launched a new 700 watt half-brick dc-dc converter module, the ADH700 series. The first model available offers a 28 V nominal output and is designed to support the popular use of LDMOS technology used in high power wireless base station (BTS) deployments. LDMOS stands for laterally di
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/06/2016
The creepage distance is the shortest path between two conductors along the surface of an isolator (typically a PCB)
When designing a switch-mode power supply (SMPS) operating losses and the ability to dissipate heat are critical selection criteria for MOSFETs. The standard TO-220 package is generally good at dissipating heat and the wide range of heatsinks and forced-air cooling options available can easily improve this. Le
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/04/2016
TB62269FTAG bipolar stepping motor driver
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a high-voltage, high-resolution bipolar stepping motor driver with maximum ratings of 40V and 1.8A. The ultra-compact TB62269FTAG will suit applications ranging from home appliances and industrial automation to 3D printers and ATMs.
Supplied in a QFN32 package measur
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/01/2016
The biggest change in cars for one hundred years is now starting
The new IDTechEx report, Electric Car Technology and Forecasts 2017-2027 finds that the biggest change in cars for one hundred years is now starting. It is driven by totally new requirements and capabilities. They will cause huge new businesses to appear but some giants currently making cars and their parts wi
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/01/2016
Molex has signed a distribution agreement for their industrial product range with Bürklin Elektronik for Europe. Bürklin is a German distributor of high quality electronic components.
More than 34,500 items from the Molex Industrial segment can now be ordered via Bürklin Elektronik. This will include h
. . . Learn More
Date:
12/01/2016
Archive
