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April 2014
High-speed isolation in ultra-low-power applications
Mark Cantrell, Analog Devices

Isolation has been considered a necessary burden by designers.  It is necessary because it makes electronics safe for anyone to use.  It is a burden because it limits communication speed and consumes a lot of power and board space.  Old-technology optocouplers and even many, newer digital isolators co
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04/30/2014
Stackpole expands anti-surge thru-hole resistor family

ASR / SPR Series anti-surge metal film resistors

Stackpole expands anti-surge thru-hole resistor family
Stackpole Electronics' ASR / SPR Series of anti-surge metal film resistors has expanded to include a mini ¼ watt body size. The ASRM14 has a max working voltage of 500 volts, overload voltage of 1000 volts, and capacitor discharge surge withstanding up to 2000 volts 10 times. In addition, the ASR / ASRM Series have
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04/30/2014
ARM enhances IP suite for 2015 mid-range mobile and consumer apps
ARM announced an enhanced suite of higher performance and more energy-efficient products specifically designed for the rapidly growing mid-range mobile and consumer electronics markets. The suite, comprised of processor, graphics processor and physical IP, is an update to ARM’s mid-range IP offering targeting de
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04/30/2014
BEAR Power releases self-monitoring AC/DC converter with auxiliary DC input

BEAR Power 75-Watt industrial power supply

BEAR Power releases self-monitoring AC/DC converter with auxiliary DC input
BEAR Power Supplies introduced a self-monitoring AC-DC converter for outdoor industrial applications. An auxiliary 24 V DC input provides back-up power to the universal AC input, and facilitates operation in remote areas using generators, photovoltaics or other alternative sources. The self-monitoring feature al
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04/29/2014
Using micro converters for board-level DC/DC
Yojiro Shiina, Torex Semiconductor

Miniaturization and a low profile are demanded of the semiconductors and electronic components used in portable devices such as smartphones and tablets. Accompanying the lower voltages and larger currents used in semiconductors in devices, DC/DC converters, which have a higher conversion efficiency than linear reg
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04/29/2014
Compact 3-phase 1kVA sine wave inverter system suits industrial apps

CTP 1K series rugged modular dc-ac inverter system

Compact 3-phase 1kVA sine wave inverter system suits industrial apps
ABSOPULSE Electronics’ CTP 1K series of rugged modular dc-ac inverter systems employ microprocessor controlled technology to deliver 3-Phase 1000VA output power with pure sine wave output voltage. The CTP 1K series is suitable for industrial applications where a low power, three phase AC voltage solution is re
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04/28/2014
Very compact low-power GPS module has integrated patch antenna

Quectel L80 ultra-compact POT GPS module

Very compact low-power GPS module has integrated patch antenna
MSC Technologies is presenting the L80 module from Quectel, an ultra-compact POT GPS module measuring just 16 mm x 16 mm x 6.45 mm including integrated patch antenna. Based on the MTK3339 platform from Mediatek it is supporting 66 acquisition and 22 tracking channels. The module is characterized not only by i
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04/23/2014
Indium Corporation to feature Heat-Spring thermal Interface material at PCIM 2014

Heat-Spring thermal interface material

Indium Corporation to feature Heat-Spring thermal Interface material at PCIM 2014
Indium will feature its Heat-Spring® thermal interface material at PCIM 2014, May 20-22 in Nuremberg, Germany. Heat-Spring is a patented technology designed to deliver superior performance compared to thermal greases or other metal TIMs. Heat-Springs offer uniform thermal resistance at lower applied stresses in
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04/23/2014
Progea expands multitouch functionality in Movicon 11.4

Progea’s Movicon has been updated with version 11.4

Progea expands multitouch functionality in Movicon 11.4
Progea’s Movicon™ 11 – a solution allowing businesses to develop software applications for supervising, operator interfacing, data acquisition and monitoring – has been updated with version 11.4. This new edition is fully compatible with the previous solution and boasts optimized performance as well as
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04/22/2014
LynTec highlights their power control and distribution systems at PLASA Focus: Baltimore 2014

RPCR relay panel

LynTec highlights their power control and distribution systems at PLASA Focus: Baltimore 2014
LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for professional audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems, will highlight its award-winning Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) power distribution panel at PLASA Focus: Baltimore 2014, taking place May 8-9 at the Reitz Arena of Loyola University Ma
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04/22/2014
Coilcraft CPS introduces extreme temperature inductor

Coilcraft CPS' AT549RBT cored-spring inductor

Coilcraft CPS introduces extreme temperature inductor
The AT549RBT cored-spring inductor from Coilcraft CPS (Critical Products & Services) features a temperature rating of -55°C to +300°C, making it ideal for extreme-temperature applications such as down-hole drilling and on-engine automotive. AT549RBTThe AT549RBT has an inductance value of 1.0 µH, a ma
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04/22/2014
AVX expands its high temperature, SXP-style SMPS capacitor series

AVX’s SXP-style SMPS capacitors

AVX expands its high temperature, SXP-style SMPS capacitor series
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its series of high temperature, SXP-style, encapsulated, radial leaded, switch mode power supply (SMPS) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to include three high voltage ratings: 1500V, 2000V, and 3000V. Ca
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04/21/2014
Hendrix offers DUAL BLOCK for underground cable

DUAL BLOCK provides a dual water-blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable

Hendrix offers DUAL BLOCK for underground cable
Hendrix/Kerite Cable, a premier provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announced its DUAL BLOCK™ product, providing a dual water-blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable. Water is one of the enemies of long-life in primary cable, as water entering the cable core
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04/21/2014
Vicor delivers power density & digital comm capability with their latest ChiP BCMs

Vicor's ChiP BCM fixed-ratio power converter

Vicor delivers power density & digital comm capability with their latest ChiP BCMs
Vicor announced their latest entries in its portfolio of isolated bus converter modules (BCMs®) based on the company's award-winning Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component platform. Supplying up to 1.75 kW at 50 V with 98% peak efficiency and power density of 2750 W/in3, Vicor's ChiP BCM fixed-ratio power
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04/16/2014
British battery firm to launch modular smart battery system in the US

Intelligent Power Vault

British battery firm to launch modular smart battery system in the US
UK based battery and charger design, development and manufacturing company Accutronics is set to launch its Intelligent Power Vault, a modular Lithium-Ion battery system in the USA at the MedTechWorld MD&M West show. The event is to take place on February 11-13, 2014 in the Anaheim Convention Centre in California. Th
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04/15/2014
Vishay explains their latest VRPower ICs and MOSFETs (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Vishay describes their latest VRPower ICs and MOSFETs, including their SiC620R 70A DrMOS power stage for high-frequency switching,for Power Systems Design. The design features improved thermal performance and cooling, among other advantages. Vishay
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04/15/2014
STMicro's STM32F4 microcontrollers launch new generation of devices

STMicroelectronics STM32F401 microcontroller

STMicro's STM32F4 microcontrollers launch new generation of devices
STMicroelectronics’ latest STM32F401 microcontrollers are the first in a new line of STM32 Dynamic Efficiency™ devices that combine multiple technologies to offer the best balance of dynamic power consumption and execution performance, while boosting feature integration. Combining high energy efficienc
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04/11/2014
Power Offer Electronics challenges the industry with their single-stage power conversion technology

A supply based on Power Offer Electronics's Trangulator single stage conversion technology.

Power Offer Electronics challenges the industry with their single-stage power conversion technology
Power Offer Electronics has launched its Trangulator, a revolutionary single stage conversion technology. The Trangulator uses standard full H-bridge power electronics components such as IGBT, MOSFETS etc., and by applying its patented and proprietary algorithm, achieves record breaking performance in terms of
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04/07/2014
element14 launches inductive sensing design competition
element14 has announced the launch of the Inductive Sensing Challenge, a global design competition which will encourage participating engineers to design and develop innovative products. The initiative will use the Texas Instruments LDC1000, the first inductance-to-digital converter. Inductive sensing is a cont
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04/07/2014
Power Supply Failure Survey – Part III
Dr. Ray Ridley, Ridley Engineering

In this third article about power supply failures, the magnetics are examined for their contribution to the failure rate. These are usually the least understood of all components, and poor magnetics design can lead to many different failure mechanisms in power supplies. Power Supply Failure Survey The LinkedIn sit
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04/06/2014
Key component costs inhibit Chinese robotics supplier growth

By Wilmer Zhou, IHS Technology

Key component costs inhibit Chinese robotics supplier growth
By Wilmer Zhou, IHS Technology

The Chinese market for industrial robots was estimated at $810.4 million in 2012, and is predicted to grow with a CAGR of 9.6% to $1.3 billion in 2017. International robotics companies dominated the Chinese market with a combined market share of over 85%, and the top four (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, and Yaskawa) accounted fo
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04/05/2014
Advanced design topics for off-line flyback power supplies – Part 1
Jason Guo, Fairchild Semiconductor

The flyback is the simplest and most commonly used isolated power-converter topology, able to step voltage up or down while providing galvanic isolation from the ac mains in off-line applications.  It is the most cost-effective topology for powering many kinds of electronic equipment, having acceptable ef
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04/04/2014
Linear's 80V synchronous SEPIC/inverting/boost DC/DC controller delivers up to 10A

LT8710 synchronous SEPIC, inverting, boost and flyback multi-topology DC/DC controller

Linear's 80V synchronous SEPIC/inverting/boost DC/DC controller delivers up to 10A
Linear Technology announced the LT8710, their first synchronous SEPIC, inverting, boost and flyback multi-topology DC/DC controller. This synchronous device replaces the output diode with a high efficiency P-channel MOSFET, increasing efficiency, maximum output current (up to 10A) and eliminating the heat sink typ
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04/03/2014
Mitsubishi Electric introduces 400V UPS for high-density data centers

Mitsubishi 9950A three-phase, on-line double-conversion UPS

Mitsubishi Electric introduces 400V UPS for high-density data centers
Mitsubishi Electric, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing reliable, environmentally friendly uninterruptible power systems (UPSs), announced its 9950A UPS that provides mission-critical operations with an efficient UPS design for 400 volt power distribution infrastructures. Widely adopted in Europe an
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04/03/2014
Advanced T-type NPC- 3 level modules: A novel possibility with RB-IGBT’s
Nitesh Satheesh and Terry Takaku, Fuji Electric

A novel IGBT structure was developed with reverse-blocking capabilities comparable to the forward voltage rating of the IGBT. This new device, known as the RB-IGBT, was used to create a 3 level advanced neutral point clamping power converter that shows better loss characteristics than standard 3 level converters. The results o
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04/03/2014
Vishay Intertechnology launches 45V and 50V TMBS rectifiers in a low-profile DO-221BC (SMPA) package

TMBS Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers

Vishay Intertechnology launches 45V and 50V TMBS rectifiers in a low-profile DO-221BC (SMPA) package
Vishay Intertechnology expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with seven new 45 V and 50 V devices. For automotive and commercial applications, the high current density rectifiers offer current ratings from 3 A to 8 A and low forward voltage drop in the low-profile, surface-mount DO
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04/02/2014
Enhancing switch-mode power performance with RDS(on) current sensing
Tom Ribarich, International Rectifier

Typical switched-mode power converters today include circuitry for monitoring the current flowing through a switching power MOSFET or IGBT for regulating or limiting peak current levels. This is necessary to protect the switch against high peak currents that can damage components or saturate inductors. A low-ohmic re
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04/01/2014
ROHM Semiconductor at PCIM 2014: novelties and key products
ROHM Semiconductor will present its latest power management product designs at PCIM, a leading trade fair for power electronics, in Nuremberg, from May 20 – 22, 2014 (Hall 9, Booth 211). The novelties offer beneficial characteristics resulting from latest material research, packaging and manufacturing expertise an
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04/01/2014
C&K offers tamper-proof subminiature snap-acting switches

C&K's MS Series features detect interlock and movement functionality

C&K offers tamper-proof subminiature snap-acting switches
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its subminiature snap-acting switch offering with the development of the MS Series.  Featuring detect interlock and movement functionality, as well as different le
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Date:
04/01/2014
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