Industrial
January 2015
ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the development of a cell balancing IC that contributes to increased miniaturization, greater stability, and longer life for supercaps, or EDLCs (Electric Double Layer Capacitors), which are driving the adoption of energy regeneration applications in industrial equipment, au
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01/29/2015
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of neutral ground resistors for industrial power systems. Consisting of the company's GRE1 high-power, high-current grid resistors mounted in rugged, weatherproof IP23-rated enclosures with extremely high voltage insulation, Milwaukee Resistors (a product line of
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01/28/2015
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
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
Power management company Eaton announced the new 310+ Mining Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) series, designed to maximize equipment reliability, enhance personnel safety and improve uptime in mining applications. The breakers are engineered for maintenance safety, featuring integrated arc flash protection an
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01/26/2015
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
Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, will showcase high performance, embedded solutions at the Embedded World 2015 show taking place from 24-26 February in Nuremberg, Germany - Hall 5, Stand 328.
Highlights at the show include:
Analog in Instrumentation: Rob
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01/22/2015
EXTreme Guardian connector
Molex's wire-to-board solution packs high power in a small footprint for top-end server applications
Molex announced the addition of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 circuit harness connector components to its EXTreme Guardian Power Connector system. The new components include non-overmolded latching cable receptacle housings, terminal position assurance clips (TPAs), and latchable vertical and right angle headers providing po
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01/21/2015
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
Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors product line (VFR) has introduced the new high-precision Bulk Metal Foil Burden through-hole resistor. Designed for connection to the secondary-side of current sensing transformers, the device offers low TCR down to ±0.2 ppm/°C from -55°C to +12
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01/20/2015
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
CSD16570Q5B and CSD17570Q5B NexFET MOSFETs
Texas Instruments introduced 11 new N-channel power MOSFETs to its NexFET product line, including the 25-V CSD16570Q5B and 30-V CSD17570Q5B for hot swap and ORing applications with the industry’s lowest on-resistance (Rdson) in a QFN package. In addition, TI’s new 12-V FemtoFET CSD13383F4 for low-voltage ba
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01/19/2015
The global video surveillance industry can grow by more than 10 percent in 2015
The global video surveillance industry can defy conventional market logic, resist product commoditization and still grow by more than 10 percent in 2015, according to a new white paper from IHS. The global market for video surveillance equipment was worth an estimated $15.0 billion by the end of 2014, up from $1
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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
Stackpole's thin film precision RNCF Series
Stackpole's popular thin film, precision RNCF Series has expanded its value ranges to be one of the broadest in the industry for 0.01% tolerances and 10 ppm TCR.
* RNCF0402 - 49.9 ohms to 12K ohms
* RNCF0603 - 24.9 ohms to 100K ohms
* RNCF0805 - 24.9 ohms to 200K ohms
* RNCF1206 and larger sizes - 24.9 ohms
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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
Morgan Advanced Materials (MGAM) announced its extensive range of ceramic capacitors for high voltage DC and AC and high power radio frequency (RF) applications. MGAM’s line of high voltage ceramic capacitors includes high voltage encapsulated discs, live line capacitors, and voltage multiplier assemblies, as
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01/15/2015
Numerical Analysis of Power System Transients and Dynamics
The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s has released a power system book called Numerical Analysis of Power System Transients and Dynamics.The transient analysis of electrical networks has become very important for both HVAC and HVDC systems, due to significant changes introduced through the connection of
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01/14/2015
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
Machine-to-machine methods, (or M2M), intelligent embedded and/or smart fusion have been around in some form for many years. The Internet of Things (IoT) goes way beyond this capability and interconnects virtually unlimited numbers of smart objects and changes the way we interact with our environment. To help rei
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01/13/2015
Trends
The Internet of Everything, cloud computing/big data and 3-D printing are the three technologies most likely to transform the world during the next five years, according to IHS Technology.
“We know that technology has the capability to change the world: from the Gutenberg printing press to the steam engine to
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01/12/2015
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
HZC Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Cornell Dubilier Electronics announced the release of type HZC Hybrid Polymer-Aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Rated for 125 °C, type HZC combines the advantages of aluminum electrolytic and aluminum polymer technology. These hybrid capacitors have the ultra-low ESR characteristics of conductive aluminum polymer ca
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01/09/2015
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
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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
DOE is releasing two updates to the 8.2.0 version of its open-source whole-building energy modeling software EnergyPlus. Both updates are available for download from Github. This update includes a critical bug fix related to SQLite tabular output, and smaller fixes related to the definition of exterior equipment, el
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01/08/2015
LTC3371 highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution
Linear Technology announced the LTC3371, a highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The device features four synchronous buck converters, each powered from independent 2.25V to 5.5V inputs, and each configurable to share up to four of
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01/08/2015
Positronic’s Scorpion modular signal power connector
Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, has announced the availability of Positronic’s Scorpion modular signal power connector family including the low profile version. Positronic uses modular tooling that enables the quick turnaround of a very large number of
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01/07/2015
Ideal Power, a developer of a disruptive power conversion technology, announced that the European Patent Office awarded the company a patent (EP2025051 B1) for its core power conversion technology, Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA). This patent, along with previously granted U.S. and Chinese patents, pr
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01/06/2015
M/A-COM Technology Solutions (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic products, announced a comprehensive new portfolio of passive components for DOCSIS 3.1 compliant cable TV (CATV) and broadband Internet systems. This new product family, spanning upstream and
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01/06/2015
Technological innovation is the wellspring of social and economic progress. Despite this, a growing array of interests—some economic, some ideological—now stand resolutely in opposition to innovation. These “neo-Luddites” have worked to convince the public and policymakers that technological innovation is
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01/06/2015
Cree MOSFET design kit
Cree, a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, has introduced a new Cree MOSFET design kit that includes all of the components needed to evaluate Cree® MOSFET and Schottky diode performance in a configurable half bridge circuit. Quick and easy to assemble and use, the new design kit enables comparative te
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01/06/2015
Greenvity Communications' innovative smart LED solution
Greenvity Communications and Mitsumi Electric have expanded their collaborative relationship to include development and manufacturing of a complete Internet of Things (IoT) turnkey solution with cloud and mobile apps for low voltage LED lights in outdoor applications. LED lighting OEMs and ODMs can transform co
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01/05/2015
Christian Kück von Linear Technology
In diesem PSDcast Christian Kück, Strategic Marketing Manager bei Linear Technology, spricht mit Alix Paultre der Power Systems Design über die aktuellen Herausforderungen in der elektronischen Design Industrie und die neuesten Komponenten und Dienste Linear Technology geschaffen hat um sie anzusprechen.
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01/05/2015
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