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Dr. Jennifer Ludwig at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a process, that allows a fast, simple, and cost-effective production of nanocrystalline lithium cobalt phosphate crystals. Compared to standard lithium iron phosphate this material improves the energy density of lithium-ion batteries from about 600 to 800 watt hours per kilogram.
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Power on the go is in demand: The higher the battery capacity, the larger the range of electric cars and the longer the operating time of cell phones and laptops. Dr. Jennifer Ludwig of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a process that allows a fast, simple, and cost-effective production
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Grid-EYE evaluation kit from Panasonic. By combining Grid-EYE infrared (IR) sensor technology with Bluetooth technology and software for IR detection of people and objects on one board, the kit enables engineers to develop rapid prototypes of
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., expanded its standard-setting line of volume and space saving FLAT gas discharge tube (GDT) surge arrestors. The Model 2018 Series FLAT GDT is a 3-electrode device that delivers a low profile solution
Two recently introduced series of DC-Link capacitors from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe benefit from key technological advantages initially developed for the automotive segment. Mainly targeted at the power inverter and switching power supply
Artesyn Embedded Technologies has announced three new series of external power adapters to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) to meet the Department of Energy Level VI and European Code of Conduct (CoC) v5 Tier 2 Directive efficiency standards. These standards aim to reduce waste energy from external
SAN DIEGO – Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. announces the UltraCMOS PE29102, a high-speed FET driver. With a switching frequency up to 40 MHz, the PE29102 delivers the industry’s fastest switching speeds, empowering design engineers to extract the full performance and switching-speed advantages from GaN transistors.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Chemist Jaehoon Lim works on an apparatus that synthesizes quantum dots along with Los Alamos researcher Young-Shin Park (also with the University of New Mexico Center for High-Technology Materials). In a paper published in Nature Nanotechnology, Los Alamos colleagues Kaifeng Wu and Victor Klimov worked with Lim and Park to demonstrate that negatively charged quantum dots show promise for low-power laser applications or quantum dot laser diodes.
DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. -- One of the secrets to making tiny laser devices such as opthalmic surgery scalpels work even more efficiently is the use of tiny semiconductor particles, called quantum dots. In new research at Los Alamos National Laboratory's Nanotech Team, the ~nanometer-sized dots are being doctored, or
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the WICED CYW43907 evaluation kit from Cypress Semiconductor. Enabling device evaluation through production, the evaluation kit offers engineers a viable solution that will greatly reduce time to market, risk and cost when producing production-ready Internet of Things
Panasonic Industry Europe announced Panasonic Corporation has developed a 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Sensor equipment that measures distance between the equipment and the object from the round-trip travelling time of the pulse laser that is projected
To complement its widely-used Datamate wire-to-board connector offering, hi-rel connector manufacturer Harwin now supplies a comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating. Through these accessories, which
Sofradir announces that its detector Tropomi is among the instruments launched last Friday on the Sentinel 5-Precursor satellite from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Russia. The mission of Sentinel-5P, one of the fleet of satellites within Europe’s Copernicus program,
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced new 40V and 60V power MOSFETs based on the company’s latest generation U-MOS-IX-H trench semiconductor process.
The motto of the worldwide Scout Movement, “Be Prepared”, is a good mantra for all aspects of life and, in business, is undeniably the key to success. In engineering and design, part of being prepared means keeping abreast of changing regulations and the requirements
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of high-temperature SCR (silicon-controlled rectifier) thyristors, the first circuit protection devices of their kind to offer a junction temperature of
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8650S, a dual 4A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. It’s unique Silent Switcher 2 architecture uses four internal input capacitors as well as two internal BST and
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new single SPDT analog switch that is the company's first device in the new ultra compact μDFN6 package. Ideal for analog and digital signal switching in portable consumer and medical devices, the Vishay Siliconix
Richmond, Virginia – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced its new WaveStar TFA Static Transfer Switch (STS). Available in Q4 2017, the company's innovation is the industry’s only true front access STS cabinet, offering an improved footprint, faster
This is the reduction of CO2.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis have determined how electrocatalysts can convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide using water and electricity. The discovery can lead to the development of efficient electrocatalysts for large scale production
Anders Nordelöf believes that the much-discussed environmental issues associated with electric cars should be taken seriously, but thinks that more focus is needed on solving the issues -- not on discussing whether electric cars should exist at all. Here, life cycle assessment is an important tool.
Chalmers University of Technology
It is time to stop discussing whether electric cars are good or bad. Instead industry, authorities and policy-makers need to work together to make them as eco-friendly as possible. This is the view taken by Anders Nordelöf, a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology. In a recent thesis, he provides concrete
XP Power has introduced the JTD15 and JTD20 series of board-mounted DC-DC converters, which target cost-sensitive applications where a compact unit with a wide input range is required. The range is aimed at offering a power solution in multiple markets, such as instrumentation, broadcast, networking, telecommunications
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that eight Vishay Milwaukee 1500 W RBSF series wirewound braking resistors are being used to provide a smooth ride for passengers of the Wonderfair Wheel, North America's largest travelling Ferris wheel.
Standing 15 stories high and featuring
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM8063, a 40VIN, 2A µModule step-down regulator in a tiny 6.25mm x 4mm BGA package. The package size is 75% smaller than the existing equivalent product. With two 0805 size capacitors
Lake Forest, Calif.—Premier Magnetics announces the in-stock availability of its PMCU Series of common mode line filters designed for switching power supply applications. Offered in both standard winding (for higher efficiency) and sectional winding (for improved high-frequency performance),
Irvine, California -- Pacific Power Source is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive update of its suite of test routines designed to test both AC and DC products for compliance with Airbus standard ABD0100.1.8.1, “Electrical and Installation Requirements”. The ABD0100.1.8.1 test standard is
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction leader that empowers innovation and a principal sponsor of the Create the Future Design Contest, will join in recognizing the 2017 winners at a special awards reception and dinner in New York City on November 10. Mouser’s valued suppliers Intel and Analog
Santa Clara, CA – Cortet by CEL announces the new E100 Gateway – a very compact, zigbee based wireless Gateway that provides both local and IoT based control for a wide range of lighting devices, accessories, fixtures, controllers and switches for small or medium scale commercial facilities.
This
Imec and Analog Devices (ADI) have entered into a strategic research partnership to develop the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With two initiatives already underway, imec and ADI aim to innovate devices that are not only low-power but that
Ready to save space in medical-device designs, the RECOM REM1 series, now available from Dengrove Electronic Components, is a 1-Watt DC/DC converter family certified to medical IEC/EN/ANSI/AAMI 60601-1 and general IEC 62368-1 equipment safety standards. The series
Vishay Intertechnology announced that eight Vishay Milwaukee 1500 W RBSF series wirewound braking resistors are being used to provide a smooth ride for passengers of the Wonderfair Wheel, North America's largest travelling Ferris wheel.
XP Power has introduced the JTD15 and JTD20 series of board-mounted DC-DC converters, which target cost sensitive applications where a compact unit with a wide input range is required. The range is aimed at offering a power solution in multiple markets, such as
In this episode of the PSDcast, we're talking to Keith Evans, President of the Power Electronics Industry Collaborative (PEIC), about workforce challenges and opportunities facing the power electronics industry. Does the US have a STEM talent shortage? And what role should the government and private sector play
CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. introduced two series of High Temperature Alternistor Triacs, the latest additions to the company’s thyristors portfolio. With a maximum junction temperature of 150°C, the 16A QJxx16xHx Series and 25A QJxx25xHx Series are designed for use as AC switches, helping circuit designers
Burrell Parmer, Navy Recruiting Command
EDINBURG, Texas — Sailors and support personnel of Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, Navy City Outreach Southwest Region and the Navy's diversity office participated Oct. 3 and 4 in Student Leadership Day and Latina Day during this week's observance of Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Week
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced AONR21357, the initial product in this P-Channel family. The new AONR21357 uses the improved P-Channel MOSFET process to achieve low power loss and reliable startup. The new device rated at -30V drain-source breakdown voltage
Mouser Electronics Inc., a leading global distributor of electronic components, along with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara today released the fifth and final videoin the Shaping Smarter Cities series, part of Mouser’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. To watch the video, go to https://youtu.be/vDCANm593b0.
The
Toshiba Electronics Europe today unveiled the TLX9310, a low power consumption photocoupler housed in a 5-pin 3.7mm x 7.0mm x 2.2mm SO6 package. The new device is intended for high-speed communication in automotive applications, especially Battery Management Systems (BMS).
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand CUS150M series of AC-DC power suppliescapable of operating in ambient temperatures of up to 80°C without
The AURIX microcontroller family from Infineon Technologies AG helps realize automated driving: It is used as a critical safety compute element and vehicle interface for the NVIDIA DRIVE™ PX 2 AI car computing platform.
Panasonic Industry Europe is presenting its next generation Bluetooth module with the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC. The new PAN1760A module benefits from a peak power consumption of only 3.3mA in Tx and Rx mode, enabling advanced
Leica Geosystems announced the launch of the Leica MSS420 Dredging Sensor for marine applications. The new sensors benefit customers in offshore applications, ensuring speed, performance, precision and productivity (SP).
Telit’s end-to-end IoT solutions are enabling real-time sensor data from robotic lawnmowers that offers valuable insight into green-space environmental conditions and park maintenance
Santa Clara, CA—PowerCET announces the introduction the PQ Pass-Thru power recorder/analyzer designed reduce the costs and time-frame involved in determining if operational problems with sensitive electronic equipment are caused by power problems –
PHOENIX, Ariz. – ON Semiconductor continues to make major advances within the rapidly growing automotive imaging sector with the announcement of two new highly integrated 1.0 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS image sensing products. The new parts provide a complete solution with the image sensor
Milpitas, Calif. – Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, announced the industry’s first buck-boost voltage regulator for tablets, ultrabooks, power banks, and other mobile devices using the reversible USB Type-C connector. The ISL95338 bidirectional voltage regulator accepts
This image shows an energy diagram of the WSe2-MoSe2 device. When a photon (1) strikes the WSe2 layer, it knocks loose an electron (2), freeing it to conduct through the WSe2 (3). At the junction between the two materials, the electron drops down into MoSe2 (4). The energy given off in the drop catapults a second electron from the WSe2 (5) into the MoSe2 (6), where both electrons are free to move and generate electricity.
University of California - Riverside
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Physicists at the University of California, Riverside have developed a photodetector - a device that senses light - by combining two distinct inorganic materials and producing quantum mechanical processes that could revolutionize the way solar energy is collected.
Photodetectors
Two floating wind turbines being prepared to sail to Hywind Scotland Pilot Park off the coast of Aberdeenshire.
Carnegie Institution for Science
Washington, DC -- There is considerable opportunity for generating wind power in the open ocean, particularly the North Atlantic, according to new research from Carnegie's Anna Possner and Ken Caldeira. Their work is published by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Because wind
TDK Corporation presents new miniaturized EPCOS MEMS pressure sensor dies. The automotive versions of the C33 series boast dimensions of just 1 mm x 1 mm x 0.4 mm, making them one of the smallest of their kind. They are designed for absolute pressures of 1.2 bar to 10 bar, and are qualified based on AEC-Q101.
Lowell, Massachusetts – MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”) announced that its RF Energy Toolkits are now available for order, meeting surging customer demand for a flexible and cost-effective development platform that helps accelerate their time to market with high-performance, power efficient solid-state
Richmond, Virginia – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) announced its new WaveStar Infinity Monitoring System will be available in Q4. The WaveStar Infinity provides data center managers with the most advanced power distribution equipment monitoring and metering solution to enable prompt and accurate
Tao Yuan, Taiwan: WIN Semiconductors Corp has released an optimized version of its 0.25µm gallium nitride technology, NP25, that provides superior DC and RF transistor performance. NP25 is a 0.25µm-gate GaN-on-SiC process, and offers users the flexibility to produce both fully integrated
XALT Energy, a leading U.S. manufacturer of lithium-ion cells and battery systems, announced the second-generation (Gen II) battery cell to its portfolio of lithium-ion cells. The 65Ah ultra-high energy (UHE) cell uses Gen II technology, delivers 223 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) of high-energy, maintains
Figure 1. Overcurrent Protection Application Circuit with the SLG46116V chip
Tijana Uzelac, Silego Technology, Inc.
Overcurrent protection is protection against excessive currents or current beyond the acceptable current rating of the device. To protect downstream loads, the point of overcurrent protection should occur at the FET switch.
An overcurrent protection device can be implemented using a
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadened its microBUCK family of synchronous buck regulators with new 2 A to 10 A devices featuring a wide input voltage range of 4.5 V to 60 V. Combining high performance n-channel trench MOSFETs with a controller in the compact MLP55-27L package, space-saving
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA - Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM4645, a 25A step-down µModule (power module) regulator with the ability to current share multiple independent devices (N) where at least one LTM4645 is used as backup (+1) to ensure
Mouser Electronics Inc., announces a series of compelling e-books that provide in-depth views of leading-edge technology featured in the Shaping Smarter Cities series, part of Mouser’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program.
The Shaping Smarter Cities series features exclusive videos,
This is the direct conversion of CO2 and CH4 into liquid fuels.
University of Liverpool
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have made a significant breakthrough in the direct conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) into liquid fuels and chemicals which could help industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions whilst producing valuable chemical feedstocks.
In
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now offering Sigfox connectivity solutions from ON Semiconductor. ON Semiconductor’s family of Sigfox-compliant devices provides a range of both hardware and software development tools for simplifying new designs for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
ON Semiconductor's
ABSOPULSE Electronics has released the HTP 1K-F6W, the most recent addition to its line of compact, three-phase, high input voltage AC-DC power supplies. The units operate from a 3-phase line input of either 400Vac (360-440Vac range) or 480Vac (430-530Vac range). The 1000W supplies provide a single output of
Artist's impression of the role of a quantum observer: depending on where the observer is positioned, and what part of the figure is seen, the water will be seen to flow differently.
University of the Basque Country
This is the main result obtained by the group led by Professor Ángel Rubio of the UPV/EHU and of the Max Planck Institute PMSD, together with collaborators at the BCCMS centre in Bremen, and which has been echoed by the journal Nature Quantum Materials.
In macroscopic objects such as a current
(NOVI, MICHIGAN) – UNIPOWER announced the Aspiro 1U is a compact, integrated, ETSI rack mounted DC power system for use in the North American market. This power system, providing an output of -48VDC, includes multiple features including remote monitoring and control, hot-swappable high-efficiency
The Italian President congratulate Jens Nielsen at an official ceremony in the Quirinal Palace in Rome with winning an Eni award for his research on the production of fuels from renewables.
Technical University of Denmark
Scientific Director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability at the Technical University of Denmark, Jens Nielsen, has received an ENI award at an official ceremony today at the Palazzo Quirinale in Rome, in the presence of the Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
The ENI award
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns, Inc., introduced three new series of AEC-Q200 qualified high current shielded power inductor products. The Bourns Models PQ2614BLA, PQ2614BHA and PQ2617BHA are designed with a flat wire winding offering exceptionally low DC and AC resistance and high saturation current of over
Kionix, a ROHM group company, is pleased to announce the release of the KX220 sensor series, a new family of medium-g,
Parker Chomerics has extended its range of products for the automotive sector to include thermal management solutions for batteries in electric and hybrid electric vehicles (BEV/PHEV). The company’s products are already used extensively to provide
ITT Inc.’s Cannon brand will showcase new advances in DC charging technology enabling the future of e-mobility at EVS 30, the Electric Vehicle
The quest for improved power conversion efficiency and reduction of energy losses is always on. In close co-operation with Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), Eltek engineers have again cracked
Conrad Business Supplies introduces “TRU Components” as a strong, new brand specifically for active and passive components as well as for electromechanics, cables
Gresham Power Electronics announces the availability two new series of DC-DC converters from Polytron Devices approved for use in medical applications including equipment and devices used in close proximity to patients.
These are crystal structures of crystalline solvates.
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Researchers from Department of Material Sciences, Lomonosov MSU, explained how changing the ratio of components forming light-absorbing layer of a perovskite solar cell influences the structure of created films and battery efficiency. The results of the study were published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry
MALVERN, Pa. — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of thick film chip resistors for automotive and industrial applications. Vishay Draloric RCA-HP e3 series devices combine advanced sulfur resistance, excellent pulse load performance, and high power ratings in a single device.
For
DANVILLE, Calif.-- PowerSphyr, Inc., announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of original design manufacturer, Gill Electronics.
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gill Electronics is led by wireless power industry veterans and is a member of the board
Andover, MA – Vicor announced the expansion of its family of isolated, regulated DC-DC converter modules (DCMs) in ChiP packages, with a range of ±1% voltage regulation devices. With power densities of up to 1,032 W/in3, the new series will offer engineers the option of directly driving loads
London, United Kingdom – Dialog Semiconductor announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Silego Technology Inc. for a cash payment of $276 million with additional contingent consideration of up to $30.4 million.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California with approximately
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BlueNRG-2 system-on-chip (SoC) from STMicroelectronics (ST). The BlueNRG-2 SoC is a power-efficient programmable processor with ultra-low-power features, high RF signal strength, and generous on-chip memory for Bluetooth low energy software and application
The world is challenged with unsustainable increases in power consumption, combating climate change, implementing cleantech technologies and meeting green, CO2 reduction initiatives. Taiwanese electronics manufacturers work at the forefront of these efforts.
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the multi-pixel Sensirion Gas Platform (SGP) devices. Among the only long-term stable siloxane-resistant MEMS gas sensors in the market today, the SensirionSGP devices are ideal for integration into mobile
Schaffner has extended its range of common mode current
Solid State Supplies Ltd. now stocks PolarFire FPGAs from Microsemi Corporation. PolarFire is the industry's lowest power cost-optimized FPGA that offers a significant reduction in power over equivalent SRAM FPGAs while addressing specific market needs.
Scanning electron microscope images show an anode of asphalt, graphene nanoribbons and lithium at left and the same material without lithium at right. The material was developed at Rice University and shows promise for high-capacity lithium batteries that charge up to 20 times faster than commercial lithium-ion batteries.
Rice University
HOUSTON -- A touch of asphalt may be the secret to high-capacity lithium metal batteries that charge 10 to 20 times faster than commercial lithium-ion batteries, according to Rice University scientists.
The Rice lab of chemist James Tour developed anodes comprising porous carbon made from asphalt
TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- WIN Semiconductors Corp is enabling fully integrated single chip solutions for 5G front end modules with its PIH1-10 advanced GaAs platform. The PIH1-10 process integrates monolithic PIN diodes, capable of power switching through 50GHz, into an advanced 100GHz ft
Aimee Stapleton, IRC EMBARK Postgraduate Fellow at University of Limerick and lead author of The Direct Piezoelectric Effect in the Globular Protein Lysozyme published on October 2 in Applied Physics Letters.
University of Limerick
A team of Irish scientists has discovered that applying pressure to a protein found in egg whites and tears can generate electricity. The researchers from the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick (UL), Ireland, observed that crystals of lysozyme, a model protein that is abundant in egg whites of birds as
Sorghum is a unique crop in that most varieties are both drought and heat tolerant. The development of a low input, environmentally safe and highly productive sorghum germplasm will help establish a lignocellulosic energy economy that can provide jobs to rural communities, ensure energy security and benefit the environment.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
ST. LOUIS, MO, Oct. 2, 2017 - The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, one of the world's largest independent plant science institutes, today announced a 5-year $16 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Building on earlier research
KEMET has announced the launch of the KPS-MCC C0G High Temperature 200 Degree Celsius bulk capacitance solution for harsh environment applications. Developed by combining KEMET’s robust and proprietary C0G/NPO base metal electrode (BME) dielectric system with durable lead frame technology, these
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTM8065
Digitalization and distributed power generation is
R&S ZNL network analyzer and R&S FPL1000 spectrum analyzer form a family of compact, portable test instruments
Rohde
This is a schematic representation of Ti4O7 (a) and γ-Ti3O5 (b).
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Many of us are familiar with titanium dioxide (TiO2), a whitener commonly used in sunscreens and paints such as the white lines seen on tennis courts. Less well known are other higher titanium oxides -- those with a higher number of titanium and oxygen atoms than TiO -- that are now the subject of
The blue and red cones show the energy and momentum of surface electrons in a 3D topological insulator. The spin structure is shown in the blue and red arrows at the top and bottom, respectively. Light promotes electrons from the blue cone into the red cone, with the spin direction flipping. The orderly spinning leads to the chiral spin mode observed in this study.
Rutgers University
Picture two schools of fish swimming in clockwise and counterclockwise circles. It's enough to make your head spin, and now scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the University of Florida have discovered the "chiral spin mode" - a sea of electrons spinning in opposing circles.
"We
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the availability of two new demonstration kits - the EPC9127, a complete wireless power kit including a 10 W, class 2 amplifier, category 3 receiver device and the EPC9128, consisting of a 16 W, class 3 amplifier and two receiver devices (categories 3
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