Powering Communications

November 2014
Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, is launching a novel EMI filter technology that can be designed-in or retrofitted into existing connectors very simply, even in the field, providing an effective EMC solution that will survive extreme environmental abuse. EESeal FilterSea
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11/28/2014
PCTEL, a leader in performance critical telecom solutions, launched the M2M Wi-Fi MIMO Antenna at SPS IPC Drives 2014. This rugged omnidirectional antenna is designed for exceptional reliability in machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial wireless applications. It represents a significant improvement in data throughput pe
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11/28/2014
STMicro's gapDRIVE integrated gate drivers offer on-chip galvanic isolation

STGAP1S advanced single-channel gate driver

The STGAP1S advanced single-channel gate driver, launched by STMicroelectronics, integrates galvanic isolation with analog and logic circuitry in the same chip to help simplify driver design while ensuring high noise immunity for safe and reliable power control.   STGAP1S is the first in ST’s new ge
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11/26/2014
Siemens launches Europe-wide integrated drive systems roadshow at SPS IPC Drives 2014

Siemens' IDS Roadshow

Siemens is hitting the road once again – this time to showcase the benefits of Integrated Drive Technology. The SPS IPC Drives on November 25 in Nuremberg marked the launch of the Europe-wide Integrated Drive Systems Roadshow. The tour plan takes in over a dozen European countries and is scheduled to run on in
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11/26/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Texas Instruments walks through the latest WEBENCH upgrades at electronica 2014 for Power Systems Design. WEBENCH Design Environments are powerful software tools that deliver customized power, lighting, filtering, clocking and sensing designs in seconds. WIth advanced features such a
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11/26/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Linear Technology explains a demo of their 90-Watt Power over Ethernet++ solution works for Power Systems Design at electronica 2014. Linear Technology
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11/26/2014
Infineon's TO-247PLUS package enables currents up to 120A

TO-247PLUS package

Infineon Technologies expands its discrete IGBT portfolio for high-power applications by introducing the TO-247PLUS package. The new package enables up to 120A IGBT co-packed with a full rated diode in the same footprint and pin-out as JEDEC standard TO-247-3. The TO-247PLUS can be used in industrial applications su
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11/25/2014
Molex introduces 30W PoE+ 12-port (2x6) and 8-port (2x4) RJ45 magnetic jacks

PoE+ Enabled Gigabit Multi-port Magnetic RJ45 Modules

Molex extends its product offering for multi-port magnetic jacks with the introduction of PoE+ Enabled Gigabit Multi-port Magnetic RJ45 modules to meet a wider range of customer applications. Available in 12-port (2x6) and 8-port (2x4) versions, these magnetic RJ45 modules are designed for use in high port-count gi
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11/25/2014
M-Series IGBTs from STMicro tout efficiency and ruggedness

M-series1200V IGBTs

M-series1200V IGBTs from STMicroelectronics feature advanced trench-gate field-stop technology to save more energy and increase reliability in applications such as solar inverters, welding equipment, uninterruptible power supplies, and industrial motor drives.   With highly optimized conduction and t
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11/25/2014
The element14 Community, in partnership with Texas Instruments and Plotly, announced the winning design of their “Internet of the Backyard” design challenge – a competition aimed at bringing Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to everyday backyard appliances and devices. Janis Alnis of Latvia was named th
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11/25/2014
In this episode of PSDtv ams demonstrates their hands-free gesture-capture technology at electronica 2014 for Power Systems Design. The optical sensor-based system can replace a touchscreen, joystick, or mouse in controlling on-screen activity. ams
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11/25/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Analog Devices demonstrates their ADP5090 energy harvesting low-power boost regulator in a solar-based example circuit. The demo also includes a battery backup to show how you can extend battery life or store excess energy for later use. Analog Devices
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11/25/2014
TDK releases ultra-compact µDC-DC converter modules

EPCOS µDC-DC converters

TDK announced a new series of ultra-compact EPCOS µDC-DC converters featuring a footprint of only 2.9 mm x 2.3 mm and an insertion height of 1 mm. One 6-MHz power switch is embedded in the miniature PCB. The integrated power module saves up to 35 percent of space compared with conventional discrete solutions.   The modules are desi
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11/24/2014
Premier Magnetics’ transformers target TI’s Fly-Buck converters

Premier Magnetics Fly-Buck transformers

Premier Magnetics, global producer of high-quality magnetic components, has introduced a line of transformers specifically designed to complement the Texas Instruments LM5017 family of Fly-Buck converters. The Premier Magnetics Fly-Buck transformers’ topology and electrical characteristics are designed to pr
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11/24/2014
AVX claims smallest, highest CV polymer tantalum capacitors available

AVX's F38 Series polymer tantalum capacitors

AVX, a leader in passive components and interconnect solutions, has extended its F38 Series with the addition of the smallest, highest CV polymer tantalum capacitors available in the industry. Packaged in a miniature 0603 (1608 metric) M case with an ultra low 0.9mm maximum profile, the new 6.3V, 47muF F38 Se
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11/24/2014
In this episode of PSDtv GE Critical Power demonstrates their latest 80--amp Point-of-Load converter at electronica for Power Systems Design. They also demonstrate a high-efficiency convection-cooled half-U high rectifier among some of their other power solutions. GE Critical Power
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11/24/2014
The increasingly high cost of energy is pushing data centers and other related computing businesses toward finding intelligent strategies for power management at all levels. The implementation of such strategies requires an accurate collection of data for consumed power down to the power supply level. Today, di
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11/22/2014
Various applications such as renewable energy generation and high power drives in the MW range have an increasing demand for high reliable power module concepts addressing the operation in a harsh environment. Next generation designs e.g. of wind turbine inverters need to be more reliable, more compact and less ex
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11/21/2014
Compact high-current EPCOS chokes suit  48V automotive systems

EPCOS high-current chokes

TDK presents the BCEM series of EPCOS high-current chokes designed specifically for buck-boost converters in 48-V automotive power systems. These innovative SMD inductors have very compact dimensions of only 27.5 mm x 29.5 mm x 14.5 mm thanks to their ERU27 ferrite cores with flat windings. The new chokes feature in
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11/20/2014
Hirose claims industry's lowest profile power connector

Hirose DF65 Series connector,

Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has developed the DF65 Series connector, a small, vertical-mating wire-to-board connector that provides high-current capacity and high reliability for power supplies, up to 4 Amps (with 24 AWG wire) and 50 V AC/DC. A super-low profile connector, the
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11/20/2014
Designers of industrial, medical and personal electronics want devices to charge faster and more efficiently, while getting rid of all connectors. Texas Instruments provides a more efficient solution with the industry’s first fully integrated 10-Watt wireless charging receiver and corresponding transmitter. Th
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11/20/2014
We expect utility services to be everywhere we are: charging our electronics in airports, flame-grilling our meals in restaurants, and filling drinking fountains in our public parks.  To provide this level of service and convenience, utilities build networks of wires and pipes and communications channels th
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11/19/2014
Big Data, a term that seems to encompass many of today’s technology buzzwords including the Internet of Things (IoT), machine to machine (M2M), wireless communication, cloud computing, and more is driving the need for increased bandwidth. Among the problems that became apparent even at 10Gbps is the power co
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11/19/2014
In this episode of PSDtv Exar describes some of their latest technology for Power Systems Design at electronica 2014. The products include new 10-amp and 15-amp modules as well as an active demo using their XRP9711 dual 6A programmable power module with integrated dual-switching controller. Exar
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11/18/2014
Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components

Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components

Components Bureau introduces its Precision range of standard and fully-custom wound components, which includes both high- and low-frequency transformers and inductors, for a wide range of applications, including power supply, lighting, test & measurement and industrial control and automation. The Precision ra
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11/18/2014
BeBop Sensors to present at  IDTechEx Wearable Technology LIVE!

BeBop Sensors provides custom turnkey sensor solutions for sports and fitness OEM

BeBop Sensors, a leader in smart fabric sensor technology, announced that its Founder and CEO, Keith McMillen, will speak at the IDTechEx Wearable Technology LIVE! International Conference & Trade Show to be held in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 3:05 PM PDT. McMillen will discuss Be
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11/18/2014
AMP Consortium releases first standards for distributed power systems

AMP digital point of load and advanced bus dc-dc converters

The newly-formed Architects of Modern Power (AMP) consortium announced its first standards aimed at establishing common mechanical and electrical specifications for the development of advanced power conversion technology for distributed power systems. The initial standards revealed at electronica, and being de
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11/14/2014
In this episode of PSDtv the founding members of the Architects of Modern Power (AMP) consortium, Ericsson, Murata, and CUI, talk with Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the new group and what it means for the power electronics marketplace. The goal of the alliance between CUI, Ericsson Power Modu
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11/14/2014
Microchip released high-speed A/D converters that claim lowest-power 16-bit 200 Msps stand-alone ADCs

Microchip's high-speed A/D converters in the MCP37DX1-200 and MCP372X1-200 families

Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced two families of new high-speed A/D converters in the MCP37DX1-200 and MCP372X1-200 families. These families feature 12-, 14- and 16-bit pipelined A/D converters with a maximum sampling rate of 200
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11/13/2014
Keysight Technologies introduced a rack system for high-power DC applications. The prewired N8900 Series rack system reduces system complexity and saves time for engineers designing and implementing high-power systems for challenging applications requiring up to 90 kW.   When engineers design high-powe
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11/12/2014
In this episode of PSDtv TE Connectivity explains their latest High-Current Reflowable Thermal Protection (HCRTP) device to Power Systems Design. Specifically suited to high-power, high-current automotive applications, the robust HCRTP device can withstand hold currents of up to 90A at room temperature (23º
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11/12/2014
Coilcraft's magnetically-shielded inductors now available in high inductance and high Isat versions

Coilcraft’s XAL15xx Family of rugged, magnetically-shielded power inductors

Coilcraft’s XAL15xx family of rugged, magnetically-shielded power inductors are offered in two versions - one providing saturation current ratings up to 111 Amps and the other offering inductance values as high as 33 µH - delivering the highest levels of performance in the smallest possible space. XAL15xxThe XAL1510 S
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11/11/2014
Alpha and Omega Semi launches latest EZBuck regulator in a thermally-enhanced package

AOZ3103 high-efficiency synchronous buck regulator

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor , a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced the release of the fifth generation EZBuck with the AOZ3103, a high efficiency, simple-to-use synchronous buck regulator, with an operating input voltage range from 4.5V to
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Date:
11/06/2014
Maxim will showcase solutions for industrial and medical apps at electronica 2014

Maxim at electronica

At electronica 2014 in Munich, Germany from November 11th to the 14th, Maxim Integrated Products will showcase several new and innovative solutions for the industrial and medical markets. Improving the Accuracy of Flow Metering for Utilities Operating for up to 20 years on a single "A"-size batt
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11/06/2014
Energy-harvesting secure NFC/RFID tag authenticator protects sensitive data transfer

MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator

Designers can now perform secure wireless data communication on their embedded systems without needing the host microcontroller, but by simply using a single MAX66242 DeepCover Secure Authenticator from Maxim Integrated. The MAX66242 secure authenticator is an advanced tag that combines a wireless NFC/RFID interface wit
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11/04/2014
ON Semiconductor shows their NCS3651x family of SoC transceivers for the IoT and smart metering during European Utility Week

NCS3651x family of system-on-chip (SoC) transceivers

ON Semiconductor is using this year’s European Utility Week Exhibition and Conference as the forum to launch an important product family that supports high-performance, reliable and efficient communications for the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart metering applications. The NCS3651x family of system-on-chip (S
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11/04/2014
Infineon's TO-247 4 Kelvin-sense package for discrete IGBTs boasts low switching losses and high power density

TO-247 4 Kelvin-Sense package

Infineon Technologies expands its IGBT offering by introducing a novel variant of the popular TO-247 package. The new TO-247 4 Kelvin-Sense package addresses the need for increased power density and space saving in applications striving for high efficiency. When used together with Infineon’s TRENCHSTOP™ 5
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11/04/2014
Microchip’s RN4020 Bluetooth low-energy Smart Module now at Mouser

RN4020 Bluetooth Low- Energy Module

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the RN4020 Bluetooth Low- Energy Module from Microchip. Building on Microchip’s deep Bluetooth (BT) Classic experience, the RN4020 module carries both worldwide regulatory certifications and is Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certified. This full-featured, Bluetooth 4.
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11/03/2014
Cree, a leading supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) wafers and devices, has introduced the industry’s first GaN transistor for tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) communications applications rated for 200W continuous wave (CW) and 4.4—5.0GHz operation. The new CGHV50200F GaN high el
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Date:
11/03/2014
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