Powering Communications

April 2015
Tantalum surface mount capacitors with a solid electrolyte have been the favorite capacitor technology choice in many electronic devices for more than five decades, thanks to their stability, high reliability, and superior volumetric efficiency. The traditional manganese dioxide (MnO2) cathode material provides go
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04/30/2015
Stanford University scientists have invented what they present as the first high-performance aluminum battery that's fast-charging, long-lasting and inexpensive. Researchers say the new technology offers a safe alternative to many commercial batteries in wide use today. "We have developed a rechargeable aluminum b
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04/30/2015
Electric motors collectively consume a substantial portion of global electricity. According to the research firm IHS Technology, 96% of a motor’s lifetime costs are represented by pure electricity costs.  Regulators have imposed more stringent energy standards for them, and manufacturers are scrutinizing th
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04/30/2015
The use of power diodes and Thyristors in applications such as small and large appliances, such as UPS systems, AC/DC rectifiers, and variable speed motor drives is the primary source of harmonic distortion in AC grid or mains current. Due to the source impedance of the mains power, the harmonic load current cau
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04/30/2015
Stackpole expands HCS Series resistance value range

HCS family of resistors

Stackpole announces the expansion of the popular HCS family of resistors up to 5 milliohms in both the 2512 and the 3920 chip sizes. This allows the use of the HCS for an even wider range of applications where the HCS’s low thermal resistance and self-heating are important. The HCS Series will typically run 15
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04/29/2015
Standex-Meder Electronics offers planar magnetics design guide

Planar Magnetics Design Guide for Transformers & Inductors

Standex-Meder Electronics, a manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting miniature switches, sensors and relays, announced the availability of its new Planar Magnetics Design Guide for Transformers & Inductors. Under its “custom is standard” pledge, the new guide showcases a variety of standard si
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04/29/2015
EPC's new eGaN power transistors now break silicon’s cost-speed barriers

60 V EPC2035 and 100 V EPC2036 eGaN power transistors

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the 60 V EPC2035 and 100 V EPC2036 eGaN power transistors designed to compete in price, while outperforming silicon. Price, the last barrier to widespread adoption of GaN transistors as silicon MOSFET replacements, has fallen. These products demonstrate th
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04/29/2015
GaN FET apps are growing rapidly

Alex Lidow, Efficient Power Conversion

Enhancement-mode gallium nitride transistors have been commercially available for over five years.  Commercially available gallium nitride (GaN) FETs are designed to be both higher performance and lower cost than state-of-the-art silicon-based power MOSFETs.  This achievement marks the first time in 60
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04/29/2015
Software is playing an increasingly prominent role in networking at a system architecture level, but it also has growing importance in the future in the delivery of power. Digital control, the use of power-optimization software algorithms and the concept of the Software Defined Power Architecture are all being se
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04/29/2015
Advances in multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) technology now offer designers a high-capacitance alternative to traditional electrolytic capacitors. New high-value MLCCs provide the advantages of lower equivalent series resistance (ESR) and inductance (ESL) than electrolytics, and demonstrated mean time to fa
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04/29/2015
The technique of paralleling power converters and phase shifting their outputs is not new, and “interleaving” (as it is known) has been used in a number of applications to reduce the size of input and output capacitors. These include the 42V/14V DC-DC converters found in dual-voltage vehicle electrical systems and
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04/29/2015
Linear's latest compact 20A hot-swap controller integrates MOSFET & current sensing

The LTC4234 20A Hot Swap controller with integrated MOSFET and current sensing

Linear Technology introduced the LTC4234, a 20A Hot Swap controller with integrated MOSFET and current sensing, providing a small footprint hot-plug solution for high density circuit boards. The LTC4234 ensures safe board insertion and removal from live 2.9V to 15V backplanes by controlling an internal N-channel po
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04/28/2015
AirBorn RZ Series high-density LGA vertical compression connectors with one-piece contact system now at Astute Electronics

The RZ Series has beryllium copper contacts with gold over nickel finish

Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, has announced it is stocking Airborn’s new RZ Series of high-density LGA solderless open-field connectors. The RZ Series features a patented Z-axis contact system and is designed to be compressed under pressure between pa
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04/28/2015
Silicon Motion Technology, a global leader in NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Shannon Systems1 ("Shannon"), a leading supplier of enterprise-class PCIe SSD and storage array solutions to China's intern
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04/24/2015
Keysight adds capabilities to their fastest power supplies

The Keysight 1kW (1U) and 2kW (2U) N6900 Series Advanced Power System models adds performance options to boost test-system versatility

Keysight Technologies introduced four performance options for its small, flexible and market-leading-fast Advanced Power System (APS) N6900 Series DC power supplies. In conjunction with the power supply’s VersaPower architecture, the new options boost test-system versatility and make it easy for test engineers to
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04/24/2015
Newark element14 has introduced Linear Technology’s LT8609, a 2A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator with unique synchronous rectification topology that delivers 93 percent efficiency while switching at 2MHz. This enables designers to avoid noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM radio, wh
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04/24/2015
ams launches 96%-efficient 1A buck converter

The new AS1382 step-down converter

ams, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, introduced a 1A synchronous buck converter with the wide input voltage range, high efficiency and low stand-by current required in designs powered by a single-cell lithium-ion battery. The AS1382 step-down converter operates from an input
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04/22/2015
UltraSoC, a pioneering provider of advanced debugging and analytic technology for embedded systems, announced the availability of USB-based debugging capabilities within its flagship UltraDebug product. This novel technology allows a single high-speed chip interface – in this case USB 2.0 – to be used simultaneously fo
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04/21/2015
ON Semiconductor to showcase their latest tech at PCIM 2015

ON Semiconducto will be showcasing some of its latest advances at PCIM 2015

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, will be showcasing some of its latest advances in power management technology at PCIM 2015, including compact IPM, significant developments in GaN, and a sensor-less motor driver controller. Featured demonstrations include:   · Current-Mode LLC Power S
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04/20/2015
Analog Devices will demonstrate at PCIM 2015 a broad portfolio of innovative solutions that help engineers design safe, productive and energy efficient motor and power control systems. ADI will be in Hall 6 at Booth #317.   “From leading isolation technology that safeguards reliable operation, and h
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04/20/2015
Micrel, a leader in high-performance embedded solutions, introduced the MICRF229 and the MICRF230, low-power, 400MHz to 450MHz, super-heterodyne, image reject, OOK/ASK receivers. Both devices feature -112dBm sensitivity at a data rate of 1kbps and operate from 3.5V to 5.5V. They consume less than 6mA of current whe
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04/20/2015
Novel paper insulation approach offers untapped potential for transformer efficiency

By tailoring the properties of the paper to the differing insulation requirements of windings within the transformer, significant gains can be made in both cost and efficiency

A seminar at the forthcoming CWIEME Berlin exhibition will reveal how cellulose paper and mineral oil insulating systems in distribution transformers can still meet today’s ever-tightening cost and efficiency restrictions – thanks to a few smart modifications. Proven and reliable, mineral oil-impregnated paper has
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04/16/2015
Eaton launches prefab power solutions for data centers

The Connected configuration is a high quality, tested design that directly connects UPS modules, switchgear, static switches, controls and any monitoring or human machine interface components

Power management company Eaton announced the introduction of its prefabricated power solutions for data centers in the U.S., providing an integrated power management platform designed to speed up installation times and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). This offering can be customized to meet most data center te
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04/15/2015
Linear Technology announced the LTC3892, a high-voltage dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 29µA when one output is active and 34µA when both outputs are enabled. The 4.5V to 60V input supply range is designed to protect against high voltage transients, ensuring continuous operation dur
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04/15/2015
The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) announces a Call for Papers for the COBEP/SPEC conference to be held 29 November to 2 December 2015 at the Hotel Praia Centro, Fortaleza, Brazil. The 1st SPEC will be held from November 29th to December 2nd, 2015, along with the 13th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference –
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04/15/2015
Thermal interface materials market set to grow to $3.7bn by 2025

Market forecasts for thermal interface materials 2015-2025 - see the report for a full breakdown by applications and type

Recent research conducted by analysts IDTechEx finds that the thermal interface materials (TIM) market - including tapes, adhesives, greases, gels, pastes, elastomeric pads, phase change materials, graphite, solders, compressible materials and liquid metals - will grow from $1.7 billion in 2015 to $3.7 billion in
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04/15/2015
Vicor expands its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Regulator family with their latest buck-boost regulators

Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point of Load (POL) Regulators

Vicor announced the expansion of its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point of Load (POL) Regulator portfolio with the introduction of its new, high efficiency PI3749, PI3751, and PI3755 buck-boost regulators. • By minimizing switching losses, Picor’s ZVS topology enables efficiencies over 98% – maintains a high ef
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04/14/2015
Atmel, a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, announced the company is the first to receive the PRIME (PoweRline Intelligent Metering Evolution) v1.4 Profile 2 certification for the Atmel | SMART SAM4CP16B and ATPL230A smart metering solutions. The certification extends Atmel’s leadership an
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04/14/2015
Industry 4.0 specialist IntelliSense.io will showcase the latest upgrades to their Intelligent Factory solution at Hannover Messe. IntelliSense.io specialises in delivering 'Optimisation as a Service' with rapid ROI and no upfront capital investment for process industries. IntelliSense.io solutions are used by E
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Date:
04/14/2015
PCB terminals from Harwin improve build quality, increase design flexibility

Harwin PCB terminals

Harwin, the leading hi-rel connector and PCB hardware manufacturer, is announcing a wide range of PCB terminals (turrets). These simple, yet effective PCB hardware products are often overlooked, but can save assembly costs, improve build quality and increase design flexibility. According to Product Manager P
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Date:
04/14/2015
EPC launches EPC2029 wide-pitch eGaN FET

The EPC2029 80 V, 31 A eGaN FET features a 1 mm ball pitch

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announced the introduction of an eGaN FET designed with a wider pitch connection layout. The first in a new family of “Relaxed Pitch” devices, the EPC2029 80 V, 31 A eGaN FET features a 1 mm ball pitch. The wider pitch allows for placement of additional and larger vias under th
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Date:
04/14/2015
TE Connectivity adds wire-to-board headers to Its Power Triple Lock connector family

Power Triple Lock connector

TE Connectivity introduced new wire-to-board headers as part of its Power Triple Lock connector product line; thereby expanding the family of connectors targeting appliances into a growing number of HVAC, automation and control, and automotive designs. The connectors’ combined attributes of higher-current ra
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Date:
04/08/2015
Micrel's HV synchronous buck regulator family uses FETZilla tech to stay cool in tiny package

The MIC28511/12/13 family of buck converters

Micrel, an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions as well as LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC28511/12/13, a family of pin-compatible high voltage (HV) synchronous step-down switching regulators with integrated power switches capable of providing up to 4A (MIC
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04/08/2015
TDK-Lambda's 75W triple-output AC/DC supplies tout light weight and efficiency

TDK-Lambda CUT75 series

TDK introduced the TDK-Lambda CUT75 series of 75W PCB type, triple output AC/DC power supplies – 64% smaller, lighter weight and more efficient than the earlier generation JWT75 series. With an efficiency of up to 85%, the CUT75 series reinforces TDK-Lambda‘s competitive advantage in the medical and general ind
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Date:
04/08/2015
Groundbreaking and imaginative fashion-forward technologies are ready for their runway walk at the FashionWare show presented by Living in Digital Times at CE Week NY. This year’s event will bring together designers, accessory makers, and smart wearable tech. The live runway show will take place on June 2
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04/06/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Texas Instruments shows their new buck-boost controller IC to Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The LM5175 manages input voltages from 3.5 V to 42 V and regulates output voltages from 0.8 V to 55 V. This flexibility enables the controller to deliver high-performance designs for in
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04/03/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Altera demonstrates their envelope-tracking RF power solution for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The FPGA-based Envelope Tracking Voltage Modulator (ETVM) is an extremely high bandwidth power supply optimized for powering telecommunication RF amplifiers and other high performance l
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Date:
04/02/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Texas Instruments explains how their new zero-power (as defined) solution for battery chargers, laptop supplies, and other applications works for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. TI's UCC28730 primary-side regulation (PSR) flyback controller with 700-V startup switch and UCC24650 wake
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Date:
04/01/2015
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