Product News

July 2015
Ametherm Thermistor Delivers 680V rating for welding equipment, plasma cutters

PTC circuit protection thermistor

Ametherm announced a new PTC circuit protection thermistor with an industry-high voltage rating for inrush current limiting and overcurrent protection in applications such as welding equipment and plasma cutters with extremely high voltages from 480 V to 930 V. The new MCL20 500100-A thermistor released today fea
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07/29/2015
Versarien's advanced low-profile heatsinks suit space-constrained designs

LPH00xx heatsink

Versarien, an advanced engineering material group, has introduced a series of next-generation thermal management solutions optimized specifically for deployment in modern, streamlined, high-density electronic designs. Its new low-profile heatsinks utilize VersarienCu proprietary microporous copper technology to
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07/27/2015
Analog Devices introduced two analog front-end (AFE) devices with integrated 24-bit sigma-delta converter cores that deliver the industry’s best combination of low-power, low-noise and signal chain integration. The AD7124-4 and AD7124-8 AFEs connect directly to all standard industrial signal sources and sensor in
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07/27/2015
Multiphysics software speeds the optimization of electrical machines

The Analysis Setup tool in Opera v18 enables users to set up a complete chain of electromagnetic, thermal and stress analysis simulation

An updated version of the Opera electromagnetic and multiphysics design software has been launched by Cobham Technical Services. The new version 18 release of this renowned finite element analysis and simulation software incorporates numerous enhancements to boost functionality, speed and accuracy, while further im
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07/27/2015
Linear's 42V quad synchronous step-down DC/DC converter delivers 93% efficiency

The LT8602 42V input quad output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator

Linear Technology Corporation announced the LT8602, a 42V input capable, high efficiency quad output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Its quad channel design combines two high voltage 2.5A and 1.5A channels with two lower voltage 1.8A channels to provide four independent outputs, delivering vo
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07/27/2015
AMETEK releases next-generation universal power line carrier

UPLC-II Universal Power-Line Carrier

AMETEK Power Instruments has released the UPLC-II, its next-generation Universal Power-Line Carrier (UPLC) that is fully compatible with its UPLC and TC-10B/TCF-10B products, including checkback and trip testing features. The UPLC-II is form, fit, and functionally backward compatible with AMETEK’s original U
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07/23/2015
Micrel, an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified high-performance low-dropout voltage regulator (LDO) featuring an ultralow dropout of only 100mV at 300mA. The MAQ5300 comes in a tiny 2mm x 2mm DF
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07/20/2015
ams' new sensor module integrates color, proximity, gesture, and more

TMx4903 3D gesture and proximity sensors

ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, launched today a new series of advanced optical sensing modules, the TMx4903, integrating multiple functions including universal remote control, barcode emulation, RGB color sensing, proximity and 3D gesture detection in a low-profile 5.
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Date:
07/20/2015
AMETEK Power Instruments releases UPLC-II next-gen universal power line carrier

UPLC-II Universal Power-Line Carrier

AMETEK Power Instruments has released the UPLC-II, its next-generation Universal Power-Line Carrier (UPLC) that is fully compatible with its UPLC and TC-10B/TCF-10B products, including checkback and trip testing features. The UPLC-II is form, fit, and functionally backward compatible with AMETEK’s original U
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07/20/2015
VARTA launches Engion Sentry 6.8 kW solar energy storage system

Engion Sentry

The VARTA Micro Group, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of high-technology rechargeable and primary batteries, announced that its subsidiary VARTA Storage has expanded its compact and powerful engion product line of energy storage systems to include engion sentry automatic ba
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07/13/2015
Excelsys Technologies Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules is optimised for driving reactive loads, such as DC motors. These new powerMods offer complete protection in systems where loads can generate high levels of reverse energy offering system builders increased system robustness and re
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07/13/2015
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced the availability of the MIC24046-H, a high efficiency (>90 percent peak), pin-configurable 5A synchronous buck converter in a tiny 3mm x 3mm QFN package. The device features pin se
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07/08/2015
TI half-bridge gate driver improves power system performance in hybrid vehicles

The UCC27201A-Q1 high-side/low-side gate driver

Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s fastest 120-V automotive grade half-bridge gate driver with robust handling features. This driver provides a propagation delay at 15ns with short rise and fall times and the tightest delay matching of 1ns for 12-V to 48-V DC/DC power supplies. The UCC27201A-Q1 high-side/low-side gate
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Date:
07/08/2015
Synopsys, a leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced the availability of enhancements to its LightTools illumination design and analysis software. LightTools version 7.1 delivers new analytical capabilities that speed the development of luminaires, particularly fo
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07/08/2015
Techsil’s heat transfer tapes address thermal management in systems

Techsil thermally conductive tapes

Heat is often the enemy of performance in today’s intricate electronic systems, Techsil’s new thermally conductive, pressure sensitive adhesive tapes provide a cooling solution by efficiently transmitting heat away from sensitive components. These double-sided tapes are designed for bonding heat sinks on PC
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07/08/2015
Vishay's AEC-Q101-qualified FRED Pt ultrafast-recovery rectifiers suit automotive and telecom apps

FRED Pt rectifiers

Vishay Intertechnology introduced four new 1 A and 2 A FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the compact low-profile SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP series package. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics with low leakage current and low forward voltage drop, the AEC-Q101-qualified devices reduce switching lo
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07/07/2015
Linear's high-efficiency LTPoE++ PD controllers integrate forward/flyback controller

LT4276 LTPoE++, PoE+ and PoE-compliant powered device (PD) interface controller

Linear Technology introduced the LT4276 LTPoE++, PoE+ and PoE-compliant powered device (PD) interface controllers for applications requiring 2W to 90W of delivered power. The LT4276 integrates a PD controller and an isolated switching regulator controller, capable of synchronous operation in both forward and fl
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07/07/2015
Intepro’s regenerative AC load bank reduces energy costs up to 90%

PEL Regenerative AC Electronic Load Bank

Intepro Systems, a market leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), announces the introduction of the PEL Regenerative AC Electronic Load Bank. Built around a 60 kVA chassis, the system can be paralleled for higher power requirements. It also accepts standard AC input ranges fr
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07/07/2015
Intersil claims highest-efficiency buck-boost regulator for wearables and the IoT

ISL9120 high efficiency buck-boost regulator

Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL9120, a buck-boost switching regulator that enables efficient power management of system power supplies and peripherals such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, memory cards or LCD modules. Its adaptive current limit PF
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Date:
07/06/2015
Yokogawa's WT3000E claims to be the most accurate and stable power analyzer available

WT3000 precision power analyser

Yokogawa has enhanced its industry-leading WT3000 precision power analyser to produce the WT3000E, presented as the most accurate and stable power analyser available. “The focus on renewable energy and the need to optimise efficiency and comply with international power quality standards is placing ever greater em
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Date:
07/06/2015
RECOM's efficient and compact AC/DC supplies serve high-grade  medical apps

RACMxxx series AC/DC power supply

Dengrove Electronic Components, RECOM’s leading UK distribution partner, is now offering the new RACM100 and RACM150 series of AC/DC power supplies, which have been spefically designed for medical applications. Meeting 2 MOPP (means of patient protection) safety approval for medical applications, these compact, hig
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Date:
07/06/2015
VARTA CoinPower Li-Ion rechargeable micro batteries target IoT and Wearables

CoinPower lithium-ion rechargeable micro batteries

VARTA Microbattery, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of high-technology rechargeable and primary batteries, released the CoinPower Series of lithium-ion rechargeable micro batteries. Optimized to promote cost effective manufacturing efficiencies and design flexibility in
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Date:
07/06/2015
Excelsys’ powerMod plug-in DC modules are optimized for reactive loads

powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules

Excelsys Technologies introduced the Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules that are optimized for driving DC motors and other reactive loads. Backed by a five-year warranty, the new XgR and XgT powerMods offer design engineers increased system robustness and reliability by providing complete pr
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Date:
07/06/2015
ABSOPULSE's railway converters offer 3.5Vn surge withstand capacity and IP66 protection

BAR 65-D3-IP66 railway-grade dc-dc converters

The BAR 65-D3-IP66 series is a recent addition to ABSOPULSE Electronics′ line of rugged, IP66, railway-grade dc-dc converters. The units have an input voltage surge withstand capability of a minimum of 3.5Vn for 20msec, comfortably meeting RIA12 requirements. RIA12 is the general specification for the protection of
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Date:
07/06/2015
Gaia Converter's compact 150W converter family targets mil/aero and high-end industrial apps

MGDS-155 Series

Gaia Converter is introducing a novel compact 150W DC/DC Converter family targeting Defense, Airborne as well as High end industrial applications. The new MGDS-155 Series 9-45V and 16-80V input voltage range makes it ideal for all Defense and Airborne applications with wide input bus and transients variations: Com
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Date:
07/02/2015
CHERRY releases evaluation kit for innovative energy-harvesting switch tech

Cherry Evaluation Kit 2.0

CHERRY Industrial Solutions has released an updated Evaluation Kit 2.0 to demonstrate their market leading Energy Harvesting Switch Technology. The kit, containing an energy harvesting generator, rocker switch and a snap-action switch, receiver with antenna, USB cable and receiver manual, provides users with a
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Date:
07/02/2015
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