Test & Measurement

    December 2020
    Ultra compact 12 Watt DC/DC converters for industrial use
    The design purpose of these series was to miniaturized low power DC/DC converters to the maximum without sacrificing high efficiency. They solidify the new standard for power density with 3,61 W/cm3 and effectively double the power density compared to 12 Watt converters in DIP-24 package. The TEL 12 and TEL 12WI off
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    Date:
    12/28/2020
    Leading Industry Smart Change

    CITE 2021, Shenzhen Convention Center - April 9 - 11, 2021

    The Organizing Committee of China Information Technology Expo held a press conference in Beijing, announcing that the 9th China electronic information Expo (“CITE 2021) will be held in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center from April 9 to 11, 2021, and release the relevant preparations for the Expo to al
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    Date:
    12/15/2020
    400 W AC-DC Convection-Cooled Sealed Power Supplies
    Bel Power Solutions, a Bel group company, announces the ABS400/MBS400 Series of convection cooled power supplies which are sealed and fully potted, offer IP66/67 ingress protection and fit 1U applications. These power supplies may be mounted for conduction or convection cooling and are rated at 300 W in still air
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    Date:
    12/08/2020
    Gowanda Launches More Broadband Conicals
    Gowanda Electronics announces the introduction of a new broadband microwave RF conical inductor series – C070 – available in Surface Mount (C070SM) and Flying Lead (C070FL) configurations to enhance utility for the electronic design community. Gowanda’s new C070 series was developed to address market ne
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    Date:
    12/07/2020
    Using Early EMI Testing to Validate SiC-based Designs

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    Figure 1. Probing a power design with a real-time oscilloscope can help identify the sources and transmission paths of unwanted emissions

    In applications like automotive, green energy, and data centers, the primary growth drivers for SiC are potential gains in performance, efficiency and power density. However, the gains in performance and size must still run the gauntlet of faster switching speeds, large currents, and issues related to new packaging re
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    Date:
    12/03/2020
    Electric Vehicle Traction Systems Require Nimble, High Power Test Systems

    Figure 1. Electric vehicle power systems cover voltage ranges from 900VDC to 12VDC at power levels that exceed 100s of KW

    In a previously published article on this subject, we noted, “The market demand for reduction in the use of fossil fuels is driving the inexorable move toward EVs. The complexity of testing the whole spectrum of electronic devices and systems within this new breed of vehicles is placing higher demands on test eq
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    Date:
    12/01/2020
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