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Virtual power plants, distributed energy resources and power in the cloud
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are increasingly challenging the dominance of traditional large-scale centralized electricity generation. A VPP is defined … [Read More...] about Virtual power plants, distributed energy resources and power in the cloud
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Low-profile 400-W supplies target industrial, medical apps
Bel Power Solutions announced the ABC401 / MBC401 Series of 400 W AC-DC power supplies in five different low-profile 1U packages, including open frame, enclosed, U-channel, perforated cover, and … [Read More...] about Low-profile 400-W supplies target industrial, medical apps
Hybrid aluminum-polymer capacitors optimized for automotive, Industrial Apps
KEMET announces the launch of three hybrid aluminum polymer capacitor series: A780, PHA225, and PHH225. These AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors offer a combination of highly conductive polymer technology … [Read More...] about Hybrid aluminum-polymer capacitors optimized for automotive, Industrial Apps
Smart grids, software defined grids, and big data
The business models and technology architectures of electric utility grids worldwide are under attack both at the edge and overall. The first FAQ in this series looked at the attack on the edge of the … [Read More...] about Smart grids, software defined grids, and big data
Virtual power plants, distributed energy resources and power in the cloud
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are increasingly challenging the dominance of traditional large-scale centralized electricity generation. A VPP is defined as a collection of distributed energy resources … [Read More...] about Virtual power plants, distributed energy resources and power in the cloud
IEDM highlights: GaN HFETs get a p-channel version that operates at gigahertz speeds
Researchers at Cornell University and Intel Corp. say they've devices a wide-bandgap p-type transistor counterpart of the n-channel GaN HFET. In a paper to be presented at the upcoming IEDM … [Read More...] about IEDM highlights: GaN HFETs get a p-channel version that operates at gigahertz speeds
NMB’s PWM cooling fans now available from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components, is now stocking NMB’s high performance PWM cooling fans. NMB’s new series of high … [Read More...] about NMB’s PWM cooling fans now available from Sager Electronics
Good-bye x-ray tubes, hello “vacuum” transistors
Among the presentations at this year's IEDM: A silicon vacuum transistor that operates at over 38 kV. Examine a hospital x-ray machine or a high-power RF transmitter and you'll find a beefy vacuum … [Read More...] about Good-bye x-ray tubes, hello “vacuum” transistors
Nano grids, microgrids, and zero net energy consumption
Electric utility grids around the world are undergoing a fundamental change in architecture. The centralized grid that was designed to provide inexpensive electricity with a reasonable level of … [Read More...] about Nano grids, microgrids, and zero net energy consumption
Benefits of software-configurable power systems
The first FAQ in this series looked at the various hardware options for implementing digital power. Part two took a deep look at the PMBus/SMBus communication protocol for implementing digital power … [Read More...] about Benefits of software-configurable power systems
Smart lighting base supports presence, light and activity detection
The LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base from TE Connectivity makes it simple to integrate innovations in street lighting controls. As smart cities become smarter and require more complex systems, … [Read More...] about Smart lighting base supports presence, light and activity detection
A look at USB Type-C in power-only applications
Having been around for more than two decades, USB connectors are one of the most popular and well-recognized interconnect components in electronic designs. From Type A to Type-C, USB has gone through … [Read More...] about A look at USB Type-C in power-only applications
Digital power management and PMBus moving into the future
Digital power ICs communicate with each other via the System Management Bus (SMBus) using the Power Management Bus (PMBus) communication protocol and the AVSBus protocol, a subset of the PMBus … [Read More...] about Digital power management and PMBus moving into the future
Bidirectional buck-boost, dual-phase buck DC/DC controllers handle 48-V apps
The ISL81801 buck-boost controller acts as a “UPS on a chip” by enabling bidirectional current flow (forward or reverse) using constant-voltage and constant-current regulation. This allows a battery … [Read More...] about Bidirectional buck-boost, dual-phase buck DC/DC controllers handle 48-V apps
Wide-voltage, high-frequency PoL converters target USB-PD apps
Silanna Semiconductor announced the launch of their newest family of wide voltage, high-frequency point of load converters targeting USB-PD applications. Silanna Semiconductor focuses on ultimate … [Read More...] about Wide-voltage, high-frequency PoL converters target USB-PD apps
PLCC-packaged LEDs feature homogeneous color perception
Würth Elektronik has doubled its product range of SMT assembly white top view LEDs to 30 models. The 3014, 3030, and 5630 packages of the WL-SWTP product group have been expanded to include the "A … [Read More...] about PLCC-packaged LEDs feature homogeneous color perception
