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Automotive-compliant diodes help lower operating temperatures, reduce power loss

Diodes Incorporated introduced the SBR10M100P5Q and SBR8M100P5Q. These automotive-compliant super barrier rectifier (SBR) diodes employ patented and … [Read More...]

Metal-clad braking resistor targets industrial, commercial applications

Riedon announced an expansion to its extensive line of high-power wirewound resistors, with a new series of rugged metal-clad braking resistors that … [Read More...]

New from the research lab: High-energy textile lithium battery

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) say they have developed a highly flexible, high-energy lithium battery for wearable electronics with a myriad of applications. PolyU's … [Read More...]

Automotive-compliant diodes help lower operating temperatures, reduce power loss

Diodes Incorporated introduced the SBR10M100P5Q and SBR8M100P5Q. These automotive-compliant super barrier rectifier (SBR) diodes employ patented and proprietary technology and can significantly reduce … [Read More...]

Metal-clad braking resistor targets industrial, commercial applications

Riedon announced an expansion to its extensive line of high-power wirewound resistors, with a new series of rugged metal-clad braking resistors that deliver high levels of performance and a reduction … [Read More...]

High energy double-sided chip resistors handle up to 6.5 kV surges

TT Electronics announced high energy double-sided chip (HDSC) resistors, the latest addition to its range of pulse withstanding chip resistors. HDSC chip resistors are untrimmed for improved pulse … [Read More...]

GaN power devices, Part 1: Principles

Power devices based on gallium nitride (GaN) are rapidly becoming a viable, higher-performance alternative to silicon MOSFETs due to their higher efficiency and other favorable attributes. In … [Read More...]

Single-phase buck/boost transformer provides 208-V primary, 240-V secondary

Larson Electronics announced the release of a single-phase buck and boost transformer for indoor and outdoor use. This transformer provides protection against critical equipment failures and isolates … [Read More...]

More tools for Zigbee smart lighting apps

Silicon Labs and Signify are collaborating on an extension of the Friends of Hue program enabling ecosystem partners to develop smart light switches for Philips Hue systems. Silicon Labs is providing … [Read More...]

Eight-port PoE switch provides 60 W per port

The adoption of commercial smart lighting systems has grown significantly as organizations strive to improve energy efficiency and operational costs in buildings. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is rising … [Read More...]

RGB LEDs target accent/decorative lighting, optical displays, industrial apps

Würth Elektronik announced the WL-SFTW and WL-SFTD series of new RGB LEDs that are ideal for accent and decorative lighting, optical displays as well as industrial applications. Thanks to their PLCC … [Read More...]

Specialized diodes, Part 2: Varactor, Gunn, and PIN diodes

Part 1 of this FAQ reviewed the standard PN semiconductor diode, and looked at some specialized variations called the tunnel, Zener/avalanche, and Schottky diodes. Part 2 briefly explores the … [Read More...]

Specialized diodes, Part 1: Tunnel, Zener/Avalanche, and Schottky diodes

There are diode varieties which do much more than just block current flow in one direction and allow it in the other; some of these special diodes have favorable attributes while others are essential … [Read More...]

1U programmable supplies provide 95% efficiency, carry NRTL listing

Magna-Power Electronics announced an upgrade to its 1U (1.75” height) SL Series, now offering up to 95% efficiency and carrying a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) safety listing. With … [Read More...]

DIN rail 240-W supplies carry harsh environment/hazardous location qualifications

TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TIB 240-EX family of 240 Watt DIN rail power supplies that are designed for harsh environments & hazardous locations with certifications for ATEX … [Read More...]

Achtung! Power technology on display at PCIM Nuremberg

PCIM Europe is billed as the world's leading exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management. Recently wrapping up in Nuremberg, the … [Read More...]

Get ready for supercaps with 5x boost in power/energy density

Supercapacitors based on carbon nanotube technology are about to make the jump from laboratory curiosity to mass production. NAWA Technologies in France says it will soon begin the mass production … [Read More...]