TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the GQA120 series of 120W industrial grade DC-DC converters. Four package types allow product performance to be optimized for the application. The series can accept a 12Vdc or 24Vdc nominal input, making it suitable for ruggedized communication equipment, automated vehicle mounted electronics, trackside rail and marine radar and navigation […]
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Quasi-constant current feature added to 60 W power adpaters
Globtek is introducing a quasi-constant current feature for its new 50 W family of power adapters, for use in battery charging type applications, when a customer application needs to operate with output power below the output voltage regulation point. The new option allows for a 50W nominal constant power limiting level, between the rated output […]
IEC appliance outlet includes integrated guides for light pipes
A new IEC appliance outlet, dubbed the series 6610-5, contains integrated guides for light pipes. Designed by Schurter Inc. to channel light from LEDs placed on a printed circuit board to the outlet surface, the new feature is especially suited for use in PDU and UPS applications. The light pipe status indication allows technicians to […]
Small PCB-mount ac/dc modules approved for household appliances
MINMAX announces the new 3 Watt AAF-03 and 5 Watt AAF-05 families of ultra-miniature encapsulated power module in a 1 x 1 x 0.64” PCB Mount package (optional chassis mount with terminal strips available on the 5-watt models). All models are safety approved for EN60950-1 (ITE) and EN60335-1 (Household Appliance). Their small size offers designers […]
CMOS LDO regulators target mobile apps
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) today announced a new family of CMOS low dropout (LDO) regulators: the TCR4DG series. Consisting of general-purpose, single-output voltage regulators with on/off control input, low output noise voltage and low inrush current, the TCR4DG series is available in fixed output voltages between 1.0V and 4.5V – capable of driving […]
AC-DC power supplies for medical applications keep leakage current to under 100 uA
Polytron Devices has launched a new series of universal input AC-DC power supplies for medical applications. The MUI30 boasts 85 to 264 Vac universal input range, 47 to 63 Hz input frequency and low leakage current under 100 microamps. For use in applications up to 30 watts, the MUI30 offers high efficiency up to 95% […]
Low-noise, AC-DC converters power 1W – 20W medical applications
Gresham Power Electronics the Salisbury-based Defense and Commercial power conversion specialist, announces the introduction of a new series of low noise AC-DC converters for medical applications. The P3/P5/MHIA Medical AC/DC linear power supply series from Polytron Devices is UL 60601-1 Third Edition recognized. The 2MOPP compliant linear encapsulated AC-DC power module is suitable for applications including […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – July
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High-efficiency ac/dc converters now sampling
Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors today announced sampling of its eMpower HS100 chipset, its first production IC, which is a key piece in the company’s mission to address the overburdened nature of electricity grids around the globe. By enabling more than 90 percent end-to-end efficiency, the eMpower HS100 is an answer to the regulatory pressures being exerted […]
Manganese and sodium-ion-based material may offer eco-friendly battery option for EVs and mobile devices
In the battle of the batteries, lithium-ion technology is the reigning champion, powering that cellphone in your pocket as well as an increasing number of electric vehicles on the road. But a novel manganese and sodium-ion-based material developed at The University of Texas at Dallas, in collaboration with Seoul National University, might become a contender, […]