Battery technology pioneer Nexeon has announced its success in securing ISO14001 certification following a recent two-day audit. The ISO 14001:2004 standard sets out the criteria for an environmental management system, and maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective system. Nexeon’s scope of registration covers the development, […]
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EMC filters for high power inverters rid noise on both AC and DC lines
SCHURTER is pleased to add the FMCC SOL to its filter line up, designed for high attenuation of electromagnetic interference in 3-Phase systems. Rated currents range from 150 to 2500 A at 520 or 760 V. The filter is considerably compact, and lightweight, relative to its high performance. As demand for more powerful and physically […]
New Motion SPM 5 Series Offers Thermal Sensing and Stable EMI
Designers of motor control systems need solutions that optimize efficiency and ensure maximum reliability under harsh application conditions. To meet this challenge, Fairchild Semiconductor developed the SPM 5 smart power module series 3-phase MOSFET inverter solution, providing designers an AC induction motor (ACIM) and Brushless DC (BLDC) motor inverter solution for motors up to 200W […]
Boosted battery run-time in portable medical and industrial devices
The bq27421 is a small and accurate Li-Ion battery fuel gauge integrated circuit, which boosts battery run-time in portable medical devices, such as wearable health monitors, and industrial devices like inventory scanners and portable emergency lights and other consumer electronics. Leveraging TI’s proven Impedance Track advanced battery technology typically used in tablets and smartphones, the […]
LGA-Packaged MOSFETs Maximize Efficiency and Battery Life
The two new MOSFET devices are designed for use in smart phone and tablet PC applications where they provide a crucial part of the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery charging / discharging protection circuit switching. The EFC6601R Power MOSFET and EFC6602R Power MOSFET help designers to reduce solution size, improve efficiency and maximize battery life. Suitable […]
SL Power Packs 60 Watts of Power in Small AC/DC Power Supply
SL Power Electronics launches its GB60 single output, convection cooled, wide temperature range power supply that is one of only a few available on the market to provide 60 watts of power in ultra-compact package of 2″ x 3″ x 1.35″. The GB60 family comes in four standard models ranging from 12Vto 48V approved to CSA/EN/IEC/UL60950-1, […]
Three design tips for power converters
Designing a power converter requires three key elements when producing a quality product. A power converter needs component de-rating, calculation for the power factor, and EMI/EMC (electromagnetic interference/compatibility). Without these requirements, the design may not work at all. De-rate components is one of the most common steps in power converter designs. Engineers often stop after […]
The California Instruments BPS Series of high-power AC sources/frequency converters
AMETEK Programmable Power has released the California Instruments BPS Series of high-power AC sources/frequency converters. Available with outputs ranging from 30 kVA to 180 kVA, the BPS is the latest series of products to use AMETEK’s high-performance, pulse-width modulation (PWM) switching technology to provide cost-effective solutions for AC power test applications. The BPS Series supports […]
Trojan Battery Hosts a Series of Webinars on Deep-Cycle Batteries for Renewable Energy
Trojan Battery Co. continues its mission to expand knowledge and understanding of deep-cycle batteries by hosting a series of webinars designed to provide in-depth information focusing on a variety of battery topics for renewable energy and backup power applications. Deep-cycle batteries are an essential component of battery-based renewable energy and backup power systems, so careful […]
How to Read Your DC Power Supply’s Data Sheet
by Kevin Cavell, Product Manager for Power Products, Agilent Technologies, Inc. Before powering up your device for the first time, read your power supply’s data sheet! Going through the top specifications, knowing as much as you can about your device, will help you choose the right power supply. When it comes time to power up […]