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 […]
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How ac/dc power supplies save you money
Choosing a high-quality, high-efficiency power supply that costs $50-$100, will probably pay for itself in the course of a year. Today’s trend is for power supplies to do more, have more, but cost less. Engineers that use power supplies are seeking less expensive supplies with additional features, while maintaining the same amount of energy needed […]
Modular M-LB Series AC Surge Protectors from Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces M-LB Series Surge Protection Barriers. The modular M-LB series fits various mains configurations and protects 115/230 V mains power supply lines against destructive power surges. These pluggable and pre-wired protection modules can be mounted on DIN rails for quick and easy installation. They feature front-sided indicators that deliver at-a-glance operating state and error message outputs […]
100 Watt AC-DC Power Supply Achieves Start-Up at –40°C
Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the NXT-100 series of ultra small AC-DC power supplies with extended temperature range that achieves unit start-up down to –40°C (-WT models). The NXT-100 series features high power density of 8.9W/inch³ and universal 85–264VAC input in a 1U high chassis. Eight models provide adjustable, single outputs from 2.5VDC to 48VDC. Efficiency […]
SL Power’s Industrial-Grade Triple Output 110 Watt Power Supply
SL Power Electronics announces the latest offering in its power dense product line, the CINT3110 AC/DC power solution. As with SL Power’s other high-density open frame AC/DC Industrial/ITE power supplies, the CINT3110 are approved to the highest safety standards, including EN/IEC/UL60950-1, 2nd edition. Ideal for test & measurement, diagnostic, process control and other Industrial applications, […]
Convection Cooled & Compact 300-Watt Power Supplies from TDK-Lambda
TDK Corporation announces the release of TDK-Lambda’s latest addition to its ZWS line of compact AC-DC power supplies. The new single-output ZWS300BAF series provides 300-watts with convection cooling (no fans required). This design eliminates the need for fan maintenance and reduces acoustic noise and vibrations. These units have a low profile of only 1.45”, and […]
Acopian announces AC-DC Power Supply Family
Acopian announced the availability of a new family of programmable AC-DC power supplies. Featuring wide-adjust output voltages from 0V-5V to 0-135V and current capabilities up to 70A, the 1U format single output voltage power supplies offer 750W of output power. These rack and bench top modules notably provide high power density, low ripple and a user-friendly front […]
Protek Power 135w Power Supplies Meet Safety Standards
The PMP135 Series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power offer 135 watts of performance packed design and are compliant to UL60601-1 and EN60101-1 3rd Edition medical safety standards. Units are also RoHS compliant and meet the requirements of CEC and Energy Star Level V. This Series is ideal for a variety of medical or ITE […]
Fairchild Semiconductor Offers High Performance in AC-DC Power Applications
High-end, AC-DC switch-mode power supply (SMPS) applications such as servers, telecom, computing, and industrial power applications require high power density, and to be successful, designers need cost-effective solutions that take up less board space and improve reliability. Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) helps designers with these challenges by introducing the 600V N-channel SuperFET® II MOSFET series. […]
CFM361S Series AC-DC Power Supplies from Power Sources Unlimited
Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the new 360 watt high-efficiency CFM361S Series of AC-DC power supplies with unparalleled power density in a small footprint. These units are the perfectly suited for telecom, ITE and industrial equipment applications. The CFM361S Series consists of single 12V, 24V, and 48V output models with 5VSB @ 500mA and 12V […]