CUI’s Power Group today announced the introduction of a next-generation 6 W wall plug-in ac-dc power supply with interchangeable ac blades designed for global use. The SMI6B series features an ultra-compact package measuring 1.85 x 1.36 x 1.04 in (47 x 34.5 x 26.5 mm), while complying with the US DoE Level VI and EU CoC […]
10-W USB interchangeable plug adapter complies with DOE VI efficiency standards
Phihong has announced the launch of its new 10W USB Interchangeable Plug Adapter Series, which is compliant to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE VI) efficiency regulations for external power supplies, as well as the European Union’s voluntary Code of Conduct Version 5 Tier 2 requirements. The new PSAF10R-050QA-R adapter features a USB receptacle, field-changeable […]
Power adapters meet DoE Level VI/COC Tier 2 standards
Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced three new series of external power adapters to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) to meet the Department of Energy Level VI and European Code of Conduct (CoC) v5 Tier 2 Directive efficiency standards. These standards aim to reduce waste energy from external power supplies both from no-load and normal operation and […]
Basics of power cords in North America
All ac power cords sold in North America must meet a NEMA standard and UL standards that spell out factors such as the minimum wire gage and the connector style. Most cords sold for industrial use, and even many of the cords targeting home appliances, have a third contact in addition to the power and […]
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 […]
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