For operating and backup power and energy storage, engineers can choose among batteries, supercapacitors, or “best of both” hybrid supercapacitors. The previous part of this article established the context for supercapacitors and explained their structure in simplistic terms; obviously, this is a component with deep physics, chemistry, materials-science considerations, and manufacturing issues. The first widely […]
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Fuses for space apps boast static-dissipative polyester packaging
SCHURTER has improved the packaging of its space fuse series MGA-S, with an enhanced dissipative structure on the outer layer of the ESD bag. The outer layer of the old packaging was aluminum with abrasion-resistant coating. The material of the outer layer of the new packaging is a static-dissipative polyester. The MGA-S is hermetically sealed […]
Interactive sizing selection guide covers surge protective devices
Littelfuse, Inc., announced today the launch of a surge protective device (SPD) selection guide that sizes SPDs to achieve the best level of protection for a system based on specifications provided. Surge protective devices need to be sized correctly. If they are sized too low, the system could be susceptible to temporary overvoltages as well […]
Supercapacitor line now ranges from coin cell, radial form factors, large snap-in types
New Yorker Electronics has announced its distribution of the newly expanded Cornell Dubilier line of Supercapacitors. Additional capacitance values and cell sizes have been added to its already extensive supercapacitor platforms, the DGH 2.7 volt and DSF 3.0-volt series. The company’s product line now ranges from board-mountable coin cell types to radial form factors […]
Single-phase input, 3kW, ac-dc power supplies span voltage range of 150 V to 800 V DC
XP Power today announced the introduction of the HDL3000-HV series of single-phase input 3kW AC-DC power supplies with output voltages from 150V to 400VDC, with up to 800VDC realised by connecting units in series. All models feature output voltage and current adjustment ranging from 0 to 105% using analogue (via voltage or resistance) or digital […]
DIN-rail power supply buffer module has inhibit function for safe operation
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DBM20 24V 20A rated DIN rail buffer module. The narrow 49mm width saves space on the DIN rail allowing additional modules and functionality to be fitted. A remote on/off inhibit function avoids the unsafe discharge of stored energy during system maintenance and servicing. The DBM20 provides […]
Battery breakthrough fatigue
Leland Teschler • Executive Editor For some cheap thrills, try Googling the words “battery breakthrough.” You’ll be presented with page after page of articles breathlessly chronicling one research result after another in energy storage. But you might wonder why, with so many earth-shattering developments, electric vehicles can’t travel 1,000 miles before needing a recharge. The […]
Isolated high-power current-sense modules include amplified analog output
New Yorker Electronics has announced the release of the new SSA Smart Current Sensor series from Riedon. Riedon’s new Smart Shunt SSA combines low-impedance manganese shunt resistance, a high-precision insulated amplifier, and an isolated DC/DC converter. Riedon’s SSA family of Isolated Smart Current Measurement Technology consists of four current ratings: 100A, 250A, 500A, and 1000A. […]
Bi-directional 22/25-kW liquid-cooled inverter battery charger targets EV, HEV apps
Bel Power Solutions announces the BCL25-700-8, a 22/25 kW bi-directional liquid-cooled on-board inverter battery charger with export functionalities for hybrid (HEV) or fully electric (EV) vehicles, as well as medium and heavy-duty on- and off-highway vehicles. The BCL25-700-8 is parallelable up to 4 units in charge mode, with typical efficiency up to 94%. With the […]
Power-management ICs optimized for use in laptops
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced a new line of power management integrated circuits (PMIC) by introducing its first UHD display panel PMIC for laptops. PMICs are integrated circuits that include multiple power management functions within a single chip, and they are frequently used to power space-constrained devices where high-efficient and compact form factors are required. They […]
