Sensoray announces the release of its new Model 3011 Miniature HD IP camera. It fits in a 2.25 x 2.00 x 1.20 inch enclosure (including the lens) and is capable of providing an H.264 compressed stream at standard HD resolution (1080p30), or multiple streams at lower resolutions. Model 3011 consumes less than 3 Watts using […]
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Gallery: Scenes from the IEEE ECCE conference
The IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition took place last week in Pittsburgh. The clear trends based on exhibits on the show floor included a lot of interest in SiC power devices and in alternative topologies for inverters. Here are a few of the more interesting sites we encountered there. SiC on display The Center […]
OKDX-T/40 : Murata introduces digital 40 AMP 132 Watt POL DC-DC Converter
Murata announced today the addition of the OKD series of non-isolated point-of-load (PoL) DC/DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Available in three different package formats, through-hole, single-in-line, and surface mount, the OKDx-T/40 is a 40 Amp, 132 Watt digital DC/DC converter. These highly efficient (typically 97.2%), fully regulated converters offer a high power density and […]
Ultra-low power conversion for wearable, sensor and industrial designs
Delivering power management innovation for ultra-low power designs, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s smallest, lowest power linear battery charger and a tiny, fully integrated DC/DC power module, which consumes only 360 nA of quiescent current, to help extend battery run-time in wearable electronics, remote sensors and MSP430™ microcontroller-based applications. Smallest, lowest […]
DC/DC controller draws just 50µA in standby
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3807, a low quiescent current synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50µA in standby mode with the output voltage in regulation. The 4V to 38V input supply range is designed to protect against high voltage transients, continue operation during automotive cold crank and cover a broad range of input […]
Coming in September: Sixth Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exhibition to kick off in Pittsburgh
The Sixth Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exhibition (ECCE 2014), “Your Bridge to a Clean and Sustainable Energy Future,” will come to Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. 14 through 18. The event will include an expo area of about 40 exhibitors. On Tuesday Sept. 16, admission to the exhibits will be free to the public as […]
Thunderbolt™ DC/DC power solution fuels bus-powered applications
Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) expanded its industry-leading Thunderbolt™ portfolio with the TPS65980 DC/DC switching regulator, the first fully integrated power solution for bus-powered Thunderbolt™ applications. The TPS65980 is the centerpiece of TI’s certified Thunderbolt™ single port peripheral reference design, simplifying the power chain and speeding the design of bus-powered applications, such as hard drives, […]
Murata’s NCM6 Series 6 Watt Encapsulated DC-DC with 4:1 Input Range
Murata announced the NCM6 series of isolated 6 Watt single and dual output DC/DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Accommodating up to an ultra-wide 4:1 input range, these DC-DC converters are available in three nominal input voltage ranges of either 5 VDC input (4.5 – 9 VDC 2:1 range), 12 VDC (9 – 36 VDC […]
Exar’s PowerBlox™ DC-DC Regulators Offer 0.1% Line Reg
Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components, and video and data management solutions, introduced a new line of high-power switching regulators to add to its popular PowerBlox™ family of DC-DC converter products. The XR76108, XR76112 and XR76115 are Synchronous Step Down Regulators supporting point-of-load (POL) supplies of 8A, 12A and […]
AutomationDirect expands RHINO® line of DC Power Supplies
RHINO PSB series DIN rail mount single-phase and three-phase input power supplies with IP20-rated terminals offer high performance and reliability and are perfect for applications that require a basic DC voltage power supply. The series features rugged plastic or aluminum housings and output status LED indicators as well as overload, overvoltage and thermal protection. Five […]