Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces the addition of the 300 Watt CEV Series charger for li-ion batteries. The ruggedized packaging and thermal design make the AC-DC charger one of the most resilient on the market. The series can be used as either an external charging source or installed onboard a li-ion battery operated application. The CEV […]
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Efficient fanless supplies deliver 1 kW
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced the availability of its Excelsys CS1000 fanless power supply series. Delivering up to 1000W with no fans, this convection cooled family of highly efficient power supplies eliminates acoustic noise, vibration and the need for baseplate cooling, making them lightweight and ideal for use in a wide range of medical treatment […]
2.2-kW supplies bring Titanium-level efficiency to servers, storage, networking apps
Bel Power Solutions announced the TET2200 Series, 2200 W power supplies that bring Titanium level efficiency to servers, storage and networking equipment. With AC-DC power-factor-corrected (PFC) and high voltage DC-input variants, TET2200 Series power supplies provide a main output of 12 VDC for powering intermediate bus architectures (IBA). Measuring just 86.3 x 39.3 x 196.5 mm […]
300-W buck-boost dc-dc converter series augmented with 5 to 28-V 12.5-A models
New 12.5-A 300-W-rated models have been added to the i7C non-isolated dc-dc converter series. With an input range of 9 to 53 Vdc, the output can be adjusted from 5 to 28 V. The i7C topology enables a seamless transition from buck (voltage reduction) to boost (voltage increase) operation. The series is ideal for generating […]
One-amp power modules include power-good signal
Würth Elektronik extends its MagI³C power module product family to include a compact 1 A version in LGA-6EP package. The special feature of the module (type 171010501) is the “power good” function. The module indicates on one pin whether the output voltage is in the nominal range. The signal for the correct output voltage can […]
Converter bricks put out 5/12/15/24/48-V from ultra-wide input range
New 40-W TEP 40UIR and 60-W TEP 60UIR families of high-performance dc/dc converters offer an ultra-wide 12:1 input range in the industry standard quarter brick package. These robust dc/dc converters were designed for railway, transportation and industrial markets providing a diverse set of features for challenging applications. The TEP 40UIR (40 W) and TEP 60UIR […]
24-V lithium-ion battery module delivers long-life, exceptional safety
Murata Electronics today announced the availability of its fully-integrated 24V battery module equipped with FORTELION, the company’s proprietary lithium-ion secondary battery. The solution uses olivine-type lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material to achieve long-life with exceptional safety levels in a lead-free package. It is also size-compatible with its leaded counterparts, is dust and waterproof, […]
OVC III-certified 600-W half-brick power module operates from a 200 to 425 Vdc input
The TDK-Lambda PH600A280-24 dc-dc converter is rated at 24 V 600 W, further extending the 280-Vdc nominal input PH-A series from 50 W to 600 W. The PH-A series is utilized in HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) equipment for data communications, high voltage transmission, renewable energy applications, robot controllers and factory automation. Certification to the […]
SiC power modules include dual-diode, full-bridge, phase-leg, dual-common-cathode and 3-phase bridge versions
Demand continues to rapidly grow for Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based systems to maximize efficiency and reduce size and weight, allowing engineers to create innovative power solutions. Applications leveraging SiC technology range from electric vehicles and charging stations to smart power grids and industrial and aircraft power systems. Microchip Technology Inc. announced its expanded portfolio of smaller, lighter […]
Where fixed-ratio converters fit in high-power delivery systems
Fixed-ratio converters are often the best way of minimizing the electrical current sent over significant distances in the interest of better power efficiency. Phil Davies Vicor Corp. The vast majority of electromechanical or semiconductor loads require stable dc-dc voltage conversion and tight regulation to operate reliably. The dc-dc converters that perform this function are commonly […]
