Phoenix Contact’s QUINT UPS-IQ 500 VA AC UPS has received UL 1778 Recognition. This is the first-ever industrial control cabinet AC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to be certified for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations. This AC UPS uses Phoenix Contact’s proven IQ technology to increase system reliability. The rail-mounted UPS monitors a scalable battery […]
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Powering the cloud for an energy efficient Internet of Everything
by Mark Adams, CUI Inc. As the Internet-of-Everything puts pressure on Cloud services, software-optimized power conversion will help save energy and let operators keep on top of costs. The Internet of Everything (IoE) will capture data continuously from activities such as retail, transportation, infrastructure management, manufacturing, mining, food production, security and many others. Figures from […]
Thermoelectric Module simulation software shortens design time
Global technology leader Laird has updated and enhanced the AZTEC™ thermoelectric module (TEM) simulation program algorithms to further reduce thermal design time. The AZTEC product selection tool allows design engineers to specify a given set of input variables based on application attributes and the software analysis outputs optimal TEMs for examination. The advanced program enables […]
External ac-dc supplies meet DoE Level VI, EU CoC Tier 2 energy efficiency specs
XP Power has developed four external power supply series that enable products to meet new EU and US environmental and energy efficiency regulations, which come into force this year. The VEC40, VEC50, VEC65 and VES90 series of external AC-DC power supplies all comply with the new DoE level VI (US) and CoC Tier 2 (EU) […]
1 watt surface mount DC-DC converters certified for medical use
Murata has introduced the NXJ1, a series of single output, high reliability, high isolation, 1W surface-mount DC-DC converters designed for medical products, with other applications in industrial, transport, and telecom markets. Manufactured by Murata Power Solutions and measuring only 13.72 x 10.46 x 4.36 mm, this compact low-profile series features six models comprising nominal input […]
3000 Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower Released
Larson Electronics announced the release of a mini light tower featuring three 1000 watt metal halide lamp heads, a 3,500VA generator for operation, and an adjustable tower built on a wheeled frame for portability. The WAL-ML-3XM-3G mini light tower from Larson Electronics is an ideal solution for operators who need a fully portable yet easy […]
Littelfuse invests in silicon carbide technology
As part of the company’s strategy to move more significantly into power semiconductors for industrial and automotive markets, Littelfuse has made an investment in Monolith Semiconductor, Inc., a start-up company developing silicon carbide technology. Silicon carbide is a rapidly emerging semiconductor material that enables power devices to operate at higher switching frequencies and temperatures versus […]
New Bi-directional Inductive Coupler powered by IO-Link from Balluff
Balluff is pleased to announce the expansion of its IO-Link enabled Inductive Coupling product family to include bi-directional IO-Link communication. The Balluff inductive coupling solution enables transfer of power and data over a small air gap – making it ideally suited in the industrial space, where getting I/O in hard to reach places or to […]
High-power SM TVS diodes feature better clamping voltages
Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer in circuit protection, has introduced two new product series, the LTKAK6 and LTKAK10 Series TVS Diodes, designed to offer clamping characteristics superior to those of standard silicon avalanche diode (SAD) technologies. This superior performance is made possible by Littelfuse Foldbak technology, which provides a clamping voltage lower than the avalanche voltage but […]
Kontron CompactPCI CP3004-SA: bringing more performance and reliability
Kontron, a global provider of Embedded Computer Technology (ECT) announces its latest addition to the CompactPCI CPU Board Family, the CP3004-SA. The CP3004-SA is a 3 U blade based on the 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and the 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 and i3 processors. The dual core versions provide for low heat […]