Rogers Corporation is pleased to introduce 92ML materials. These thermally enhanced laminates and prepregs are specifically engineered and manufactured to meet the demands of high power applications. 92ML materials are halogen-free, flame retardant, thermally conductive epoxy based prepreg and laminate systems. They provide a low-cost, lead-free solder compatible system with enhanced heat transfer characteristics. These […]
Power Management
AC/DC supply produces 48 V for intermediate bus applications
Bel Fuse Inc. has announced the expansion of Bel Power Solutions’ front end, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the platinum efficiency PFE1300-48-054NA power supply suitable for wide range of telecom and networking applications. The PFE1300-48-054NA is a 1300 Watt highly efficient front-end AC-DC power supply that converts standard AC mains power into a main […]
Hoverboards get their own UL standard
by Leland Teschler, Executive Editor Battery fires in hoverboards have made headlines and garnered the attention of regulators who are devising safety standards aimed at heading off future troubles. There is a video on YouTube called “Fire exploding hoverboard caught on camera” that, as of this writing, has received 4,285,155 views in the three short […]
120-W desktop power adapters sport universal three-wire input
Phihong has introduced new 120W desktop power adapters that provide convenient and energy-efficient power solutions for a wide variety of consumer and commercial applications, including: industrial, networking, peripheral, and test and measurement devices. The new PSA120U Series 120W power adapters feature a universal three-wire IEC320-C14 input connector, are rated for AC inputs spanning 115 – […]
Batteries for the Industrial Internet of Things
by Sol Jacobs, Tadiran Batteries Not all battery chemistries are the same when it comes to powering devices designed for the IIoT. A few guidelines help field cells able to handle rugged surroundings for long periods. The development of electricity in the late 1800s drove the first industrial revolution by providing abundant and inexpensive power […]
Compact Single-Phase Filter handles up to 60 A
SCHURTER is expanding its successful single-phase filter family, FMAB NEO, with new design series P and Q. This range of single-phase filters combines high performance in a compact design. The new series extends the range of current ratings up to 60 A, with an extended temperature range from -40°C to 100°C. The new FMAB filter […]
Synchronous step-down power modules take 22/40-V inputs, put out 3/6 A
Exar Corporation has announced theXR79103, XR79106, XR79203 and XR79206 as additions to its family of synchronous step-down power modules with input voltage up to 40V. All four single output devices with high operating efficiency and low temperature rise in a compact QFN package include easy to use, fully integrated power converters including MOSFETs, inductors and […]
Nanocrystalline common-mode chokes mount on PCB
SCHURTER expands its wide range of current compensated chokes with high current types for PCB mounting. The new DKIH series is now available with a nanocrystalline ring core, offering 8 times higher inductance performance than ferrite core versions in the same compact dimension. The new product is designed for single and three phase applications with […]
Dual-phase PWM power controller targets, server, storage, FPGA apps
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has strengthened its offerings of power management products with the introduction of a high-performance dual-phase digital power controller that can help customers optimize, monitor and control high-power supply systems. The second-generation ZSPM1363 digital PWM (pulse-width modulation) controller delivers high performance and excellent transient response, making it ideal for addressing the growing […]
Liquid-cooled material designed to dissipate large amounts of heat
Rogers Corporation’s Power Electronics Solutions (PES) group has introduced its latest high-performance cooling material, curamik CoolPerformance Plus. curamik CoolPerformance Plus is an advanced liquid-cooled material designed to dissipate large amounts of heat and provide reliable thermal management of high-power laser diodes and other heat-generating optical devices. CoolPerformance Plus coolers build upon the effective cooling approach […]
