Larson Electronics has announced the release of a ten amp explosion proof momentary push button switch for controlling machinery or process in industrial and commercial applications. The EPS-2XPB-SG-MS explosion proof momentary switch from Larson Electronics is Class 1 Division 1 & 2 and Class 2 Division 1 & 2 rated for hazardous locations. This start/stop […]
Power Management
Power modules let MCUs run 3-phase, 5-A motors
STMicroelectronics has expanded its Intelligent Power Module portfolio with the introduction of the SLLIM-nano 2nd series, adding higher power levels and new package options that are especially suited to increasing the efficiency and reducing cost. The new SLLIMM-nano devices suit compressors, pumps, and fans in domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, and any […]
1.2 kV SiC Diode targets rugged industrial applications
Fairchild (NASDAQ: FCS) has released its first 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) diode, the FFSH40120ADN, in its series of upcoming SiC solutions. The 1200V diode’s combination of superior switching performance, higher reliability and low electromagnetic interference (EMI) make it ideal for next-generation solar inverters, industrial motor controls and welders which are all increasingly required to be […]
Oztek to showcase OZip, an intelligent power module
Oztek Corp will exhibit at APEC 2016 – Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition on March 21-24, 2016, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. OZTEK’s booth number is 1652. Oztek will showcase their OZip, Intelligent Power Module, which elevates integrated power to the next level. While others claim Intelligent Power, OZip […]
Low profile, high-wattage power supplies
Polytron Devices has launched its new LPA30 series of compact, high wattage 30-watt DC-DC converters for a wide range of applications including wireless networks, tele and data communications, industry control systems, distributed power architectures and semiconductor equipment. The LPA30 power supplies deliver 92 percent power supply efficiency in an extra low profile package of 1.0” […]
Low-profile 18-W desktop adapters hit Level VI efficiency levels
Phihong USA, a global supplier of OEM power solutions, has introduced a new low-cost, low-profile 18W desktop adapter series that delivers higher efficiency performance than previous models. Designated the PSAA18U Series, the adapters are compliant with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) new level VI energy efficiency requirements, featuring input power saving of In addition […]
High-power AC supplies get price reduction
Behlman Electronics Inc. has announced that, effective March 1, 2016, the prices of their fifteen BL(F) High-Power Series AC Power Sources / Frequency Converters with fixed Voltage & Frequency are being reduced by $800 to $2,475, depending on the model. Making the announcement from Behlman’s design and manufacturing facility in Hauppauge, New York, Behlman president, […]
Top power electronics threads on EDABoard.com – February
Sine wave inverter voltage clipping – I’m in the process of building a sine wave inverter (MOSFET full-bridge and a low frequency transformer). I can’t manage to tune up the output filter (a series inductor in the transformer primary circuit and a capacitor across the secondary transformer). I have tried different inductor cores (E shape […]
Thermoelectric module for hi-rel applications
Global technology leader Laird has developed an advanced thermoelectric module (TEM) designed for high-reliability applications like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) thermal cycling, which require extended meantime between failure (MTBF). The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a biochemical technology that amplifies a single copy or a few strands of DNA across several orders of magnitude, generating […]
Wireless power transmitter IC handles 15 W in Qi wireless charging systems
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today launched a compact and efficient wireless power transmitter IC with a power transmission capability of 15 watts (W). Combined with a host microcontroller, the TC7718FTG realizes a wireless power transmission system compliant with Qi v1.2, the […]
