Substituting special capacitors for transformers helps realize ac-to-dc power supplies that are both efficient and compact. JEFF SORENSEN, HELIX SEMICONDUCTORS POWER SUPPLIES that convert ac to dc have been a part of nearly every electronics-based product since the popularization of the vacuum tube radio. While the voltage levels have changed, the conversion process has always […]
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High-efficiency ac/dc converters now sampling
Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors today announced sampling of its eMpower HS100 chipset, its first production IC, which is a key piece in the company’s mission to address the overburdened nature of electricity grids around the globe. By enabling more than 90 percent end-to-end efficiency, the eMpower HS100 is an answer to the regulatory pressures being exerted […]
