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Smart battery sensor computes battery status
Smart battery sensor computes battery status
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Freescale Semiconductor's MM912J637 battery sensor measures current, voltage and temperature of lead-acid batteries and deduces the status of the battery…
System solution for brushless DC motor control applications
System solution for brushless DC motor control applications
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Sensor and digital control IC supplier Micronas has announced an enhanced system solution for brushless DC motor (BLDC) drive applications.
Semikron and drivetek form joint venture SKAItek GmbH over motor control software
Semikron and drivetek form joint venture SKAItek GmbH over motor control software
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Semikron further strengthens its presence in and dedication to the electric and hybrid vehicle market by forming a 50/50 joint…
IR to buy CHiL for $75 million
IR to buy CHiL for $75 million
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International Rectifier has agreed to acquire CHiL Semiconductor (CHiL) for $75 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments.

University of Strathclyde unveils smart grid research centre
University of Strathclyde unveils smart grid research centre
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The University of Strathclyde is unveiling a new £12.5 million Power Network Demonstration Centre in Scotland which aims to accelerate the adoption of new, 'smart' technologies, from advanced power grids…
International Rectifier acquires CHiL Semiconductor to digital power market
International Rectifier acquires CHiL Semiconductor to digital power market
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International Rectifier Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held CHiL Semiconductor Corporation (CHiL) for $75 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments.
International Rectifier acquires CHiL Semiconductor to digital power market
International Rectifier acquires CHiL Semiconductor to digital power market
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The acquisition will expand IR’s technology by adding a leading digital power management platform that improves energy efficiency in a wide variety of applications, including computing systems, graphics, servers and…
Maxim enters digital power market
Maxim enters digital power market
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In a major move, Maxim Integrated Products is entering into the emerging digital power market.
EnOcean appoints Alpha Micro Components to distribute energy harvesting wireless sensor modules in the UK
EnOcean appoints Alpha Micro Components to distribute energy harvesting wireless sensor modules in the UK
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Alpha Micro Components, the UK-based independent franchised distributor of electronic components, has entered into an agreement with the originator of patented self-powered wireless technology EnOcean GmbH which will see Alpha…
EnOcean appoints Alpha Micro Components to distribute energy harvesting wireless sensor modules in the UK
EnOcean appoints Alpha Micro Components to distribute energy harvesting wireless sensor modules in the UK
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The technology is designed to gather energy from existing sources found in any industrial or building complex – the energy generated from the push of a light switch or a…
Porsche shows hybrid vehicle, mulls e-car, lithium air batteries
Porsche shows hybrid vehicle, mulls e-car, lithium air batteries
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At an IBM event, sports car manufacturer Porsche gave insights into its electromobility strategy. Like other manufacturers, Porsche regards energy storage as the main issue for electric driving. Surprisingly, IBM…
Li ion battery recycling needs development incentives, market researcher says
Li ion battery recycling needs development incentives, market researcher says
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If the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and their associated battery packs increase in the long term, recycling and reuse of lithium ion batteries will help validate the tag, 'green…
100-V n-channel power MOSFETs claim lowest on-resistance at 4.5-V VGS rating in SO-8 and PowerPAK SO-8 packages
100-V n-channel power MOSFETs claim lowest on-resistance at 4.5-V VGS rating in SO-8 and PowerPAK SO-8 packages
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., has released two new 100 V n-channel TrenchFET power MOSFETs with on-resistance ratings down to 4.5 V VGS in SO-8 and PowerPAK SO-8 packages. Utilizing Vishay's new…
DC filter helps reduce solar inverter noise
DC filter helps reduce solar inverter noise
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Schurter has unveiled the company’s new standard DC filter series FMER SOL which has been developed for use on the DC side of the inverter in photovoltaic systems and other…
High-voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator eliminates optocoupler
High-voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator eliminates optocoupler
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Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No optocoupler, third winding or signal transformer is required…
Buck regulators provide ultra-fast transient response benefits
Buck regulators provide ultra-fast transient response benefits
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Semtech has launched the SC171 and SC172 buck regulators, which are 1 A and 2 A output current devices that have been added to the company’s EcoSpeed DC-DC converter platform…
Stretchable solar cells could power artificial electronic ‘super skin’
Stretchable solar cells could power artificial electronic ‘super skin’
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Ultrasensitive electronic skin developed by Stanford researcher Zhenan Bao is getting even better. Now she's demonstrated that it can detect chemicals and biological molecules, in addition to sensing an incredibly…
100-V n-channel power MOSFETs claim lowest on-resistance at 4.5-V VGS rating in SO-8 and PowerPAK SO-8 packages
100-V n-channel power MOSFETs claim lowest on-resistance at 4.5-V VGS rating in SO-8 and PowerPAK SO-8 packages
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In addition the product of on-resistance and gate charge – a key figure of merit (FOM) for MOSFETs in DC/DC converter applications – is also claimed to be the best…
HV isolated monolithic flyback regulator eliminates optocoupler
HV isolated monolithic flyback regulator eliminates optocoupler
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Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3512, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that, according to the vendor, significantly simplifies the design of isolated DC/DC converters. No optocoupler, third winding…
Circuits and algorithms to keep your silicon cool
Circuits and algorithms to keep your silicon cool
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Read the full article on page 18 of our February digital edition.
Compact thermoelectric power generator outputs 3.3, 4.1 or 5.0Vdc
Compact thermoelectric power generator outputs 3.3, 4.1 or 5.0Vdc
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When paired with wireless transmitters, the Thermobility solution can provide electric power for decades of maintenance-free operation, thus expanding the possibilities for new wireless sensor applications in…
High-current buck regulators deliver efficiency of 97 percent for high-performance FPGAs, and ASICs
High-current buck regulators deliver efficiency of 97 percent for high-performance FPGAs, and ASICs
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National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced a pair of high-current, synchronous buck regulators which the company claims delivers the industry's highest efficiency at 97 percent. The LM21212-1 and LM21215 are well-suited for…
Researchers boost thermoelectric material efficiency by 25 percent
Researchers boost thermoelectric material efficiency by 25 percent
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So-called thermoelectric materials that convert heat into electricity have been known since the early 1800s. One well-established group of thermoelectric materials is composed of tellurium, antimony, germanium…
USB port power supply controllers offer precise, adjustable, over-current protection
USB port power supply controllers offer precise, adjustable, over-current protection
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Intersil Corporation has introduced a new family of power controller devices designed to meet the power supply requirements of industry-standard USB devices. The ISL6185/6 provide port power for products based…
Low-cost 10-W and 20-W encapsulated AC/DC converters target medical applications
Low-cost 10-W and 20-W encapsulated AC/DC converters target medical applications
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The AMEL10-MAZ (10 W) and AMEL20-MAZ (20 W) feature an input/output isolation of 4000 VAC within an operating temperature range of -40 to +80 °C and excellent technical parameters.
Low-cost 10-W and 20-W encapsulated AC/DC converters target medical applications
Low-cost 10-W and 20-W encapsulated AC/DC converters target medical applications
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MSC Vertriebs GmbH is expanding its line of affordable power supplies with the release of Aimtec's 10 and 20 W series of encapsulated AC/DC converters.
High-current buck regulators deliver efficiency of 97 percent for high-performance FPGAs, and ASICs
High-current buck regulators deliver efficiency of 97 percent for high-performance FPGAs, and ASICs
New Products |
Members of National’s PowerWise energy-efficient product family, the LM21212-1 and LM21215 high-current buck regulators feature integrated high-side and low-side FETs, which simplify design and reduce solution size. The LM21212-1 features…
Researchers boost thermoelectric material efficiency by 25 percent
Researchers boost thermoelectric material efficiency by 25 percent
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A team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory have achieved a 25 percent improvement in the ability of a key material to convert heat into electrical…


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