Power Electronics

High Performance Clock Distribution Solutions

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:34:00 +0000

ON Semiconductor has released two new clock distribution ICs. The NB6L56 presents the industry with a more advanced 2:1 signal management solution.

Low Power and High Performance Contactless Smart Card

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:07:00 +0000

EM Microelectronic announces the EM4333, a new generation, low power Contactless Smart Card, designed to fulfill the specific needs of secure access control, public transportation, loyalty cards, electronic door locks or leisure park applications.

Intelligent Energy Optimization System Slashes Electric Bills

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:29:00 +0000

Roger Allan, Contributing Editor

The SP1000 series of hybrid energy management and correction systems from PMI guarantees and quantifies kilowatt-hour savings by reducing losses in power delivery, identifying and reducing harmonics, correcting for system imbalance, increasing equipment efficiency, and optimizing power utilization.

The SP1000A series of hybrid energy management and correction systems from PMI guarantees and quantifies kilowatt-hour savings by reducing losses in power delivery, identifying and reducing harmonics, correcting for system imbalance, increasing equipment efficiency, and optimizing power utilization.

Field-Oriented Motor Control

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:21:00 +0000

With the new InstaSPIN™-FOC (field-oriented-control) solution from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) designers can identify, tune and fully control (through variable speeds and loads) any type of three-phase, synchronous or asynchronous motor in five minutes or less.

Hermetically-Sealed Custom Circular Connectors

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:04:00 +0000

API Technologies Corp. announced its new family of hermetically sealed circular connectors for aerospace applications with high differential pressure.

Security in Smart Meters

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:58:00 +0000

With the increasing deployment of automated technical solutions in the implementation of automated metering reading (AMR), automated metering infrastructure (AMI) and smart grid infrastructure, security attacks like data hacking, introducing malware in the system and cyber attacks are on the rise. Other vulnerabilities in AMI devices include insecure data buses, serial connections or remote debug port access. The question arises, how can we ensure data security and customer privacy in smart meters and smart energy gateways?

White Paper: An FPGA "Companion" in Smartphone Design

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:32:00 +0000

Lattice Semiconductor’s iCE40 is a good example an FPGA specifically designed for the small footprint, low power and low cost requirements of smartphones. The FPGA makes it possible to keep up with the dizzying pace of innovation as smartphone life spans continue to shrink, while at the same time giving the mere conversation a back seat to all the other incredible things a “phone” can do.

Providing Security for Smart Energy Systems: An Industrial White Paper

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:50:00 +0000

Network connectivity in today’s industrial entities, including electrical utilities, has exposed many digital communication and control aspects—from the office to industrial machines—to the threat of cyber attacks. When designing smart grid, smart meters and home energy management systems, security is of foremost concern. In fact, governments around the world have recognized the existing vulnerability and need to protect the grid infrastructure. To solve the problem, regulations and standards are being developed to ensure that the proper security steps are taken.

The Dangers of Aftermarket Counterfeit Battery Packs

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:02:00 +0000

The continuing growth of portable handheld devices has spawned a healthy selection of aftermarket battery pack suppliers. The ownership period of an individual portable device often exceeds the cycle life of the original battery, so replacement batteries are necessary. Products with long field lives, such as medical equipment, are targeted frequently. Both the OEM and end user pay a price when counterfeit battery replacements are chosen. This white paper from Electrochem Solutions, Inc.

White Paper: Direct Part Mark Considerations for Automated Manufacturing Lines

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:00 +0000

Part tracking or traceability is vital for those that make, store or move items through the supply chain because the data is used in production output calculations, inventory control, revenue forecasting and other business operations

White Paper: 10 Reasons to Choose Image-based ID Readers

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:00 +0000

Image-based ID readers stand poised to replace laser scanners in several industries. Thanks to advances in microprocessors, imaging sensors and decoding algorithms, ID readers have become not only more affordable, but also more powerful

White Paper: Multiple Code Reading Applications Made Easy

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:53:00 +0000

Reading more than one barcode at a time is a challenging application for many manufacturing and material handling engineers

Market For Whole Robots, Robot Parts, Robot Software Expected To Surpass $29 Billion By 2018

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:11:00 +0000

The economics of the global robotics sector has slowed in the past several years due to transnational upsets in the global financial community but the industry remains a substantial and growing enterprise.

Graphene Aids in Studying 1/f Noise Origins

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:00 +0000

A University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering professor and a team of researchers published a paper today that show how they solved an almost century-old problem that could further help downscale the size of electronic devices.

High-Temperature 1200V/10A SiC MOSFET

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:07:00 +0000

CISSOID introduces CHT-NEPTUNE, a high-voltage power switch in TO-257 package, suitable for power converters and motor drives guaranteed for reliable operation up to +225°C.

LED Architectural Troffers

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:00 +0000

Building on the success of the CR Series LED troffer, Cree, Inc. is announcing the new AR Series LED Architectural troffer, delivering soft, high-quality light with exceptional efficacy of 100 lumens per watt.

Ultra-Low Noise, High Current Linear Regulators

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:03:00 +0000

Plessey Semiconductors announced the release of the PS2292X family of easy-to-use, robust, linear regulator products that uses Plessey's bipolar process to offer industry-leading, low noise performance and very low dropout (LDO) current.

Evaluation Board with Certified RS-485 Electromagnetic Protection

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:00 +0000

Analog Devices, Inc. and Bourns, Inc. introduced the industry's first certified RS-485 evaluation board for protecting against EMC (electro-magnetic compatibility) events in industrial and instrumentation equipment.

Wall-Plug Adapter Series for Small Appliance Applications

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:55:00 +0000

Phihong USA has expanded its 2.75W power adapter offering to include a new series of small, fixed wall-plug adapters with standard DC cords.

Field-Oriented Motor Control

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:00 +0000

Thick Film Chip Resistors Have Expanded Resistance Range

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:04:00 +0000

KOA Speer Electronics has recently expanded the range of resistance values of their smallest size within the RK73B1F series of general-purpose thick film chip resistors.

High Performance Clock Distribution Solutions

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:00 +0000

ON Semiconductor has released two new clock distribution ICs. The NB6L56 presents the industry with a more advanced 2:1 signal management solution.

Surge Protection Modules Meet OEM Needs

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:00 +0000

Zero Surge Inc. introduces a series of safe and effective surge protection modules uniquely engineered for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications.

ZVS Buck Regulator Meets Point-Of-Load Needs

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:39:00 +0000

Vicor Corporation announced the expansion of its Picor Cool-Power® ZVS Buck Regulator product line for high efficiency point-of-load DC-DC regulation.

Unmanned Aircraft Launched from Aircraft Carrier

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:21:00 +0000

The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator (UCAS-D) recently completed its inaugural carrier-based catapult launch from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) off the coast of Virginia.

The Power Plant

Pluggable Connection System Cuts Space Needs

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:42:00 +0000

A shortened current path, minimal voltage drop and vibration-resistance up to 20 g enable WAGO Corporation's picoMAX® to change the price-to-performance ratio for PCB applications.

First USB 3.0 PC Oscilloscopes

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:00 +0000

Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the PicoScope 3207A and PicoScope 3207B, the first PC oscilloscopes to offer a USB 3.0 interface.

Electro-Pyrotechnic Ignitor Chip (MEPIC) Resistor

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:18:00 +0000

To meet the demanding needs of pyrotechnic engineers, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new massive electro-pyrotechnic ignitor chip (MEPIC) resistor offering Joule effect or flash ignition for fast firing times down to 250 µs.

Silicone Cables Provide Consistent Reliability for Telepresence Robots

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:00 +0000

Designed for today's demanding Mobile Video-Conference & Telepresence Robot applications, Cicoil's ultra-flexible flat silicone cables are halogen-free, flame retardant and perform exceptionally well in confined area environments.

3 A Step-Down DC-DC Converter Boosts Energy Efficiency

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:38:00 +0000

ON Semiconductor Corporation has introduced the LV5980MC, a 3 A step down DC-DC converter that improves conversion efficiency at light load.