Emerson Network Power LCM300 and LCM1500 AC-DC power supplies
04 December, 2012The LCM series of AC-DC power supplies now includes the LCM300 and LCM1500, rated for 310 and 1500 W loads. Alongside the existing 600 W LCM600 unit, the series can provide for almost any AC-DC embedded power requirement.
Virus power
16 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerRather than just being something that can infect you, your dog or your computer and make you all sick, a new breed of viruses is able to generate harnessable electricity.
Third-annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum
29 August, 2012The third-annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF ’12) will be held on 16, 17 October 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.
EM test NetWave AC/DC power source range
26 July, 2012The EM test Netwave series is a single-phase AC/DC power source, specifically designed to meet the requirements of standards IEC/EN 61000-4-13, -4-14 and -4-28.
Gresham Power Electronics 3U cPCI power supply
29 June, 2012Ruggedised versions of the 300 W, 3U cPCI power supply are available in 24, 48 VDC and universal AC input versions with a conformal coating, making it suitable for extreme industrial, MIL/COTS and marine applications.
Cosel contact-cooled AC power supplies from 50 to 750 W
21 June, 2012Cosel contact-cooled AC power supplies are encapsulated power supplies mounted on printed circuit boards designed to dissipate the heat they generate exclusively through an aluminium base plate.
Emerson Network Power LCC250 VDC power supply
27 March, 2012Emerson Network Power has expanded its LCC250 series of 250 W sealed fanless AC-DC power supplies with a 48 VDC model.
Agilent U8030 DC power supply series
24 February, 2012The U8030 series of DC power supplies is said to be the only triple-output supply with front-panel programming.
Charging without wires possible but at a price
21 February, 2012 by Isidor BuchmannWireless charging may one day replace plugs and wires similar to how Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have modernised personal communication. Wireless charging with inductive coupling uses an electromagnetic field that transfers energy from the transmitter to the receiver.
Modular power supplies on the increase
17 February, 2012Modular power supplies enjoy disproportional growth. Personnel limitations of development engineers for discrete solutions increase costs, while readily available modules feature lower prices. Aspects such as higher efficiency, easier certification and the experience of specialists support ‘modular’ solutions.
Renesas Electronics R2A20055NS battery charging IC
23 January, 2012Renesas Electronics has released a charging control IC, the R2A20055NS, that is claimed to further miniaturise safe charging control for single-cell lithium-ion batteries.
Bringing embedded chips to smart devices
18 January, 2012 byMicrochips are found in every modern electronic device from mobile phones to kitchen appliances. But as users demand more processing power on an ever smaller scale, bulky chips mounted on printed circuit boards are running out of room.
Ensuring redundancy in critical systems
13 January, 2012Probably no other issue generates more discussion or confusion in the electrical market than how to correctly implement a redundant power supply system.
Powerstax N-03751-PFC ultra-compact AC-DC switching power supplies
21 December, 2011 byPowerstax has released a convection cooling option for its N-03751-PFC Series of ultra-compact AC-DC switching power supplies.
Automated Control Engineering SNT126 switching power supply
19 December, 2011 byThe SNT126 switching power supply from Automated Control Engineering is designed for applications under the harshest conditions. Despite its compact dimensions, it resists any disturbing influences due to its solid construction. The aluminium casing is sealed with a special durable resin, so that the entire electronic system is optimally protected against humidity and dirt.
