Bringing embedded chips to smart devices
18 January, 2012
Microchips 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, 2012 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd
Probably no other issue generates more discussion or confusion in the electrical market than how to correctly implement a redundant power supply system.
Clenergy Solar PowerHouse inverters
02 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Clenergy has expanded the Solar PowerHouse inverter range to offer 4, 5 and 6 kV options.
Ulica SSPM250ECO mono crystalline solar panel
29 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The SSPM250ECO mono crystalline solar panel by Ulica incorporates the latest in advanced diffusion technology and ensures the uniformity of cell conversion efficiency, good electrical conductivity, good adhesive force, good electrode weldability, high-precision screen printing patterning and high evenness, incased in a durable 46 mm frame.
Powerstax N-03751-PFC ultra-compact AC-DC switching power supplies
21 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd
Powerstax has released a convection cooling option for its N-03751-PFC Series of ultra-compact AC-DC switching power supplies.
International Rectifier IRS2526DS ‘Mini8’ ballast control IC
20 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2526DS ‘Mini8’ compact fluorescent lamp ballast control IC that offers full programmability and a high degree of accuracy and control for all lamp types.
‘Shock’ energy produces power
20 December, 2011A micromachined harvester for vibration energy with a record output of 489 µW has been created.
Maxim MAX2982 transceiver for harsh industrial environments
19 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Maxim has introduced the MAX2982, said to be the first broadband, HomePlug 1.0-compliant, powerline communications transceiver for harsh industrial environments. It is integrated and offers design flexibility. An enhanced ‘robust’ mode provides a receiver that operates at -1dB signal-to-noise ratio to ensure reliable communications in noise.
Automated Control Engineering SNT126 switching power supply
19 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The 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.
High-efficiency solar cells
16 December, 2011Silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells have been created by applying copper electroplating, which was developed by Kaneka, based on imec’s existing copper electroplating technology.
Emerson Network Power NPT42-M power supply
15 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power has released the NPT42-M triple-output open-frame AC-DC power supply that can deliver up to 45 W with convection cooling and up to 55 W with forced air cooling.
Scientific Devices 118-ACX power supply/analyser
13 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Scientific Devices Australia
The 118-ACX power source is suitable for AC test, frequency conversion, laboratory and bench-power applications.
Nanotech microscope boosts solar research
07 December, 2011
A microscope in QUT is being used to develop plastic solar cells to charge laptops and mobile phones.
European PV market faces sharp decline
07 December, 2011
Rapidly falling prices in the first half of this year have been unable to stimulate the faltering European photovoltaic market, according to the latest Solarbuzz European PV Markets report.
Phoenix Contact Quint Power power supply units
18 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd
Dip-coated Quint Power power supply units provide a way to protect all PCB components. The supplies, which have an adjustable output voltage from 18 to 29.5 DC and output currents of 5, 10, and 20 A, can tolerate 100% humidity. In contrast to spray painting, even through-hole mounted components like bridge rectifiers and power semiconductors are covered with paint.
