MORNSUN R3 series dual isolated regulated output DC/DC converters
21 January, 2019 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdMORNSUN has added four series of DC converters, all with dual isolated regulated outputs, to the R3 DC/DC wide-input converter family.
Shape-conformable batteries based on 3D printing technology
16 January, 2019Researchers have successfully manufactured various kinds of battery shapes — such as ring-type, H-shape and U-shape — using 3D printing technology.
Cheaper, more efficient perovskite solar cells
19 December, 2018A newly synthesised molecule assembles itself into a monolayer which can cover a variety of surfaces and can function as a hole-transporting material in a perovskite solar cell.
Renesas Electronics ISL9241 USB-C buck-boost battery charger
18 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsRenesas Electronics' ISL9241 USB-C buck-boost battery charger supports both Narrow Voltage Direct Charging (NVDC) and Hybrid Power Buck-Boost (HPBB) charging for notebooks, ultrabooks, tablets and power banks using the reversible USB Type-C connector cable.
Nova Electric Galaxy Series UPS systems
12 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdNova Electric's lightweight Galaxy Series military UPS systems are power sources specifically designed for demanding applications in high-shock, -vibration, -humidity and -EMI environments.
Design developed for aluminium-ion batteries
07 December, 2018Scientists demonstrated a strategy for designing active materials for rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries, bringing us closer to making the science behind the technology work.
Medtech security and the role of battery manufacturers
28 November, 2018 | Supplied by: AccutronicsNeil Oliver explains how battery manufacturers can play a role in improving the safety and security of medical devices.
New electrolyte could be key to aluminium batteries
20 November, 2018The development of the electrolyte marks one step towards improving aluminium battery technology and making it suitable for commercial use.
Auxiliary power supply for single-phase and phase-to-phase applications
01 November, 2018 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHWhile there are many wide input voltage AC/DC power supplies on the market, this article will explain why a new low-power AC/DC converter with a 6:1 input voltage range was developed.
Wireless self-charging system uses NIR band
16 October, 2018Researchers have developed a permanent, wireless self-charging platform for low-power wearable electronics by converting near-infrared band irradiation to electrical energy.
How to power wearables without sacrificing energy density
04 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer IZMPowering wearable sensors without wires calls for pliable batteries that can adapt to the specific material and deliver the power the system requires.
RECOM RAC05-K/277 and RAC05-K/480 series 5 W AC/DC modules
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM expands its low-power AC/DC portfolio with encapsulated 5 W power supplies, which operate up to +90°C. They accept input voltage lines of up to 305 VAC and offer peak power capability up to 6 W.
MORNSUN URB_S-10WR3 and VRB_S-10WR3 series R3 DC/DC converters
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdThe 10 W URB_S-10WR3 and VRB_S-10WR3 series DC/DC converters offer a 4:1 and 2:1 wide input voltage range (9–36 V) and are available with regulated output voltages of 3.3, 5, 9, 12, 15 and 24 VDC.
Four-electron conversion achieved in lithium-air batteries
07 September, 2018Chemists have resolved two of the most challenging issues surrounding lithium-oxygen batteries — and in the process created a battery with near 100% coulombic efficiency.
Dual-layer solar cell sets efficiency record
04 September, 2018Materials scientists have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.
