Industrial on-line UPS improves lead time 30 September 2024, Altron Arrow Emerson’s S4KD is an on-line (double conversion) UPS, providing a zero-transfer time from external to internal power during utility power failure, to deliver a seamless flow of power for critical loads.
Researchers discover a simple way to make batteries last longer 30 September 2024 Researchers at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center have discovered a way to extend the life of Li-ion batteries by up to 70% with a simple change to the process immediately after production.
100 V half-bridge GaN driver 30 August 2024, Altron Arrow The LT8418 from Analog Devices is a 100 V half-bridge GaN driver that integrates top and bottom driver stages, driver logic control, and protections.
DIN rail-mounted DC UPS 30 August 2024, Current Automation To cope with power sags, total or partial grid outages, acts of sabotage, failures, and reduced security, Adelsystem presents its DIN rail-mount DC UPS solutions.
GHA series expands with addition of 700 W 30 August 2024, Vepac Electronics COSEL’s open-frame high power density, 700 W, 3 x 5-inch power supply is optimised for efficient cooling, making it suitable for use in demanding medical and industrial applications.
Power the future, one charge at a time 30 August 2024 Volta LiFePO4 batteries have an integrated intelligent battery management system that effectively avoids overcharging and over discharging, and prevents overcurrent and short circuit fault conditions.
Motor control reference design 30 August 2024 The reference design from ST Microelectronics is a ready-to-use and flexible solution ideal for battery-powered three-phase applications requiring high output currents.
Energy storage solutions are crucial to SA’s energy transition 31 July 2024 Energy storage is considered crucial for South Africa’s energy goals, because while the country has great renewable energy sources, its load profile does not align with the renewable energy generation profile.
How integrated on/off controllers contribute to energy-efficient system designs 30 August 2024, Altron Arrow, Editor's Choice The importance of electronic system efficiency has grown more significant, emphasising the need for solutions that promote energy efficiency not just during field operation, but also during production.
Würth Elektronik expands its optocoupler series 31 July 2024 The TRIAC optocouplers are particularly suitable for use in lamp dimming functions and AC motor drivers in household appliances, but can also be used as drivers for larger TRIACs in high-current applications.
Material promises 100 times higher energy density 31 July 2024, Altron Arrow TDK Corporation has successfully developed a material for CeraCharge, a next-generation solid-state battery with an energy density of 1000 Wh/L, approximately 100 times greater than the energy density of TDK’s conventional solid-state battery.
Comtest introduces Ametek’s Mi-BEAM series 31 July 2024, Comtest The Mi-BEAM series is a programmable DC power system that can be used in testing batteries, fuel cells, and solar inverters.
Enhanced distribution transformer monitor 31 July 2024, Comtest The DTM now also supports Ethernet connectivity, with compatibility for DNP3 and MODBUS protocols, and a built-in Cat M1/NB2 cellular modem allows the DTM to communicate via a cellular network.
Battery cell contacting 31 July 2024, Electronic Industry Supplies Challenges in battery cell contacting include poor energy efficiency due to intense heat generation, high production costs due to long processing times, and short service life of components due to demanding operating conditions.
66 kV transformers for African markets 31 July 2024 ACTOM Distribution Transformers recently completed the manufacture of its first 66 kV transformer, and says it is ready to become the dominant force in the supply of HV small power transformers on the African continent.
Benefits of a transformer-coupled amplifier 31 July 2024, Altron Arrow, Editor's Choice The efficiency of a Class A power amplifier is nearly 30%, which is improved to 50% by using a transformer-coupled Class A power amplifier.
Five-port SPoE controller 31 July 2024, Altron Arrow SPoE simplifies system design and installation with standardised power and Ethernet data over a single-pair cable, and the LTC4296-1 has been designed for interoperability with 802.3cg powered devices.
Energy-efficient automotive DC-DC converter 31 July 2024, Altron Arrow ST’s A6983 is an easy-to-use synchronous monolithic step-down regulator with a wide input voltage range of 3,5 to 38 V.
Space-qualified DC-DC converter 31 July 2024, Vepac Electronics The MFL2828S from Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a space-qualified DC-DC converter with an input voltage range of 16 to 40 V, and an output voltage of 28 V.
Zero drift current shunt monitors 28 June 2024, Altron Arrow The NCS21671 and NCV21671 from onsemi are a series of voltage output current sense amplifiers offered in gains of 25, 50, 100, and 200 V/V.
