Advanced 28 V input 3U VPX 30 September 2024, RFiber Solutions SynQor has announced its latest 28 V DC input VPX power supply, VPX-3U-DC28TH, featuring extended hold-up designed for critical aerospace and shipboard applications.
Silicon Carbide MOSFET discrete devices 30 September 2024, Altron Arrow Infineon offers a range of CoolSiC MOSFET discrete devices from 650 to 2000 V, ideally suited for hard- and resonant-switching topologies.
The cause of Li-ion battery fires 30 September 2024 Thermal runaway in Li-ion batteries is a dangerous situation where the battery gets extremely hot, leading to the rapid release of heat and gases, which can result in fires or explosions.
Power optimiser tech ensures peace of mind 30 September 2024 In times of crisis, such as a fire, Sungrow’s technology swiftly springs into action, shutting down key modules in just 20 seconds, two-thirds the time of the current industry standard.
New nickel-metal hydride railway battery system 30 September 2024, Avnet Abacus The modular Ni-MH battery system from Panasonic Energy is engineered to provide an auxiliary power supply for railway vehicles, offering a range of features that sets it apart from traditional systems.
Power module for industrial and medical 30 September 2024, Vepac Electronics The TUNS1200 is a compact power converter from Cosel that has a 1,2 kW low-profile onboard AC/DC power module, and is designed for demanding worldwide applications.
Intelligent power delivery 30 September 2024, Future Electronics The MEAN WELL DRS-240 and DRS-480 DIN rail power supplies present an all-in-one solution for intelligent power delivery in systems that require the highest reliability and safe operation.
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.
