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British-Engineering-Excellence-Awards
BEEAs 2010 shortlist announced 02/09/2010
Findlay Media has announced the shortlist for the 2010 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs).
electronic-power
Semtech unveils ‘world’s smallest’ 1.8A dual POL regulator 02/09/2010
Analogue and mixed signal semiconductor specialist, Semtech has announced the latest device in its buck controller platform, which it claims is the world's smallest 1.8A dual channel regulator for point-of-load (POL) applications.
integrated-cirvuit
IC enables up to 98% efficient power extraction says NXP 26/08/2010
NXP Semiconductors has announced a low power ic dedicated to performing the maximum power point tracking (mppt) function for applications using solar photovoltaic (PV) cells or fuel cells.
electronics-reference-design
Microchip offers dc/dc converter reference designs for free 24/08/2010
Two free digitally controlled dc/dc converter reference designs are available for download which, according to Microchip enable greater energy efficiency through digital power.
mosfets
Automotive power mosfets optimised for Class D applications 23/08/2010
International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive DirectFET2 power mosfets for high frequency switching applications including the output stage for Class D Audio systems.
Low-dropout-regulator
Low dropout regulator operates down to -55°C 19/08/2010
Linear Technology has announced a new high reliability, military plastic MP-grade version of the LT1175, a 500mA negative micropower low dropout regulator. The MP-grade LT1175 is offered in SOIC-8 and DD-Pak packages with a -55 to 125°C operating junction temperature range.
UKEA-announces-second-Anti-Counterfeiting-Forum
UKEA announces second ‘Anti Counterfeiting Forum’ 18/08/2010
As part of its strategy to help companies address the growing threat of counterfeit electronic components and following the success of its first seminar in October last year, the UK Electronics Alliance (UKEA) is organising a further seminar to be held on Wednesday 13th October at 1VS Conference Centre in London.
hybrid-cars
Students design and race electric drive hybrid cars to enter in 24H24 race 18/08/2010
ACAL Technology is co-sponsoring a group of students to design, build and race prototypes of an electric and a hybrid car based on the Citroën 2CV chassis.
Energy-harvesting-
Energy harvesting smart textiles could power pcs 17/08/2010
Scientists at the University of Southampton are developing technology that may enable people to power mp3 players and other devices through their clothes and the carpets they walk on.
power-consumption
Green software tackles rising standby power consumption 16/08/2010
Ocean Blue Software has developed an intelligent, 'deep hibernation' software system for digital tvs and set-top boxes in a bid to reduce standby power consumption.
electronic-power
Switched mode battery topology offers 'maximum charging efficiency' 11/08/2010
Intersil has announced an integrated battery charger which it claims is the industry's most efficient for 1 and 2 cell Li-Ion/Li-Polymer batteries.
RF-power-detector
RF power detector extends battery life says National 10/08/2010
A new linear root-mean-square (RMS) rf power detector from National Semiconductor is said to offer 'the industry's highest precision' with up to 40dB dynamic range.
Isolated-monolithic-flyback-regulator-eliminates-optocoupler
Isolated monolithic flyback regulator eliminates optocoupler 05/08/2010
Linear Technology has announced the LT3575, an isolated monolithic flyback switching regulator, which the company claims 'significantly simplifies' the design of an isolated dc/dc converter.
power-modules
Nine extended temperature products added to power module range 02/08/2010
National Semiconductor has announced the addition of nine new temperature products to its Simple Switcher power module range.
IDT-unveils-industrys-most-flexible-intelligent-system-power-management-ic
IDT unveils 'industry's most flexible intelligent system power management ic' 26/07/2010
Integrated Device Technology has unveiled what it claims to be the 'industry's most flexible' intelligent system power management ic.
electronics-power
Alliance aims to commercialise advance thermal materials for power supply magnets 22/07/2010
Power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda UK has entered into a collaborative research and development agreement with Thermastrate, a supplier of solutions in thermally efficient substrates for power electronic packaging applications.
Power-supply
Power supply reference designs provide high efficiency from standby to full load 21/07/2010
Power Integrations has launched two new standby power supply reference designs using its recently announced TOPSwitch-JX IC product range.
primary-side-sense-controller
PSS controller boosts power supply efficiency 21/07/2010
An addition to CamSemi's C2160 family of primary side sensing (PSS) controllers is said to allow manufacturers of higher power embedded and multiple output power supplies to exploit the cost benefits of bipolar transistors. The C2163 is aimed at universal input adapters and chargers rated at more than 8W. It delivers low standby power consumption and high efficiency power supplies in applications such as networking products and set-top boxes, but is also suited for tablet computer and power tool chargers.
Semtech-launches-worlds-smallest-step-up-regulators-for-low-voltage-applications
Semtech launches ‘world’s smallest’ step up regulators for low voltage applications 21/07/2010
Analogue and mixed signal semiconductor specialist, Semtech has announced a new boost converter platform which it claims offers the 'world's smallest' step up regulators for low voltage applications.
Relocation-will-accelerate-development-of-next-gen-batteries-says-Nexeon
Relocation will accelerate development of next gen batteries says Nexeon 16/07/2010
Nexeon, a specialist in next generation Li-ion batteries based on silicon anodes, has relocated to purpose built facilities in Oxfordshire.
voltage-regulator
Torex unveils 150mA voltage regulator in 0.95 x 0.75 x 0.4mm package 13/07/2010
Available in the USPN-4B02 package (0.95 x 0.75 x 0.4mm), as well as in standard SSOT-24 and SOT-25 packages, the new XC6224 Series of voltage regulators from Torex Semiconductor is designed to offer fast load transient response performance, PSRR is 70dB @ 1kHz, as well as low quiescent current performance - 33uA in operation.
low-drop-out-regulator
LDOs are 2% accurate over industrial temperature range 08/07/2010
A pair of low dropout linear regulators from Diodes Inc accept inputs ranging from 2V to 6V. Both parts are said to be capable of delivering an output voltage adjustable between 0.8V and 5V and fixed voltages of 0.8V, 1V, 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3V, 3.3V and 3.9V. A quiescent current of 35µA means the devices can offer power saving benefits in low power and battery operated products. Both parts are said to be accurate to within 2% over temperatures ranging from -40 to 85°C.
buck-controller
20V synchronous buck controller 08/07/2010
A synchronous voltage mode buck controller from National Semiconductor can drive a range of high current point of load applications in printers, telecom, networking and embedded computing.
programmable-power-supply
Programmable power supply range extended 06/07/2010
TDK-Lambda has expanded its Genesys range of 3.3kW and 5kW 2U format programmable power supplies to increase application reach. New models with outputs ranging from 0 to 200V dc have been added to the 3.3kW and 5kW portfolios. Meanwhile, the 5kW range has been extended with models offering 0 to 400V dc and 0 to 500V dc outputs.
dcdc-power-module
Ericsson launches surface mount power module 01/07/2010
A surface mount version of Ericsson Power Modules' 380W PKM4000B module is said to meet the need for space saving components in a range of applications. Accepting input voltages ranging from 36 to 75V and providing an output of 12V/33A, the PKM4000B SI is manufacturing in the standard quarter brick and is compatible with similar products available on the market.
 
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