Power
Arrow and Traco expand European distribution agreement
Arrow Electronics and Traco Electronic AG have expanded their long lasting successful collaboration in Southern Europe to Central and Northern Europe.
Excelsys Xgen Power Supplies Now Conformal Coated for COTS/MIL Applications
Excelsys Technologies, the world leading specialists in high efficiency configurable power supplies announces the availability of conformally coated versions of its market leading Xgen user configurable power supply range. Having been extensively HALT tested for resistance to shock and vibration and characterised over their extended operating temperature range these ruggedized versions of the Excelsys Xgen series are ideal for COTS/MIL applications and extreme industrial installations. Boasting industry leading power density of 17W/in3 and incredible efficiencies of 90% in a 1U package the Xgen series provides power solutions from 200W-1450W and sets the standard for highest performance in the smallest package size.
High Power Density DC/DC Converter Modules From Powersolve Provide Up To 75W
Powersolve announces the TEP 75WI Series of high performance, high power DC/DC converter modules that provide up to 75W output power from a sealed, shielded metal case measuring just 2.4 x 2.3 x 0.5in (60.9 x 58 x 12.7mm). They are designed for chassis mount and a screw terminal adaptor is also available to make connection simple.
AEG Power Solutions Solar Inverter for Megawatt Applications Achieves Shining Efficiency
A report jointly issued by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) and Bureau Veritas shows that AEG Power Solutions' Protect PV.250 solar inverter offers remarkable efficiency. Energy conversion efficiency testing conducted according to European Standard EN 50530 yielded a very high efficiency grade of 98.7%.
Power Integrations releases energy-efficient standby power supply reference designs using new TOPSwitch
Power Integrations today published two new standby power supply reference designs using its recently announced TOPSwitch-JX IC product family. TOPSwitch-JX devices feature multi-mode control, minimizing power wasted in standby and delivering maximum efficiency over a wide range of operating loads. The new reference designs target applications that require more than 90% full-load efficiency to meet such standards as the 80 PLUS Gold or Silver PC specifications, EuP Lot 6 standby rules, or the new California requirements for TV power usage.
Kohler owned UPSL appoints new global MD
Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited (UPSL), a Kohler company, today announced the appointment of David Renton to the role of Global Managing Director. Formerly the Chief Operating Officer for leading data centre provider Global Switch, Renton will now lead UPSL through its strategic international expansion programme announced in May.
CUI Adds 10 and 15 W Models to Low Cost Power Supply Line
CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, announced the addition of 10 and 15 W models to their VOF series of low cost open frame ac-dc power supplies. The VOF series has a low no-load power consumption of <0.5 W and efficiencies up to 83%. The combination of efficiency and competitive pricing makes this series ideally suited for use in ITE, industrial, and consumer electronics applications.
UltraVolt Announces Completely Redesigned Product Catalog
UltraVolt Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of standard-product high-voltage power supplies, today announced the completion of its next generation catalog. The new UltraVolt 2010 full product catalog is now available for immediate download.
Magna-Power Electronics Releases XR Series II Programmable DC Power Supplies with 2U 8 kW Models via it U.K Distributer Telonic Instruments Ltd.
Magna-Power Electronics, a world leader in high-power programmable dc power supplies, continues its commitment to power density with the release of the XR Series II. The new rack-mount series introduces 8 kW models at just 2U (3.25") high, further extending the series lead as the highest power programmable dc supply available in a 2U package size. In addition, the company has incorporated variable speed, load dependent fans as a standard feature on the 6 kW and 8 kW models and low speed fans on the 2 kW and 4 kW models.
Pickering Interfaces PXI Power Supply
Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of PXI power supply products with the introduction of the 41-743. The 41-743 is a single channel power supply capable of providing 2A at output voltages up to 20V and 0.8A up to 48V. The powers supply includes remote sense connections to allow load sensing at the end of cables.
Ericsson’s Digital DC/DC Converter Goes Surface Mount To Save Board Space
Based on the company's ground breaking BMR453 DC/DC converter, Ericsson Power Modules' BMR453 SI version adds the company's innovative Floating Inserted Pins (FIP) technology to offer a surface mount version that enables higher density boards to be designed and used.
Yuasa Launches Family Of Intelligent Battery Chargers For All Lead Acid Batteries
Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) has announced a new family of intelligent battery chargers that have been specially designed to enable charging of all types of lead acid batteries including industrial VRLA, automotive, motorcycle and cyclic types used in mobility scooters and golf trolleys.
Magna-power Electronics’s UK Representative Telonic Instruments Ltd Announces The New Solar Array Emulation Power Supplies: From 2 Kw To 900 Kw+
Magna-Power Electronics Photovoltaic Power Profile Emulation (PPPE) software automatically calculates solar array voltage and current profiles based on user-defined parameters. These profiles can be sequentially sent to a Magna-Power Electronics' programmable power supply, which will emulate defined characteristics. The user can define a limitless number of profiles to be emulated and sequenced over a given time period.
Saft supports South Africa’s Gautrain World Cup trains
Saft onboard battery systems are helping to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of South Africa's Gautrain state-of-the-art rapid rail network that opened its first phase just in time for the start of the FIFA World Cup. The Gautrain is a new 80 km link that will serve Gauteng Province, providing a safe, efficient and reliable service to both commuters and airport travellers in the Johannesburg area.
YEG Powerline announce new range of low cost enclosed power supplies 25W to 500W
YEG Powerline is pleased to offer a new range of low cost enclosed 25W to 500W single output power supplies from PowerLD with the same footprint as other major manufacturers.
Dranetz Energy Platform EP1 Targets Energy Audits and Power Demand Studies
The Dranetz Energy Platform EP1 is a handheld electrical energy and power demand analyzer specifically designed for conducting facility energy audits and power demand studies. The EP1 is the ideal tool for gathering, recording and reporting "where, when, and how much" electricity is used. Applications in industrial, commercial and institutional facilities include energy/cost reduction programs, alternative energy monitoring and power/harmonic studies. With the growing emphasis on "green" facilities, the EP1 with its handy Energy Platform Report Writer (EPRW) software offers facilities engineers and electrical contractors a cost-effective means of gathering and reporting the data required to document energy savings. The EP1's ability to record both forward and reverse energy is essential in grid-tied alternative energy system analysis. The EP1 is the ideal instrument to certify a facility's energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Absopulse's Rugged, 600Vdc Input, Rugged DC/DC Converter/Charger in all-Electric Supercar
Absopulse Electronics' HVI 300-600/14, a rugged, high-input voltage DC/DC converter/charger was selected by the Racing Green Endurance (RGE) team of Imperial College London, for use on-board the SRZero, a proof of concept, all-electric supercar with an estimated range of 400km on one charge.
HiTek Power announces X-ray power supply for industrial and scientific analytical applications
HiTek Power has introduced the XRF50, a 50W X-ray generator power supply for gridded tubes in industrial and scientific analytical applications. Measuring only 322 x 203 x 115mm, the supply is powered from a 24VDC input and has full RS232 digital control.
Martek Power To Showcase New Railway Power Supply Products At InnoTrans 2010
Martek Power will showcase several new railway qualified products at InnoTrans, the forthcoming International Show for Railway Technology in Berlin which runs for four days from Sept 21 2010.
Martek Power To Showcase New Railway Power Supply Products At InnoTrans 2010
Martek Power, a World leader in the design and manufacture of power supplies and power converters, will showcase several new railway qualified products at InnoTrans, the forthcoming International Show for Railway Technology in Berlin which runs for four days from Sept 21 2010.
Up to 20 DC circuits protected by new 1RU GMT Fuse Panel from UNIPOWER
UNIPOWER's latest addition to the already popular DPG Series of GMT Fuse distribution panels is designed for users who need to protect DC circuits in a rack mounted system. The DPG1U Series provides distribution and overload protection for up to 10 circuits per side in A/B feed configuration and with this new version, up to 20 circuits in single-feed mode. The 1U high unit can be mounted in either a 19 or 23in. rack.
IR Launches Online Design Tool to Further Simplify and Speed POL Design Using SupIRBuck Integrated Voltage Regulators
International Rectifier has launched a new online design tool that enables electrical and thermal simulation and design optimization for the SupIRBuck family of integrated point-of-load voltage regulators.
New models extend Genesys 3.3kW and 5kW application reach
TDK-Lambda adds further models to its popular Genesys 3.3kW and 5kW compact 2U format programmable power supplies to increase application reach. The new models offer the same high efficiency, flexibility and reliability for which TDK-Lambda Genesys™ products have become well renowned, and complement existing models in the Genesys™ 1U, 2U, 3U and Half-Wide portfolio that covers power ratings from 750W to 15kW.
Programmable precision high-power DC supply
Now available in the UK from TTi Distribution, the Sorensen SGI Series represents the next generation of high-power programmable DC power supplies, designed for exceptional load transient response, low noise and the highest power density in the industry.
ALL PSU New HRP series of fully enclosed power supplies
ALL PSU have introduced the new HRP series of fully enclosed power supplies. There are 7 Power ranges of : 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 450 & 600 Watts. Each power range has single output options of : 3.3, 5, 7.5, 12, 15, 24, 36 and 48 Volts and 150+ Watt units have an option which includes built-in remote on/off control and 5V / 0.3A standby output.
AEG Power Solutions Appoints Mayflex to champion Channel Sales
AEG Power Solutions has announced the appointment of Mayflex UK Ltd. as distribution partner for its growing range of back-up power and UPS solutions. Mayflex is a well-known distributor of cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security products with operations in the UK and EMEA. Commenting upon the agreement, Stuart Priest, UK Channel Manager for AEG Power Solutions said, "Mayflex is an ideal fit for AEG Power Solutions channel strategy. As a dynamic and growth oriented organisation, Mayflex combines UPS knowledge with the opportunity to add-value through mass-cabling solutions."
Powerstax Unveils Low Cost 1U high 1800W Bulk Power Supply
Powerstax announced the introduction of its new R1801, 1800 watt, single output, high efficiency power supply. Priced at just £595 for 10 pcs, this 1U, 19" rack mounted high power density power supply offers 6.2W/in³ at 80-85% efficiency depending on the load.
Ericsson's Floated Inserted Pin Simplifies The Utilization Of High-Power Surface Mount Modules
Ericsson Power Modules' has introduced a surface mount version of its 380W PKM4000B module with an input voltage of 36 to 75V and an output of 12V/33A. The PKM4000B SI addresses the increasing need for surface mount versions to meet the ever-increasing space saving requirements demanded by applications and designers.
Rugged, constant current power supply drives large-scale LED lighting installations – with dimming
Sunpower's PLEC-035S035DT power supply provides up to 100 VDC output at 350 mA. Its constant current capability makes it ideal for driving large LED lighting arrays. This 35 W supply automatically delivers a consistent, optimum current into a series string of any length from 9 to 28 LED lamps. Parallel LED strings can also be added, subject to the total output current capacity of the power supply. LED brightness can be set by a dimming control using a potentiometer or 0 – 10 Vdc input signal.
PREMO Current Sensors accurately measure up to 1000 Amps.
PREMO enhances its current sensors product range with the newest HCT-1000-SH series, a high current Closed Loop Hall Effect Sensor. New market trends are going to the high current and high frequency devices, making a must to test and measure with excellent accuracy current levels up to 1000 Amps with any type of waveform (DC, AC, pulse, etc.).
Vicor Launches Half-Chip PRM Regulator
V•I Chip, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation, has announced its half-chip PRM regulator, the newest member of the company's V•I Chip product line. The PRM48BH480T200A00 is the highest power-density DC-DC solution currently available for applications with limited space – an ideal solution for medium- to low-power applications. In its half-chip package (16.5 x 22.0 x 6.7mm), this converter is 97 percent efficient at 200W with the same power density as a 400W full-size PRM.
Power Shunt TLRH from KOA available at Rutronik
The new TLRH power shunt developed by KOA is now available in the sizes 2512 inch with a power rating of 2W, 2010 inch with 1W power rating and 0805 with 250 mW power rating at distributor Rutronik. Its enhanced power rating is the result of the sandwich construction. The metal plate carrier laminated on top of the resistive layer acts as an efficient heat sink and avoids hot spots.
Intersil's point-of-load power solution now approved for Xilinx' Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA multi-gigabit transceiver evaluation kits
Intersil has developed a compact, high-performance point-of-load power solution for the Spartan-6 FPGA SP623 and Virtex-6 FPGA ML623 evaluation kits from industry-leader Xilinx Corporation.
External medical and IT power supplies meet latest energy efficiency standards
XP Power announced the launch of the AEF and AFM series of external AC/DC power supply units. Designed for a wide range of IT and portable medical equipment, the units provide single outputs with power output between 100 - 150 watts. These highly efficient units, up to 94% for the AEF series, comply with the latest energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star Level V, EISA2007 and CEC2008 in the United States and the ErP Directive across Europe. These standards stipulate limits for average energy efficiency and the maximum no load power consumption, which is less than 0.5 Watts for both the AEF and AFM. By using one of these new units, manufacturers of end systems will be able to ensure that their product meets the internationally recognised energy efficiency standards.
Zenaro Announces a New Electronic Power Supply Series
At Light + Building 2010 in Germany, a new company alliance, Zenaro Lighting Alliance was launched. Now, Zenaro adds to its already broad offering of LED lighting fixtures by introducing a new line of electronic power supplies specially designed for LED indoor/outdoor lighting applications.
SEMIKRON introduces versatile inverter platform for applications from 150 kVA to 3MVA
The SEMIKRON Solution Centre network has introduced SKiiPRACK, a high power converter/inverter platform for industrial applications, including AC/DC drives, wind power, industrial power supplies and power conversion applications with power ratings ranging from 150 kVA to 3.0 MVA. With a power density of more than 12 kVA/litre, SKiiPRACK boasts a design that is typically 25 percent smaller than competitor products. A single 3.0 MVA three-phase inverter or 1.5 MVA three-phase four-quadrant converter can be installed in a standard 600 mm x 600 mm x 2000 mm cabinet. Larger configurations, such as a 3.0 MVA four-quadrant converter, can be realised by mounting SKiiPRACKs side by side in a larger cabinet.
5A DC/DC Converter Generates Either a Positive or a Negative Regulated Voltage
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3957, a highly versatile DC/DC converter for boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications. This device operates over an input voltage range of 3V to 40V, has an onboard 5A/40V power switch and achieves efficiencies up to 96%, making it well suited for industrial, automotive, medical and telecom applications.
New Generation Of 1500w Dc Power Supplies From Safety Power Features Auto Ranging Outputs
Industrial and programmable power supply specialist, Safety Power Group, has added two new models to the SM1500 series 1500W DC power supplies featuring auto ranging outputs. Based on 100kHz MOSFET power conversion technology, the new SM52-AR-60 and SM400-AR-8 models both offer auto ranging outputs over two ranges. The SM52-AR-60 outputs are 0 to 26V from 0 to 60A and 0 to 52V from 0 to 30A while the SM400-AR-8 ranges are 0 to 200V from 0 to 8A and 0 to 400V from 0 to 4A. Efficiency is up to 91% and active power factor correction, PF = 0.99.
Ecopac Power launches the Mean Well CEN-60 and 75 series IP66 rated metal enclosed power supplies
After introducing the CEN-100 (96 watt) series of cost-effective LED power supplies, Mean Well have introduced two more lower wattage metal case models. The CEN-60 (60 watt) and CEN-75 (75 watt) series both meet IP66 rating as standard.
Ecopac Power adds to existing range of HRPG power supplies by introducing the Mean Well HRPG-450.
Featuring high operating efficiency, miniaturization, energy-saving and 5 years warranty, Mean Well have significantly reduced the size of the HRPG-450 by 38%, and increased the operating efficiency by up to 7% compared to existing models.
