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The new SPT 35 high-performance terminal block from Phoenix Contact is one of the world’s highest-performance PCB terminal blocks with fast connection technology. Thanks to the integrated push-in spring with programmed contact force, users can connect conductors with cross sections of up to 35 mm² quickly and safely. The terminal block has unlimited approval for 600V according to UL 1059

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TDK Corporation announced the introduction of 800W high-voltage models to TDK-Lambda’s Z+ series of programmable dc power supplies. The series is now available with output voltages of 0-10, 0-20, 0-36, 0-60, 0-160, 0-320 and 0-650Vdc with output powers of 200 to 800W. These higher voltages address the requirements for applications such as deposition processes, remotely operated underwater vehicles, ATE systems

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Magna-Power Electronics, Inc.introduced 15 new models to its XR Series programmable dc power supply line, which now provides isolated outputs up to 2,000Vdc and up to 10kW in an industry-leading 2U rack-mount package. The new isolated models at 1250Vdc, 1500Vdc, and 2000Vdc satisfy the testing requirements for a variety of applications, including: gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) devices,

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Microsemi Corporation today announced the availability of its new high reliability PD-OUT/SP11, an outdoor-rated lightning protection device supporting both Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and non-PoE enterprise installations. The new Microsemi PD-OUT/SP11 is a single-port device, protecting all eight wires of the Ethernet cable while enabling data streams of up to 10/100/1000mbps and PoE levels up to 95W. The device is optimized for

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International Rectifier Corp. (IR) today announced the introduction of an extensive portfolio of devices featuring IR’s latest low-voltage MOSFET silicon for lithium-ion battery protection applications including the IRL6297SD dual N-channel DirectFET® MOSFET. Featuring very low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) to significantly cut conduction losses, the new power MOSFETs are available as 20V and 30V devices in N-and P-Channel configurations. Designed with

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Microchip Technology Inc. today announced from the SPS IPC Drives Conference in Germany a new family of 16-bit dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controllers (DSC) with the dsPIC33 “EV” family. This new family provides 5V operation for improved noise immunity and robustness, designed for devices operating in harsh environments such as appliance and automotive applications. The dsPIC33EV family is the first dsPIC®

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Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its discrete IGBT portfolio for high power applications with the TO-247PLUS package. The new package enables up to 120A IGBT co-packed with a full-rated diode in the same footprint and pin-out as JEDEC standard TO-247-3. The TO-247PLUS can be used in industrial applications such as UPS, welding, solar, industrial drives as well as automotive applications

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The new M-series1200V IGBTs from STMicroelectronics Inc. feature advanced trench-gate field-stop technology to save more energy and increase reliability in applications such as solar inverters, welding equipment, uninterruptible power supplies, and industrial motor drives. With optimized conduction and turn-off characteristics, as well as low turn-on losses, these new and improved IGBTs are designed for use in hard-switching circuits operating at

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PhotoAudi has fallen behind its rivals when it comes to electric cars but the automaker is out to rectify the issue with the launch of its first all-electric model next year, the R8 e-tron. The R8 e-tron will be based on Audi’s second-generation R8 supercar which is also due out next year; the electric version is expected to have a

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According to a comment made by Tesla’s Chief Executive Elon Musk in an interview with German weekly Der Spiegel, the US electric automaker has entered negotiations with BMW over the use of batteries and lightweight vehicle components. The youngest publicly-traded US automaker – Tesla Motors – has enjoyed a spectacular rise over the last few years, with investors treating its

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