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For low output voltage power regulation in digital TV, monitor and other high density, fast changing point-of-load system architectures, Diodes Incorporated has introduced a series of synchronous buck converters. Employing adaptive constant on-time (AdCOT) control, the AP65450, AP65452 and AP65552 ensure high dc output accuracy, high efficiency and fast transient response. Recommended: High Density Synchronous Boost Converter Delivers Up to

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Diodes Incorporated has introduced a 40V-rated active OR’ing controller in order to help raise the reliability of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in telecom, data centers and server duties. The ZXGD3108N8 is designed to fully enhance very low RDS(ON) power MOSFETs, enabling lossy Schottky blocking diodes to be replaced and resulting in lowered operating temperature and increased UPS system integrity. Recommended:

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Allegro MicroSystems, LLC introduces a new family of contactless Hall magnetic sensors with the debut of its A1332 and A1334 high resolution 360-degree angle sensor ICs. Based on magnetic Circular Vertical Hall (CVH) technology, the A1332 and A1334 devices, with their system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, provide fast output refresh rates and low signal path latency to support a wide variety of

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Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) now provides a more efficient solution with the industry’s first fully-integrated 10-Watt wireless charging receiver and corresponding transmitter. The bq51025 and bq500215, both shipping in volume production, enable waterproof and dustproof portable designs and provide a faster, cooler charge to one- and two-cell (1S and 2S) Li-Ion batteries. The charging solution is also compatible with any

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Toyota keeps on running toward hydrogen fuel cells and away from all-electric vehicles in what amounts to the most decisive strategy in the auto industry for the future of alternative power trains. At the Los Angeles auto show, Toyota executives planned to elaborate on the company’s deepening investments in fuel-cell vehicles, after a weekend announcement that it would begin selling

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Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to raise $35 million in financing from one institutional investor. Pursuant to the definitive agreement, the Company will issue (i) $32 million principal amount of senior secured convertible notes, (ii) $3 million of Series D convertible preferred stock and (iii) warrants to purchase shares of its common stock.

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Nexans S.A., a manufacturer of copper and optical fiber cable products, has introduced new electric vehicle charging solutions. Nexans is part of the Eco2charge project that aims to support the development of electric vehicles. Leveraging its expertise in connection equipment, Nexans develops a smart and modular connection and charging infrastructure solution which can interoperate with the systems designed by other

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If Nelson Mandela were alive today, he would be proud of the rapid growth of solar power in his beloved South Africa. It’s been nearly a year since he passed, and during that time, several hundred megawatts’ worth of photovoltaic projects have moved from the development pipeline to actively powering the country’s strapped national grid. The latest South African solar

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The Los Angeles Air Force Base last week became the first federal facility to replace its entire fleet with plug-in electric vehicles, the majority of which also have bidirectional capability that enables them to participate in California’s energy markets. The 42-vehicle fleet includes both pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including sedans, trucks and a twelve-passenger van. Thirty-six of the

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Before the New York Public Service Commission’s vision of a grid operated by Distributed System Platform Providers (DSPPs) can become a reality, there are just a few points to hammer out — to say the least. The Public Service Commission envisions that DSPPs will upgrade the distribution network and then “create markets, tariffs and operational systems to enable behind-the-meter resource

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