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Intepro Systems has launched the latest version of its PowerStar test software, PowerStar 6. PowerStar 6 includes a number of new features designed to make testing even easier including an expanded test library that allows users to “program without coding” Using a simple drag-and-drop method to create a test program with the convenience and ease of fill-in-the-blank test screens. PowerStar

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new thin-film bar MOS capacitor designed for use in high-power hybrid assemblies and SiC and GaN applications. The Vishay Dale Resistors Electro-Films BRCP offers high power handling and operating voltage up to 100V in two compact case sizes measuring 120 mil by 35 mil (case A) and 240 mil by 35 mil (case B),

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Toshiba Corporation‘s Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the launch of a low-input current drive transistor output photocoupler in a low-height SO6L package, which can be used to replace conventional DIP4 pin package products. Also today, Toshiba announced the launch of a photocoupler that combine 15Mbps high-speed communication with low power consumption. The TLP2761 also guarantees a creepage and

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Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd.announced today the introduction of its new HyPro product line. The average mass production cell efficiency of HyPro can reach up to 20.5% with the PERC technology. Suntech has made an initial shipment of 236kW of the HyPro module in March. The module will be available globally this July, for both commercial and residential projects. At

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EM Test now offers the VDS 200Q Series, a four-quadrant voltage drop simulator that can source and sink current using a programmed voltage in both positive and negative polarities. The amplifier generates dips and drops, short interruptions and voltage variations to simulate a wide range of phenomena occurring on a vehicle wiring harness. With operation from -15V to +60V, this

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Ideal Power Inc. has been selected by Gexpro, along with LG Chem, andGrowing Energy Labs, Inc. (Geli), to supply equipment to Gexpro’s new battery energy storage solution (BESS) as announced by Gexpro on May 1st. This agreement expands Ideal Power’s reach into the market to Gexpro’s broad customer base in the electrical contractor and installer space. Gexpro, a subsidiary of

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Mean Well Enterprise Co. Ltd. has extended the power range of its DIN-rail power supply line with the new NDR-240 (240W) and NDR-480 (480W) product series. These two series feature the low width of the power body, 63mm and 85.5mm, respectively, which resolves the issue of the limited space on the rail for system designers. Furthermore, compared to the previous

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that its PLTT precision high-temperature thin film chip resistor is now available in an AEC-Q200 automotive-qualified 0603 case size. Providing a greater than 100 degrees C extension over conventional chip resistors, the Vishay Dale Thin Film PLTT 0603 features a wide operating temperature range from -55 to +230 degrees C, a low absolute TCR down

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Enabling faster and cooler charging,Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) today introduced the industry’s first fully integrated 5-A single-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-charger circuit with proprietary MaxCharge technology that reduces charge time up to 60 percent compared to existing battery chargers. The bq25892 switch-mode charger gives users a safer charging experience while still maximizing the benefits of a faster charge time, currently unseen

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In support of the recent announcementby the Wireless Power Consortium(WPC) expanding the standard with the addition of the 15W and “multi-device charging” options to the Qi standard. Draft versions of the specs. Würth Elektronik announced that all its WPCC transmitter coils already meet the new medium-power requirements of the specs. Würth Elektronik thus offers its customers solutions with a guaranteed

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