Mean Well Enterprise Co. Ltd. has expanded its waterproof LED power supply offering with the introduction of NPF-40(D)/60(D) and PWM-40/60 series. Following the previously-introduced 90W model, the design also features the conformity to the EU ErP (Energy-Related Products) Directive for LED lighting systems- PF value >0.9, setup time <500ms and no load power consumption <0.5W. In addition to these features,
Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. introduces the new “Cool Power Technologies” ultra-wide input range 1×1 dc-dc converter series. These open frame modules provide up to 30W of output power @ output voltages of 1.8-, 3.3-, 5.0-, and 12-Vdc – for industrial or distributed power architecture applications. These modules are compliant with the standard 1×2 footprint and interface standards. It has a wide
Active-Semi International, Inc.announced today the availability of Qi-compatible medium power (MP) wireless charging solutions based on PAC5220 Power Application Controller™ (PAC™) IC for powering smart phones, mobile devices and tablets. This announcement comes as a follow-up to previously released Qi-certified A11 and A6 Wireless transmitter solutions claiming the industry’s highest efficiency with the smallest system footprint and BOM owing to
The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) today announced the organizations have signed a Letter of Intent to merge and establish an organization that will accelerate the availability and deployment of wireless charging technology on a global scale. The A4WP and PMA have agreed in principal to the terms of the merger that is expected to
K2 Energy Solutions Inc. today announced it will be providing an intermediate energy storage battery system for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) electromagnetic rail gun. K2 has received the first order against the contract. The initial $81,400,000 contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command to K2 Energy Solutions and lists
Gogoro, Inc. today unveiled its high-performance, zero emissions, two-wheeled electric vehicle, the Gogoro Smartscooter™. The company also announced the Gogoro Energy Network, a battery swapping infrastructure that will enable a more efficient, cleaner and flexible energy future. Founded by technology veterans Luke and co-founder and CTO Matt Taylor, the Smartscooter and Gogoro Energy Network are Gogoro’s first products. In October
Unipower, LLC today announces the acquisition of C&D’s Integrated Power Systems business (IPS), located in Dunlap, Tennessee. IPS specializes in dc power systems for telecommunications and utilities. The acquisition reinforces Unipower’s drive into the dc power systems market and significantly expands the company’s product line, customer base and systems capabilities. This transaction will aid in Unipower’s goal of becoming a
A new connected outlet that integrates with Apple HomeKit is now available for pre-order from Grid Connect, Inc.. The ConnectSense Smart Outlet features two Internet-connected electrical sockets that enable users to control devices plugged into them using Siri on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The Smart Outlet plugs into any standard North American electrical outlet, and enables users to
Pacific Gas and Electric Company(PG&E) and automaker BMW are teaming up to test the ability of electric vehicle batteries to provide valuable services to the electric grid. If successful, the pilot program could pave the way for significant utility payments that could stimulate further customer purchases of electric vehicles. PG&E selected BMW after a competitive solicitation to manage a minimum
ZMD AG (ZMDI) has released the ZSPM1502 single-phase, true-digital power solution for non-isolated, high-current point-of-load (POL) supplies in field programmable gate array (FPGA) applications. The ZSPM1502 pulse-width modulation controller has been optimized to provide the ultra-fast transient load response typically needed for many higher performance FPGAs in telecommunication equipment operating with a 1.0V supply. The ZSPM1502 is capable of supporting