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Coilcraft has introduced its new PoE120PL Series of high-efficiency planar transformers which are optimized for active-clamp forward converters, including use in Power over Ethernet PSE and pre-standard PD devices. The PoE120PL Series is suitable for 60- to 120-Watt applications such as thin clients, monitors, industrial Ethernet, IPTV, building management, nurse call systems, point-of-sale terminals and information kiosks. They are well-suited

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Microchip Technology Inc. today announced the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) PIC® MCU portfolio. Features of the new PIC24F “GB4” family include an integrated hardware crypto engine with both OTP and Key RAM options for secure key storage, up to 256 KB of Flash memory and a direct drive for segmented LCD displays, in 64-, 100- or 121-pin

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Intersil Corporation has announced the ISL94203 3-to-8 cell battery pack monitor that supports Li-ion and other battery chemistries used in medical mobility carts, wheelchairs, e-bikes, handheld power tools, vacuum cleaners and solar or renewable energy storage systems. Available now through Intersil’s worldwide distribution partners, the device accurately monitors, protects and cell balances rechargeable battery packs to maximize battery life and

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Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced an ultralow power buck regulator that extends battery life in portable devices by achieving the industry’s highest ultra-light-load power conversion efficiency. With a 90 percent efficiency rating and consuming only 180-nA quiescent current, the ADP5301 buck regulator is designed to deliver maximum power for a longer period of time than previously achievable and is ideally

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Fairchild Semiconductor today launched its industry-leading mid-voltage MOSFET technology in a Dual Cool™ 8mm x 8mm package. The new Dual Cool 88 MOSFET gives power conversion engineers a first-of-its-kind alternative to bulky D2-PAK packages at half the size and with higher power density, superior efficiency and better cooling via air flow above and beneath the package. Recommended: Wireless Charging now

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AEM Components introduces the latest series of High-Voltage (SV) protection SMD components in its High Surge Protection (HSP) multilayer varistor family. These devices are constructed with AEM’s nanotechnology and ceramic-based compound. This combination results in a product line that is capable of clamping high voltage and current surges to safe levels. Recommended: Energy Harvesting PMICs for Wireless Sensors Important features

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Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the RAVS Series of convex-termination anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays. The RAVS Series utilizes thick-film technology with lower silver inner terminations to significantly reduce the susceptibility of the array to contamination by sulfur. This performance is proven with less than 1% resistance shift under industry standard sulfur test ASTM B 809-95. Anti-sulfur resistors are

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ZES ZIMMER Electronic Systems GmbHhas announced the second power analyzer built on the new LMG600 open product platform – the LMG640. The LMG640 is equipped with the full capability list of its older and larger brother – the LMG670 – in a compact chassis which allows for up to 4 selectable power channels (elements). Notably on-board, the proprietary DualPath circuitry

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Powerbox introduces new Medline 225 series ac-dc single output open frame converters for medical type BF applications. The new OFM225 with its 3 x 5″ footprint and 1.5″ height is designed for a continuous output power of 225W at natural convection and 40 degrees C ambient temperature, increasing to 325W continuous at 12 CFM forced air cooling. Several units can

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Powersolve announces a new family of 10 to 96W DIN-rail power supplies designed for installation on DIN rail TS35/7.5 or 15. The PDN10, 20, 40, 60 and 100 Series are high-efficiency, high-reliability power supplies that will operate from a universal 88- to 264-Vac input. Recommended: 50-W Explosion-proof Industrial Power Supplies A total of 19 models make up the PDN Series

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