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Astrodyne Corporation now offers a high power density COTS ac-dc converter in its Super MegaVerter series. The high-efficiency sMV500 family provides 500W of power. Designed for use in the most rigorous requirements of mil/aero COTS and other thermally-challenging applications, this new power supply uses an IMS metal baseplate, planar transformers and surface mount construction to produce maximum power density and

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SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries has introduced its MINT1500 ac-dc power supply that solves a multitude of power challenges for next-generation medical devices and industrial test equipment. The high performance MINT1500 meets design engineers’ requirement for a highly-efficient 500-W power supply that offers a flexible horizontal or vertical configuration in a very compact 3.3″ X 7″ X

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Data Device Corporation (DDC) now offers its 8-Channel, Solid-State Power Controller (SSPC) in a ruggedized military-grade form factor, offering advanced programmability and high-power density in a compact, highly reliable package. In addition to improved reliability and smart power control, the 8-Channel SSPC Power Distribution Unit (RP-20S19XXX) provides significant Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWaP-C) savings. “By controlling up to 200

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Linear Technology Corporationannounces the LT8709, a synchronous pwm controller for negative-to-negative or negative-to-positive dc-dc conversion. The LT8709 solves the problem of regulating a negative voltage with respect to system ground, without the need of complicated level shifting circuitry. The device’s synchronous operation means that the output diode is replaced with a high efficiency P-channel MOSFET, thereby increasing efficiency, allowing for

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Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (EPC) announces the EPC2102, 60 V and the EPC2103, 80 V enhancement-mode monolithic GaN transistor half bridges. By integrating two eGaN® power FETs into a single device, interconnect inductances and the interstitial space needed on the PCB are eliminated, resulting in a 50% reduction in board area occupied by the transistors. This increases both efficiency (especially

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Schneider Electric Solar Businessannounced the launch of Conext™ Insight, a remote monitoring and asset management platform for distributed PV plants. The Conext Insight web portal gives users detailed insight into the performance of distributed PV plants from any Internet connected device—anytime, anywhere. Users now have the convenience and ease to remotely monitor all your distributed PV plants from one central

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Packaged in a 1U high by half-rack wide configuration, the Keithley 850W Series 2268 dc power supplies from Tektronix, Inc. combine the highest available maximum power output in the Tektronix-Keithley power supply line with a compact form factor designed for saving space, for example when building high-density automated test systems. Series 2268 supplies also offer a wide choice of ranges

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Reliant™ AGM with C-Max Technology™, the industry’s first true deep-cycle AGM battery, is now available from Trojan Battery Co., LLC. Reliant AGM maximizes sustained performance and increases total energy output to meet demanding deep-cycling requirements in Trojan’s wide range of market applications. Applications including aerial work platform, floor cleaning, golf, material handling, recreation, renewable energy, and remote telecom will benefit

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For discontinuous mode, flyback, SMPS designs, a new online tool has been launched by Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc. Entering as little information as input voltage range, switching frequency, output voltages and current, the Smart Transformer Selector, or STS, will return a list of prequalified, off-the-shelf transformers. Recommended: 3.0-A Buck Regulator with Enhanced Idle/Stop/Start Recovery Operation Taking the tedium out of

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Magnitude Lighting Converters, Inc.announced today the availability of its new line of LED drivers. Responding to the rapid expansion of the LED hospitality and residential applications that require phase cut dimmable drivers with high performance dimming range. Magnitude developed the MCC series a true constant current dimmable driver, compatible with any standard TRIAC dimmer. The solid state drivers claim the

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