Tag: battery industry news

19
Jun

High-Power Chip Offers Low Thermal Resistance

The RHC2512 from Stackpole Electronics, Inc. utilizes unique materials, design, and processing to offer much lower thermal resistance than other high-power chip resistors. When used with the recommended solder pad layout, the RHC will typically show a heat rise of 60 degrees C per watt compared to standard 2512 devices that can experience more than 120 degrees C per watt.

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19
Jun

LDR-Qualified Bipolar Transistors for Space Requirements

Semicoa Corp. has expanded its family of Radiation Hard (RH) Bipolar Transistor products by delivering Radiation Hard Bipolar Transistors built to the highest quality levels of MIL-PRF-19500 and tested to Low Dose Rate (LDR) Total Dose at a dose rate of 10 mrad(Si)/s, which includes product characterization for displacement damage effects intended for critical Space radiation environments. The LDR RH

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19
Jun

String Optimizers target 600-Volt PV Solar Systems

Ampt LLC announced that the company’s patented String Optimizers are being deployed in 600V photovoltaic (PV) solar systems at installed costs in cents per Watt that rival that of 1000V systems. Ampt String Optimizers are dc-dc converters that are being deployed with 1000V inverters at their full-rated power in 600V National Electrical Code (NEC)-compliant systems. These inverters are delivering 60

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13
Jun

Ultra-low-power Tunneling Magnetoresistive Sensors

MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT) will release ultra-high sensitivity TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistive) magnetic switch sensors TMR1208/TMR1308 at Sensors Expo 2015. Featuring ultra-high sensitivity with 5Gauss (0.5mT) switching points and ultra-low power at 1.5microAmperes in high-speed operation, they are well-suited for battery-powered sensor applications that require high-precision measurement, stringent performance uniformity, and excellent temperature stability. Recommended: Compact-Sized Surface-Mount Wire-in-Air Fuses Typical

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13
Jun

Thermistors Deliver Energy Ratings to 12J and Current to 4A

Ametherm today released a new series of UL-approved circuit protection thermistors claiming industry-high energy and steady state current ratings for inrush current limiting in power supplies from 50W to 200W, 1/8 HP motors and small pumps, lighting, and audio charging stations for portable consumer devices. Recommended: SiC-based Three-Phase UPS is 98% Efficient The new SL08 series thermistors released today feature

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13
Jun

SiliconGate Presents the 3rd Gen Flagship DC-DC

SiliconGate LDA today started demonstrating the 3rd generation dc-dc converter at the 52nd DAC in San Francisco, with a TSMC28HPM dc-dc. At the show, a demonstration test setup allows visitors to verify the dc-dc converter performance and to compare it with another market dc-dc. SiliconGate keeps improving its IPs performance and introducing new power management IPs. The third generation offers

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13
Jun

Residential PV Energy to be Intro’d at Intersolar

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. will present its new PV storage for residential systems and expanded product portfolio for commercial systems at Intersolar EU. The PV storage solution presented by SolarEdge at Intersolar will also include an inverter solution that allows for grid and PV integration with Tesla’s home battery solution, the Powerwall. Building on its dc-optimized inverter technology, SolarEdge’s StorEdge™ is

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13
Jun

Li-ion BESS targets “Prosumers” and PV Swarms

Saft is at Intersolar Europe to launch its new Intensium® Home 10M lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery energy storage system (BESS) that offers high performance in a modern, aesthetically pleasing design intended specifically for high-end residential and small commercial solar PV installations. The Intensium® Home 10M has been developed to complement Saft’s established range of Li-ion energy storage systems. In a new

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13
Jun

Precision Set and Readback PMBus-Compatible DC-DCs

Linear Technology Corporationannounces the LTM4675, dual 9A or single 18A, µModule® (micromodule) step-down dc-dc regulator with PMBus serial digital interface in a 11.9mm x 16mm x 3.51mm BGA package. The I²C-based interface enables system designers and remote operators to command and supervise a system’s power condition and consumption. Calibrated and guaranteed from -40 to 125 degrees C, output dc voltage

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13
Jun

Axial-Lead Wirewound Resistors offer Surge Protection to 106.5J

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new series of silicone-coated axial lead wirewound resistors. Claiming superior short-term energy surge protection compared with standard wirewound devices, Vishay Dale CW – High Energy series resistors can also be utilized in high-temperature operating conditions up to +350 degrees C. Recommended: SiC-based Three-Phase UPS is 98% Efficient CW – High Energy resistors provide higher

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