Tag: battery industry

Ericsson has introduced a new 50 W DC-DC converter module that targets Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications. Very importantly, the new Ericsson PKU5510E converter features an ultra-wide input range of 18 V to 75 V, which means that the device is also suitable for 24 V or 48 V telecom systems. The module is the latest evolution of Ericsson’s PKU family and

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China is now the world’s largest solar PV market, according to the Global New Energy Development Report 2014, having now surpassed Germany to take the top spot. The new report explores other topics as well, and provides a comprehensive overview of the global renewable energy market. It was prepared by Hanergy Holding Group and China New Energy Chamber of Commerce.

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The US’s sometimes pseudo-antagonist, Iran, is apparently planning to spend $60 million on solar PV power projects this year, according to recent reports. That represents a pretty significant uptick in the country’s investment into solar energy — up from “just” $12 million last year. The focus is reported to be on rural areas that are otherwise completely dependent on diesel-powered

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With temperatures on the rise, households across the world are cranking up their air conditioning to the detriment of both their electricity bill and the environment. To offer a more sustainable alternative for cooling, a team of National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) students has harnessed the innovative greenhouse technology used to cultivate orchids to create Orchid House, an energy efficient

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RhOME for denCity’s entry into the European Solar Decathlon 2014 represents the upper level of a four-storey, urban regeneration complex proposed for Tor Fiscale in Rome, Italy. The 875 square foot building utilizes the traditional Italian design feature of the loggia to implement passive solar design principles and allow for a flexible floor plan that can grow and adapt according

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The single brick package allows you to input a 208 VAC three phase AC delta connection and provide isolated output voltages from 5 VDC to 300 VDC (one of the highest V outs available), and output power up to 300 watts. The HiQP series of DC-DC converters offers a new input voltage range of 125 VDC to 475 VDC, with

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Diodes Inc. has unveiled what it boasts as the world’s smallest 60V N-channel power MOSFET with a sub-100mΩ on-resistance. With a footprint measuring 1.6mm x 1.6mm and a typical height of 0.5mm, the DFN1616-packaged DMN6070SFCL helps achieve higher power densities in space-critical products such as cellphones, ultra-thin LCD TVs and hand-held gaming controls, stated the company. With its very low

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International Rectifier has expanded its portfolio of 60V StrongIRFET power MOSFETs. The new additions feature ultra low on-state resistance and are suitable for a range of industrial applications, including power tools, light electric vehicle inverters, DC motor drives and Li-ion battery pack protection.  Available in through-hole and surface mount packages, the IRF7580M is oused in a low profile, ultra compact

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REED Industrial Minerals says it has completed a semi-pilot plant that can directly produce better-than-battery-grade lithium hydroxide. The semi-pilot plant leverages RIM’s proprietary purification and electrolysis process, delivering high-purity lithium hydroxide that exceeds the published battery- grade specifications from existing leading suppliers. Lithium hydroxide is used in breathing gas purification systems to remove carbon dioxide. It is also used as

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STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd has added a series of LVDS drivers, receivers and multiplexers carrying the US 300krad QML-V qualification to its portfolio of radiation-hardened (rad-hard) devices. Exceeding the performance of competing solutions, ST’s new rad-hard devices combine proven 130nm process technology with dedicated chip architecture and layout rules to achieve superior radiation-immunity and electrical characteristics. Supported by the French Centre

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