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The GT-43086-WWVV-X.X-Q is an addition to GlobTek‘s Level VI compliant GT-43086 family and represents GlobTek’s 6-Watt wall plug-in series of ac-dc adapters (power supplies & chargers) with International Interchangeable blades. GlobTek’s changeable input blade system with individual field replaceable input plugs, including: North America / Japan NEMA 1-15P, Australian, UK BS 1363, European CEE 7/16 configuration, Korean KS C8305, Argentina

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Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. has announced its high performance matrix LED driver for use in automotive, consumer, industrial and emerging IoT applications. The IS31FL3732 is a compact LED driver for RGB color-effect with pre-programmed lighting and animation functions. These pre-programmed functions are accessed via a 1MHz I²C compatible interface with robust EMI performance, which reduces microcontroller demand, enhances performance and

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced new high-voltage professional thin-film MELF resistors in the 0204 and 0207 case sizes. Designed for industrial, lighting, and medical applications with high stability and reliability requirements, the Vishay Beyschlag MMA 0204 HV (rated for 0.4W and 500V) and MMB 0207 HV resistors (rated for 1.0W and 1000V) combine a robust construction with high-voltage operation. These

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Linear Technology Corporationintroduces the LTC2348-18, an 18-bit, 8-channel simultaneous sampling successive approximation register (SAR) ADC claiming industry-leading performance and flexibility. While converting eight channels at 200ksps per channel throughput, each SoftSpan™ input can be independently configured on a conversion-by-conversion basis to accept ±10.24V, 0V to 10.24V, ±5.12V, or 0V to 5.12V signals. The differential analog inputs operate over a wide

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Microchip Technology Inc. today announced from the Sensors Expo a combined analog and digital current sensor–the PAC1921. This new device is the world’s first high-side current sensor with both a digital output, as well as a configurable analog output that can present power, current or voltage over the single output pin. Simultaneously, all power related output values are also available

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Wuxi Suntech announced today the introduction of its new SuperPoly product line. The SuperPoly, an upgraded polycrystalline module, will be exhibited this week for the first time at Intersolar Europe from June 10th to 12th. Available globally this July, Suntech’s current manufacturing capacity for the SuperPoly module is 100MW, however Suntech looks to increase this capacity to more than 1GW

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CUI Inc. today announced the addition of 50W and 65W models to its recently introduced Level VI desktop ac-dc power supply family. The SDI50-U and SDI65-U series meet the more stringent average efficiency and no load power requirements mandated by the US Department of Energy (DoE) set to go into effect in February 2016. The new Level VI standards aim

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Beckett Energy Systems (BES) today announced that its 24-Volt large-format lithium-ion module has reached a significant long cycle life milestone which further supports its use as a solution for emerging advanced energy products. Commercially launched in February 2014, Beckett’s 24Vdc lithium-ion battery module has undergone continuous life cycle testing reaching 3,650 cycles this month — the equivalent of 10 years

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Stanford University scientists have invented the first high-performance aluminum battery that’s fast-charging, long-lasting and inexpensive. Researchers say the new technology offers a safe alternative to many commercial batteries in wide use today. “We have developed a rechargeable aluminum battery that may replace existing storage devices, such as alkaline batteries, which are bad for the environment, and lithium-ion batteries, which occasionally

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Amphenol Industrial Products Grouphas expanded its ePower connector series, rated at 800- to 1,000-Vdc, to include right angle overmolded connectors for 200A and 400A connection systems. New designs for higher current ratings of 500A and 700A continuous are also completed. In the energy storage market, where space is at an ever-increasing premium, these cost-effective ePower connectors can replace up to

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