Tag: new energy news

4
May

Connector System Handles 34.0A per Blade in 7.50mm Pitch

Molex Incorporated introduces the Super Sabre™ Power Connector System for all high-current applications where flexible wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations are required. Delivering 34.0A per blade and withstanding up to +125 degrees C operating temperatures (USCAR-2, level 3), Super Sabre power connectors are well-suited to automotive and commercial vehicle applications as well as the appliance, medical, datacom and industrial control industries.

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4
May

Digital Controllers Optimized for POLs

ZMD AG (ZMDI) has released the ZSPM1511, ZSPM1512 and ZSPM1513 single-phase, true-digital pulse-width modulator power controllers optimized for non-isolated point-of-load (POL) applications. The ZSPM1511, ZSPM1512 and ZSPM1513 are pre-configured to provide customers with a fast time-to-market and easy-to-design solution for high-performance, digitally-controlled power supplies with one of ZMDI’s integrated MOSFET power stage DrMOS products: the ZSPM9000, ZSPM9010, ZSPM9015 or ZSPM9060.

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4
May

Current Sensor ICs in a High Isolation Package

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announced two new current sensor ICs that are economical and precise solutions for ac or dc current sensing in industrial and commercial systems. Allegro’s ACS722 and ACS723 are highly-accurate devices that offer superior isolation performance, low power consumption, and a wide operating temperature range with near zero magnetic hysteresis in a surface mount package. The small package

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4
May

EPC eGaN Power Transistors Break Silicon Cost-Speed Barriers

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the 60V EPC2035 and 100V EPC2036 eGaN power transistors designed to compete in price, while outperforming silicon. Price, the last major barrier to widespread adoption of GaN transistors as silicon MOSFET replacements, has fallen. These products demonstrate that gallium nitride can displace silicon semiconductors and drive the industry back onto the Moore’s Law growth

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4
May

Dual-in-Line Thin Film Resistor Networks

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new series of AEC-Q200-qualified, high-precision dual-in-line thin film resistor networks. The Vishay Dale Thin Film AORN series features low TCR tracking of ± 5 ppm / degree C, tight ratio tolerances to ± 0.05 %, and excellent long-term ratio stability of 0.015% after 1,000 hours at +155 degrees C. For improved ESD and moisture

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4
May

Powerwall to help Tesla fill Li-ion Gigafactory

Tesla has announced the Powerwall, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery designed to store energy at a residential level for load shifting, backup power and self-consumption of solar power generation. The Powerwall consists of Tesla’s lithium-ion battery pack, liquid thermal control system and software that receives dispatch commands from a solar inverter. The unit mounts seamlessly on a wall and is integrated

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21
Apr

Medical-grade DC-DC Converters

RECOM Electronic GmbH & Co. KGannounces the release of three new medical-grade dc-dc converters with 250Vac/2MOPP certification. The REM3, REM6 and REM10 series offer 3W, 6W or 10W output power, respectively in a DIP24 case. Despite this compact case size, all series feature reinforced isolation rated at 250Vac working voltage, 5kVdc galvanic isolation, 8mm creepage and clearance and low 2µA

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21
Apr

High-power 12V Li-ions support Higher Discharge Rates

NEC Energy Solutions announced the availability of its new generation ALM™ 12V7s product line of 12-Volt, 5 Amp-hour batteries that offers higher power, longer life, and robust safety compared to comparable lead-acid batteries or other lithium-ion products. The ALM 12V7s line builds upon the success of the earlier generation ALM 12V7 with additional capabilities including high current discharge, smart charger

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21
Apr

High-Precision Magnetoresistive Sensor Signal Conditioning IC

ZMD AG (ZMDI) today announces the ZSSC5101, an automotive-qualified sensor signal conditioning IC for contactless position sensors based on magnetoresistive technology. The ZSSC5101 can directly interface with magnetoresistive sensor bridges such as AMR (anisotropic magnetoresistive), GMR (giant magnetoresistive) and TMR (tunnel magnetoresistive) sensors, enabling up to 360 degree angle sensors or high-resolution linear motion sensors. Recommended: 12W AC LED Module

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21
Apr

Film Capacitors for Demanding Applications

TDK Corporation has added two new lines of film capacitors. The new series of EPCOS metallized polypropylene (MFP) film capacitors with high pulse strength and current capability and the EPCOS X1 capacitors designed for an extended operating voltage of up to 530 Vac. Thanks to their use of MFP technology with internal series connection the capacitors in the B32682 through

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