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Artesyn Embedded Technologiesannounced the Centellis® 2100, a two-slot 40G AdvancedTCA® (ATCA®) system platform designed to support the latest high performance payload blades. With power and cooling support for up to 400 W per slot and up to 500 W in a single slot configuration, the new Centellis 2100 enables systems integrators to increase performance and I/O bandwidth per slot, while

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Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new series of eight single-phase BLDC motor pre-driver ICs for use in high-current cooling fan applications such as PC servers and home appliances, including fridges. The TC78B006 series reduces vibration and noise by using a digital-control-type sine wave drive. Integrated pre-drive circuitry enables the devices to drive external p-channel and n-channel MOSFETs and minimizes

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The Chroma Systems Solutions 61800 Series Regenerative Grid Simulators can provide the conditions necessary for testing micro-grids, such as harmonic voltage distortion and frequencies to simulate the power gird features, by supplying a maximum of 690VLL (400VLN) voltage and up to 300kVA power output. Most importantly, the regenerative feature of the 61800 grid simulator provides an effective energy saving method,

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Magnetek, Inc. announced the availability of their evolutionary Quattro® AC Cube elevator drive. This all-in-one regenerative drive includes the functionality of a full-size Quattro AC, minus the enclosure, saving dollars and space. The Quattro AC Cube provides comparable energy savings, reliability, and performance to Magnetek’s standard unit but in one-third the space. Recommended: Simplified Dimmable LED Lighting Design The Quattro

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Innovations in Optics, Inc. introduced the Model 5000D-100 LED Driver/Controller for powering its Aurora™ Classic Line Source Illuminators. The 5000D-100 LED Driver provides constant current in either continuous, pulsed or pwm modes. An embedded system adds network control with 10/100Mbps Ethernet connectivity. The 5000D-100 is also available for third party LED illuminators to be used as a constant-current dc-dc driver/controller.

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Sumida Group has reinvented the dc-dc power module by literally turning it inside out. The new power modules have achieved performance improvements through a new patent-pending design concept, where the magnetic material forms the entire package and all components are mounted within the inductor. The maximum volume can therefore be available for the inductor, allowing very low dc resistance and

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NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) — A good choice for a chargeable battery  Pros:  Rechargeable Works great in high-drain devices Much larger capacity than NiCd’s, which they’ve replaced.  Also not toxic like NiCd’s. Very common, so it’s easy to find both batteries and chargers Cons: Low voltage of 1.2V means that cheap (unregulated) flashlights run dimmer, and devices needing 4+ batteries might

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Stackpole‘s well-established CSRF Series now offers resistance values down to 1 milliohm in the 2512 size. The CSRF Series bridges the gap between thick film technologies with their low cost but inability to achieve low resistance values at low TCR, and solid metal plate technologies with their low values and low TCR but higher cost. Recommended: Simplified Dimmable LED Lighting

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Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced a family of ultra-miniature CMOS low drop-out voltage regulators (LDOs) with a 300mA driving capability. The new TCR3DM family offers an output voltage range of 1.0V to 4.5V with the possibility to specify the fixed output voltage in steps of 50mV. The highly-integrated devices are designed for use in smartphones, tablet PCs and other

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Ideal Power Inc. introduced its Grid Resilient 30kW Power Conversion System (PCS) with microgrid forming capabilities. This new product will work in both 50Hz and 60Hz environments and support grid resiliency for commercial and industrial customers world-wide, giving them the additional ability to form their own microgrid to enable backup power during grid power outages. Additionally, the company is announcing

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