Power Solutions

Enhanced electrolytic polymer hybrid performance: Panasonic Industry unveils ZV Series

Panasonic has introduced the new ZV Series, an advanced Electrolytic Polymer Hybrid capacitor, which is said to set new industry standards as regards:  Higher Ripple Current: Achieving a maximum Ripple Current (3.3~4.6 Arms) approximately 50% higher than comparable case-sizes from competitors, the ZV Series ensures superior performance in demanding applications. …

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Schneider Electric transforms power distribution in critical industries with MasterPacT MTZ Active

Schneider Electric, the specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has introduced MasterPacT MTZ Active, a new low voltage air circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability at Data Centre World, London.    Experts at Gartner estimate data center downtimes could set businesses back …

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Farnell introduces Abracon’s powerful new high-performance EDLC radial supercapacitors

Farnell is now stocking the range of high-power electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) radial supercapacitors from Abracon, a supplier of electronic components including frequency control, timing, power, magnetics, RF and antenna solutions. Farnell product segment leader for Abracon, Euan Gilligan, said, “We are delighted to stock this remarkable line of …

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Analog Devices’ GaN driver enables robust and reliable control of GaN FETs

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) now offers a 100V half-bridge GaN driver that simplifies the implementation of GaN FETs, proving robust gate control, high frequency switching, and increased system efficiency. Integrating top and bottom driver stages, driver logic control, and protections, the new LT8418 can be configured into synchronous half-bridge, full-bridge …

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USB-C technology from Pulsive and Astute Electronics signals the end of bulky wall chargers

Astute Group is offering what it describes as a world-first in power electronics – a USB-C 65W charging module so compact and energy-efficient it can be integrated within wall sockets, simultaneously powering several devices without requiring multiple chargers and even eliminating the need for bulky laptop chargers. This new technology …

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Murata three-terminal MLCC attains industry-leading 4.3 μF capacitance in a compact 0402 inch package to address space-restricted automotive deployments

Murata, a manufacturer of passive components, has expanded its line-up of high-Q rated monolithic ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC). Designed for high frequency module applications such as those used in cellular communication infrastructure, the GJM022 series expand, what has been described as, “the world’s smallest high-Q capacitor with a voltage rating …

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Enedo introduce new medical and industrial range offering 520W peak power

Enedo Power introduces the MDP520 and DDP520 series of power supplies, which are capable of a long lasting 520 W peak and a steady 460 W power in a 3 x 5” open frame footprint. There is also a protective cage option to ease installation and provide safety protection. Being …

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EPC GaN FETs deliver benchmark power density and efficiency for DC/DC conversion

EPC  has announced the availability of several reference designs that feature EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) controllers. The newly released EPC9195 synchronous buck converter reference design board, operating at 750 kHz switching frequency, converts an input voltage of 36 V – 48 V to a regulated 13.5 V output. …

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NeoCortec signs new global distribution agreement with DigiKey

NeoCortec, manufacturer of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network modules, has recently extended its network of distributors by signing a new global distribution agreement with DigiKey, a USA based market leader and constant innovator in the worldwide distribution of high service electronic components and automation products. Comments Cato Skibsted Fagermo, business …

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Pulsiv to deliver USB-C reference designs & finished modules with more than 95 per cent average efficiency

Pulsiv Limited, the Cambridge (UK) innovator of power electronics technology, is set to release a series of reference designs and assembled modules for USB-C applications that will deliver an average efficiency of more than 95 per cent. This achievement, which minimises energy waste under all operating conditions, has been developed …

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