| Optocoupler tailored for renewable energy apps
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2010-11-12 |
| Avago unveils the ACNV4506 that provides electrical signal isolation as an Intelligent Power Module (IPM) interface or IGBT gate drive in renewable energy and other industrial control applications |
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| Robust fibre optic links target industrial apps
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2010-11-18 |
| The optical fibre modules provide reliable data transmissions over cost-effective plastic or silica fibre and designers can use the devices to implement system control or drives in renewable energy, transportation and industrial apps |
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| PV module junction box supplies traditional current ratings
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2010-05-26 |
| Molex Inc. adds the SolarSpec junction box and cable assemblies to its SolarSpec solutions that are specifically designed for applications in the solar and renewable energy industry |
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| Contactless current sensor promotes green drive
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2010-12-01 |
| Melexis' rolls out MLX91206 a customer programmable monolithic sensor IC based on the Triaxis Hall technology to meet the demand for widespread use of electronics in automotive applications, renewable power conversion (solar / wind power), power supplies, motor control, and overload protection |
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| Infineon touts 900V superjunction MOSFETs
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2008-03-05 |
| Infineon Technologies AG has introduced what 900V superjunction MOSFETs designed for industrial and renewable energy applications |
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| Li-ion battery modules can run vehicles
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2009-10-06 |
| The module weighs in at 8kg and 7L of space, carrying 25.2 V and a capacity of 58Ah. |
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| Actel announces Libero IDE
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2006-07-19 |
| Actel Corp. has launched the latest version of its Libero Integrated Design Environment (IDE) with features intended to increase the flexibility, efficiency and performance of designs based on the company's FPGAs. |
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| DC power systems tailored for thin-film apps
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2010-09-13 |
| Advanced Energy Industries Inc. unveils its Ascent product line, a suite of DC power supply systems to simplify power supply integration in a wide range of thin-film applications such as FPDs. |
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| First hybrid fuel cell energy system debuts
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2008-10-29 |
| Satcon has partnered with FuelCell Energy and Enbridge for a multi-megawatt hybrid fuel-cell energy system. |
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| National helps solar installers manage shade better
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2009-02-26 |
| The SolarMagic power optimiser will mark National Semiconductor's entry into the photovoltaic market. |
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| Freescale multi-core processors power SBCs
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2010-07-05 |
| Emerson Network Power debuts modular single-board computers (SBCs) powered by Freescale Semiconductor's multi-core QorIQ processors that are designed to accelerate deployment across diverse markets by eliminating the chip-level design effort, |
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| New techniques lower solar concentrators cost
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2008-09-15 |
| Arch developed solar mirror manufacturing techniques that deliver more efficient concentrator photovoltaic units. |
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| NIC provides two-way control center communication
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2011-01-12 |
| Infrax Systems Inc. is set to launch an SNIC for smart metering that lets the meter and the control centre of the energy company communicate targeting advanced metering infrastructure requirements. |
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| PXIe DAQ module packs signal conditioning
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2010-09-17 |
| NI rolls out the NI PXIe-4331, a DAQ module with built-in signal conditioning offering high accuracy and bandwidth for high-channel-count strain, load, and pressure measurement systems. |
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| MCUs double floating-point performance
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2009-03-06 |
| TI's new Delfino devices double performance to 300 MHz and include 516 KB of single cycle access RAM. |
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| Software tools extend support for nano FPGAs
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2008-12-11 |
| Libero IDE 8.5 also offers high-speed multiplier instantiation for RTAX-DSP applications. |
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| MCU kit guides real-time control app design
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2010-09-06 |
| TI introduces a MCU Peripheral Explorer kit and teaching ROM that offers help in fully leveraging the performance and peripherals of TMS320C2000 MCUs for real-time control application designs. |
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| Kits ideal for fast prototyping of modules
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2008-07-15 |
| Tecate announces PowerBurst MCI Integration kits that simplifies the integration of MC Power Series Boostcap ultracapacitors. |
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| Solar ICs reduce cost per kilowatt-hour
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2011-03-25 |
| National Semiconductor Corp. unveils ten SolarMagic ICs ranging from a full-bridge gate driver to a micropower voltage regulator targeting a variety of photovoltaic electronic applications. |
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| Digital power dev't kits designed for Piccolo MCUs
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2011-05-23 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. simplifies complex power supply functions with three development kits designed for its TMS320C2000 microcontroller. |
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| DC switch disconnectors, string boxes target PV apps
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2010-12-16 |
| Switchtec presents a range of DC switch disconnectors and string boxes for photovoltaic (PV) applications. |
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| ARM develops low gate-count core for low power apps
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2009-02-25 |
| The Cortex-M0 processor core could enable ARM and its licensees to engage in applications reliant on energy efficiency. |
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| ICs tap alternative power sources
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2007-07-02 |
| TI has introduced a step-up converter that integrates a 1.5A switch and supports input voltages from 0.3V to 5.5V to help designers cost-effectively use the non-standard voltages from alternative power sources. |
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| Optocouplers address IPM interfaces
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2011-11-15 |
| Avago unveils ACPL-x484 optocouplers that claim to operate at 10MBd, doubling the speed of existing IPM optocouplers for more efficient performance. |
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| Ultracapacitors target transportation, utility apps
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2010-01-29 |
| Ioxus Inc. debuts a family of large-cell prismatic electrochemical double-layer capacitors that pack low ESR, high power density. |
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| Improved electrode materials boost Li-ion battery capacity
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2009-12-30 |
| Panasonic Corp. has develops two 18650-type high-capacity Li-ion battery cells with improved electrode materials for use in laptop computers and environmentally-friendly energy technologies. |
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| Prototyping hardware suite cuts devt time
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2009-03-06 |
| National Instruments has introduced a CompactRIO controller and five new FPGA-based chassis. |
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| Power LED promises 85 lumens per watt at 350mA
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2006-10-17 |
| Cree Inc. has announced the new white XLamp 7090 power LED, which is said to be the first power LED based on the company's EZBright1000 LED chip, provides the industry's highest efficacy at 350mA. |
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| Optocouplers boast 50% smaller package size
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2011-05-20 |
| Avago debuts the ACPL-P34x and ACPL-W34x gate drive optocouplers that enable higher output current drive with rail-to-rail capability in stretched SO6 package that is 50 per cent smaller than the DIP package. |
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| Ultracapacitors aim consumer, industrial apps
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2008-11-17 |
| Maxwell Technologies Inc. unveiled a new family of BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor products. |
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