LT8705 from Linear Technology operates over 2.8 to 80V input range and can produce a 1.3 to 80V at up to 250W, with up to 98% efficiency. The topology is four switch (external n-fets), single inductor; and over 1kW can be delivered by ...
Engineering students who get three grade ‘A’s at A Level (or equivalent) can now apply for a scholarship of £1,000 per year. The Diamond Jubilee Scholarships will be awarded by the Institution of Engineering and ...
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Thirty-seven commercial LED outdoor lights were recognized for their excellence by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) fifth annual "Next Generation Luminaires" (NGL) solid-state lighting design competition, as announced at PennWell's ...
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Photovoltaic inverter design is now seen as the crucial element in solar power development, writes James Turner, and he discusses some of the challenges that can shape PV inverter design. Over the last few years the photovoltaic (PV) ...
Further cementing the company's position as an industry leader in LED technology, Philips has earned four Next Generation Luminaire™ (NGL) awards in the Outdoor Competition at the prestigious, fourth-annual NGL Solid State Lighting ...
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Cleantech investment specialists MTI Partners has announced the completion of a £2 million investment round in Oxford Photovoltaics Limited (OPV), an Oxford University spin-out Materials/Cleantech company commercializing solid-state ...
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Foresight Group, the leading independent alternative asset manager with a strategic focus on private equity, environmental and infrastructure, announces the launch of a £20 million fundraising for Foresight Solar EIS Fund 2. The new ...
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The European semiconductor distribution market followed a strange but foreseeable route in 2012, reports DMASS (Distributors’ and Manufacturers’ Association of Semiconductor Specialists). After a record H1 2011, H1 2012 was ...
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Micro server shipments are expected to triple this year, says IHS. 291,000 micro servers will be shipped this year an increase of 230% from the 88,000 units of 2012. Shipments of micro servers commenced in 2011 with just 19,000 ...
Business secretary Vince Cable acknowledges that engineering is central to building a strong economy. He was speaking following the publication of an influential new report by the Royal Academy of Engineering which estimates engineering ...
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The trade gateway and ‘barometer’ to the Chinese market opens again in April. The China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, will be held from April 15 to May 5 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex ...
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With Jaguar ranking second in the well respected JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the United States last year, the question remains as to why sister brand Land Rover (Range Rover) continues being listed below the industry average. ...
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The new Kia Cerato hatch has been unveiled at today’s Chicago auto show with the surprise announcement of its availability with a turbocharged engine. The new Kia Cerato hatch, which follows the unveiling of the sedan at the Los ...
One of the highlights of today’s Chicago auto show was the Kia Cross GT Concept CUV (crossover utility vehicle), the South Korean car maker’s vision of a vehicle for customers after something larger than a Sorento SUV. The ...
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A unique event in the annual schedule is the get-together of journos and industry execs in Santa Cruz. The uniqueness of it is that the journos come from, literally, all over the world: China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Europe, India, ...
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