Microchip has introduced a digitally-controlled analogue DC-DC converter chip for power converters between 50 and 150W, including high current point-of-load converters. Called MCP19111, both microprocessor and analogue blocks are on the ...
Shortly after we received our own Tesla Model S, I was lucky enough to snag it for a three-day weekend. Not only is the Tesla cool and really fun to drive, this is the first EV that can I can actually use for my 160-mile round trip commute. ...
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Transcat, a distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instruments and provider of calibration, repair, inspection and other compliance services, has completed the acquisition of Canada-based Cal-Matrix ...
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Lenmar Enterprises Inc. introduces its new battery pack with the versatile, all-in-one PowerPort Gold. The PowerPort Gold is a sophisticated external battery bank, car charger and wall charger all in one sleek, compact unit. You will ...
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Installation of PV arrays at roof level, and the siting of solar parks in open, exposed locations, makes PV systems susceptible to damage from partial lightning currents. Partial lightning currents can enter the PV system following a ...
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CAREL will be exhibiting their latest range of energy efficient control solutions and Evaporative Cooling solutions used in Air Conditioning for Data Centres. CAREL's products are aimed at significantly reducing energy consumption and ...
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Fuji Electric is planning to launch its new Quick Charging Stations for electric vehicles (EV) in North America in February 2013, which are claimed to suit variety of applications and site locations. The UL certified 25kW DC charger ...
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Dynalite is a lighting and automation control system developed in Sydney, Australia by a company of the same name. In 2009 the company was bought by Phillips to become Phillips-Dynalite. The system is commonly used for lighting control, ...
Innovative hand held electrical test instrumentation has been used on the installation of a new solar PV system which has been designed to enable a school to reduce its carbon footprint. Southern Solar, one of the UK’s leading ...
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Renesas Electronics has introduced low on-state resistance mosfets which are optimised for use as ORing FETs in power supplies. The on-state resistance is 0.72mΩ (typical value) for 30V. This is about 50% lower resistance ...
Small computer pioneer Via Technologies has announced a 12x12.5x3cm ARM Cortex-A8-based machine. ARMTiGO A800 is "the world’s smallest ARM system for embedded applications, including hotel automation, digital signage and, ...
The market for semiconductors used in power supplies is forecast to grow by 6.5% in 2013, following a largely flat market for power supplies in 2012, says market analyst IMS Research. Strongest growth is predicted for MPU/MCU/DSP/DSC ...
Fluke has introduced the Fluke T90, T110, T130 and T150 Voltage and Continuity Testers. The new family of rugged two pole voltage/continuity testers offers a combination of light, sound, vibration and digital display to provide instant ...
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SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing international airlines, has significantly boosted its total cargo capacity and expanded its dedicated freighter network with the addition of three new ...
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The third installment of results from a survey conducted by Intermec (Booth 4263) was released at ProMat, finding that 59% of managers use a metric known as “the perfect order”—meaning picked complete, on-time and ...
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