Researchers in Canada claim the highest reported optical-to-electric power conversion of more than 65% (Figure 1) for a 150W/cm2 (~1500 suns) tuned narrow spectrum input from high-powered laser diodes [S. Fafard et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., ...
GaN Systems Inc of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a fabless developer of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power switching semiconductors for power conversion and control applications, says that its GS66508P gallium nitride power transistors were ...
Tags: GaN Systems, E-mode GaN FETs, Power electronics inverters
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced MICHELIN Auto Inflate. It is an easy, wheel-mounted tire-management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal tire pressure. Leaky valve stems, extreme temperature changes ...
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2016) in Barcelona, Spain (22–25 February), M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc of Lowell, MA, USA (which makes semiconductors, components and subassemblies for analog RF, microwave, millimeter-wave and ...
Tags: M/A-COM, Transistors
Canon has announced the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, thus continuing its battle with Sony for the premium point-and-shoot crown. The follow-up to 2014's Canon PowerShot G7 X sports the same 20.1-megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor, but adds a ...
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Microsoft has announced a new version of its Chromecast-like wireless display adaptor. Back in September 2014, Microsoft announced its own Chromecast rival in the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. This HDMI stick allowed you to send ...
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In its report 'Global Packaged Gallium Nitride (GaN) LED Market 2016-2020' – which forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5% – market research firm Technavio has profiled the top four leading vendors (Cree ...
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Infiniti has released 3 new engines for its Q50 sports sedan at the Chicago Auto Show 2016. Infiniti today revealed the full lineup of new advanced engines for its Infiniti Q50 sports sedan at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including ...
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Hyundai recently made an announcement that its Tucson fuel cell drivers overall have accumulated more than one million miles of zero-emission. Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers have again surpassed an iconic threshold, accumulating more ...
UK's natural spring water company Montgomery Waters has invested in second PET bottling line from liquid packaging solutions provider Sidel. Sidel's complete line includes compact blow-fill-cap Combi solution featuring a Sidel Matrix ...
UK-based AquiSense Technologies (Europe) Ltd, a subsidiary of UV-C LED system manufacturer AquiSense Technologies LLC of Florence, KT, USA, has been selected to participate in the project Biocontamination Integrated Control for Wet Systems ...
Tags: UV LEDs, LED system
LED chip, lamp and lighting fixture maker Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA says that the next generation of its CXB High Bay LED luminaire offers improved reliability and greater value than before. Improving on the first LED fixture designed ...
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Germany-based automotive electronics specialist HELLA, in collaboration with GaN Systems Inc of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (a fabless developer of gallium nitride-based power switching semiconductors for power conversion and control ...
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Efficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC) of El Segundo, CA, USA, which makes enhancement-mode gallium nitride on silicon (eGaN) power field-effect transistors (FETs) for power management applications, has launched the EPC2040 power transistor, ...
Tags: Transistor, power transistor
Indian vehicle manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has unveiled Vitara Brezza, a new offering in the SUV segment, at the Delhi Auto Expo 2016. The new compact urban SUV features a 1.3L diesel direct injection system (DDiS) engine and a five-speed ...
Tags: Urban SUV, Maruti Suzuki