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0.37-mm ultra-flat package Schottky rectifiers handle currents up to 1.5-A February 03, 2012 0.37-mm ultra-flat package Schottky rectifiers handle currents up to 1.5-A NXP Semiconductors is claiming a major new benchmark in miniaturization with the launch of the company’s next-generation family of low VF Schottky rectifiers targeting the mobile device market. With a typical thickness of just 0.37 mm and an outline of 1.6 x 0.8 mm, the new DFN1608D-2 (SOD1608) plastic ... Read more Nexeon's battery technology claims double triumph at environmental awards February 03, 2012 Nexeon's battery technology claims double triumph at environmental awards Nexeon received two major accolades at this year’s Rushlight Awards, including the overall Clean Energy Award. The award recognizes the progress made by Nexeon in developing silicon-based anodes for next generation lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries. Read more X-FAB enhances advanced mixed-signal process design kit with Silicon Frontline's post-layout extraction software February 03, 2012 X-FAB enhances advanced mixed-signal process design kit with Silicon Frontline's post-layout extraction software X-FAB Silicon Foundries has used Silicon Frontline Technology, Inc’s R3D (Resistive 3D) software for X-FAB’s 0.18 micrometer high-voltage process (XH018), to provide improvements in reliability and efficiency by addressing the high-voltage and driver characteristics of mixed-signal SOC designs. Read more 1-kW industrial quality DC/DC converter offers convection cooling February 03, 2012 1-kW industrial quality DC/DC converter offers convection cooling Absopulse Electronics has released the BAP 1K-U7712 Series of DC/DC converters which generate up to 1 kW output power with convection cooling. Housed in a compact, ruggedly constructed 7 x 7 x 12 inch chassis-mount enclosure, the converters are suitable for demanding industrial applications where the ... Read more LED lighting to drive USD 10bn power supply market in 2016 February 03, 2012 LED lighting to drive USD 10bn power supply market in 2016 The global market for power supplies used in LED lighting is forecast to reach USD10 billion in 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research, “Opportunities for Power Components in LED Lighting”. The report revealed that rapid uptake of LED lighting, driven by legislation and rising costs of electricity, ... Read more New plugmeter reference board provides blueprint for an embedded power meter at the point of load February 02, 2012 New plugmeter reference board provides blueprint for an embedded power meter at the point of load Future Energy Solutions, a division of technical broadline distributor Future Electronics, has released a Plugmeter reference design enabling the rapid development of electricity metering applications which show consumers their current or recent power usage. Read more Signal Transformer unveils more than 150 new SMD power inductors February 02, 2012 Signal Transformer unveils more than 150 new SMD power inductors Signal Transformer, a subsidiary of Bel Fuse Inc., has added more than 150 series of SMD wire wound inductors to complement their offerings of standard and custom power transformers and high frequency magnetics. The new RoHS- compliant and PB-free series provide OEMs/ODMs with cost-effective solutions ... Read more High costs, quality concerns thwart market for energy-efficient lighting February 02, 2012 High costs, quality concerns thwart market for energy-efficient lighting Though legal measures at European Community level should fuel the market for energy-efficient lighting, concerns regarding the quality of such products as well as the high aboriginal costs are affecting the growth perspectives. Still, consulting company Frost & Sullivan regards the overall perspectives ... Read more Polyera achieves world-record organic solar cell performance and enables windows to act as solar panels February 02, 2012 Polyera achieves world-record organic solar cell performance and enables windows to act as solar panels Polyera Corporation has achieved a certified world-record 9.1% efficient polymer/fullerene organic solar cell in an inverted bulk heterojunction architecture using its newest proprietary ActivInk PV2000 semiconductor material. The high efficiency of this material in an inverted architecture, in combination ... Read more High-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors February 02, 2012 High-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors Maxim Integrated Products'MAX16919/MAX16969 high-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors come with iPod/iPhone fast-charge detection and USB host-charger detection for all USB gadgets. The protectors’ fast-charge detection supports both high-speed USB (480Mbps) and full-speed USB (12Mbps) operation, ... Read more
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