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Ultra-low on-resistance dual load switch offers system power benefits May 14, 2013
Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA) has unveiled a miniature, ultra-low on-resistance 6A dual load switch. Comprising two N-channel MOSFETs with associated control circuitry, the APE8990-3 has an RDS(ON) of 20 mΩ and controlled turn on functionality.
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In vivo tests show EnerChip batteries are biologically safe for all applications
May 14, 2013
At the PCIM Europe exhibition Cymbet Corporation has revealed successful results of in vivo biocompatibility feasibility studies that were conducted to evaluate the biological safety of the EnerChip Rechargeable Solid State Battery.
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DC-DC converter module supports space saving industrial and aerospace applications
May 14, 2013
Vicor Corporation has expanded the company's ultra high density Picor Cool-Power PI31xx series of isolated, ZVS-based DC-DC converters optimized for 24 V industrial, 28 V aerospace/defense and/or demanding wide temperature applications.
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Gallium nitride delivers 97.5 percent efficiency in PFC-corrected supply
May 14, 2013
A circuit using 600-V GaN HEMTs combines totem pole PFC circuit with LLC converter to achieve total conversion losses that are claimed to be half of that possible with silicon.
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40-V MOSFETs deliver benchmark on-state resistance for heavy load applications
May 14, 2013
International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for heavy load applications including electric power steering, braking systems and other heavy loads on internal combustion engine and micro hybrid vehicle platforms. ...
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TO-leadless package targets high current applications up to 300-A
May 14, 2013
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the new TO-Leadless package offering reduced package resistance, smaller size as well as improved EMI behavior.
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Power modules excel through high power density and reliability
May 14, 2013
At PCIM Europe 2013 in Nuremberg, Infineon launches EconoDUAL 3 IGBT modules, which are fully qualified according to automotive standards. The offering addresses demanding applications in commercial, construction or agricultural vehicles where extended reliability is a key.
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ETSI publishes first specification for Ultra Low Energy DECT aimed at the M2M market
May 14, 2013
ETSI has published the first Technical Specification (TS 102 939-1) on DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy), a low power consumption radio technology intended for home automation and other Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications.
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Characterization tools reduce power by ten percent for mobile applications
May 14, 2013
Cadence Design Systems has helped Yamaha Corporation to reduce power consumption for the company's mobile consumer chips with characterization tools that delivered a 10 percent reduction in dynamic power to the clock network required for Yamaha ASICs.
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Shunt-based management system targets lithium-ion batteries
May 14, 2013
The "IB4" battery management system from Isabellenhütte is designed for four-cell lithium ion batteries with individual cell voltages of up to 5V, and was developed in cooperation with the company's Braunschweig-based development partner I+ME Actia.
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