May 2, 2012 CUI has released the company's first high efficiency medical external power supplies. Offerings include both multi-blade wall adapters and desktop adapters. All units meet Level V efficiencies and come with UL/cUL and TUV 60601-1 safety certifications. Read more

April 17, 2012 Murata Power Solutions has introduced the MVAB120 series of high efficiency, typically up to 91%, open frame single output 120 Watt power supplies aimed at a broad range of telecom and industrial applications. Read more

April 5, 2012 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released a new high-voltage, ultrafast surface-mount avalanche rectifier in the plastic DO-214AC package. The BYG23T combines a low 1.98 mm profile with high reverse voltage of 1,300 V and fast 75 ns reverse recovery time. Read more

April 4, 2012 CUI Inc has unveiled a new series of enclosed dual output internal switching power supplies. The VGD series is offered in two configurations, 30 and 60 W. Read more

March 30, 2012 Vincotech is offering a line of power modules which is suitable for book-sized inverters and 19-inch rack-mounted power supplies with a 90-degree angle between the heat-sink and PCB. Read more

March 29, 2012 TDK Corporation's TDK-Lambda NV350 is now approved to IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 3rd Edition medical safety standards – this is in addition to the current approval to the 2nd Edition, ensuring full safety approval for medical equipment is maintained during the transition period from 2nd to 3rd Editions. Read more

March 26, 2012 Unipower has unveiled the LRC Series high voltage power supplies designed for use in mid-power CO2 and similar medical and industrial laser systems. Combining rugged and high reliability circuitry with high efficiency, a compact footprint and the choice of open frame or enclosed configuration, the LRC Series power supplies provide 300 W and 700 W output power. Read more

March 20, 2012 TDK Corporation has introduced the TDK-Lambda GWS500 series of 'green' power supplies which comply with the energy saving requirements of the ErP (Energy-related Products) Directive.  The GWS500 AC-DC power supply combines high efficiency, high power density and low standby power with the confidence of a five-year warranty. Read more

March 16, 2012 TDK Corporation has introduced the TDK-Lambda DT150-C series of 150 W AC-DC external power supplies. With an average efficiency of 87% and an off load (stand by) power consumption of less than 0.5 W, the DT150-C series meets the latest ErP 1, CEC 2 and EISA 3 worldwide energy efficiency requirements. Well-suited to powering instrumentation and industrial devices, the DT150-C is also suitable for a wide range of other general purpose applications. Read more

March 15, 2012 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced the new TL3 series of TANTAMOUNT surface-mount tantalum molded chip capacitors, the industry’s first such devices to offer DC leakage current (DCL) as low as 0.005 CV, a capability that enables system designers to extend battery run-time in portable devices. Read more

March 14, 2012 DIN-rail power supply manufacturer PULS UK has been granted ATEX approval for its ML series of power supplies, allowing them to be used in certain hazardous environments. The single phase units have an output range from 5 Vdc to 28 Vdc and a power range from 15 W to 100 W, and will be available on special order for projects. Read more

February 27, 2012 Excelsys Technologies has introduced two new families of LED lighting power supplies into the company’s Xled series. The LDB75 and LDB100 constant voltage/current LED power supplies can deliver up to 75W and 96W output power respectively in extremely compact, 28 mm high, packages. Read more

February 22, 2012 Verotec has developed eleven new models in four families of integrated development systems for stand-alone desktop or rack mount environments. Equally suitable for the hardware/software development environment and for use as the packaging for the finished system, the modular units are configured from the company’s standard ranges of enclosures, subracks, backplanes, thermal management products and power supplies. Read more

February 15, 2012 TDK-Lambda UK has attained 3rd Edition IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 medical safety approvals for its NV700 modular AC-DC power supplies – this is in addition to the current approval to the 2nd Edition, ensuring full safety approval for medical equipment is maintained during the transition period from 2nd to 3rd Editions. Read more

February 14, 2012 PULS UK has developed its innovative QTD20 power supplies to allow companies to make use of kinetic energy produced by AC electric motors to safeguard PLC control circuits in the event of a mains failure. Modern production machines use AC motors controlled by frequency converters or servo amplifiers and have an intermediate DC-bus to which all individual drives are connected. By connecting the PULS QTD20 directly to the DC-Bus the need for a separate low voltage supply for control equipment can be avoided. Read more

February 13, 2012 SolaHD has extended the company's SDN-C power supplies series by introducing 5 Amp and 10 Amp three-phase DIN rail models, the SDN 5-24-480C and SDN 10-24-480C respectively. Read more

February 9, 2012 Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) has released AON6270 and AON6280, the flagship devices in its new 75 V and 80 V AlphaMOS (a MOS) medium voltage portfolios.  The new product expands AOS' medium voltage MOSFET portfolio and enhances its solutions for high performance power supplies. Read more

February 7, 2012 Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has unveiled a new family of ultra-high-efficiency, high-speed MOSFETs that deliver improvements in trade-off characteristics between low on resistance (RDS(ON) ) and low input capacitance (C iss ). The new trench MOSFET series will have voltage ratings from 60 V to 120 V and will allow designers to reduce the size and improve the efficiency and performance of secondary synchronous rectification in switch mode power supplies. Read more

February 1, 2012 TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has introduced a 150 W range to its CSS series of AC-DC medical power supplies – the single output CSS150 combines a 4 kVac reinforced input-to-output isolation with dual fusing and an input-to-ground isolation of 1.5 kVac to meet global 60601-1 2nd & 3rd Editions safety approvals for medical equipment. The CSS150 is well-suited for many types of medical and dental equipment and other high integrity applications including ATE, automation, broadcast, instrumentation, routers, servers and security networks. Read more

January 31, 2012 TDK-Lambda UK has introduced the CPFE1000F range of baseplate-cooled AC-DC power supplies for applications requiring 1000 W bulk power. As with the existing lower power CPFE500F modules, the CPFE1000F is conduction cooled and therefore does not require a fan thus satisfying applications that need high power but cannot use fans or where the unit is sealed in an enclosure. Read more

January 25, 2012 XP Power has unveiled the fleXPower X15 and XM15 series of multiple output configurable AC-DC power supplies that suit high power medical and IT/industrial applications. The X15 series complies with the internationally recognized EN/UL 60950 safety specification for IT and industrial applications. Read more

January 17, 2012 SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries, and manufacturer of both internal and external power supplies, has introduced the CINT1175 product family which features the 175 watts of output power and five different models ranging from 12 to 56 V. Read more

January 17, 2012 TDK-Lambda UK has expanded the HFE series of 1U high, single output AC-DC hot swap, front end power supplies with the addition of 2.5 kW models. Claiming an industry leading power density of 29 W/in3, the HFE2500 power supply is equally well-suited for 2.5 kW bulk power and Distributed Power Architecture (DPA) applications. Read more

January 5, 2012 Texas Instruments Incorporated is expanding the company's MOSFET driver portfolio with three next-generation two-output gate drivers that improve efficiency and reliability in high-density isolated power supplies. The UCC27210 and UCC27211 are the industry’s first 120-V boot, high- and low-side, two-output MOSFET drivers to provide up to 4-A output current, while handling -10 volts of direct current (V DC ) immunity on the driver inputs. Read more

December 20, 2011 As many as 40% of all three-phase uninterruptible power supplies in the field have a service contract attached according to a recent study published by market analyst, IMS Research entitled the ‘The World Market for UPS Service and Support’. Read more

December 14, 2011 ON Semiconductor has introduced of a new family of 100 V Trench-based low forward voltage Schottky rectifiers (LVFR) for applications such as switching power supplies for notebook adapters or flat panel displays, reverse battery protection circuits, and high frequency DC-DC converters. Read more

December 13, 2011 TDK-Lambda UK has added three new power levels to its AL range of LED AC-DC power supplies, which is targeted towards next generation LED lighting and signage applications requiring high power and high reliability. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, including traffic, street, architectural and emergency service lighting, as well LED illumination boards, signs and displays, these power supplies are IP66-rated and accept a wide universal AC input (90 to 305 Vac). Read more

December 6, 2011 The Absopulse Electronics PFH 2K series of rugged, industrial grade ac/dc switching power supplies with PFC-input deliver up to 2 kW continuous output power. Several units may be paralleled for even higher power. These power supplies convert a universal ac-input voltage (95-264 Vac) to 36 Vdc/60 A, 48 Vdc/40 A, 54 Vdc/37 A, 110 Vdc/18 A or 125 Vdc/16 A. Custom input and output options are available. Read more

December 5, 2011 Excelsys Technologies’ Xlite series of user configurable modular power supplies is part of the class-leading Xgen range and provides up to 750 W output power in a slim-line 1U, 40.4 x 260 x 89 mm package. Offering users up to eight isolated outputs the Xlite family is the most compact and flexible power supply in its class and brings affordable configurable power to the 200-750 W market. Read more

December 2, 2011 TDK-Lambda UK has introduced the company’s next generation of digitally controlled, AC-DC medical power supplies – the single output CFE400M, which is available in convection and fan cooled versions. Combining a 4 kVac reinforced input-to-output isolation with dual fusing and an output-to-ground isolation of 1500 Vac, the CFE400M meets IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60601-1 Ed 2 & 3 safety approvals for medical equipment, suitable for BF (body floating) type medical applications. Read more

November 30, 2011 Absopulse Electronics has introduced the MIW 152R Series dual-output, railway quality AC/DC power supplies that utilize high efficiency power conversion topology to deliver 100 W output power. The units meet the requirements of EN 50155 for electronic equipment used on railway rolling stock. Read more

November 25, 2011 TDK-Lambda UK has updated the company’s scope for safety testing to include the Third Edition of 60601-1, the new safety standard for Medical Devices. Read more

November 23, 2011 XP Power has unveiled the EMH250 and EMH350 series of highly efficient single output 250 Watt and 350 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Meeting the IT equipment safety specifications of UL/TUV/EN 60950-1 and the stringent medical safety standards of UL/TUV/EN 60601-1 the EMH series suit a broad range of information technology, industrial, medical equipment and surgical life support applications. All models are also BF rated. Read more

November 22, 2011 TDK-Lambda UK has introduced the DTM-C series of medically-certified AC-DC external power supplies – the DTM65-C model with output power ratings from 40 to 65W and the DTM110-C rated at 90 to 110 W. Read more

November 21, 2011 Intersil Corporation has introduced a new 10 A integrated FET synchronous buck regulator featuring excellent efficiency and power density. Read more

November 21, 2011 Powerstax's MEDISTAX range of power supplies for medical applications has now been approved to the latest versions of safety approvals IEC 60601-1:2005 3rd Edition. This is in addition to the existing approval to the 2nd Edition and ensures full medical approval is maintained during the transition period from 2nd to 3rd editions. Read more

November 15, 2011 The AM20C(W)-Z series 20 W DC/DC power supplies from Aimtec are now available at MSC Vertriebs GmbH,and feature a ultra compact 1 x 1 x 0.39 inch package resulting in the very high power density of 50 W/in3 (3.05 W/cm3). They provide a real estate saving of up to 50% compared to standard 20 W converters in the market. Read more

November 15, 2011 PEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world’s fastest integrators of configurable and modified standard power supplies, has signed an agreement with Emerson Network Power which will see PEI-Genesis distribute and add value to power supply products from Emerson Network Power for customers in Europe. The deal is an expansion of an existing Americas distribution agreement announced in June 2011. Read more

November 9, 2011 Intelligent power switch company, Amantys Ltd, has declared that a new approach is needed to improve the efficiency and reliability of power switching. The Cambridge company says the new way forward demands tight control at the core of the system, right by the transistor; remote control and monitoring of the system from afar. Read more

November 9, 2011 CUI Inc is releasing five new series of encapsulated AC-DC power supplies ranging from 5 W to 25 W. The board-mount VSK series is compact, measuring 2.0 x 1.0 x 0.6 inch in the 5 W package. With efficiency reaching 87% and an operating temperature range of -25 to 70 °C, these isolated ac-dc modules are ideally suited for use in low power ITE, industrial, and consumer electronics applications where board space is a concern. Read more

November 2, 2011 TDK-Lambda UK has introduced the Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies. Offering high efficiency, flexibility and reliability, these high-density, 2U format benchtop and rack mounted power supplies are designed to meet the demands of a wide variety of ATE and OEM applications, such as test & measurement, semiconductor burn-in, component test, laser diode, heater supplies, RF amplifiers and electromagnets. Read more

October 27, 2011 MSC Vertriebs GmbH is now offering a choice of 185 surface mount 1-W DC/DC power supplies from Aimtec to meet the needs of diverse and demanding applications with the release of two new series - AM1L-FZ and AM1LH-FZ. Read more

October 27, 2011 Powerstax has introduced a convection cooling option for its N-03751-PFC Series of ultra-compact AC-DC switching power supplies. The N-03751-PFC Series is designed for outdoor and semi-sealed industrial applications and low noise office environments and its low profile will suit 1U rack mounted systems. Read more

October 6, 2011 austriamicrosystems' Full Service Foundry business unit is to expand its 0.35 µm High-Voltage CMOS technology portfolio. By introducing special inter-metal dioxide (IMD) layers, galvanic isolation is improved to over several hundred volts. Read more

October 5, 2011 ALPS Green Devices Co., Ltd. has developed the ‘GLMD Series’ Liqualloy Power Inductor for high-current applications such as CPU power supplies in notebook PCs, servers, and other electronic equipment. Read more

September 22, 2011 XP Power has launched the company's VEH series of low cost 'green' single output external AC-DC power supplies. Extending XP Power's V-Brand product range aimed at high volume cost sensitive applications, the series consists of five power levels providing 20, 40, 60, 90 or 120 Watt output, and catering for the popular nominal output voltages from +12 to +48 VDC. Read more

September 20, 2011 Market analyst, IMS Research has published a new report 'The World Market for Uninterruptible Power Supplies – 2011' which shows that after experiencing severe declines following the global recession in 2009, the UPS market turned around in 2010 with revenues 8.3% higher than in 2009 and the recovery is continuing following the severe cutbacks in IT expenditures and new project builds. Read more

September 19, 2011 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc has launched a new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor in the 3232 case size. Featuring an 8.26 mm by 8.79 mm footprint and ultra-low 3.0 mm profile, the compact IHLP-3232CZ-11 offers high efficiency with maximum DCR down to 1.62 mΩ. The device also exhibits a wide range of standard inductance values from 0.22 µH through 33.0 µH. Read more

September 14, 2011 TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended the warranty period for all its digitally-controlled 300-400W EFE-M and EFE series power supplies, which comply with medical and/or industrial safety specifications, from three to five years. Read more

September 13, 2011 Absopulse Electronics has introduced the PFL 1K-XXF44T series of rugged industrial grade AC/DC switching power supplies with PFC input deliver up to 1000W continuous output power. The units employ field-proven design topology to convert a universal ac-input voltage to a 24 Vdc/40 A, 48 Vdc/20 A or 125 Vdc/8 A output. Read more

September 12, 2011 Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) has introduced the EPC9006 development board to make it easier for engineers to start designing with a 100  V enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) field effect transistor (FET) in applications such as high-speed DC-DC power supplies, point-of-load converters, class D audio amplifiers, hard-switched and high frequency circuits. Read more

September 7, 2011 Intersil Corporation has introduced what the company claims is the industry's first dual channel 6 A MOSFET driver capable of driving two outputs each with 6 A of peak drive current. The ISL89367 provides designers with an integrated solution for high speed driving of large, high current MOSFETs. Read more

September 1, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a family of reliable, efficient 1200 V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) for induction heating, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), solar and welding applications. Read more

August 30, 2011 Intersil Corporation has introduced two, three-channel synchronous step-down controllers that claim to deliver the industry's most efficient, compact and flexible solutions for multi-output power supplies. These devices are ideal for telecom and networking devices, internet gateways, cable modems, fiber optic modems, satellite set-top-boxes and various industrial applications. Read more

August 25, 2011 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated power supplies. Using this simple solution, engineers can quickly design a highly efficient (up to 90%) isolated DC-DC converter. The MAX13256 drives a transformer’s primary coil with up to 300 mA of current from an 8 V to 36 V DC supply which can deliver up to 10 W of isolated power. Read more

August 23, 2011 Emerson Network Power has introduced a new series of high efficiency power supplies for LED lighting, the LDS25 eries. The new 25 Watt series joins the company's LDS70 series 70 Watt products for this fast-growing market. Read more

August 23, 2011 Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) has introduced the EPC2014 as the newest member of EPC's second-generation enhanced performance eGaNFET family. The EPC2014 is environmentally friendly; being lead free, RoHS-compliant and halogen free. Read more

August 12, 2011 TRUMPower has made a new addition to the company’s line of medical power supplies with the TMA250 series of 250W AC/DC power adapters. The TMA250 series provides DC output voltages ranging from 12 V to 48 V. Read more

August 12, 2011 Excelsys Technologies has introduced ruggedised versions of the company’s Xgen power supply range suitable for COTS/MIL applications and extreme industrial installations. Read more

August 8, 2011 KEMET has introduced the company's KEMET Power Solutions (KPS) High Voltage (HV) SM Series capacitors. Designed to meet robust performance standards required in higher reliability industrial applications, the KPS family of devices utilizes leadframe technology to isolate the multilayer ceramic component from the printed circuit board. Read more

August 3, 2011 Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a new high reliability MP-grade version of the LT1431, a three-terminal adjustable shunt voltage regulator that operates across a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The device has a 100 mA sink capability, 0.4% initial reference voltage accuracy and a ±1.4% maximum voltage drift over temperature. Read more

August 1, 2011 Aim-TTi has extended the company’s CPX400 series of PowerFlex regulated laboratory power supplies to include single-output models. Read more

July 29, 2011 TDK-Lambda has acquired a 2 acre site adjacent to its European HQ in Ilfracombe, North Devon, UK which the power supply manufacturer plans to develop to meet the company's future expansion.   Read more

July 29, 2011 UNIPOWER has introduced the company’s EASYMOD Series Model AM120 which is a multiple output switcher characterized by its versatility and adaptability into practically any medical, ITE or industrial application. While there are several standard models, the product is really designed to optimize the power supply to the customer’s application specific requirements. Read more

July 21, 2011 Pulse Electronics, which designs and manufactures power supplies for the aerospace, defence, automotive and other specialist sectors, has invested in industrial premises in St. Neots, Cambrideshire, UK. The premises have 27,000 feet 2 of floor space and will be used for Pulse Electronics’ engineering (R&D), assembly and test activities to support the company’s full-custom, semi-custom and growing portfolio of standard rack-mount (such as VME and VPX) power supplies. Read more

July 5, 2011 Absopulse Electronics has released the PHI 3K Series modular, industrial grade AC/DC switching power supplies which generate up to 3 kW output power. The devices employ field proven design topology, which includes power factor corrected input, to convert a 400 Vac input (340 V to 480 Vac operating range) to 200 Vdc/15 A or 400 Vdc/7 A continuous output, with fan cooling. Read more

June 30, 2011 Vishay Intertechnology has launched 34 new 600 V FRED Pt Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers in six power packages. The devices combine fast and soft recovery time with low forward voltage drop and reverse recovery charge, the new devices reduce switching and conduction losses in high-efficiency PFC in SMPS applications. Read more

June 30, 2011 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation has introduced the company’s new ESC Series electrostatic chuck high voltage power supplies. Read more

June 21, 2011 XP Power is making two additions to the company’s range of ultra compact high power density AC-DC power supplies. New products include the introduction of the encapsulated single output ECE series, and multiple output models of the existing ECL family. Read more

June 9, 2011 SL Power Electronics has introduced 154 new standard models in its CENB commercial ranges and MENB medical ranges of power supplies to make what the company claims is the widest range of external power supplies currently available from a single manufacturer. Read more

June 7, 2011 XP Power has introduced the ECS65 series of next generation single output open frame AC-DC power supplies. Capable of delivering 65 W and measuring just 101.6 x 50.8 x 26.7 mm (2 x 4 x 1.05 inches), these efficient convection cooled units are rated at up to 90% efficiency. With a no load power consumption of less than 0.5 W, the ECS65 series will aid designers of end-products ensure their systems meet all internationally recognized energy efficiency standards. Read more

June 1, 2011 Fairchild Semiconductor has expanded the PowerTrench MOSFET family of 100 and 150 V devices to include industrial-type packages, including the TO-220, D2PAK, TO247, I2PAK, TO220 Full Pack and D2PAK-7L. Read more

June 1, 2011 Efficient Power Conversion Corporation has introduced the EPC2010 as the newest member of EPC’s second-generation enhanced performance eGaN field effect transistor (FET) family. The EPC2010 is environmentally friendly, being both lead-free and RoHS-compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances). Read more

May 31, 2011 Gresham Power Electronics is able to offering short lead times on the company’s HD365 series of high-density AC to DC switch-mode power supplies. The HD365 claims to provide a class leading 365 W in the industry standard 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inch) footprint. With a height of 33 mm (1.30 inch) the power supplies are ideally suited for low profile, 1U High applications. Read more

May 31, 2011 ROHM Semiconductor has expanded the company’s lineup of high speed switching, high voltage resistance MOSFETs for PFC circuits in switching power supplies and main switch circuits. A variety of package types are available in both, surface mount (i.e. CPT/D-PAK, LPT/D2-PAK) and through-hole (e.g. TO-3PF) configurations. Read more

May 24, 2011 XP Power has unveiled the VFT series of low cost 150 W single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at high volume cost-sensitive applications. Packaged within the industry standard 3 x 5-inch format and measuring just 1.4-inch high (76.2 x 127.0 x 33.2 mm), the VFT150 series can provide a full 150 W output when force-cooled with only 15 CFM airflow. Alternatively using convection cooling alone, the units can provide up to 100 W output. Read more

May 18, 2011 Phihong has developed a series of lighting power supplies for LED luminaire applications in both indoor and outdoor environments. The constant-current and constant voltage drivers are worldwide-compatible with high line and low line AC input voltage ranges and provide standard dimming on all outdoor models. Read more

May 16, 2011 GlobTek's new GT-91120 series of in-line power supplies offer double-enforced insulation mechanical configurations and regulated outputs voltage from 5 V to 48 Vdc in 0.1 V increments, up to 30 W of continuous output power. Read more

May 13, 2011 Diodes Incorporated has released the company’s ZXRE250 and ZXRE252 programmable shunt regulators. The devices feature a low minimum cathode current for regulation of 40 μA, enabling improved efficiency in a range of applications including power supplies for consumer electronics such as computers, set top boxes and LCD TVs. Read more

May 12, 2011 The deputy chairman of power supply manufacturer, XP Power, James Peters, is calling upon the industry to adopt a standard definition for ‘green’, energy-efficient component power supplies that are built into electronic equipment, rather than attached as external units. Read more

May 6, 2011 RECOM has released a new range of isolated AC/DC power supply modules with low standby input currents, ideally suited for low power applications or standby power supplies. Read more

April 20, 2011 XP Power has released additions to the company’s SHP and MHP series of high power density fan cooled AC-DC power supplies. The SHP1000 and MHP1000 are highly efficient, typically 85%, have a power density of up to 8.9 Watts/cubic inch and can provide 1000 W across the full input range of 90-264 VAC. Read more

April 19, 2011 Aerco is introducing the AD 12025 high performance ‘slim-line’ DC fan from ADDA that is designed to meet the needs of modern electronic enclosures and cabinets that require high airflow capacity in a confined space. Read more

April 18, 2011 Emerson Network Power has made new additions to the company's portfolio of NPS6x-M series 60 W convection cooled open-frame ac-dc power supplies. The new NPS62-M has a 5 Vdc output and can deliver up to 11 A, while the NPS65-M has a 24 Vdc output and can deliver up to 2.5 A. The output voltage of each power supply can be adjusted by plus or minus 20 percent. Read more

April 8, 2011 Maxim Integrated Products has launched a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC). The 78M6613 is the industry's first SoC energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies that brings a higher level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers. Read more

April 6, 2011 XP Power is launching its AHM series of external AC-DC power supplies aimed at a broad range of medical and IT applications. The series comprises 5 single-output ranges of 85, 100, 150, 180 or 250 Watt output, and provides the popular nominal outputs from +12 to + 48 VDC. Read more

March 31, 2011 CISSOID has unveiled JUPITER, the first high-temperature silicon carbide high-voltage switch with seamless gate control through a simple logic-level 0/5 V. CHT-JUPITER is a 600 V normally-off switch rated for 1 A drain current at 225°C. It includes a silicon carbide device, and it is packaged in a hermetically sealed TO-254 metal package, guaranteed for operation from -55 up to +225°C.   Read more

March 28, 2011 Data from market analyst, IMS Research, shows the global market for Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) grew twice as fast in the second half of 2010 compared with the first half of that year. The growth helped to push the total annual value past $7 billion. IMS Research predicts demand for UPS to return to pre-recessionary levels by 2012. Read more

March 24, 2011 High reliability power solution design company, Celab, has launched a new web site for military and industrial applications. Categorized by market, the site provides detailed product information on the company's range of AC/DC, DC/DC and UPS units. Read more

March 21, 2011 TDK-Lambda EMEA has extended the capabilities of the company's ZWS-BAF series of PCB-type AC-DC power supplies by adding two lower power models. The 50 Watt ZWS50BAF and 75 Watt ZWS75BAF combine high efficiency even at low load conditions, with a wide operating temperature range, small size and up to ten-years electrolytic capacitor life. Read more

March 15, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the IR115x family of µPFC power factor correction ICs for a wide variety of AC-DC applications including lighting, LCD/PDP TV and game console Switch Mode Power Supplies, fans, air conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies ranging from 300 W to 8 kW. Read more

March 10, 2011 Emerson Network Power has introduce two new ultra compact 24 Vdc output DIN rail mounting ac-dc power supplies, featuring direct operation from three-phase inputs. The new ADN-C series three-phase DIN rail mounting power supplies are ideal for a wide range of heavy duty industrial applications - especially those involving large inductive loads - including machine control, semiconductor fabrication, conveyor and material handling systems. Read more

March 7, 2011 Maxim Integrated Products is launching a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC). The 78M6613 claims to be the industry’s first SoC energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies that brings a higher level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers. Read more

March 7, 2011 In recent weeks one of Europe's leading power management distributors, Avnet Abacus, has unveiled a series of initiatives to offer its 13,000 customers sustained support for 'green' power design applications. EE Times Europe talks with the distributor's senior management to discover what it means for design engineers. Read more

February 22, 2011 Emerson Network Power has released a fully-enclosed 250 Watt fanless ac-dc power supply series featuring a 12 Vdc output and a wide operating temperature range of minus 40 to 85 degrees Celsius. Read more

February 17, 2011 XP Power has released the company's new Power Supply Guide for 2011/2012 which comprises 296 pages that highlight more than 60 new product ranges added since the previous edition. Read more

February 14, 2011 Powerstax has published a new MIL COTS Power Solution six page short-form catalogue that outlines the wide range of high efficiency power supplies now available from Powerstax for military and non-tactical, fixed and mobile communications and security systems. Read more

February 9, 2011 XP Power has released the FCM400 series of single output high efficiency 400 W AC-DC power supplies suitable for a wide range of industrial and medical applications. Having an enclosed low noise fan and measuring 152.4 x 101.6 x 49.0 mm (6 x 4 x 1.93 inches), the compact units have a power density of 13.9 W per cubic inch and a typical efficiency rating of 85%. Read more

January 20, 2011 XP Power is launching the ECP150 series of efficient and compact open frame 150 W AC-DC power supplies. Measuring 101.6 x 50.8 x 32 mm (4 x 2 x 1.26 inches) the devices deliver a power density of 14.88 Watts per cubic inch.  The series comply with UL/EN/IEC60950-1 and UL/EN/IEC60601-1 safety standards for medical and IT equipment. Read more

January 14, 2011 Supertex has introduced a fault protection switch with current fold-back that guards against over-current or short circuit conditions in system's output power supplies. FP0100 The switch is suited for applications in which downstream circuit protection is needed, such as high side switches, instrumentation, and data acquisition. The switch is the first in a family of fault protection devices Supertex plans to introduce. Read more

January 6, 2011 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., has launched two new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors in the 1212 case size. The compact IHLP-1212AB-11 and IHLP-1212AE-11 offer a 3.0 mm by 3.6 mm footprint with ultra-low profiles of 1.2 mm and 1.5 mm respectively. Read more

December 21, 2010 Aimtec Inc. is broadening the company's product line with the addition of the AM1D-RZ series of 1 watt power supplies featuring 80 models with efficiency rates as high as 89% and load regulation of 6%. Read more

December 9, 2010 XP Power has unveiled the ECC100 series of 100 Watt single output baseplate cooled AC-DC power supplies designed specifically for use in sealed boxes and harsh environments where wide temperature variations are common place. Read more

December 6, 2010 Powerstax has unveiled the company’s new FP Series, AC to DC, 1000 W and 600 W power factor correction (PFC) modules. Read more

December 2, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a family of hermetic radiation hardened (RAD-Hard) 100 V MOSFETs in a new compact, surface mount SMD0.2 package for space applications such as satellite bus power systems and payload power supplies. Read more

December 1, 2010 Data from market analyst, IMS Research shows that after nearly two years of lackluster performance, the recovery of the global market for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) is picking up steam with the 3Q 2010 figures being 12.9% higher than those posted for 3Q 2009. Read more

December 1, 2010 Power solution company, Phihong USA has entered into an agreement with Digi-Key which will see the latter distribute Phihong products to customers worldwide. Read more

November 30, 2010 NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled the first MOSFET in the company's NextPower range with a 30 V Power-SO8 MOSFET, which claims the industry's lowest RDSon of 1.4 mOhm at 4.5 V. The new MOSFET, PSMN1R0-30YLC, is optimized for 4.5 V switching applications and is packaged in LFPAK, the industry's toughest Power-SO8 package. Read more

November 25, 2010 XP Power has launched the company’s efficient single output AFM series of 48 & 60 Watt external AC-DC power supplies designed for a wide range of IT and medical equipment. The ranges offer output voltages of 12, 15, 18 and 24 VDC. Offering a typical efficiency of up to 88%, these highly efficient units meet the latest energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star Level V, EISA2007 and CEC2008 in the United States and the ErP Directive for Europe. Read more

November 25, 2010 TDK-Lambda EMEA has upped the output power of its ZPSA series of compact PCB-mountable AC-DC power supplies with the introduction of a 100 W model. The new single-output ZPSA100 accepts a wide input voltage range, has a low profile (26.6 mm) and industry standard footprint (127 x 76.2 mm), making it an ideal choice for applications such as LED signage and lighting, point-of-sale equipment, datacom, video/audio routers and test & measurement equipment. Read more

November 17, 2010 TDK-Lambda EMEA has improved the total performance of its previous generation ZWS-AF series with the introduction of the ZWS-BAF series of PCB-type AC-DC power supplies. Read more

November 11, 2010 Tyco Electronics has introduced a Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology useful for high-rate-discharge battery applications at ratings above 30 VDC/30 A such as cordless power tools, e-bikes and back-up power supplies. MHP technology uses a new hybrid circuit protection approach that combines a bimetal protector in parallel with a polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) device. Read more

November 9, 2010 Linear Technology and Energy Micro have combined their expertise in energy harvesting power supplies and ultralow power 32-bit microcontrollers to produce a demonstration at Electronica 2010 that showcases the opportunities for smart energy harvesting applications. Read more

November 9, 2010 Excelsys Technologies has introduced further models in the company’s range of products for industrial and architectural LED lighting applications. The models claim industry leading efficiencies up to 92%, an extensive protection feature set and capable of delivering up to 100 W of output power in a compact package size these new power supplies will be very popular with LED lighting manufacturers. Read more

November 5, 2010 TDK-Lambda EMEA has introduced a new series of compact, single-output power supplies designed specifically with medical applications in mind. With 4 kVac reinforced input to output isolation and input to ground isolation of 1500 Vac, all the CSS65 models meet the applicable safety requirements of UL/EN/IEC60601-1 making them suitable for use in medical devices with applied part rating B. Read more

November 4, 2010 Isabellenhutte is launching the VLx resistor series which features long side termination for high performance on small surface areas. By reversing the length to width ratio the company has expanded the resistance range to low values (1 mOhm in size 0612) and enables high performance benefits. Read more

November 4, 2010 STMicroelectronics has released details of a patented high-efficiency circuit and dedicated optimized power components. The company says the new technology will produce cost savings while helping designers comply with the highest power-efficiency standards. The new circuit and power components are ideally suited for boost or buck converters, which are power devices that are usually used in solar inverters or SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supplies) for computers and telecom equipment. Read more

November 2, 2010 TDK-Lambda EMEA is extending the company’s range of EFE digitally controlled medical power supplies with the introduction of the 400W, EFE400M Medical range. Combining a 4 kVac reinforced input-to-output isolation with dual fusing and an output-to-ground isolation of 1500 Vac, the EFE400M meets EN/IEC/UL/CSA 60601-1 safety approvals for medical equipment, making it suitable for use in B (body) and BF (body floating) type medical applications. Read more

October 27, 2010 Aerco is now offering to UK customers a new 12 VDC, 80 x 80 x 38mm axial equipment fan from ADDA that provides airflow of 62.84 litre/sec (133.7 CFM) at zero pressure. Read more

October 27, 2010 VxI Power has expanded its Oracle family of battery-backed switch-mode power supplies with the addition of a new 200 W model that features a built-in RS232/RS485 interface and full Modbus functionality, making it suitable for use in telemetry applications. Read more

October 27, 2010 TRUMPower has launched its 12 Watt LIS12 series of constant current AC/DC LED power supplies, which can efficiently drive high bright LEDs in series. The series is an addition to the company’s LED power supply product line. TRUMPower’s AC/DC LED power supplies range from 5 W to 120 W and the DC/DC LED power supplies range from 8 W to 12 W. Read more

October 20, 2010 TDK-Lambda EMEA has added a 200 W model to the company’s single output LS series of general purpose power supplies, with models now covering from 25 W up to 200 W. While the LS200 is well-suited to budget conscious applications, the device carries more functions than similarly priced products available on the market today and can fit into a 1U rack. Read more

October 18, 2010 XP Power has introduced the HCP series of single output compact bulk power AC-DC power supplies aimed at process control, factory automation and manufacturing equipment applications. The efficient units, typically up to 91%, comprise four output power models, a 650 W and 1 kW, which are both less than 1U high, and a 1.5k W and 3 kW. Read more

October 15, 2010 IXYS Corporation has developed a new range of single Schottky diodes in the MINIBLOC (SOT-227B) package. The combination of a new Schottky diode chip design and the MINIBLOC packaging offers designers the highest power and current density that allows permanent currents of 300 A with breakdown voltages in the range of 45 to 200 V. Read more

October 11, 2010 TDK-Lambda UK has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Ideal Power, a power specialist in the industrial and medical sectors, which will promote TDK-Lambda products within Great Britain for its complete range of AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters. Read more

September 24, 2010 TDK-Lambda EMEA is introducing a new online parametric search tool that allows engineers to narrow down their field of search to quickly identify the right power supply that fits their application’s requirements. There is a wide range of 1.5 W to 100 kW AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters available through the TDK-Lambda Parametric Search Wizard, with new products being added as soon as they become available. Read more

September 23, 2010 XP Power has introduced the VCS series of chassis mount single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at cost sensitive industrial applications. The devices extend the line-up of XP Power's V-Brand range of low cost power supplies and suit applications that require an enclosed power supply with screw terminals. Read more

September 21, 2010 KEMET has added high voltage versions to the company's Flexible Termination product lines. KEMET High Voltage Flexible Termination Capacitors (HV FT-CAP) in X7R dielectric reduce ceramic chip failures in high voltage applications. Read more

September 20, 2010 Verotec is offering the EPLAX VeroPower family of 3U and 6U 19 inch subrack pluggable power supplies to add further capability to its KM6 subrack and metal enclosure families. EPLAX, which manufactures in Bremen, Germany, is a direct descendent company from Vero Electronics, which developed the original plug-in modular PSU in 1976. Read more

September 16, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced what the company claims is the industry’s first 8-pin resonant half-bridge control ICs for energy efficient Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) used in LCD televisions and monitors, home theater systems, desktop computers, printers and game console applications. Read more

September 15, 2010 TDK-Lambda EMEA has unveiled a new series of 1U high, single output AC-DC hot swap front end power supplies that claim an industry leading power density for a 1.6 kW front-end of 25.2 W/in3. Read more

September 14, 2010 Tektronix, Inc., has made two additions to its line of bench instruments: the PWS4000 Series programmable DC power supply and the PWS2000 Series DC power supply. The power supplies integrate with other Tektronix bench instruments such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters and deliver wide current and voltage ranges for maximum versatility across a variety of applications. Read more

September 13, 2010 Fairchild Semiconductor is offering power engineers designing motor and industrial applications such as motor drive inverters, distributed power supplies and telecom system power supplies designers new choices in high voltage gate drive ICs that provide improved noise immunity and increased performance, while being pin-compatible to solutions currently available. Read more

September 6, 2010 International Rectifier has launched two automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFETs optimized with low gate charge for switching applications including Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), Class D Audio systems, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting, and other automotive power conversion applications. Read more

September 3, 2010 Now available in the UK from TTi Distribution, the Sorensen SG Series of programmable power supplies has been expanded to include a 0-800 V DC offering. This expanded voltage range makes the unit suitable for applications such as test systems for hybrid vehicles and power inverters. Read more

August 31, 2010 MSC Vertriebs GmbH is now offering the new LED power supplies from YDS which allow designers of LED lamps, street lights, traffic signals, warning lights, displays and similar applications to fully concentrate on their system design. Read more

August 19, 2010 TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has unveiled a sample kit of EPCOS current-compensated ring core power chokes. The EMC components are designed for a voltage of 250 V AC and offer current capabilities of between 0.4 and 6.0 A. The inductances of the devices are between 0.2 and 39 mH. Read more

August 13, 2010 International Rectifier has released a new online Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) selection tool that enables design optimization in a wide range of applications including motor drives, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), solar inverters, and welding. Read more

August 13, 2010 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-frequency, current-mode PWM controller with an active-clamp architecture and spread-spectrum operation. The device's active-clamp topology delivers better than 90 percent efficiency, thus reducing power consumption in synchronous forward/flyback power supplies targeting IEEE 802.3af/at power devices (PDs). Read more

August 9, 2010 Delta Electronics has launched a new series of panel-mount power supplies that are specifically designed for harsh environments. Read more

July 28, 2010 CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, has released a new series of convection cooled DIN rail mounted ac-dc power supplies.  The VDRS series is available with output power of 10, 20, 40, 60, or 100 W. Read more

July 23, 2010 TDK-Lambda is launching the CPFE500 range of baseplate-cooled power supplies capable of providing 500 W without the need for fan cooling. With an extended temperature range (-40 to +85 degrees C) the new range of AC-DC power supplies will interest to engineers who need high power but cannot use fans or where the unit is sealed in an enclosure. Read more

July 5, 2010 TDK-Lambda is adding further models to the company’s Genesys 3.3 kW and 5 kW compact 2U format programmable power supplies to increase application reach. The new models offerhigh efficiency, flexibility and reliability and complement existing models in the Genesys 1U, 2U, 3U and Half-Wide portfolio that covers power ratings from 750 W to 15 kW. Read more

June 28, 2010 CamSemi has introduced its C2163 PSS controller, which is aimed at universal input adapters and chargers above 8 Watts, and is an addition to its existing C2160 family of Primary Side Sensing (PSS) controllers enabling manufacturers of higher power embedded and multiple output power supplies to fully exploit the cost benefits of bipolar transistors in developing lower cost and more energy-efficient solutions. Read more

June 25, 2010 Micrel, Inc. has unveiled a Hyper Light Load efficient, adaptive on-time, synchronous DC-DC controller that features an architecture that reduces the required output capacitance and allows for excellent transient response, while making high delta-V operation (VIN=28 V, VOUT=0.8 V) possible. Read more

June 25, 2010 International Rectifier has expanded its portfolio of HEXFET power MOSFETs to offer a complete family of mid-voltage devices available in a 5x6 mm PQFN package with optimized copper clip and solder die. Read more

June 21, 2010 Linear Technology Corporation is releasing high reliability military temperature (MP) grade versions of the LTC3803/-3/-5 current mode flyback controllers in the 6-pin ThinSOT package. Read more

June 16, 2010 The Semikron Solution Centre network has introduced SKiiPRACK, a high power converter/inverter platform for industrial applications, including AC/DC drives, wind power, industrial power supplies and power conversion applications with power ratings ranging from 150 kVA to 3.0 MVA. Read more

June 15, 2010 Sales of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) into Asia during the first quarter grew by more than 25 percent from 2009 and the first quarter of 2010 marked a milestone in the history of the market with research consultancy, IMS Research estimating that UPS revenues from the Asia eclipsed those of the Americas and EMEA for the first time. Read more

June 9, 2010 Emerson Network Power has unveiled the µMP4, which is the company's latest configurable ac-dc power supply that claims to rival the cost of non-configurable power supplies, while providing market-leading density, efficiency, reliability and agency approvals. Read more

June 4, 2010 Designed to replace wound inductors in DC-DC converter applications, Murata's new series of chip inductors help to reduce the footprint of power supply designs by replacing larger inductors without compromising performance. Read more

May 25, 2010 ACAL Technology has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with International Components Corporation (ICC) manufacturer of Elpac brand power supplies. Read more

May 17, 2010 TTi’s new PLH Series of laboratory bench DC power supplies from are higher-voltage linear regulated units that offer a maximum output voltage of either 120 or 250 V. Read more

May 11, 2010 Micrel, Inc., has launched a 0.5 A high speed, low dropout regulator ULDO with input voltage capability down to 1.0 V. Read more

May 7, 2010 Specialist supplier of power supplies and power semiconductors, Campbell Collins Ltd, is adding to its range of DIN rail mounted power supplies with DC/DC converters from MTM Power of Germany. Read more

May 7, 2010 Gresham Power Electronics has added a new cPCI format system that provides 600 W of output power to its range of Compact PCI power supplies. Read more

May 4, 2010 ERG Lighting, a new Division of Endicott Research Group, Inc., has introduced the eDriver family of LED power supplies for maximum efficiency in a range of solid state lighting (SSL) applications. Read more

April 27, 2010 AEG Power Solutions has introduced its new PROTECT D. series of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) which has a power factor of 0.9 and offers energy efficiency benefits for communications room, computer room and data centre applications. Read more

April 21, 2010 Silicon Laboratories has expanded its ISOpro family to include ISOdriver isolated gate drivers that support up to 5 kV isolation ratings. Read more

April 19, 2010 Power Integrations has launched a family of innovative, two-terminal, automatic X capacitor discharge ICs that eliminate power losses while allowing power supplies to comply with safety standards. Read more

April 13, 2010 Vicor Corporation's Westcor Division has added elements of Westcor's proven configurable power supplies to Vicor's range of military COTS products. Read more

April 7, 2010 The ECP40 series of ultra low profile compact open frame 40 Watt AC/DC power supplies has been introduced by XP Power to address industrial or medical applications. Read more

March 31, 2010 Campbell Collins Ltd (Stevenage, UK) has added to its franchise list by taking on Integrated Power Designs' (IPD) range of AC/DC and DC/DC embedded power supplies.    Read more

March 31, 2010 TDK-Lambda has introduced a new range of medically-approved AC-DC power supplies that combine 4.5 kVac reinforced input to output isolation with dual fusing and an output-to-ground isolation of 1500Vac. Read more

March 19, 2010 Safety Power Group, the industrial and programmable power supply specialist, has launched a range of 3000 W analogue power supplies that can be supplied in 2U rack mount or as an installation unit for mounting board assembly applications. Read more

March 16, 2010 PREMO has unveiled a new inductors family designed for DC/DC converters and telecom power supplies up to 500 W, where the height of the 19 inch RAC system may be 0.25 U or 0.5 U, increasing power density and reducing telecom power systems sizes. Read more

March 10, 2010 Manufacturer of standard-product DC-to-DC high-voltage power supplies, UltraVolt, Inc., is extending its microsize/micropower product family with its new “D” Series of devices. Read more

March 4, 2010 Power Integrations has launched an integrated family of 16 power conversion ICs incorporating a 725 V power MOSFET for use in flyback power supplies. Read more