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True Bridgeless PFC Converter Achieves Over 98% Efficiency, 0.999 Power Factor: Part 2

A Bridgeless PFC converter based on a novel switching method eliminates full-bridge rectifiers and helps to reduce the size and cost of switching power supplies...

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Military Defense Electronics Supplement

Check out the March 2010 Military Defense Electronics Supplement

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Visit the Power For Processors Microsite from Texas Instruments

Looking for expertise in the power for processors and FPGAs arena? Visit TI’s Power for Processors microsite for open access to video, product offerings, reference designs and more.

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Power Electronics Featured Products

Universal AC Wall Adapters Will Support Future GSM Cell Phones

LEADING MOBILE operators and manufacturers have said they are committed to implementing a cross-industry standard called the Universal Charging Solution...

Power-Tracking Battery-Charger IC Supports Solar-Power Systems

In non-utility grid applications solar panels produce dc power for emergency roadside telephones, navigation buoys, and other remote loads. Virtually...

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Power Management 101: Power MOSFETs

What are Power MOSFETs ? Power MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors) are three-terminal silicon devices that function by applying a signal to the gate that controls current conduction between source and drain. Their current conduction capabilities are up to several tens of amperes, with breakdown voltage ratings (BVDSS) of 10V to 1000V. ...

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Industry News from PETech Times

Global PV Market Forecast to Reach 14.6 GW in 2010

According to latest forecasts from IMS Research, 14.6 GW of new PV capacity will be added worldwide in 2010. ...

Underwriters Laboratories Authorizes New Fuse and Fuse Holder Class CF

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) officially established a new fuse and fuse holder class for the next generation of circuit protection...

AeroVironment to Supply, Install and Support Electric Cars in South Carolina

Plug In Carolina has selected AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) of Monrovia, Calif., to supply, install and support a network of public electric vehicle (EV) "re-fueling" stations in seven South Carolina cities. ...

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Online Exclusives

LED Backlighting for LCDs Requires Unique Drivers

Driver designs depend on the choice of RGB or white LEDs, LCD display size, color reproduction, power efficiency and system cost...

Flyback Transformer Spotlight

Flyback transformers are used in power supplies to generate high voltages needed for driving a CRT. PET presents a collection of flyback transformer articles, including links to the best content on the web...