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15W I²C Power Manager Charges LiFePO4 Cells

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4156, a high power, I²C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath(tm) manager, ideal diode controller and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery charger for single-cell devices such as portable medical and industrial devices, backup devices and other high power density battery-powered applications. ...

Advanced 3rd Generation Battery Management System

Nuvation Engineering has developed the 3rd generation version of its Battery Management System (BMS) that monitors, balances and protects large-scale lithium battery stacks. ...

4:1 Input 204 W Quarter-Brick DC/DC Converter

Murata Power Solutions today announced the UWQ series of isolated open-frame 204 Watt DC/DC converters packaged in a through-hole mount industry standard quarter-brick format....

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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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850W Quarter Brick Bus Converter is 98% Efficient, Works With Online Power Simulation Tool

Pin-compatible with standard 5:1 fixed ratio converters, the IB050Q096T80N1-00 bus converter is suited for powering point-of-load converters in distributed power architectures. To optimize performance, designers can use Vicor’s online IBC Power Simulation Tool to establish operating parameters and check the bus converter’s performance when subjected to various inputs....

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Texas Instruments Advances Program For Collaborative Innovation

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced TI Silicon Valley Labs, its research center for innovation in analog and mixed signal electronics. ...

Siemens Integrates Entire Motors Portfolio Under Simotics Brand Name

The Siemens Drive Technologies Division has combined all of its electric motors into one product family with the name Simotics, a move designed to integrate the portfolio and improve clarity for customers when selecting motors. ...

APEC 2013 Call for Papers Now Open

APEC 2013 will take place March 17 - 21, 2013 in Long Beach, CA. ...

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