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Volume 3 By Judy Miller
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There is a cult following of sort amongst some of our readers who claim to have saved every single issue of Power Electronics Technology over the past 30 years. It was not however, until last year's 30th Anniversary that I became aware of the magnitude of interest in past articles. As part of our year long 30th Anniversary celebration, we introduced two new columns, "Then and Now," comparing an article written 30 years ago with the evolution of the technology and its relevance today. The interest in these articles opened our eyes to a compelling reader need for retrospective information! We immediately began developing an exciting historical CD, featuring every issue of Power Electronics Technology over the past 30 years. We first introduced the CD at the October PowerSystems World show and were amazed at how many attendees signed up for the CD the first day! In an industry where new technology is measured in nanoseconds, why such a keen interest in the past? The answer is obvious: good design techniques never go out of style. As technology and products change, Power Electronics Technology covers the very latest. However, many of the articles we publish present the very best design techniques that cannot be found any place else. These articles are timeless and continue to excite, inspire and be quoted decades after they were first published. Please call me if you would like a copy of the historical CD, which will be available next month for just $150. We are also offering limited sponsorships on the CD. For marketers, it offers an "out of the box" opportunity to promote your company to a captive audience of engineers who possess an insatiable appetitive for good design solutions. APEC, the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, is one of the leading events worldwide for power electronics professionals. It will be held this year on March 19-23, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. Trade shows are experiencing a resurgence as the need for "face-to-face" contact is becoming more and more apparent. February is Power Electronics Technology's official APEC show issue, including a preview feature article examining the new power products that exhibitors will be unveiling. Advertisers in this issue can be assured their message will be seen by 40,000 loyal readers and all show attendees. Bonus distribution will be at our booth, bins and hotel doorsteps. Design Engineers will arrive in Dallas from all over the world, looking to Power Electronics Technology and the show for the latest in power technology and power related products. The February issue of Power Electronics Technology will be distributed in a handy carryall bag. Ten sponsors will have the chance to drop a piece of literature or CD in the bag, and thus distribute their information to the hands of thousands of attendees. Last year was a very good year for Power Electronics Technology, and we experienced double digit growth due largely to an increase in advertising from Power Supply Manufacturers. There is no area of electronics that is not affected by power, and design engineers across every segment of electronics use and specify power supplies. Moreover, as design engineers continue to build bigger and more complex systems, they depend on being able to find ready-made power supplies and power modules. Thank you to all the advertisers for your continued support! Best wishes for a prosperous New Year. I look forward to seeing many of you at APEC in March.
Cover Story: Power Management Motor Power Management: Lighting Power Management: Thermal Management:
Semi-Therm: March 14-16, Dallas, TX Applied Power Electronics Conference: March 19-23, Dallas, TX
Imagine having 30 years of Power Electronics Technology magazine at your fingertips! Now you can in one CD with the History of Power Electronics! Presenting the first-ever, historical look back at the last thirty years in the power electronics industry. This ground breaking CD is a searchable database of articles and issue covers dating back to the launch of our magazine in 1975, then called Solid-State Power Conversion. Designed as a research tool for electronics engineers, the CD offers you the evolution of the industry at your fingertips! To order online, click here and fill out the online order form, or click here for a pdf.
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