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Four new energy-metering ICs from Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) improve the accuracy and performance of commercial, industrial, and residential smart meters....

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Featured News Freescale Unveils Breakthrough in Power Conversion Technology for Solar Applications Freescale has developed advanced, ultra-low-voltage DC-to-DC converter technology that enables industry-leading solar cell startup and operating performance and efficiency at levels as low as 0.32 volts, as well as operation down to 0.25 V. ... U.S. Demand for Batteries To Reach $16.8 Billion in 2012 US demand for primary and secondary batteries will increase 2.5 percent annually to $16.8 billion in 2012...

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