Renewable Energy Sparks Component Development
Jul 1, 2008
The rapid growth in renewable energy systems, particularly solar- and wind-power systems, is creating demand for specialized power components...
Stacked-Ceramic Caps Brave High Temperatures
Aug 1, 2007
A series of stacked-ceramic capacitors specially designed for SMPSs features the thermal performance of conventional
ceramics without their mechanical drawbacks, enabling
higher reliability and operating temperatures....
Ultracapacitor Options (and Ways to Charge Them) Grow
Jun 1, 2007
Because their voltage ratings are low, ultra-capacitor cells are frequently combined into modules or packs where they are series connected to handle higher voltages. However, ultracapacitor manufacturers are working to develop ultracapacitor cells with higher voltage ratings to reduce the number of cells required for a given voltage rating....
Ultracapacitor Modules Empower Heavy Hybrid And Electric Vehicles
Jan 3, 2007
Maxwell Technologies has developed 125-V ultracapacitor modules that can provide energy storage and power delivery in heavy-duty hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and industrial equipment....
Ultracapacitors Market to Reach $560 Million in 2011
Oct 1, 2006
The ultracapacitors, or supercapacitors, market is expected to see continued growth during 2006 to 2011, forecasts Innovative Research and Products (iRAP;...
Ultracapacitors Boost Battery in Power Tools
Oct 1, 2006
In portable applications where battery life is important, designers may evaluate various battery chemistries to determine the best energy source. For...
Wind Will Power Component Development Too
Jul 1, 2006
The demand for alternative energy sources is making an impact on the power electronics industry, spurring development at both the system and component levels....
Supercapacitors Can Challenge Tantalums on ESR
Jul 1, 2006
Advances in capacitor technologies may not be heralded the way semiconductor developments are, but these passive components are continually evolving nonetheless....
Calculating Essential Charge-Pump Parameters
Jul 1, 2006
Analysis of a basic charge-pump yields a model that accurately preducts performance under a range of operating conditions, while illustrating a general approach to modeling other power-supply circuits....
Buck-Converter Design Demystified
Jun 1, 2006
Stepdown (buck) switching converters are integral to modern electronics. They can convert a voltage source (typically 8 V to 25 V) into a lower regulated...
New Products
Jun 1, 2006
Web-Based Simulator Microchip Technology's Mindi is a web-based simulation tool that aids in the design of several circuits useful for power-management...
Overcoming PCMCIA Power Limits in Modem Designs
May 1, 2006
Demand for wireless network access to support mobile computing requirements is growing at a rapid pace. As a result, the Global System for Mobile Communication...
Topology Selection by the Numbers Part Three
May 1, 2006
In parts one and two of this article series, the component stress factor (CSF) method was defined and some examples of how to use it were given, concentrating...
