Safer batteries made from zinc sponges
03 May, 2017US researchers have demonstrated nickel–zinc (Ni–Zn) batteries in which a three-dimensional Zn 'sponge' replaces the powdered zinc anode traditionally used.
RECOM R1SX series 1 W DC/DC converters
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM's R1SX series has a nearly 20% lower profile than the industry standard due to its inverted transformer design. The 1 W DC/DC converters are suitable for bus isolation and a wide range of industrial automation control equipment.
Renesas class inverter kit
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsThe Renesas 100 kW class inverter kit is designed for high-power 100 kW class motors in mid- to large-sized hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
Solar cell design with over 60% efficiency
28 April, 2017Japanese researchers have designed a solar cell with theoretical energy conversion efficiency of over 60%, in a breakthrough which could have a big impact on the cost of producing electricity.
RECOM RSE and RSOE regulated SIP8 DC/DC converters
01 April, 2017 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM's regulated DC/DC converters RSE (2 W) and RSOE (1 W) series were developed for a variety of industrial, transport, test and measurement applications which require onboard 5 V power supplies.
Improving semitransparent solar cells
08 March, 2017Swiss researchers have developed semitransparent organic solar cells that apparently achieve better efficiency and transparency than existing ones.
Powertech monocrystalline solar panels
08 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedThe Powertech high-performance monocrystalline solar panels are smaller, thinner, efficient and more affordable than the previous model range.
1950s energy converter reinvented with graphene
07 March, 2017US researchers have updated the process of thermionic energy conversion for the 21st century, using wonder material graphene as a key part of the technology.
Renesas battery management IC
04 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsThe Renesas battery management IC for lithium-ion (Li-ion) is designed for rechargeable batteries used in industrial equipment, such as electric power tools.
Mornsun QAxx1 series DC/DC converter
02 March, 2017 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdThe Mornsun QAxx1 series DC/DC converter is specialised for IGBT drivers.
High-density cathode material for all-solid batteries
02 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Fujitsu AustraliaFDK and Fujitsu Laboratories have developed lithium cobalt pyrophosphate (Li2CoP2O7), which has high energy density, for the cathode material of all-solid lithium-ion batteries.
IT6400 Series Bi-Polar DC Power Supply
01 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Fuseco Power Solutions Pty LtdThe bipolar voltage/current power supply IT6400 series can be used as both a power source and an electronic load which is suitable for battery charge/discharge tests.
Mornsun LO10-26D0512-04L and LO20-10C0512-01 LO Series AC/DC converters
28 February, 2017 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdThe Mornsun LO10-26D0512-04L and LO20-10C0512-01 LO Series AC/DC converters are designed to be cost-effective.
ZF Switches & Sensors AF series energy harvesting switches
23 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Goodson Imports Pty LtdThe AF series energy harvesting switches, from ZF, offer a simple-to-install, long-lifetime alternative to wired or battery-powered products.
Low-temperature manufacturing for low-cost solar cells
23 February, 2017Researchers have cleared a critical manufacturing hurdle in the development of perovskite solar cells, in a breakthrough which could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper.
