Vicor DCM DC-DC converters
30 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Vicor CorporationVicor has released four additional DC-DC converters that are deployed in the rugged, chassis-mountable versions of its DCM family of isolated, regulated DC-DC converters.
Charge and battery control sensors and solutions
23 June, 2016 by Jon Gabay | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsThis article looks at embedded sensors as part of an integrated solution for optimising and protecting battery-based designs. Both stand-alone and peripheral topologies will be discussed using specific parts as examples.
Discovery optimises electron transfer in solar fuel devices
22 June, 2016Researchers have discovered a way to optimise the transfer of electrons in solar fuel devices, a finding that could have a big impact on devices that convert sunlight into electricity and fuel.
Invisible electronic anti-theft systems pose threat to pacemaker users
15 June, 2016Electronic systems such as those used in retail shops to prevent theft pose a significant threat to people with pacemakers and other cardiac devices, a senior medical scientist has said.
Salt baths boost electric car batteries
14 June, 2016Australian scientists have demonstrated that pretreating a battery's lithium metal electrodes with an electrolyte salt solution extends the battery life and increases performance and safety.
Magellan Power Solar Smoother Horizon Power Class 1, 2 and 3
03 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerUsing battery power, Magellan Power's Solar Smoother enables a smooth transition between PV power and the grid, allowing the grid time to respond to a reduction in solar generation. Featuring smart industrial design, the unit is easy to install and complies with Horizon Power generation management requirements.
Tanaka's fuel cell catalysts to be used by Honda
01 June, 2016Platinum electrode catalysts for fuel cells, manufactured by Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo, are being used by Honda Motor in its Clarity Fuel Cell hydrogen-powered vehicle.
Longer lasting lithium-air batteries
31 May, 2016Dr Kyeongjae Cho has discovered new catalyst materials for lithium-air batteries that jumpstart efforts at expanding battery capacity. His team's research could open the door to phone and car batteries that last five times longer than current ones.
How efficient can solar cells be?
23 May, 2016 | Supplied by: University of New South WalesUNSW researchers have developed a solar cell configuration that pushes sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency to 34.5%, establishing a world record for unfocused sunlight and edging towards the theoretical limits for such a device.
RECOM RI3 3 W DC/DC converters
16 May, 2016 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM's 3 W DC/DC converter series, RI3, features a compact size and ultrahigh power density. Despite their small size, the modules can be operated over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C without derating.
Magellan emergency DC UPS
10 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerMagellan's emergency DC UPS is a complete solution for avoiding any loss of DC power in substations. The unit is light, compact and portable.
MORNSUN G/H series 1–2 W medical DC/DC converter
09 May, 2016 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdMORNSUN’s G/ H series 1–2 W DC/DC converter meets medical design standard EN60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 3rd Edition (1xMOPP/2xMOOP).
The future of energy management and storage
28 April, 2016 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdIn Mouser Electronics' latest Innovation Spotlight interview, celebrity engineer Grant Imahara speaks with TDK President Jon Nelson on the subject of energy management and storage.
Vishay Semiconductors SS1FL3, SS2FL3, SS1FL4, SS2FL4, SS1FH10 and SS2FH10 Schottky barrier rectifiers
28 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsThe Vishay Semiconductors SS1FL3, SS2FL3, SS1FL4, SS2FL4, SS1FH10 and SS2FH10 Schottky barrier rectifiers provide reverse voltages of 30, 40 and 100 V and offer high current ratings up to 2 A for automotive and commercial applications.
Quantum dots enhance light-to-current conversion
27 April, 2016Harnessing the power of the sun and creating light-harvesting or light-sensing devices requires a material that both absorbs light efficiently and converts the energy to highly mobile electrical current.
