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.
RECOM RxxP22005D and RKZ-xx2005D series DC/DC converters for SiC MOSFETs
19 April, 2016 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM has introduced two 2 W DC/DC converter series especially designed to power SiC MOSFETs. The RxxP22005D and RKZ-xx2005D series come with 3, 4 and even 5.2 kVDC isolation to ensure that the isolation barrier stands up to harsh tests.
Maxim Integrated MAX77596 buck converter
14 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingDevices utilising the power delivery (PD) voltage range can now generate an always-on (1.8/3.3/5 V) digital supply rail for the controller using the MAX77596 buck converter from Maxim Integrated. Operating from a supply as low as 3.5 V and as high as 24 V, the step-down converter can regulate from traditional 5 V USB power as well as the 20 V upper end of the PD range.
Vicor 48 V direct-to-PoL power modules
13 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Vicor CorporationOptimised for system loads requiring operating voltages below 1.25 V at load currents up to hundreds of amperes, Vicor's 48 V direct-to-PoL (point-of-load) power modules enable power systems with high density and conversion efficiency.
How to measure electric car batteries
12 April, 2016To better estimate the state of charge in lithium iron phosphate batteries, researchers have developed an algorithm that can separately measure the charging and discharging states of the battery.
Manufacturing microbatteries with organic electrode materials
07 April, 2016With the rising popularity of smaller electronic devices, smaller energy storage systems are needed. Researchers have demonstrated the fabrication of electrochemically active organic lithium electrode thin films, which help make microbatteries more efficient than before.
FEAS Accupack LDR40MH24-RS uninterruptible power supply
06 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe Accupack uninterruptible power supply (UPS), featuring an onboard 24 VDC switchmode power supply, integral batteries and serial communications, is a suitable choice for industrial applications requiring a compact and robust power source.
