‘Shock’ energy produces power
20 December, 2011A micromachined harvester for vibration energy with a record output of 489 µW has been created.
Maxim MAX2982 transceiver for harsh industrial environments
19 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Maxim has introduced the MAX2982, said to be the first broadband, HomePlug 1.0-compliant, powerline communications transceiver for harsh industrial environments. It is integrated and offers design flexibility. An enhanced ‘robust’ mode provides a receiver that operates at -1dB signal-to-noise ratio to ensure reliable communications in noise.
Automated Control Engineering SNT126 switching power supply
19 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The SNT126 switching power supply from Automated Control Engineering is designed for applications under the harshest conditions. Despite its compact dimensions, it resists any disturbing influences due to its solid construction. The aluminium casing is sealed with a special durable resin, so that the entire electronic system is optimally protected against humidity and dirt.
High-efficiency solar cells
16 December, 2011Silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells have been created by applying copper electroplating, which was developed by Kaneka, based on imec’s existing copper electroplating technology.
Emerson Network Power NPT42-M power supply
15 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power has released the NPT42-M triple-output open-frame AC-DC power supply that can deliver up to 45 W with convection cooling and up to 55 W with forced air cooling.
Scientific Devices 118-ACX power supply/analyser
13 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Scientific Devices Australia
The 118-ACX power source is suitable for AC test, frequency conversion, laboratory and bench-power applications.
Nanotech microscope boosts solar research
07 December, 2011
A microscope in QUT is being used to develop plastic solar cells to charge laptops and mobile phones.
European PV market faces sharp decline
07 December, 2011
Rapidly falling prices in the first half of this year have been unable to stimulate the faltering European photovoltaic market, according to the latest Solarbuzz European PV Markets report.
Phoenix Contact Quint Power power supply units
18 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd
Dip-coated Quint Power power supply units provide a way to protect all PCB components. The supplies, which have an adjustable output voltage from 18 to 29.5 DC and output currents of 5, 10, and 20 A, can tolerate 100% humidity. In contrast to spray painting, even through-hole mounted components like bridge rectifiers and power semiconductors are covered with paint.
Innovative Energies No-Break DC power range with SNMP
14 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Helios Power Solutions
Innovative Energies now has the SNMP protocol added to its No-Break DC range of battery chargers and power supplies.
Polymer may give better lithium batteries
09 November, 2011
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, in smart phones, laptops, an array of other consumer electronics and the newest electric cars. Good as they are, they could be much better, especially when it comes to lowering the cost and extending the range of electric cars. To do that, batteries need to store a lot more energy.
Fluoride shuttle boosts storage capacity
03 November, 2011
KIT researchers have developed a concept for rechargeable batteries, based on a fluoride shuttle.
Organic solar cells collaboration
02 November, 2011
Imec and its 16 European project partners have launched the European FP7 project X10D.
Solar cells reach new efficiency level
07 October, 2011
The Belgian research centre imec, together with Plextronics and Solvay, has produced an organic polymer-based single junction solar cell with 6.9% performance in an inverted device stack.
Cincon CFM101S high-density/high-efficiency switching power supply range
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd
The Cincon CFM101S series of high-density/high-efficiency switching power supplies is available in a compact open-frame package with active power factor correction and convection cooled operation.
