Pickering Electronics launched a new high-temperature high voltage single-in-line reed relay that can operate at up to 125°C. The new Series 104HT relay belongs to a family of miniature high-voltage reed relays and is available in the SIL package on a 6.35mm (0.25in) pitch, with a stand-off voltage capability of up to 4kV. The […]
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Copolymer resins offer low-temperature ductililty and F1 rating
SABIC will feature new LNP CRX copolymer resins at The Smarter E Europe 2023 show (Booth #B6.115), this week in Munich, Germany. These specialized resins give customers in the mobility and industrial sectors new material options that can resist both harsh chemicals and challenging environmental conditions. The new specialized polycarbonate (PC) copolymer-based LNP CRX products […]
150 W series power supply added to medical and industrial line
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has expanded its SL Power NGB family of AC-DC power supplies with the addition of a new 150 W series. As with the company’s existing NGB family ranging from 250 W to 1200 W, the new NGB150 series meets the performance, size, reliability, and compliance needs of the most demanding mission-critical […]
Step-down regulator integrated to low-noise, LDOs for ultra-quiet operation
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced a super low noise dual output DC/DC μModule regulator with patented silicon, layout, and packaging innovations. Operating from up to 40 V input, the LTM8080’s front-end is a high-efficiency synchronous Silent Switcher step-down regulator followed by two separate low noise, low dropout (LDO) regulators. To further suppress switching noise, the […]
Supercapacitor delivers 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage
KEMET announces its new high-performance supercapacitor for automotive electronics, FMU Series. This series delivers 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage and is industry-leading in the market with operational temperatures ranging from -40°C to 105°C. These supercapacitors are qualified for an automotive testing protocol. These capacitors are manufactured in an ISO TS 16949-certified plant and are […]
Resistor series tackle surges up to 10 kV
High-voltage applications such as HVAC controls, appliance and white goods controls, metering, automation, medical devices, digital storage, and surge protection devices typically require resistors with a high working voltage that may be challenging to find. If the applications are low current or low energy, film resistors are an ideal technology. The ASR / ASRM series […]
How do magnetic poles, fields, flux, and domains work?
Magnetics is a key technology for sustainable power conversion, electric vehicle motors, motion sensing and control in various medical, industrial, and consumer applications, and advanced data storage technologies. Advances in magnetics often provide the foundation for advances in electronic technologies and devices. This FAQ presents the basics of magnetic field lines and field strength, looks […]
AC-DC power supplies meet safety and approval standards for medical and industrial apps
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced two new ranges of AC-DC power supplies with industry-leading power densities for critical medical and industrial equipment. The SL Power NGB800 800 W and NGB1200 1200 W families are optimized to address the performance, power, size, reliability, and compliance requirements of medical and industrial applications. The power supplies combine compact […]
2×4-in 250-W industrial/medical power supplies can be convection or conduction cooled
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 250W-rated TDK-Lambda brand CUS250M series of power supplies in the industry standard 2” x 4” footprint. The product’s mechanical configurations enable both convection and conduction cooling through the product’s baseplate to provide silent cooling. The CUS250M is certified to the industrial IEC 62368-1 and medical IEC 60601-1 standard […]
Low-acoustic-noise 1U-high modular power supply delivers up to 800 W with BF-ready medical isolation
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand MU4 series of 1U high power supplies. Featuring very low acoustic noise and BF-ready medical isolation, the MU4 can provide 600W with an input of 85 to 264Vac (derate below 90Vac) and 800W with a 180 to 264Vac input. Up to five fully isolated output voltages […]