NEW YORK, NY (November 3, 2011) – The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) recently held its first fully-virtual, online event with professionals worldwide participating in 12 separate sessions dedicated to the latest advances in energy-efficient communications and green technologies. Webcast internationally to attendees and then published at IEEE Xplore, the first annual IEEE Online Conference on […]
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Power Inductors Tout Low Height and DCR Values
Total Frequency Control has released a family of high-current SMT power inductors (type UPI A 1004) presented as having the lowest height (4.2mm) and minimum DCR values in this package footprint (11.8 x 10.5 mm). The shielded devices can handle high transient spikes without saturation. Inductance range is 0.30micro Henry to 28micro Henry with a corresponding peak current range […]
Fairchild Web-Based Design and Simulation Tool Provides Complete Flyback Designs In Minutes
Fairchild Semiconductor has launched Power Supply WebDesigner (PSW) – described as an easy to use, powerful online simulation tool that allows designers to throw the application note away and “Auto Design,” optimize or "Advance Design" like a power supply expert. PSW is an easy-to-use, powerful online design tool that provides: SOURCE
Fuel Cells Energize Top American Companies
In a little more than a year, 34 corporate customers have installed, deployed or purchased more than 250 fuel cell power systems and hundreds of backup power units, totaling more than 30 MW of power, plus more than 1,000 fuel cell-powered forklifts. “The Business Case for Fuel Cells 2011: Energizing America’s Top Companies,” a new […]
ABB and IO to Deliver First Direct Current-Powered Data Center Module
ABB and IO have agreed to partner in the development of a new data center module based on dc power to meet increasing demand for dc data centers. Together, the companies state they will deliver the world’s first dc-powered data center module, which will be completed by the end of the year. The rapid growth […]
Booster Module Enables Practical Energy Capture from Low-Power Sources
Advanced Linear Devices, an innovation leader in cutting-edge analog semiconductor design, announces the release of a new family of MicroPower Step-up Low-Voltage Booster Modules.Designated the ALD EH4200 Series, these printed circuit board modules are designed to step-up or boost the output voltage of certain popular energy generators, which by themselves are unable to initiate the […]
HP Shapes the Future of Extreme Low-energy Server Technology
HP announced a new industry program comprising a new server development platform, customer discovery lab and partner ecosystem to help customers significantly reduce complexity, energy use and costs. HP’s new program, dubbed Project Moonshot, combines with HP Converged Infrastructure technology to allow the sharing of resources – including storage, networking, management, power and cooling – […]
LBNL and Department of Energy to Host Webinar on DC-Power
Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory (LBNL) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) will host “Direct-DC Power Systems for Efficiency and Renewable Energy Integration,” an on-line meeting Thursday, November 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Eastern time. Speakers will include, Chris Marnay, Staff Scientist with LBNL, Vagelis Vossos, Senior Research Associate with LBNL and Paul H. […]
TDK to Cut Thousands of Jobs Amidst Japanese Banking Crisis
According to media report, TDK Corp. is planning to eliminate thousands of jobs (accounts vary between 8 and 11 thousand), close four plants overseas, and sell its organic light-emitting diode display business as the worsening economic crisis prompted emergency action by the central bank of Japan. In the latest bid to unblock credit flows and […]
Advanced Energy Announces Third Quarter Results
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The company posted third quarter sales of $128.5 million, operating income of 8.3% of sales and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.16. On a non-GAAP basis, income generated from operations was 10.7% of sales and earnings from […]