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85- to 250-W Medical and IT Power Supplies Reach 92 Percent Efficiency
XP Power launched its AHM Series of external AC/DC power supplies aimed at a broad range of medical and IT applications. The series comprises five single-output ranges of 85-, 100-, 150-, 180- or 250-W output, and provides the popular nominal outputs from +12 to + 48 VDC. All units are convection cooled removing the need […]
How Do You Ensure Your Ducts Aren’t Leaky?
On Monday, John discussed leaky ducks…err…ducts, and how and why you should make sure they are well-sealed. How do you ensure your ducts aren’t leaky? Each Thursday, you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers. Please comment with your answers, and also feel free […]
Vicor Reported Its Financial Results for the First Quarter 2011
Vicor Corp. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Revenues for the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011, increased to $70,455,000, compared to $51,709,000 for the corresponding period a year ago, but decreased from $72,975,000 for the fourth quarter of 2010. Gross margin increased to $30,454,000 for the first […]
STMicroelectronics Reports 2011 First Quarter Financial Results
STMicroelectronics (ST) reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2011. ST’s net revenues increased 9.0% on a year-over-year basis, with regional growth led by Greater China-South Asia and the Americas with sales up 18% and 13%, respectively. On a sequential basis, ST’s net revenues decreased 10.5%, with declines in all regions. Sequential […]
ICCNexergy Unveils New Identity and Expansion Plans
ICCNexergy, Inc. announced the introduction of its new corporate identity. Formed in 2010 with the merger of International Components Corporation, Inc. and Nexergy, Inc., ICCNexergy designs and manufactures custom battery packs, chargers, and power systems for portable devices, stationary backup power, and motive power applications. In addition to the launch of its new brand, ICCNexergy […]
2010 PV Inverter Market Share Gainers Revealed by IMS Research
Wellingborough, UK – 27th April 2011. Power-One was the PV inverter market’s largest share gainer in 2010, moving up to second in the global rankings according to IMS Research’s latest report on the market. The report will also reveal that for the first time all of the top 10 suppliers to the market in 2010 […]
Cree Announces Signing of a Global SiC Materials License Agreement with Nippon Steel
Cree, Inc. announced it has entered into a silicon carbide (SiC) materials license agreement with Nippon Steel Corp. Under the terms of the agreement, Nippon Steel Corporation, and affiliates including Nippon Steel Materials Co., Ltd., have been given the right to manufacture and sell silicon carbide materials for electronic device applications. Over the lifetime of […]
Universal Power Group Acquires Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Maker
Universal Power Group, Inc. announced that it has acquired for $3.3 million the assets and business of Progressive Technologies, Inc. (PTI), a North Carolina-based battery pack manufacturer specializing in lithium-ion battery packs, the fastest growing segment of the battery market. PTI designs and builds lithium-ion and other custom battery products for specialized OEMs in the […]
Most Powerful Millimeter-scale Energy Harvester Generates Electricity from Vibrations
Electrical engineers at the University of Michigan have built a device that can harness energy from vibrations and convert it to electricity with five to ten times greater efficiency and power than other devices in its class. And it’s smaller than a penny. “In a tiny amount of space, we’ve been able to make a […]