Open-loop Hall-effect ASIC based devices measuring up to 25A DC, AC or pulsed Over-current detection, fault reporting functions Operate over -40 to +105ºC PCB-mount design with aperture for the primary conductor LEM has added three new members to its HO series of PCB-through-hole mounting current transducers, which provide an aperture of 8 x [...]
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Power Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor Jobs, Know-How, e-Car NewsPosted on 15 April 2014
ROHM Semiconductor at PCIM 2014: Novelties and key products
14 April 2014
ROHM Semiconductor will present its latest power management product designs at PCIM, the leading trade fair for power electronics in Nuremberg, from May 20 – 22, 2014 (Hall 9, Booth 211). The novelties offer beneficial characteristics resulting from latest material research, packaging and manufacturing expertise and meet the [...]
Weidmüller’s “PROmax” series of switched-mode power supply units
10 April 2014
New, versatile power supplies for machines and systems. Powerful and all-purpose switched-mode power supply units in a slim design for demanding automation solutions. – “PROmax” supplies power for overloads, even at high temperatures. With its new “PROmax” series of switched-mode power supply units, Weidmüller is offering versatile and extremely efficient power [...]
Compact and Efficient Electromotor
09 April 2014
The “MotorBrain” Research Team Presents the First Prototype at the Hannover Messe 2014 Press release from the German partners in the “MotorBrain” research project (Infineon, Siemens, Technische Universität Dresden, ZF Friedrichshafen) German researchers present the prototype of an electric motor that may shape the future of electromobility: Small, light and efficient. The electric motor [...]
Two visitor forums at PCIM Europe 2014
08 April 2014
PCIM Europe 2014 International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management Nuremberg, 20 – 22 May 2014 On 20 – 22 May 2014 it’s all about power electronics and its applications in different areas such as e-mobility, intelligent motion, HVDC transmission, high speed train, wind power, photovoltaic [...]
Integrated energy management system from Weidmüller sustainably cuts both consumption and costs
07 April 2014
Forward-looking solution creates options for taking action in the industrial environment Energy efficiency is a topic that is on everyone's lips. Alongside Industry 4.0, energy efficiency is one of the key elements of Hannover Messe 2014. At the world's biggest industrial trade fair, Weidmüller will be showcasing an integrated energy management system from a [...]
Superior Thermal Stability for Power Modules Achieved by Enhanced Base Plate Design and Optimized Thermal Interface Material
04 April 2014
Power semiconductors need to be thermally connected to a heat sink. Besides the mounting process, the thermal interface materials used as well as base plate design have a combined influence on the thermal transfer. In addition to an initial state, the change of the thermal transfer under dynamic load is observed. Micro-movements [...]
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Beer Game Auction
Posted on 11 March 2014
The beer game auction is a role-playing game (simulation), related to the original Beer Game, where the players are parties in different positions in a B2B purchase process by auction. The objective of the players is to keep the sales prices as high as possible although they are acting within an auction environment. Since [...]
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PowerGuru Media Guide Now Available
Posted on 04 February 2014
With the release of a new media guide for 2014, PowerGuru offers companies a variety of opportunities to increase their online presence and brand recognition. From a choice of several promotion options, companies can select a campaign method that best suits their marketing goals. Available options include banner [...]
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Power Electronics & Semiconductor Manuals
Posted on 25 May 2013
Power electronics engineers should be equipped with up to date power electronics manuals Below are recommendations for several power electronics manuals including purchasing or download information. SEMIKRON Application Manual ( 赛米控产品应用手册 ) as eBook and printed Book This power electronics application manual is intended to assist users with component selection and [...]
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