Many engineers are familiar with the Bode plot as an effective stability assessment method. However, some authors suggest and even teach that the Bode plot is the only method needed. This article shows why this thinking is short-sighted. A single, low cost instrument that can produce Bode plots, as well as two [...]
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Sensor Module Ensures Optimum Battery Utilisation in Heavy-Duty Vehicles, called omniMoves
08 July 2014
Precise battery diagnostics makes maneuvering large, heavy-duty loads easier Isabellenhütte’s shunt-based IVT Modular sensor module measures the basic battery components’ current and voltage with an error rate of less than 0.1 per cent. This exceptional degree of accuracy provides for consistent power control and efficient utilisation, especially for high-capacity battery systems. This [...]
Xilinx 7 Series FPGA Power Supply Module Board
07 July 2014
ROHM, together with Avnet Internix Co., Ltd., a Japanese operating company of the US-based Avenet Electronics Marketing Group (EM Group), a leading distributor of electronic components and embedded solutions, have co-developed a power supply module board optimized for Xilinx's 7 Series FPGA and Zynq®-7000 All Programmable SoC evaluation kit. ROHM is the [...]
Basic Research Begins on Breaker Technologies for DC Power Grids
04 July 2014
Joint press release from the partners of research project ”NEST-DC”: Airbus Group, E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate, Infineon, Siemens, University of Bremen Research Objective Is Innovative Electronic Circuit Breaker for Renewable Energy and On-Board Grids Direct current offers many advantages compared to the conventional alternating current used today: For example, losses in power grids [...]
Power Type Metal Strip Resistors: PSR400/500 Series
03 July 2014
Overview The increasing computerization in the automotive and industrial markets, along with the rapidly expanding current control application sector and the trend towards high current circuit designs have increased demand for products with higher rated power. The PSR Series is offered in the ultra-low resistance range from 0.2mΩ to 3mΩ and provides high rated power [...]
VISEDO nominated for an international Cleantech competition
02 July 2014
The Later Stage Award is one of the most well-followed Cleantech competitions in the world, and this year's competition is now at the stage in which each country nominates their own candidates. Mid and later stage Cleantech companies compete in ten different award categories. The companies represent a wide range of sectors in the [...]
Infineon Technologies to Create Pilot Space for Industry 4.0
01 July 2014
Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its Austrian site in Villach. Core emphasis is the on the expansion of expertise for the manufacturing of the future as well as research and development (R&D). “Pilot Space Industry 4.0” will realize and put to the test an innovative concept for networked and knowledge-intensive production. Research on new [...]
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Post Job Ads in Bodo's Power Systems and on PowerGuru
Posted on 16 June 2014
With just one purchase, companies can post job ads with the Power Electronics leaders PowerGuru and Bodo’s Power System’s Magazine offer the possibility of purchasing job advertisements that will be delivered via 3 types of media – print, web, and e-mail – in one purchased package, specifically targeting Power Electronics professionals. With one [...]
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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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