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Universal Power Connector from Amphenol Offers Continuous Power to 500A

UPC 14mm ideal for use in heavy duty equipment and electric vehicles for battery and power distribution units (PDU’s)
February 12, 2021
Technical Specifications
  • Second lock function for high voltage and current connections
  • RADSOK technology
  • 14mm UPC provides electrical ratings up to 1000VAC and 500A (@ 50˚C ambient)
  • Keyway design
  • Quick lock and release by rotating handle
  • EMI Shielding
  • IP67 when mated

Endicott, N.Y. February 2021 – Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers a Read More → "Universal Power Connector from Amphenol Offers Continuous Power to 500A"

New STEM lesson plans from RS Components explore the technology and teamwork that drive a winning racing team

Themed Imagine-X lesson plans inspire pupils by teaching the creative, engineering and team skills required to succeed in motorsport
February 12, 2021

LONDON, UK, 11 February 2021– RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has unveiled the latest in its Imagine-X series of online STEM lesson plans, which provide teachers in the UK with free curriculum-aligned resources for pupils aged 7–14. The new lessons, entitled Driven to Inspire: The Science of Going Fast, are themed around motorsport, bringing them to life by showcasing the skills and achievements of PDC Racing, a UK-based race team whose professional careers span a variety of STEM roles, and who bring their expertise and inspiration … Read More → "New STEM lesson plans from RS Components explore the technology and teamwork that drive a winning racing team"

Silanna Semiconductor Expands Leading Position in Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controller Market with SZ1110 Full Production Announcement

Silanna Semiconductor Delivers Full Production ramp of 33W Flyback PWM Controllers with Integrated Active Clamp Circuits
February 11, 2021

San Diego, CA –February, 2021 – Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, today announced the full production release of the industry-leading expanded portfolio of Active Clamp Flyback Controllers (ACF). Silanna Semiconductor focuses on the ultimate Power Management challenges with the best-in-class power density and efficiency that delight customers with unprecedented BoM savings. First announced in April 2020, Silanna Semiconductor has achieved full production release of the SZ1110, a 33W Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controller, delivering on the customer expectations and market penetration by dominating the ACF market.

The SZ1110 devices are Active Clamp Flyback PWM Controllers that are rated for … Read More → "Silanna Semiconductor Expands Leading Position in Integrated Active Clamp Flyback Controller Market with SZ1110 Full Production Announcement"

Future Facilities launches 15th release of its thermal simulation software, 6SigmaET

Major developments include in the new CFD software include photorealistic graphics, faster model manipulation and 100x faster radiation on GPU
February 11, 2021

San Jose, USA — February 10 2021 – Future Facilities has today launched Release 15 of its leading thermal simulation software, 6SigmaET. The latest version incorporates major developments that bring a series … Read More → "Future Facilities launches 15th release of its thermal simulation software, 6SigmaET"

IOTech edge software platform now supports Computer Vision and AI at the IoT edge

Latest release of IOTech’s Edge Xpert delivers a range of new IoT edge capabilities to fast-track rollout of edge solutions into the market
February 11, 2021

Edinburgh, UK (Feb. 10, 2021) – IOTech, the edge software company, announced today that the latest release of Edge Xpert features new capabilities to support computer vision and AI at the IoT edge. Edge Xpert, a leading … Read More → "IOTech edge software platform now supports Computer Vision and AI at the IoT edge"

Navitas Cranks Up the Power with Gallium Nitride

66% more power GaNFast IC takes a bigger bite from the old, slow silicon chip market.
February 11, 2021

Dublin, Ireland — Navitas Semiconductor today announced the NV6128, a new high-power 650V/800V-rated GaNFast power IC to address the high-power mobile and consumer power electronics market, and take market share from the old, slow, silicon chip. The 70 mOhm NV6128 represents a 66% increase in current capability, in a small, 6 x 8 mm PQFN package with a proprietary, integrated cooling pad for high-efficiency, high-density power systems.

Gallium nitride (GaN) is a next-generation semiconductor technology that runs up to 20x faster than old, slow silicon (Si), and enables up to 3x more power or 3x faster charging in half the size & … Read More → "Navitas Cranks Up the Power with Gallium Nitride"

Keysight and Transphorm Create Power Supply Reference Design that Lowers Product Costs; Speeds Time to Market

Enables engineers to simulate and optimize SMPS designs before building hardware
February 11, 2021

SANTA ROSA, Calif., February 10, 2021

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, and Transphorm, Inc. (OTCQB: TGAN), a global supplier of high reliability, high performance gallium nitride (GaN) power conversion products, have announced the availability of a new power supply reference design that enables engineers to identify … Read More → "Keysight and Transphorm Create Power Supply Reference Design that Lowers Product Costs; Speeds Time to Market"

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