Military, Aerospace & Hi-Rel

February 2017

Y. Iwasaki, M. Chounabayashi, M. Nakazawa, S. Iwamoto, Y. Oonishi, M. Hori, H. Kakiki and O. Ikawa

Current market requirements are trending towards further downsizing and increased efficiency of power conversion systems. For this reason, enhanced power density of the power modules will be critical in order to respond to the evolving needs of the market. In order to increase the power density, All-SiC modules wi

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02/28/2017

PSMA to offer APEC session on isolation barrier technologies

At APEC 2017, the Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Safety & Compliance Technical Committee will hold the Industry Session: “Isolation Barrier Technologies.” Offering speaker presentations by six industry experts, Session IS14, will take place on Thursday, March 30th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.

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02/24/2017

PI3525-00-LGIZ Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator

Vicor unveils family of 20 Amp 48V buck regulators

The PI3525-00-LGIZ is the latest addition to Vicor's Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator Portfolio, adding a 48V (30-60Vin) input. The PI352x is a higher current offering to the existing PI354x portfolio enabling scalable power options for 48V Direct to point of Load (PoL) applications. The PI3525-00-LGIZ is a 5V out

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02/24/2017

Gridtential CEO Chris Beekuis

PSDcast - Gridtential CEO Chris Beekuis on next-gen lead-acid batteries

In this PSDcast Gridtential CEO Chris Beekuis talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about next-generation lead-acid battery technology and what the company is doing to add value to the space. Gridtential has a proprietary advanced lead-acid battery that replaces the metal grid in current lead-acid ba

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02/22/2017

Defense Line of ruggedized power solutions

Powerbox's COTS/MOTS supplies serve demanding applications

Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced the release of its new Defense Line of ruggedized power solutions for highly demanding environments. The launch includes seven series of new po

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02/21/2017

Empowering wireless charger design

Eko Lisuwandi, Linear Technology

The use of batteries in everyday devices is getting more ubiquitous. In many of these products, a charging connector is difficult or impossible to use. For example, some products require sealed enclosures to protect sensitive electronics from harsh environments and to enable for convenient cleaning or st

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02/01/2017

The design explosion

Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Let’s continue the thought we began with at the front of the issue, as simply saying that it’s good to have a lot of product development, even if some of it is on stuff that is a little crazy, leaves a lot to be said. How does a laundry-folding robot help humanity? Will having a toothbrush that sends me em

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02/01/2017