Applied Power Systems, Inc.    Hicksville, NY 11801
Apr 12, 2013 With circuitry to provide bridge currents to within 2% while reducing output ripple and input harmonics, BAP3012 controls 2 six-pulse SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) bridges for operation in parallel or series mode. Board operates with voltages up to 600 Vac; provides hard DC gate firing; and suits high power phase-control and power conversion applications using up to 100 mm thyristors. Features also include remote control of Phase Delay Angle, variable current limiting, and remote on/off.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Mar 26, 2013 Equipped with 64 KB of program Flash memory for AC/DC and isolated DC/DC power supplies, Model UCD3138064 allows designers to implement firmware upgrades on-the-fly without shutting off power supply. Memory partitioning architecture gives users ability to simultaneously write to and execute from different portions of on-chip memory and dynamically switch execution between various firmware images using appropriate algorithms. Communication options include UART, PMBus™, I2C, and SPI.

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Mar 25, 2013 Housed in 4 x 4 mm LFCSP package, Model ADP1051 targets high-density, isolated DC-to-DC power supply systems with parallel/redundant capability. Controller features 6 PWM logic outputs that can be programmed using GUI via PMBus interface. Device enables high energy efficiency topologies including full bridge and active clamp forward variants with precision drive timing and control of secondary synchronous rectifiers. Energy efficiency is further optimized using adaptive dead-time compensation. 

Data Device Corp. (DDC)    Bohemia, NY 11716-2482
Dec 21, 2012 Solid-state power controllers (SSPCs) include 8-channel RP-26401000N0 with 25 A per channel and 16-channel RP-2621X000 with 8/10/25 A per channel. On-board DC/DC converters simplify power supply requirements, command interface reduces bus traffic, and digital discrete control capability aids system integration. SSPCs feature serial RS-485 bus interface option and do not require external bias supply. Also, automated prognostic/diagnostic reporting eliminates need for scheduled maintenance.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Nov 26, 2012 Available in 7-pin, SOIC package, Model UCC28710 achieves less than 10 mW of no-load standby power in 5 and 10 W cube adapters used with smartphones and tablets. Primary-side, regulated flyback controller maintains 78% average power efficiency at 5 W, which allows adapters to meet EU 5-Star no-load power consumption rating of less than 30 mW. Using .25 µm, 700 V analog process technology to integrate start-up switch, controller saves additional 8–10 mW of standby power.

Data Device Corp. (DDC)    Bohemia, NY 11716-2482
Oct 22, 2012 Designed for 28 Vdc systems, RP-20S1X High Power Solid-State Power Controllers provide 4 independent 75 A load channels to distribute and control power to 4 independent subsystems. Stackable PDUs offer channel paralleling for high current loads, and feature independent remote control of individual channels or groups via J1939 CAN Bus or RS-485. Available with MIL-DTL-38999 connectors or power stud interfaces, devices are tested to IP67, MIL-STD-1275D, MIL-STD-461E, and MIL-STD-810F.

ABB Ltd.    Zurich CH-8050  Switzerland
Sep 06, 2012 As complete sun-to-grid solution, Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) system integrates solar power generation plant controller and smart grid interface. Operators can control voltage, frequency, real power, reactive power, power factor, and ramp-up rate of generation to maximize reliability and efficiency on network. Also, visibility is provided down to component level of plant to optimize performance and O/M costs. Real-time and historic performance data are made readily available.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Aug 09, 2012 Primary-side flyback controller UCC28700 (3 x 3 mm SOT-23 package) and TPS2511 intelligent USB charging port controller (3 x 5 mm MSOP) conserve standby power to help smartphone users consume less electricity with their 5-W cube adapters, even when left plugged into wall. While UCC28700 achieves standby power rating of less than 30 mW and requires 1.5 µA startup current, TPS2511 complies with USB Battery Charging 1.2 specifications for charging adapters of smartphones or 5 V tablets.

Blue Sky Energy, Inc    Vista, CA 92081
Aug 07, 2012 Supporting up to 450 W of solar panels, Sun Charger 30 (SC30) regulates transmission of power from solar panel to battery to promote longevity of battery and entire off-grid solar system. This 12 V, 30 A controller features 3-stage charge control, user-adjustable digital set points, manual or automatic equalize function, solar charge amp-hour counter, and automatic night time dimming display. PWM charging algorithm matches charger output with battery during charging process.

Thermotron Industries, A Venturedyne, Ltd. Co.    Holland, MI 49423
Jun 07, 2012 Meeting synchronized testing needs of IEC solar tests, 8800 controls and records up to 20 power supplies for biasing modules during temperature and humidity testing. Power supplies are automatically turned on/off during test at desired temperature humidity condition, and current can be cycled to switch between peak and low values during continuity test profile. Voltage and current of each power supply, along with air temperature, product temperature, and RH, are recorded paperlessly.

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Apr 24, 2012 Intended for high-efficiency AC/DC and isolated DC/DC power supply systems, ADP1046 has 7 PWM logic outputs that can be programmed using GUI with I²C interface. Adaptive dead-time control increases efficiency across entire load range, while current share and OR-ing control accommodate use in parallel and redundant systems. Other features include voltage feed-forward for accelerated line transient response as well as dedicated loop filters for soft start, light load, and normal load.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Apr 11, 2012 Dual output power supply, TPS43330-Q1 series, ensures stable and uninterrupted output voltages, even when input voltage drops significantly below output voltage levels such as with instances involving car's start/stop function. Input range of 2-40 V and transients up to 60 V ensure continued operation, while spread spectrum frequency modulation reduces conducted EMI. Along with multiple voltage rails and voltage supervisors, series integrates dedicated high-side FET driver.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 17, 2012 Producing brightness equivalent to outdoor security floodlight, Model STCF04 offers 8 user-selectable levels for flash, 12 levels for torch, and light-sensor input. Device incorporates flash and torch safety timers, temperature sensing, and short circuit protection features. Combining supercapacitor, discrete high-current MOSFET switch, and high-power LEDs in 3 x 3 mm TFBGA package, IC is suited for emergency high-intensity flashing lights as well as camera and cameraphone applications.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Apr 29, 2011 Supplied in 3 x 3 mm QFN package, TPS24720 protects server and telecom equipment from over-current, over-voltage, and short circuit events. IC offers programmable FET safe operating area (SOA) protection, minimizes in-rush current, and protects load and FET from transients. While programmable current limiting allows control of external N-channel MOSFET and promotes accurate current monitoring, analog current monitor can provide real-time data to MCUs and power supply sequencer.

ON Semiconductor, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85008
Mar 10, 2011 Housed in SOIC-7 package, Models NCP1234 and NCP1236 allow offline power supplies to be designed into systems. Units integrate over-power and ramp compensation without increasing power dissipation or adding external components. Dynamic Self-Supply technology enables direct connection to line voltage, eliminating need for startup resistors. Available in 2 frequency options of 65 or 100 kHz, ICs are suited for laptop/notebook computers, LCD displays, printers, and consumer electronics.

Exar Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
Mar 10, 2011 PowerXR power system ICs have input voltage range of 4.75-25 V and output range of 0.6-5.1 V. Integrated LDO provides standby power, while gate drivers for switching outputs, and up to 6 GPIO pins, are also included. Digital Pulse Frequency Modulation lowers standby current for creating designs that meet green power requirements. Circuits are controlled using PowerArchitect(TM) design tool, which lets engineers modify voltage, current, GPIO, or other parameters.

National Semiconductor Corp.    Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Mar 10, 2011 PowerWise® LM5045 and LM5046, which integrate all 4 primary-side bridge MOSFET gate drivers, are suited for quarter- and eighth-brick power modules used in high-input voltage communications infrastructure applications. Model LM5045 has all features needed to implement full-bridge topology power converter using current or voltage mode control, while LM5046 has all features necessary to implement phase-shifted full-bridge topology for applications requiring zero-voltage switching.

Exar Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
Feb 10, 2011 Available in 18 V, XRP6124 version and 30 V, XRP6124HV model, non-synchronous constant on-time step-down controllers for up to 5 A point-of-loads are optimized for 12 and 24 V input voltage rails. They operate at quasi constant switching frequency of up to 1 MHz and offer adjustable output voltages as low as 1.2 V. Compact units require no external compensation circuitry and have dedicated enable function and built-in soft start, as well as output short circuit protection.

Analog Modules, Inc.    Longwood, FL 32750
Jan 31, 2011 Model 823B Pockels Cell/Shutter Driver utilizes solid-state MOSFET technology to provide trigger noise immunity and smooth output waveform. Amplitude is continuously variable up to 3.2 kV by adjusting internal high voltage power supply with risetime of 30 nsec typical at full output. Output is push-pull, which effectively cancels EMI of output pulse. Applications of Model 823B include driving E-O switches for Q-switching solid-state lasers, high voltage pulser, and E-O Shutter.

3DFS Power Solutions    Pittsboro, NC 27312
Jan 14, 2011 Operating on real-time basis, 3DFS(TM) Power Controllers not only correct less than ideal power factors, but also remove all noise and transient disturbances in power supply. Units deliver power with THD under 0.1% and efficiency in excess of 98% design target. In addition to providing audit trails of power savings for federal and state energy credit programs, controllers can be networked to accommodate smart grid functions.