Power Sources
From Orthopedics to Power Transfer—A Bright Future for Implants
June 19, 2013 4:51 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor, ECN | Articles | CommentsMuch like other medical technology, implants are adapting to a post-depression economy brimming with new materials, new ideas, and ambitious plans for the future. The result is a focus on designing safer, more bio-compatible products for local markets.
LISTED UNDER: Batteries and Accessories | Battery Charger
250W Convection-Cooled Power Supply
June 14, 2013 5:11 pm | by MDT Staff | Tdk - Lambda Americas | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation has announced the release of TDK-Lambda’s new CUS250LD series low profile AC-DC power supplies. These single-output supplies provide 250-watts of output power with convection cooling (no fans required).
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'Popcorn' Particle Pathways Promise Better Lithium-Ion Batteries
June 11, 2013 10:35 am | by DOE/Sandia National Laboratories | News | CommentsResearchers at Sandia National Laboratories have confirmed the particle-by-particle mechanism by which lithium ions move in and out of electrodes made of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, or LFP), findings that could lead to better performance in lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, medical equipment and aircraft.
LISTED UNDER: Power SourcesQuallion Medical Batteries Maintain High Performance After 10 Year Storage Test
June 10, 2013 3:29 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsQuallion, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium ion batteries, released test data demonstrating the potential to power long-term implantable medical devices. After 10 years of storage at an elevated temperature simulating conditions inside the human body, Quallion's cells showed minimal degradation in terms of calendar fade and self discharge.
LISTED UNDER: Power SourcesPromising Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries
June 7, 2013 10:05 am | by Technische Universitaet Muenchen | News | CommentsThe electrode material has a decisive influence on a battery’s capacity. So far, the negative electrode typically consists of graphite, whose layers can store lithium atoms. Scientists at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen have now developed a material made of boron and silicon that could smooth the way to systems with higher capacities.
LISTED UNDER: Power SourcesStanford Scientists Create Novel Silicon Electrodes that Improve Lithium-Ion Batteries
June 4, 2013 10:00 am | by Stanford University | News | CommentsStanford University scientists have dramatically improved the performance of lithium-ion batteries by creating novel electrodes made of silicon and conducting polymer hydrogel, a spongy material similar to that used in contact lenses and other household products.
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Compact 1 Watt DC-DC Converter
June 3, 2013 4:24 pm | by MDT Staff | Murata Power Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsMurata has announced the Murata Power Solutions MEJ1 series of isolated 1 Watt DC-DC converters. Encapsulated in a 7 pin SIP package, the MEJ1 series offers basic and supplementary isolation to the internationally recognized UL60950 standard.
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Stanford Scientists Develop High-Efficiency Zinc-Air Battery
May 30, 2013 10:27 am | by Stanford University | News | CommentsStanford University scientists have developed an advanced zinc-air battery with higher catalytic activity and durability than similar batteries made with costly platinum and iridium catalysts. The results, published in the May 7 online edition of the journal Nature Communications, could lead to the development of a low-cost alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries widely used today.
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Power Solutions for Mission Critical Applications
May 23, 2013 5:01 pm | by MDT Staff | Power Sources Unlimited Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited has introduced the DC-UPS system for your mission critical applications that demand maximum system up-time. Our power product portfolio includes six unique series of DIN-Rail, Wall or 1U rack-mount uninterruptible power supplies that are an intelligent combination of technology and real world capability...
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Medical Approved, 400W AC/DC Power Supplies
May 20, 2013 2:51 pm | by MDT Staff | Micropower Direct Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe MPU-400M series, available now from MicroPower Direct, is a family of compact 400W AC/DC power supplies that are certified to EN 606013RD edition. These power supplies offer a unique combination of high power, safety features, robust performance and compact construction.
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Preparing for Medical Electronics RoHS Compliance
May 20, 2013 2:33 pm | by George Karalias, Director of Marketing & Communications, Rochester Electronics | Rochester Electronics | Blogs | CommentsNext July, certain medical electronics will fall under the scope of RoHS—the European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances. In terms of the electronics industry, that is now a tight deadline for manufacturers. Medical devices that have so far been exempt from RoHS fall into scope under the RoHS Recast (RoHS 2) beginning in July 2014.
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1200W Benchtop Power Supply
May 14, 2013 4:20 pm | by MDT Staff | Saelig Co. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig has introduced the QPX1200SP - a 1.2kW DC bench-top power supply featuring PowerFlex regulation, designed to meet the need for flexibility in the choice of voltage and current. It offers voltage and current combinations for a very wide range of applications between 60V/20A and 20V/50A.
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Ultra Compact 800-Watt Programmable Power Supply
May 10, 2013 4:58 pm | by MDT Staff | Tdk - Lambda Americas | Product Releases | CommentsTDK has announced the expansion of TDK-Lambda’s Z+ Series of programmable power supplies, which now includes the new 800-watt models in addition to the previously released 200, 400 and 600-watt models. These high-density, high efficiency, 2U format, bench-top and rack mountable power supplies are designed to meet the demands of a wide variety.
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Analog-to-Digital Converter for High Temperature Applications
May 3, 2013 4:28 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsDATEL announced the introduction of a new line of data acquisition products that are guaranteed at -55°C to 200°C. The reliable ADS-1201 series is a 12-bit, 1MHz analog to digital converter housed in a small 28-pin DDIP or SMT hermetically sealed ceramic package.
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30–48 Watt AC-DC Power Supplies Meet Latest Medical Approvals
May 2, 2013 3:52 pm | by MDT Staff | Power Sources Unlimited Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited has announced the new PM42 Series of compact 30–48W AC-DC power supplies that meet both UL60601-1 third edition medical safety and EN60950-1 ITE safety standards. The PM42 Series of compact (2″ x 4″ x 1.18″), open-frame PCB constructed power supplies are available in single, dual, and triple output models
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