07/24/2024
Automation with Siemens Xcelerator and AI
Siemens envisions a suite of generative AI-powered industrial copilots across the entire value chain that will
transform the way companies design, plan, develop, engineer, and work. Together with early pilot customers and
partners, Siemens is advancing generative AI-powered copilot solutions across multiple industries, from
automotive, infrastructure, transportation, and healthcare to manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
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07/24/2024
Finding ‘Ready to Use’ DC/DCs for Mobility and Rail Applications
This article by RECOM Power discusses what specifications a true ‘ready to use’ product needs to meet. Mobility
applications put heavy demands on power converters. While commercial products may meet some of the required
specifications, extensive external circuitry is typically required for overall compliance with standards such as
EN 50155 for railways.
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07/24/2024
DC-DC buck converters in 1/16-brick footprint
New models of the i7A series with up to 60 A and adjustable current limiting
TDK Corporation complements the TDK Lambda i7A series of non-isolated buck DC/DC converters with standard
1/16-brick footprint. The 60 A output models have a 400 W maximum rating, offering 0.8 to 8 V adjustable outputs
from a 12 V nominal input.
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07/24/2024
Custom Solutions from TDK-Lambda
What if a standard power supply doesn’t meet your specifications? Do you need an additional cable, a special
enclosure or another custom adjustment? The answer is Power+ Solutions. This program from TDK-Lambda transforms
a standard product into a unique solution that you can immediately integrate into your applications, without
worrying about issues like approvals, EMC, or supplier selection.
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05/22/2024
Low audible noise 800/1000 W power supplies
CUS800M and CUS1000M from TDK-Lambda: Power densities of up to 27.2 W / cubic inch
The new AC-DC power supply series CUS800M and CUS1000M is designed for an output of up to 800 W and 1000 W and
feature a variable speed fan with typically 30 to 42dBA audible noise. The power supplies can be used in a wide
range of applications, including medical, dental, test and measurement, broadcast, and industrial equipment.
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05/22/2024
Future-proofing your power switching solution
Isolated 2-watt converter for IGBT/SiC gate driver
RECOM Power presents the RxxC2T25, an SMD DC/DC converter in a SOIC package that provides improved efficiency
with higher output power for automotive, industrial and inverter applications. For electric vehicles (EVs), this
improvement is essential for extending the performance and range through more efficient motor drives and faster
battery chargers.
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03/12/2024
Mobility Application DC/DCs Provide 600 W
RECOM is expanding its range of 'Ready to Use' DC/DCs for the harsh environment of mobility applications such as
rail and industry with a 600 W product featuring a choice of input ranges. The new DC/DC converters can also be
used in other demanding applications where a wide range of nominal DC inputs is required.
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03/12/2024
Hands-on with innovative technologies
HY-LINE at Embedded World 2024
The value-added distributor and solution provider HY-LINE will be presenting the latest technologies at Embedded
World 2024 from 9 April to 11 April 2024 in the "Electronic Displays Area" at booth 578 in hall 1. HY-LINE
experts will be available for individual specialist advice on a variety of different topics such as display and
touch technologies, embedded computing, connectivity, power electronics, power supply technology, wireless and
IoT system solutions.
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11/08/2023
600 W power supplies for industrial and medical applications
The CUS600M power supplies from TDK-Lambda have an efficiency of up to 96 percent
The versatile 3-inch x 5-inch footprint CUS600M AC-DC power supply is ideal for cost sensitive applications
requiring a compact, low-profile package and high reliability. It is capable of providing 600 W with an integral
fan or system airflow.
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10/25/2023
Safety First: Understanding leakage currents in medical applications
The 250 W CUS250M power supply from TDK-Lambda optimised for medical applications and is also a good choice for
industrial applications where very low values for earth leakage current, touch current and excellent EMC
behaviour are important. The power supply complies with IEC 60601-1, a series of international standards for
basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment. It is widely used in many countries and
is now deemed a requirement for most commercially available...
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09/20/2023
Electronics for automation
From component to system - HY-LINE has been serving many customers in automation technology for 35 years. As of 1 September 2023, the
company has bundled its application know-how in HY-LINE Technology GmbH. According to the motto "Everything
from a single source", customers benefit from the strategic reorganisation of the company.
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07/19/2023
DC-DC converter series extended by 6-Watt and 10-Watt models
TDK Corporation presents 6-Watt and 10-Watt DC-DC converters of the TDK-Lambda CCG series, suitable for either
through hole or surface mount placement. This expands the CCG series to cover 1.5 W to 30 W. In addition to
battery powered equipment, applications include process control, data communications, telecommunications and
test and measurement related products.
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07/19/2023
Medical grade DC/DC packs 60 W in miniature package
RECOM has added a 60 W board-mount DC/DC with high power density and medical-grade isolation to their portfolio.
The REM60-W targets medical and demanding industrial applications.
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05/10/2023
Off-the-shelf Power Supplies Simplify System Design
When approaching a project, system designers must take into consideration time to market, overall bill of
materials (BOM) cost, and in-house capabilities to design and manufacture when choosing between buying a
complete off-the-shelf power supply unit (PSU) or building it in-house. Take a look at the challenges of
in-house power supply design and how the manufacturers can help.
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03/08/2023
High-Isolation DC/DC Converters Meet Green Requirements
The green energy revolution is well underway, driven by the challenges of climate change and the drive towards
sustainable development. And RECOM’s high-isolation DC/DC converters play a key role in green energy designs.
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01/19/2023
The CUS250 power supply series offers the right solution for every cooling concept
The AC-DC power supply units of the CUS250 series from TDK-Lambda will be available with different output
voltages. Initially, models with 12 V and 24 V will be on the market, followed later by other voltages with 15
V, 18 V, 28 V, 36 V and 48 V. The output voltage can be adjusted by the user.
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11/16/2022
IP67 Power Supply Units with IO-Link for Field Installation
Turck’s compact PSU67 power supply units ensure energy-efficient, decentralized power supply in modular
machines. Turck is adding compact power supply units with protection to IP67 to its portfolio of flexible power
supply units for 1- and 3-phase applications in modular machine building. The robust PSU67 power supply units
operate in temperatures from -25 to +70 °C and can be installed directly at the machine without any protective
measures needed.
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10/19/2022
Compact 250-Watt power supplies
The CUS250 power supply series offers the right solution for every cooling concept. TDK-Lambda’s new CUS250
series AC-DC power supplies provide 250 W of output power despite a small footprint of 50.8 x 101.6 mm (2 x 4
inch) and are certified to both IEC 60601- 1 and IEC 62368-1 for Class I and Class II (double insulated)
installations. Different unit versions and cooling concepts allow flexible integration into target applications
from the industrial, laboratory and medical sectors. In this...
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07/27/2022
Configurable programmable power supply systems deliver 30 kW, 45 kW or 60 kW in a portable 20 U high 19-inch
rack cabinet
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 20 U high, 19-inch rack cabinet high power solutions to the
TDK-Lambda GENESYS+™ series of programmable DC power supplies. The configurable GSPS series can provide 30 kW,
45 kW or 60 kW of output power with seamless transition across constant voltage, constant current, and constant
power limit operating modes. The cabinets are mounted on lockable castors (wheels) to enable them to be easily
repositioned around research or production facilities.
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05/11/2022
12 V and 48 V models added to Power module series with PMBus communications
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 12 V and 48 V output models to the TDK-Lambda brand PFH500F series
of high-efficiency AC-DC power modules. The series, rated at 504 W, can be conduction-cooled to a cold plate for
outdoor applications.
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04/13/2022
DC-DC miniature converters with 1.5 W and 3 W and wide 4:1‑input
TDK Corporation has expanded its product range with two new DC-DC converters with 1.5 W and 3 W power from the
TDK-Lambda CCG series. These converters are capable of providing full load in ambient temperatures from -40 to
+85 °C with convection cooling. In addition to battery powered equipment, applications include process control,
data communications, telecommunications and test or measurement related products.
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11/16/2021
Step-down DC-DC converter in 1/16th brick footprint delivers 750 W
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 750 W rated TDK-Lambda i7A series of non-isolated buck DC-DC
converters, packaged in the industry-standard 1/16th brick footprint. The output voltage of these 24 V nominal
input step-down converters can be adjusted from 3.3 V to 18 V with a maximum current of 45 A. However, since the
i7A is a step-down converter, the input voltage must always be at least 4 to 6 V higher than the desired output
voltage.
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10/27/2021
New Power: The changing technology of DC-DC converter design and manufacture
DC-DC converters are used in many applications; telecom, data communications, test and measurement, process
control, semiconductor fabrication, industrial manufacturing, medical devices and battery powered equipment.
They offer a simple way of deriving additional low power outputs from a higher power AC-DC supply, for example a
24 V output driving motors, relays or pumps. Alternatively if the system is powered by a 12 V battery, DC-DC
converters can provide stable, regulated voltages during the...
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08/25/2021
Supercapacitor with ultra-low leakage current to combine with lithium batteries
Supercapacitors may be combined with batteries to add the advantages of high capacity and low internal
resistance. Low leakage currents will extend battery life in this application. HY-LINE Power Components now
offers a new model optimized specifically for this use case.
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