Mitsubishi Electric is introducing its 6th generation Mega Power Dual (MPD) Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) modules. The modules, which are for use in power converters such as large-capacity photovoltaic and wind power generation systems, are also suitable for other high-power applications e.g. in the areas of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and AC motor control.

The following application note describes the modifications implemented on the STEVALISF001V1 demonstration board, originally designed to work as a PFC rated for a power of 3 kW, to be used as a front-end boost stage for photovoltaic applications. In recent years the field of solar energy, the production of electric power using solar cells, is requiring power electronic solutions to manage the power delivered by the panels.

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc today announced a second major capacity expansion within 18 months. The expansion will help drive the continued growth of SemiSouth’s SiC fabrication facility and better serve customers who are rapidly adopting the company’s diode and industry-leading power transistor products. The adoption of SemiSouth’s SiC technology enables ultra-efficient power conversion for solar and wind inverters, hybrid/electric vehicl...

Kyocera Solar, Inc. today announced the launch of its highest-output solar module, the 80-cell KD 315. The new module is ideal for large-scale installations like solar-covered parking, and is now available for U.S. customers.

DuPont and Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement to help increase the supply of photovoltaic materials and technologies for the growing global market for solar energy. The agreement focuses on technology advancements, supply chain optimization cost reduction initiatives, and DuPont Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride film supply.

The REC Peak Energy Module delivers more power per square meter due to several design improvements. Introduction of three bus bars and improved contact between the cell and metal fingers, improves the electrical flow.

GreenPeak Technologies today announced a wireless monitoring and control system solution for solar panel installations that will allow individual panel parameter tracking and control.

The MC8705 enables users to take advantage of the fastest mobile broadband networks offering download speeds up to 21Mbps. 2k1 is now stocking the latest HSPA+ / 3G wireless embedded module from Sierra Wireless.

2K1 are now stocking the new GLONASS Module from Fastrax. The IT600 is a complete GNSS module that offers extreme performance and best satellite coverage. The IT600 provides excellent acquisition and navigation sensitivity ensuring dead reckoning when satellite visibility is blocked as well as optimal accuracy. Within the small form factor 16.2mm x 18.8mm x 2.3mm are three serial ports, 12C for MEMS sensors with low power consumption of 80-150Mw.

As one of the worlds largest producers of LCD controllers and displays for the mobile phone market, Epson has developed the S1D13710 and S1D13712 LCD-controllers.These devices have been designed to meet the demands of portable products requiring Digital Video, such as Mobile Communications devices offering the latest multimedia messaging services (MMS) and Palm-size PCs. These devices can now be supplied by 2001 Electronic Components.

As one of the worlds largest producers of LCD controllers and displays for the mobile phone market, Epson has developed the S1D13710 and S1D13712 LCD-controllers.These devices have been designed to meet the demands of portable products requiring Digital Video, such as Mobile Communications devices offering the latest multimedia messaging services (MMS) and Palm-size PCs. These devices can now be supplied by 2001 Electronic Components.

In response to the emerging network enabled home appliance market as well as the support the increasing number of internet connected industrial products, EPSON Electronics has developed the S1S60000 single-chip network controller. Available from 2001 Electronic Components, the S1S60000 incorporates all of the protocol stack functions and other elements needed to connect household and industrial appliances to a network As protocols required for TC...