Emerson Network Power today launched two new series of high efficiency external ac-dc power adapters. These latest additions to the company's rapidly-expanding portfolio of Astec ac-dc power adapters produce fully regulated outputs, and feature a universal 90-264 Vac input, enabling them to be used anywhere in the world. The new 50 watt AD50 series power adapters produce a single 12 V output and can deliver up to 4.16 A continuously, while the ne...

Emerson Network Power has launched a new series of wall-mount ac-dc power adapters that use mini-USB connectors for their dc power output. The new DCH3 series ac-dc power adapters have a universal 100 to 254 Vac input and generate a regulated 5 V output, with a power capability of 3 watts. The power adapters are intended for charging portable consumer electronic devices, such as PDAs, digital cameras and mobile phones, that require a 5 Vdc supply...

UR Group has added the Astec AIT02ZPFC, a 720W module with power factor correction that has a 61 x 89 mm footprint and a mounting height of just 14 mm, making it ideal for space-constrained applications. The new AIT02ZPFC module features a universal input that accepts any voltage in the range 85 to 264 VAC at any frequency from 47 to 63 Hz and from 360 to 800 Hz.

Emerson Network Power has launched four DC-input bulk front-end power modules for systems that use distributed power architectures. The modules are the latest additions to the company's popular DS series of power supplies, which until now only offered AC-input options. The new DS450DC, 550DC, 650DC and 850DC modules all feature a very wide 40 to 72 Vdc input voltage range, which is ideal for telecom and central office applications operating from ...

Emerson Network Power and Avnet Electronics Marketing have signed a global distribution partnership. Under the terms of the new agreement, Avnet will distribute - on a global basis - the full line of standard and modified standard ac-dc and dc-dc power supplies produced by the Embedded Power business of Emerson Network Power, which encompasses the Astec and Artesyn branded products.

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, was named Meritorious Performance Supplier for Power in Sun Microsystems' 2007 Supplier Awards program. The Supplier Awards recognize companies that make outstanding contributions to Sun's record of delivering superior technology, quality service and excellent value to its customers.

Emerson Network Power has launched a 720W power factor correction module that has a 61 x 89 mm footprint and a mounting height of just 14 mm, making it ideal for space-constrained applications. The new AIT02ZPFC module features a universal input that accepts any voltage in the range 85 to 264 Vac at any frequency from 47 to 63 Hz and from 360 to 800 Hz.

Emerson and Motorola have announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Emerson will acquire Motorola's Embedded Communications Computing (ECC) business for $350 million in cash. Motorola's ECC business, which had 2006 revenue of approximately $520 million, will strengthen Emerson's position in the $6 billion-and-growing merchant embedded computing industry. Upon completion of the transaction, Motorola's...

Emerson Network Power has introduced cover kits for the Artesyn NLP250, Artesyn TLP150 and Astec LPS120 series of ac-dc power supplies. These power supplies are popular choices with OEMs and system integrators seeking ready-to-use packages in the 120 to 250 watt power band. Until now, the power supplies have only been available in open-frame, or non-enclosed, versions. The cover kits are designed to simplify mechanical integration of the power su...

Emerson Network Power has launched four Artesyn eighth-brick DC-DC converters featuring second-generation power conversion topology that provides up to 93% full load efficiency. The latest additions to the Artesyn LES series of converters offer designers a choice of 22 A @ 2.5 V, 20 A @ 3.3 V, 13 A @ 5 V and 6.7 A @ 12 V.

Emerson Network Power has launched a digitally controlled 500W AC/DC power supply that offers an unprecedented power density of 0.7W per cubic centimetre. The new Astec NTS503 power supply has an exceptionally compact 10.2 x 17.8 centimetre footprint, making it easy for OEMs to incorporate a single unit that satisfies all their bulk dc power needs, and offers a choice of convection or forced-air cooling. The convection-cooled model has an output ...