Crydom – New DIN-rail mounted AC and DC output solid-state relays

October 18th, 2010

Proprietary thermal management technology, utilized in Crydom’s new SeriesOne DR line offers 6A and 12A single and 6A dual-channel output ratings in compact 11mm and 18mm wide DIN-Rail mounted solid-state relays (SSRs).

The SeriesOne DR family SSRs are intended for use in heating, lighting and motion-control applications where DIN-Rail mounting is preferred and higher output power ratings are required. Featuring a proprietary thermal management design with no exposed hot metal surfaces for safety, the SeriesOne DR family includes AC output ratings at 40C ambient for single-channel models of either 6A or 12A, and dual AC output models with 6A per channel, each rated at either 12 to 280VAC or 24 to 600VAC. DC output model ratings at 40C ambient include single-channel versions rated at either 6A or 12A and 1 to 60VDC or 1 to 100VDC.

The SeriesOne DR features 4 to 32VDC, 90 to 140VAC, 208 to 265VAC or 18 to 36VAC inputs and includes an LED input status indicator. The 6A single-channel versions are 11mm wide while the 12A single-channel and 6A dual-channel SSRs each measure 18mm, all mounting on the industry standard 35mm DIN-Rail.

AC output versions offer 3.75kV all solid-state optical isolation with SCR outputs and are available in either zero voltage turn-on for resistive load applications, or random turn-on for inductive load applications. DC outputs offer 2.5kV all solid-state optical isolation with FET output for either resistive or inductive load applications. SeriesOne DR SSRs are RoHS and China RoHS compliant, CE certified, UL and cUL recognized including both general-purpose and motor-controller ratings, says the company.

This article was taken from: electropages.com

MSC – DC-DC converters in standard single-in-line 9.5mm x 7.1mm x 10mm package

October 14th, 2010

Now available from MSC Vertriebs, YDS 12D-R2W series DC-DC CONVERTERs feature a standard single-in-line package measuring just 19.5mm x 7.1mm x 10mm and generate output voltages of 5, 9, 12, 15 or 24V from inputs of 12, 15 or 24V. They offer a line regulation of ±0.5% maximum for input voltage variations of ±10% and a load regulation of better than ±1.5%. In addition the 12D-R2W series ‘guarantees’ an input-to-output isolation of 3000VDC, says the company.

The 12D-R2W series is designed for an operating temperature limit of 100C. From -40C to +85C the converters deliver the full output power of 2W. With low ripple and noise, continuous short-circuit protection and a MTBF rating (MIL-HDBK.217F) of 1.5 million hours minimum the 12D-R series converters are seen as ideal for local generation of sensor excitation voltage, supply voltage for analog front ends in digital systems, interface circuits and countless other applications. With standard pin-out the 12D-R2W series can replace unregulated 2W DC-DC converters.


This article was taken from: electropages.com

AC/DC Power Supply Fits 1U 38mm Installations

October 11th, 2010

The HRPG-200 200W AC/DC enclosed power supply has been designed to fit 1U low-profile (38mm) installations and to operate up to 89 per cent of high efficiency.

Featuring high efficiency and low no-load power consumption, the units can be cooled by free air convection from -30 to 40C ambient temperature under full load condition and up to 70C by suitable derating.

With built-in active PFC function, the HRPG-200 series fulfils the requirements of EN61000-3-2 for harmonic current.

To help reduce the damage caused by unstable AC mains input, the power supply is designed with a 300V AC input surge immunity for 5sec.

To allow the units to compensate for wiring voltage drops, the remote sense function is built in to allow for up to 0.5V of voltage drop.

To comply with the requirement of Energy Star and Energy-related products the HRPG-200 series is supplied with remote on/off control and a 5V/0.3A standby output, achieving no-load power consumption of less than 0.5W.

The Mean Well HRPG-200 series is supplied with worldwide safety certificates UL, CUL, TUV, CE and CB.

Protection functions include short circuit, overload (constant current mode), over voltage and over temperature.

This article was taken from: electronicstalk.com

AC/DC Power Supplies Are Medically Approved

October 7th, 2010

TDK-Lambda has introduced the NVM175 range of medically approved AC/DC power supplies.

Combining 4.5kVAC reinforced input-to-output isolation with dual fusing and an output-to-ground isolation of 1,500VAC, the NVM175 meets UL/EN/IEC60601-1 and is said to be suitable for use in BF-type medical applications.

Offered in a 5 x 3in footprint with less than 1U height, the NVM175 supplies have universal AC input and are rated at 180W at 50C with customer air.

Leakage current is less than 200uA at 264VAC/63Hz surpassing worldwide medical equipment requirements.

It is equally suitable for many other applications including broadcast, instrumentation, routers, servers and security networks, as well as ATE and automation equipment.

The NVM175 is available with either 12V or 24V output voltage (with 12V/0.2A standby).

The NVM175 meets TDK-Lambda’s design brief for environmentally responsible products by achieving up to 90 per cent efficiency, less than 1W standby power and RoHS and Reach compliance.

Other standard features include a power-good signal, remote on/off, remote sense and protection from over-current, over-voltage and over-temperature conditions.

Products in the TDK-Lambda NVM175 range meet Class B conducted and radiated EMC EN55011 and EN55022.

All models have TDK-Lambda’s three-year warranty, as well as EN/IEC/UL/CSA 60601-1, EN/IEC/UL/CSA60950-1 and CE approvals.

This article was taken from: electronicstalk.com

Servo Drive Provides Motion Control For DC Motors

October 4th, 2010

Inmoco has launched a compact, high-power, PCB-mounted DC servo drive to provide high-performance motion control for sinusoidal, trapezoidal and DC motors.

Measuring 110 x 75 x 30mm, the Trombone, from the Elmo Simpliq Line of servo drives, operates directly from a mains power source of up to 400VDC or 750VDC and delivers up to 7kW of continuous qualitative power.

The Simpliq Trombone is ideal for integration into any motion system, either single- or multi-axis.

The Trombone offers high power density and integrates vector-control sinusoidal commutation, advanced filtering and velocity-gain scheduling for enhanced dynamic performance.

These features, plus programming flexibility, Canopen networking and a range of feedback options, make the Trombone ideal for reducing the size, weight and the overall installed envelope of servo systems.

Combining advanced motion control with real-time networking capabilities and delivering a range of feedback and I/O options and programming capabilities, Simpliq enables the Trombone to bring increased precision to a range of automated applications, including robotics, machine tools, packaging, semiconductor production, materials handling, sorting, printing and textiles.

Integrating the Trombone into automated applications is accomplished quickly and easily using Elmo’s third-generation Composer software.

A universal programming language, Composer provides flexible and intuitive programming and smooth operation for single- or multi-axis setups, the manual and automatic tuning of current, velocity and position loops, a motion monitor and scope for testing, network monitoring and debugging tools, and facilitates communication via serial RS-232 and Canopen.

The Trombone operates with two DC bus options: 80-400VDC and 200-750VDC, with a built-in smart supply for controlling back-up capabilities.

It can also operate with a 24VDC auxiliary power supply for back-up features.

The servo drive offers a range of feedback options, including encoders, resolvers, tachometers and potentiometers, to facilitate integration into any motion system.

This article was taken from: engineeringtalk.com

Texim – New 4W DC-DC Converters for General-Purpose and Industrial Applications

September 30th, 2010

Now available from Texim Europe, IBEK’s recently launched 4W output DC-DC CONVERTER family comes in a low-profile package DIL-24 case with a height of 1.04cm. The CPM4 (standard version) and INX4 (industrial version) family of DC-DC converters are available with single- and dual-outputs from 3.3VDC to +/-15VDC.

The CPM4-series is available with nominal input voltages of 5V, 24V and 48VDC, the INX4-series offers an input voltage of 24V, 48V or 110VDC. All offer low output voltage noise, permanent short-circuit protection, high reliability, extended temperature range, and high EFFICIENCY up to 84%, says the company.

This article was taken from: electropages.com

TDK-Lambda – Compact New 1.6kW High-Density Hot-Swap Front-End Power Supplies

September 27th, 2010

The HFE1600 Series, comprising 1U high, single-output AC-DC hot-swap front-end power supplies has been introduced by TDK-Lambda, offering ‘industry leading’ power density for a 1.6kW front-end of 25.2W/in3, says the company.

Intended for equipment requiring reliable 12V, 24V and 48V bulk power, typical applications include communications, broadcast, military (COTS), laser and process control. Up to 20% output voltage adjustment is possible, enabling the HFE1600 to be user set according to specific needs. Operating from a universal 85 to 265VAC input, the high EFFICIENCY of up to 92% minimises heat dissipation and power consumption thus meeting Climate Savers Computing efficiency standards.

With dimensions of 300mm x 85mm x 41mm, the HFE1600 power supplies can be used individually or up to five units can be mounted into a dedicated 1U available from TDK-Lambda rack delivering 8kW. A total of ten units can be configured in parallel to form a hot-swap N+1 redundant power system with single wire current sharing. Alternatively different voltage models can be mixed and matched to customer requirements. A keying system prevents mis-insertion of different voltage units. Each power supply has variable-speed cooling fans and can operate in temperatures ranging from -10C to +70C.

Output voltage is programmable by resistance, external voltage or optional PM Bus compatible I2C communication interface. Output current is external voltage or PM bus programmable.

Over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature are standard protection features and front-panel mounted DC OK and LEDs are provided for visual monitoring. For system monitoring there are opto-isolated signals for DC OK, AC-fail, over temperature and ‘power supply present’. Remote ON/OFF control and remote sense are included. Monitoring is also available via the optional I2C interface and includes a fan fail alarm.

The HFE1600 supplies comply with EN55022 and FCC Class A radiated and Class B conducted emissions and meet IEC61000-4 immunity. The units are safety approved to EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 edition 2 with CE mark, says the company.

This article was taken from: electropages.com

Linear – New 15A DC-DC Regulator Delivers 50% More Power Without Sacrificing Board Area

September 23rd, 2010

The LTM4627, a new 15A DC-DC uModule regulator has been introduced by Linear Technology. It has onboard inductors, MOSFETs and supporting components in a 2.6g, 15mm x 15mm LGA (land grid array) package.

Circuit design enhancements lower gate capacitance MOSFETs and stronger MOSFET drivers enable the LTM4627 to operate at approximately 7% higher EFFICIENCY or to deliver up to 15A load current in the same board area and junction temperature as the 10A DC-DC uModule regulator. (Comparison conditions: 12Vin, 1.2Vout, 10A compared to the LTM4600 10A uModule regulator. The LTM4600 is offered in 15mm x 15mm x 2.82mm and LTM4627 in 15mm x 15mm x 4.32mm LGA).

The LTM4627 can convert input supplies ranging from 4.5V to 20V to output voltages from 0.6V to 5V, regulating the output with only +/-1.5% total DC output error maximum. Multiple LTM4627 devices can be paralleled for current sharing up to 60A. Applications include telecom servers, networking and industrial equipment, medical imaging systems as well as avionics equipment.

The LTM4627 has an onboard differential remote sense amplifier to precisely regulate very low voltage, high current loads such as 1V or sub-1V core voltages of FPGAs and ASICs. Remote sensing corrects voltage errors caused by the impedance of PCB traces when large current flows to the load. Output voltage tracking and soft-start features allow controlled power up and power down of a complex board with multiple power rails. The device’s PLL (phase-locked loop) function permits users to synchronize the LTM4627 to a clock frequency from 250kHz to 780kHz, avoiding a specific frequency or frequency range that may interfere with sensitive components.

The LTM4627 is ‘guaranteed’ for operation from -40C to 125C, says the company.

This article was taken from: electropages.com

World’s Smallest 45 W ‘green’ Power Supply has Medical and Industrial Safety Approvals

September 20th, 2010

XP Power announced what is believed to be the world’s smallest open frame 45 W AC-DC power supply. Setting a new benchmark at this power level, measuring just 2 x 3 x 1.05 inches (50.7 x 76.2 x 26.7 mm), the ECS45 single output power supply is 25% smaller than the current industry standard of 2 x 4 inches. All models have a no load power of less than 0.3 W, helping the end equipment comply with internationally recognized energy efficiency standards. In addition, these convection cooled units are highly efficient, typically 87%, resulting in less waste heat to dissipate. The lower profile ECS25 model provides 25 W output within the same footprint. They can provide full power output up to + 50 degrees C without the need for any external fans or forced airflow and operate up to + 70 degrees C with derating.

Both models provide the nominal outputs of +12, +15, + 24 or +48 VDC. The ECS45 is also available with a single +5 VDC 6 A output. They have a wide input voltage range of 80-264 VAC and are approved for Class I and Class II applications. The units meet UL60601-1 / EN60601-1 medical equipment safety standards and UL60950-1 / EN60950-1 standards for IT and industrial equipment. They also comply with the EN55011 / EN55022 level B standard for conducted emissions without the need for additional filtering components. Overvoltage, overload and short-circuit protection features are included as standard across the whole range.

The power supplies suit designers of medical, IT or industrial equipment.
Applications can cover a wide variety, such as broadcast equipment, computing and data storage. The medical safety approval makes it suitable for products such as portable medical devices, home healthcare devices and personal drug delivery equipment.

Covered versions of each model are also available for Class I installations. Both series have a 3 year warranty and are available from Newark or direct from XP Power

This article was taken from: gotopower.net

Power> DC-DC Converters

September 16th, 2010

During 2003, the focus in dc-dc converters shifted from the actual converters to the distributed-power architectures using these devices. Sure, many announcements heralded better dc-dc converter performance. But even greater attention was paid to architectural developments that promise to bolster performance as well as reduce cost and space requirements for power systems.

Several vendors expressed their support for the intermediate voltage bus architecture (IBA) by introducing the necessary bus converters. Even the IC manufacturers got in the game by offering bus converter chips and chip sets. Simultaneously, a mounting number of nonisolated point-of-load converters (POLs) debuted. Many of these devices are no doubt aimed at IBA applications, which rely more on nonisolated point-of-load converters than on bricks.

Meanwhile, Vicor unveiled the Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) and a related set of BGA-style power components. The performance specifications FPA promised were outstanding. But its approach of distributing a pre-regulated but nonisolated high-voltage dc bus to a series of isolated POLs generated wonder and confusion.

By now, some of that confusion may have dissipated since the company openly discussed the new approach’s rationale and principles of operation. Vicor also removed a potential hurdle to commercializing FPA by licensing it to Celestica. As the electronics industry continues to recover, the battle between FPA and IBA should heat up.

A general interest in nonisolated POLs has led to a proliferation of these devices. Many hundreds of models have emerged to provide countless combinations of voltages, currents, and package types. The glut of part numbers has many clamoring for standardization.

In response, some vendors have adopted the footprint and pinout of Tyco’s Austin series. Others have opted for alternatives like Texas Instruments’ POL alliance. Meanwhile, Datel has advocated the eighth brick as a POL standard.

Power-supply vendors will also try to resolve how much of the dc-dc converter should be digital. Microcontrollers are now being used to add features and enhance performance for otherwise analog designs. But some vendors want to push digital further, using it to manage the control loop and create a more flexible converter design.

This article was taken from: Electronic Design