Do the Math: Improve Power Losses in DC-DC Converters

News  |  www.designnews.com | Oct 1, 2009

Power systems industry expert Alan Elbanhawy found a way to optimize battery life in notebook computers using mathematics software Maple.

http://www.designnews.com/article/357238-Do_the_Math_Improve_Power_Losses_in_DC_DC_Converters.php?rssid=20056

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Maxell Rejoins Battery Market

News  |  www.twice.com | Mar 30, 2009

Maxell announced it is re-entering the battery market after a three-year hiatus. The company will introduce a line of alkaline batteries, what the company described as returning to its roots. Maxell said it plans to begin shipping the line in April. TWICE's attempt to contact the company regarding

http://www.twice.com/article/260606-Maxell_Rejoins_Battery_Market.php

Characterizing noise in high-performance voltage-reference ICs

News  |  www.edn.com | Sep 3, 2009

Measuring the noise performance of a modern voltage reference requires special measurement techniques.

http://www.edn.com/article/CA6685970.html?nid=3673

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In the world of High powered LED flashlights and rechargeable batteries, Uni-Lite International is recognized as a world-class manufacturer of lanterns, torches, and high powered LED Flashlights, and rechargeable batteries.

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Pentax releases Optio E80 budget compact: Digital Photography Review

News  |  www.dpreview.com | Aug 5, 2009

Pentax releases Optio E80 budget compact: Last in the line of Pentax's announcements comes the Optio E80, expanding the company's affordable E series of digital cameras. It sports a similar interface to its ...

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DC/DC Converters - Point of Load Converters

These high efficiency converters provide tight regulation and high reliability in elevated temperature environments with low airflow, such as in the telecom and datacom industries. They give high performance, yet are cost effective.

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USB IC charges, supplies and protects

News  |  www.edn-europe.com

The USB port is fast becoming “the preferred means for portable- device-battery charging” according to Linear Technology—the company notes the need for a charge-management solution that can handle high voltages from automotive, IEEE-1394 or unregulated wall-adapter sources, and protect against

http://www.edn-europe.com/usbicchargessuppliesandprotects+article+2069+Europe.html

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Linear spotlights LT3652 chip for solar-power battery charging

News  |  www.electronicsweekly.com | Aug 20, 2009

Linear Technology introduces a chip for solar-powered battery charging, the LT3652. Avoiding the complexity of PPT, the Linear instead varies the effective load current on the solar panel to keep its terminal voltage constant.

http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2009/08/24/46785/linear-spotlights-lt3652-chip-for-solar-power-battery-charging.htm