Digital Motion Control To Drive Power Efficiency

By Alex Lidow, January 13, 2005

The Energy Information Adminstration estimates that world energy use will grow by 54% between now and 2025. The organization also expects most of this energy to come from nonrenewable fossil-fuel sources. Coupled with other considerations, such as the n

Systems Approach To Power Management Extends The Digital Roadmap

By Alex Lidow, May 01, 2004

One of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing experts in power management is the delivery of an increasingly specialised blend of current required to power high performance processing inside notebooks, desktops, and servers. Over the past decade

Digital Motor Control Gets Into Gear

By Alex Lidow, February 01, 2004

Innovations In Motion Control Shape Future Vehicles

By Alex Lidow, October 14, 2002

Despite all of the electronics that have found their way into today's typical medium-priced automobiles, there's still room for more. One area that needs immediate attention is power semiconductor-driven motion-control technology. While motion control...

Power-Conversion Needs Market-Specific Standardization

By Alex Lidow, April 17, 2000

The power-conversion industry faces tremendous opportunity for growth. The consumption of electrical power is increasing exponentially. From computers and the Internet to home appliances and automobiles, consumer thirst for enhanced features and...