A complete line of power cables and cable accessories
from Pulizzi Engineering features a variety of
plug types and lengths. There are over 30 stock
versions, including NEMA 5-15P to IEC C19, NEMA
L6-20P to IEC C19, and European Shucko to IEC C19 cord sets.
The variety of power cables enables one power distribution unit
to be used anywhere
in the world.
Standard configurations
include 120-,
208-, and 230-V versions
available in
both 15- and 20-A
current ratings. The
standard cable length
starts at 8 ft, with
cables up to 15 ft
available. Plug
options include both
straight blade or twist lock connector types. Country-specific
plug types support international installation. There is also
the option to special order unique plug types.
In addition to the input power cords, there are also C13
to C14 jumper cables available in 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, and 12-ft
lengths. Cable accessories include a strain-relief retaining
clamp. Overall, there are more than 50 power cable
options ranging in price from $8 to $100. Quantity discounts
are available.
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NEWS IN BRIEF: BATTERIES & FUEL CELLS
Micro Power announced several upgrades to its SecuraPack
custom lithium battery pack designed to optimize reliability and
product safety. SecuraPack reduces the risk of unwanted
electrochemical reactions and electrical failures. Specific upgrades
include authentication and redundant protection circuits. The challenge/
response authentication system prevents the use of an invalid
battery pack. This is achieved with a small microcontroller embedded
in the battery pack that communicates with the processor resident
in the host device. In addition, the protection circuitry will disable
the battery pack in the event of temperatures or currents that
are out of spec.
For more information, visit
www.micro-power.com.
The DS2790 from Dallas Semiconductor is a programmable
one-cell lithium-ion fuel gauge and protector. An integrated
microcontroller; program and data memory; and an accurate
measurement system for battery current, voltage, and temperature
give designers the freedom to customize single-cell-battery
fuel-gauging algorithms. Typical applications include wireless
handsets, high-end PDAs, digital video camcorders, and digital
still cameras. The device is available in 28-pin thin-shrink smalloutline
and thin fine-pitch dual-inline flat no-lead packages with
prices starting at $2.50 each in 1000-piece quantities.
Get the
details at www.maxim-ic.com/DS2790info.
UltraCell is selling beta units of its XX25 micro fuel cell to
qualified customers in a wide variety of market segments, including
military, ruggedized PCs, and industrial applications. UltraCell's
patented reformed methanol fuel cell (RMFC) system generates
fuel-cell-ready hydrogen from a highly concentrated methanol solution.
The XX25 is able to run a ruggedized laptop computer for up to
three working days on a single fuel-cell cartridge. It can also power
portable electronic equipment for emergency responders using simple
and inexpensive methanol cartridges. Because its lightweight
cartridges are hot-swappable, the system is able to operate indefinitely
without any need for electrical recharging.
Learn more about
the XX25 at www.ultracellpower.com.
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