Power news this week

POWER NEWS from eeNews Europe 


. Blockchain system tackles component counterfeiting


. Zero power sensor technology spins out into startup

TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH
. Flexible organic ultracapacitor targets pacemakers and medical implants


. Configurable VLIW core boosts energy efficiency for long battery life


. Dual metal ion battery approaches performance of supercapacitors


NEW POWER PRODUCTS
. Dual input prioritizer reserves power for backups


. New package options for 600V power modules simplify motor drives


. Offline power controller for adaptor designs with no heatsink


TECHNICAL PAPERS

. C&K: Optimized Switch Solutions for Smart Metering Applications


. Intersil: Battery management system tutorial

By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk