January 2012

Feature Article

A Look Ahead: The New UL 50 12th Edition Standard for Electrical Enclosures
As we look ahead to the coming year, electrical equipment enclosure manufacturers know that 2012 holds the task of passing an important new standards edition, released by Underwriters Laboratory (UL). On September 4, 2012, the 12th edition of UL 50 standards will be implemented, meaning that all electrical enclosure manufacturers must be in compliance by that date. If that news sounds insignificant, guess again.

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Cooling Solutions for Mission-Critical Electronics

Discussion of four options for cooling electronic/electrical equipment housed in enclosures and transit cases. These options include thermoelectric air conditioners, compressor-based AC, vortex coolers and air-to-air heat exchangers. Each cooling method is explained and the advantages of thermoelectric air conditioners are examined as compared to the other cooling methods.

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Webcom Communications has announced that the Advancements in Thermal Management 2012 conference will be held September 18-19, 2012 in Denver, Colo. Highlighting the latest advancements in thermal technology for product design, system development and process management, this is a must attend event for professionals working in thermal management related fields.

This event will feature presentations on the latest advancements in thermal management for electronics packaging and cooling, temperature sensing and control, thermal materials, systems design and management for optimizing thermal properties.

Call for Papers Open! Visit our Call for Papers Page for More Information about Speaking

For more information about sponsoring or exhibiting contact Jeremy Fleming.

CX-Series: Innovative Circuit Protection for Photovoltaic Systems and High DC Voltage Applications!

Carling Technologies is proud to introduce the CX-Series circuit breaker, which features a unique and innovative patent pending arc quenching configuration that allows the breaker to safely handle high amperage and high DC voltage applications in a compact package.

By using a patent pending magnetic flux boosting terminal configuration, a strong magnetic field is created thus motivating the arc into an enhanced arc chamber improving the breaker’s overall performance and reliability.

The permanent magnets located at the entrance of the arc chamber combined with the upper and lower arc runner increase the magnetic blow out force and aid in motivating the arc off of the contacts and into the arc chamber.

An enhanced arc chamber features arc splitter retainers with integrated pressurizing walls, which facilitates heat transfer from the arc thereby providing additional cooling and quick transition into the magnetically induced splitter plates. In turn, the twelve splitter plates attract, segment and cool the arc for full extinction.
Combined, these innovative features make the CX-Series breaker the best in class, providing stable performance even in the most demanding applications.

Applications:

• Combiner boxes and/or main disconnects of photovoltaic renewable energy systems.
• Information Technologies’ power distribution equipment utilizing high DC voltage input.

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Pentair Technical Products Expands Hoffman Line of Floor-Mount Type 4 Enclosures
Pentair Technical Products has added four new 18 inch deep models to its Hoffman two-door, floor-mount Type 4 enclosures, bulletin number A4L3. With the addition of these models, the line includes solutions for an even wider range of applications. Featuring a UL Type 4 rating, these enclosures are well suited for use in indoor or outdoor environments where it is necessary to protect controls and instrumentation from wet, potentially corrosive environments.

A4L3 enclosures utilize the Hoffman PowerGlide handle with three-point latching for secure closure. The latching system provides sufficient compression to meet UL Type 4 requirements without the use of quarter-turn latching, offering security as well as easy and quick access.

Littelfuse Introduces the SP3012 Series TVS Diode Arrays for Protection of USB 3.0 Ports
Littelfuse, Inc. has made an addition to its line with the SP3012 series, expanding its range of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA family) for ESD protection of high-speed ports such as USB 3.0. The SP3012 series offers a low loading of capacitance of  0.5pF while providing ESD protection of ±12 kV, exceeding the maximum level specified in the IEC61000-4-2 international standard. Additionally, it provides added clamping performance due to its low dynamic resistance of 0.4Ω, which reduces the peak voltage seen by the chipset by as much as 80 percent in some cases when compared with similar competitive products.

The SP3012 also benefits the board designer by allowing the traces to be routed directly underneath device simplifying the PCB design. The µDFN-10 package measures only 2.5 by 1.0 by 0.5 mm making it well suited for equipment that uses USB 3.0 such as external hard disk drives, set-top boxes, notebooks, smart phones, digital cameras and MP3/PMP players.

New Triton Ice Thermoelectric Chill to Unprecedented Temperatures
Marlow Industries has released a new Triton ICE thermoelectric module series that will chill electronics as much as 2°C below current market offerings. Inspired by sub-zero temperatures on Neptune’s moon Triton, the coolers can improve customer electronic systems in thermal performance, cost, noise, weight, size or efficiency.

Managing heat in electronics is a common issue, and systems today require high-reliability solutions to achieve maximum temperature differences for the application. The Triton ICE modules exceed the industry standard in cooling capacity, rate and efficiency while using the same input power. As solid-state heat pumps, they offer improved reliability.

New 100 Watt Chassis Mount Switching AC/DC Power Supply
ConTech has introduced the CM100 series of AC/DC switching power supplies. The CM100 series offers 100 W of fully regulated output power in a chassis mount case, which makes it well suited for many applications. The easily accessible terminal block and output voltage adjustment potentiometer give it the versatility to be used as a power solution in a large assortment of applications. 

The CM100 series has a universal input voltage range of 88 to 264 VAC The series offers output voltages of 12, 24 and 48 VDC, with efficiencies up to 84 percent. The CM100 series has protective features such as short circuit, over voltage and overload protection. The metal cage type chassis mount case is designed for free air convection cooling. The CM100 series is rated for 3,000 VAC isolation, is RoHS compliant and has UL 60950 approval.

Munters Indirect Air-Side Economizer Units Installed on Australian Data Center
A major data center in Sydney, Australia is now equipped with 44 rooftop units from Munters to achieve optimum infrastructure conditions. Forty Indirect Air-Side Economizer (IASE) cooling units that feature Munters polymer tube air-to-air heat exchangers provide efficient heat rejection in both dry (winter mode) and wet conditions (summer indirect evaporative cooling mode). Munters also provided four ventilation/humidity control units that ensure proper indoor air quality by introducing fresh outdoor air, controlling room dew point by dehumidifying or humidifying, and maintaining a slight positive pressure in the data center.

Munters IASE heat rejection units include on-board refrigeration to supplement the heat exchanger (HX) cooling as required. Based on the data center operating conditions, the HX will provide 100 percent of the cooling for almost 70 percent of annual hours in the mild Sydney environment. The units are predicted to have an annual SEER of just over 40. The equipment includes industrial grade controls for reliable performance and integration with the building management system.

BICSI Helps Spearhead Green Rating System for Technology Projects
BICSI has announced its affiliation as a founding member of The Sustainable Technology Environments Program (STEP) Foundation, a coalition of technology associations seeking to define sustainability for the broadband and electronics industry.

Going green has been a topic of growing importance in recent years. Certification systems have been created for those who follow the green methodology. The STEP Foundation is working to complement the LEED standard by adding a rating system for the technology systems that work within the physical building.

Founded by InfoComm International and CompTIA, STEP has been created by manufacturers, designers, integrators, programmers and the users of technology to guide project and building owners to implement practices that will produce economic benefits to their organization while preserving the planet. It fills the void not addressed by other green rating systems and establishes a position alongside rating systems such as LEED and Energy Star.

Elma Receives AS9100 Rev C Certification on First Audit
Elma Electronic, Inc. has received AS 9100 Rev C certification on its first audit through SAI Global, an internationally-recognized independent auditor of industry regulations. Developed specifically for the aircraft, space and defense industries, AS9100 ensures the safety and reliability of electronic products used throughout these markets.  Rev C, the latest revision that now includes land and sea based systems, places even more stringent demands on manufacturers to ensure the reliable operation of system and products in the critical military and defense markets.

As part of the AS9100 certification, the entire company has been recertified to the latest ISO9001:2008 standards.  It also lists Elma in the OASIS (online aerospace supplier information system) database, managed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).  Sponsored by three governing bodies - the European Association of Aerospace Industries (AECMA), the SAE International and the Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies (SJAC) - the IAQG is a cooperative of worldwide prime aerospace industry companies that jointly develop standards for high quality products.

New Free MovinCool Guide to Cooling IT Equipment in Heated Buildings

MovinCool has published a new free guide for facility managers, IT managers and mechanical contractors, “How to Prevent IT Equipment from Overheating — in Winter: Keeping Server Rooms and Telecom Closets Cool in Heated Buildings.”

“Many businesses house their server and telecom equipment in converted closets or other small rooms, but often there is no way of cooling these heat-dense spaces when the building’s main air conditioning system is switched to heating mode,” said Fran Labun, vice president, Sales Groups. “This sets the stage for possible equipment failure, costly damage, or even costlier system downtime.”

MovinCool’s seven-page guide addresses this problem by examining the advantages of a new class of self-contained, ceiling-mounted air conditioners, which are specifically designed for cooling small spaces with dense heat loads. The guide is available as a free download from the MovinCool Web site at http://www.movincool.com/pdf/wintercooling.

Event Listings

APEC 2012
Feb. 5th - 9th, 2012
www.apec-conf.org

APEC 2012 IS AROUND THE CORNER
Make your plans to attend APEC 2012, Feb. 5-to-9, in Orlando, Florida.   APEC 2012 continues the longstanding tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer.  Outstanding technical content is provided at one of the lowest registration costs of any IEEE conference. APEC 2012 will provide:

• The best power electronics exposition.
• Professional development courses taught by world-class experts.
• Presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers covering a wide range of topics.
• Time to network and enjoy the company of fellow power electronics professionals in a beautiful setting.

www.apec-conf.org

Electronics West
February 14-16, 2012
Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Attend Electronics West for convenient access to all the essential products, technologies, and services to help accelerate your product to market. Find all the latest solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry including; components, contract services, subassemblies, software, test and inspection products, and more! Visit us at ElectronicsWestShow.com for complete show details.

Pacific Design & Manufacturing

February 14-16, 2012
Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

At Pacific Design & Manufacturing, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, February 14-16, 2012, you will meet face to face with hundreds suppliers of the products and services you need to move your project forward to a successful and profitable completion. While at the event, don’t miss the complimentary presentations at the Innovation Briefs Theater, featuring concise sessions by leaders in industry on new advances in technology relevant to your business. With your admission to Pacific Design & Manufacturing, you will have free access to these eight co-located events: Medical Design & Manufacturing West, WestPack, ATX West, Electronics West, PLASTEC West, AeroCon, SensorTec, and the Sustainability in Manufacturing. Don’t miss this resource that can accelerate your project!
www.PacDesignShow.com.

IWCE 2012
Feb. 20-24, 2012
www.iwceexpo.com

You've all heard the buzz words – LTE, 700 MHz, narrowbanding, P25, broadband, mobile data, VoIP, smart grid, and more...

At IWCE 2012, get the real information. Learn from other cities, other colleagues, other agencies, other enterprises and the experts in communications technology systems.

At IWCE, see an exhibit hall packed with over 330 leading suppliers showcasing the latest products and services in the communications technology marketplace.  Touch the most innovative technology that will help you do your job more efficiently and effectively. Connect with colleagues from around the world, and attend an expansive conference program of training, workshops and sessions on specific technologies and applications.

Join the global connection at IWCE 2012, the pre-eminent communications technology systems event for the working world. Visit www.iwceexpo.com for more information.

APEX Expo
Feb 28–March 1, 2012

www.ipcapexexpo.org

Information that inspires innovation! Join thousands of colleagues from more than 50 countries at the premier event for printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. Featuring:

·         - Advanced and emerging technologies with a new focus on printed electronics

·         - 400 exhibitors for the entire electronics manufacturing supply chain

·         - Premier technical conference and educational courses for printed boards and electronics assembly

·         - 90 committee meetings on electronics manufacturing standards

·         - Free! Technical research posters on display presenting the latest technologies

·         - Free! Opening keynote from William Shatner offering inspiration to boldly go where no man has gone before

·         Pre-register for free exhibit hall admission. Visit www.ipcapexexpo.org today!

SEMI-THERM 28
March 18-22, 2012
www.semi-therm.org

SEMI-THERM (Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management Symposium) is an international forum dedicated to the thermal design and characterization of electronic components and systems. Now in its 28th year, the symposium fosters the exchange of knowledge between practitioners and leading experts from industry, as well as the exchange of information on the latest academic and industrial advances in electronics thermal management. We encourage you to report on your latest modeling, designs, and results.  New in 2012 is a Data Center track with 13 papers and 2 short courses targeted at thermal issues ranging from the component level through the system level all the way up to the complete center level. Six new technical courses are also being offered in the pre-conference program.

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