新聞

An ENERGY STAR third-party testing requirement that went into effect at the beginning of the year is now being met with some resistance by manufacturers. The issue begs the question: When does the expense of efficiency labeling become cost-prohibitive?

To get Mr. Green's take on the situation, visit the Green Room.

SemiSouth is delivering industry's first 650 V silicon carbide JFET power transistors. The fast switching speeds, large current handling capability combined with the superior thermal properties of SiC makes these devices ideal candidates for power electronic applications. They employ vertical trench JFET structures, which allow for industry-leading on-resistance per unit area, as much as five to ten times lower than competing technologies.

PI's new video introduction to SemiSouth Silicon Carbide diodes demonstrates the performance you may be missing.

Watch the demo now!

在最近於義大利召開的歐盟委員會節能化設計會議上，相關業者針對調高外部電源供應器 (EPS) 之效率限制的表示支持。該小組並強烈表達希望遵照美國能源部新擬議的 EPS 標準。

欲知 Mr. Green 針對此事的看法，請參考綠色空間。

At a recent EC Code of Conduct meeting in Italy, stakeholders expressed an interest in tightening efficiency limits for external power supplies (EPSs). The group also showed a desire to harmonize with the U.S. DoE's new proposed EPS standards.

To get Mr. Green's perspective on what took place, visit the Green Room.

Power Integrations announced that it has completed the acquisition of CT-Concept Technologie AG (known as CONCEPT), effective May 1.

Concept's highly integrated, energy-efficient products are used in a range of high-voltage power-conversion applications including industrial motor drives, renewable energy generation, electric trains and trams, high-voltage DC transmission, electric cars and medical equipment.

Revenues increased eight percent sequentially to $71.8 million; cash flow from operations was $21.6 million

營收持續增長 8%，達到 7180 萬美元；營運現金流為 2160 萬美元

Power Integrations 於今日公佈截至 2012 年 3 月 31 日的季財務報告。第一季淨營收為 7180 萬美元，較上一季增長 8%，較 2011 年同期下滑 6%。與上一季的稀釋每股收益 0.22 美元及 2011 年同期的稀釋每股收益 0.33 美元相比，本季的淨收入為 750 萬美元 (即稀釋每股收益 0.25 美元)。第一季毛利為 48.2%，營業獲利率為 12.2%。

加州能源委員會 (CEC) 最近發佈了一個時間表，其中列出了各個產品類別之效率實施規則的上線時間。隨著實施規則的生效，委員會將對違規者施以罰款和收費程序。

欲知上述發展的詳情，請參考綠色空間。

The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently published a schedule outlining when efficiency enforcement rules will come online for various product groups. As enforcement rules go into effect, penalties and collection procedures will be levied against violators.

To learn more about these developments, visit the Green Room.