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Driving Solar Technologies
Rising energy costs and public concerns over environmental degradation are encouraging OEMs and suppliers to investigate new ways of powering equipment. This includes designing lower-voltage products that can either run independently of the electrical grid or utilize solar power as an energy source. Recognizing that this may be more than a trend, Bodine Electric Co. of Chicago, IL, U.S. (www.bodine-electric.com) is creating custom, low-voltage windings for several low-volume applications, ranging from solar-powered water circulators to power-generating facilities.

Sensors and Microcontrollers
A Sense of Sophistication
Recent standards that impact sensors and microcontroller (MCU) systems are intended to keep end products safe. ANSI UL 1998, Standard for Software in Programmable Components, and IEC 61508, Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic Safety Related Systems, help ensure safety functions are considered during product development and engineered into the final design.

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Aug 1, 2008: LG Electronics Opens New U.S. Design Center

Jul 24, 2008: U.S. Consumer Electronics Industry to Reach $183 Billion in 2009

Jul 11, 2008: GE's New Focus: Spinning-Off Entire Consumer & Industrial Unit

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