Company News - Last updated April 2008

Emerson extends iMP family with 1500W
digital power supply

UR Group extends its European agreement with PLX

UR is now the exclusive partner of PLX for the United Kingdom, France, Austria, Italy and Sweden.

Emerson extends iMP family with 1500W
digital power supply

Emerson extends iMP family with 1500W digital power supply

UR Group delivers configured AC/DC power modules in just 48 hours

UR Group and Teltonika form new European wireless and datacoms partnership

UR Group and Teltonika form new European wireless and datacoms partnership

UR Group has announced it has been appointed pan-European representative by Teltonika

Cortina Systems appoints UR Group as its new pan-European representative

Cortina Systems appoints UR Group as its new pan-European representative

UR Group has been appointed Cortina Systems' pan-European representative.

UR Group to support the launch of NXP’s wireless LAN module MRX200

UR Group to support the launch of NXP’s wireless LAN module MRX2000

UR Group announced it has been appointed by NXP Semiconductors to support the pan-European introduction of the wireless LAN module MRX2000 series which conforms to the IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 standard.

The Astec AD50 & AD100 series external AC-DC power adapters provide a flexible and pre-approved power solution.

High efficiency 50W power adapters boast medical safety approval

UR Group adds Astec AD50 & AD100 to portfolio

PLX Gen 2 PCI Express switch family now available through UR Group

Alliance with the second-ranked company in "Technology Fast 50" extends UR Group’s product offering

NeoPhotonics brings a complete range of active and passive optical components to the UK

PLX Gen 2 PCI Express switch family now available through UR Group

PLX Gen 2 PCI Express switch family now available through UR Group

Second product generation doubles the interconnect bit rate over its predecessor.

UR Group completes the set of environmental, health & safety and quality certifications

UR Group completes the set of environmental, health & safety and quality certifications

UR Group is pleased to announce it has recently received two international certifications, completing a hat-trick of highly sought-after certifications.

720W power factor correction modul

Low-profile 720W power factor correction module is ideal for industrial applications

High power density 61 x 89 x 14 mm package also suits space-constrained applications.

NTS 350 Series power supply

New NTS 350 Series power supply is cost-effective with small footprint

Fully-featured 350W high-efficiency bulk switcher provides power-factor-correction, Or-ing diode, standby and auxiliary outputs.

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Ultra small ‘green’ 2A buck regulator is ideal replacement for inefficient LDOs

“LDO Killers” help developers meet ‘Energy Star’ requirements and deliver power densities of 70W/inch.

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Newly certified WLANPlus™ chipset allows high definition wireless video transfer around the home

Wi-Fi Alliance Certification ensures full compliance with 802.11n draft 2.0 specifications...

UR Holding S.p.A. revenues rise more than 25% to over EUR 48 million

EBIT reaches EUR 1.48 million...

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UR Group appoints Director of Power Solutions

Newly created pan-European role reinforces UR’s commitment to the power supply market...

UR Group forms new partnership with Metalink

UR Group has established a partnership with Metalink, a leading provider of high-performance silicon solutions which is revolutionising the broadband experience by facilitating the convergence of telecommunication, networking and entertainment...

UR Group strengthens partnership with TDI
New agreement consolidates UR Group's position as pan-European distributor

UR Group has signed a new agreement with Transistor Devices, Inc (TDI), the US-based power supply systems manufacturer, which consolidates UR's position as a supplier of TDI products in all major European markets.   The agreement grants an extension to UR Group's franchise in a number of countries including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Israel, Spain, Portugal, as well as the Nordic region…

Astec MP8 is now RoHS compliant

Due to customer requests and new part availability Astec’s MP8 is now available in a RoHS version. The lack of availability of a PFC Hybrid meant that previously Astec was unable to migrate this part to RoHS compliance. Astec originally planned that customers would use the new iMP8. However in some cases this meant an expensive re-qualification.

Visit the Astec website at: http://www.astecpower.com

Emerson Network Power wins Electronic Products Magazine's
Product of the Year Award for Astec iMP Series

Area sales manager joins expanding team

Neil Pain has joined UR Group as area sales manager. Neil further reinforces UR's support for the south of the UK. He joins the expanding team in UR Group's new Swindon offices…

Applications manager joins expanding team

John Quinlan has joined UR Group as applications manager. In his new role John will be responsible for field applications support and creating turn-key solutions utilising UR's franchised power and semiconductor product lines…

ChipX signs Ultimate Renaissance following strong market response to structured ASIC family

Structured ASIC manufacturer ChipX has appointed Ultimate Renaissance (UR) as its representative in the UK and Ireland. The agreement will provide ChipX, formerly known as Chip Express, with additional resources to address the burgeoning market between standard cell application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGA)…

Agreement with TDI adds high-power technologies for mission critical applications

Ultimate Renaissance (UR), the Swindon based power specialist, has become the sole design-in distribution partner in the UK and Ireland for Transistor Devices Inc (TDI). The new agreement expands UR’s power portfolio with high-reliability, high-power solutions for mission critical applications such
as those found in the oil, gas, telecommunications and aerospace industries…

Sole franchise agreement will fuel future growth for expanding comms division

A new signing between Ultimate Renaissance Ltd and PLX Technology Inc, will enable UR to expand its growing comms business in areas such as PCI data transport. This sole GB partnership is key to UR’s comms business strategy to provide complete design solutions, directly addressing customers’ board design and bus architecture issues…

Rapid Development Kit winner

Mark Mabin, managing director of Specialist Electronic Services based in Camberley, Surrey was the winner of the recent competition to win a Rapid Development Kit for high performance PCI bus bridging applications.

Power News - Last updated April 2007

Enpirion appoints UR as UK sales partner for world's smallest silicon-based power systems

UR Group has been appointed by US-based Enpirion as its UK sales partner. Enpirion produces the
world's smallest Power System on Silicon (PSoS) - the first and only all-silicon, switch-mode DC-DC converter with an integrated inductor…

UR Group introduces Astec low power switchers with new terminal block connector option
LP25 and LP40 Series models offer terminal blocks in compact 3 x 5-inch package

UR Group has introduced the LP25 and LP40 series of low power switchers from its partner Astec Power, providing a new terminal block option. Both models feature a terminal block connection for both AC input and DC output…

Full-brick DC-DC converters feature 700W continuous rating for RF power amplifier applications
Built-in current sharing facilities allow implementation of DC supplies with exceptionally high power output capabilities - in excess of 260A, 7.3 kW

UR (www.urgroup.co.uk) has introduced the new RFF series of isolated full-brick converters, manufactured by its partner Artesyn Technologies especially for use with RF (radio frequency) power amplifiers. The new RFF series of converters comprises five 28V output models, offering a choice of two input voltage ranges and three output current ratings for optimum applications flexibility. The range-topping RFF700 model is capable of delivering 25A at 28V (700W), yielding a power density in excess of 7.7 W/cm 3…

RoHS -compliant 150W AC-DC Power Supplies - ideal front-ends for distributed power
High density 5 x 3 x 1.25-inch package suits 1U-high rack equipment; Low airflow requirements: convection-only to 100W, then just 200 LFM to 150W

UR (www.urgroup.co.uk) has introduced a new series of compact, RoHS-compliant 150W AC-DC power supplies from its partner Artesyn Technologies that are ideal front-end conversion solutions for systems with distributed power and point-of-load (POL) architectures. The new TLP150 series provides a choice of 12V, 24V or 48V outputs to simplify system integration, backed by extensive control and monitoring features to satisfy a wide variety of DC supply requirements…

Convection-cooled power module withstands the weather
1000W unit can be exposed directly to the elements with no enclosure required

UR Group now offers a convection-cooled, water-tight, (IP65rated) power module that can be placed
outside in direct contact with the elements, providing an ideal solution where enclosure space is at a premium.   The CC1000, manufactured by TDI, is a universal AC input, 1000W power module that can
be left exposed to any weather, from driving rain to scorching sun…

Astec universal input PSUs from UR Group -now a complete family
New LPT50 series adds triple-output models to range

The launch of the LPT50 series of power supply units from Astec Power, available through UR Group, completes the family of LP50 PSUs, adding triple-output models to the range and consolidating Astec's position as the leader in low power AC-DC products…

'Drop-in' WirelessUSB modules are ideal for a wide range of industrial and outdoor data collection

Following its appointment as sole distributor for UK and Ireland, UR Group can now supply Unigen's WirelessUSB modules. The JUNO WirelessUSB module range consists of over 40 devices featuring 10m, 50m or 1km ranges…

1U high, 500VA inverters deliver hot-swappable, scalable, true sine-wave power

New 48VDC input inverters from Ultimate Renaissance combine space saving 1U high form factor with scalability from 500VA unit up to 4.5kVA. True sine wave technology ensures a high quality, low-noise 120VAC or 220VAC 50/60Hz output with below 1% THD, and hot swappable capability maximises uptime for connected equipment…

Isolated DC-DC converters deliver outputs down to 1.8V

Ultimate Renaissance has introduced a range of isolated DC-DC converters for distributed power architectures, including low output voltage models for 1.8V supplies. The converters deliver up to 8A output current in an industry-standard 8-pin format, to combine high power delivery and compatibility with existing board layouts…

High power density rectifiers exceed 90% efficiency for enhanced DPA front end

Ultimate Renaissance (UR) has added a new range of high efficiency front-end modules to its solutions for distributed power architectures (DPAs). The modules are up to 91% efficient, raising the performance of any DPA. Further features include a wide AC input range, high power density design allowing 1200W and 1500W power levels in a 1U format and 2700W in 2U, and field replaceable front mounted fans for easy maintenance…

Inverters with proven high MTBF arrive in UK

Ultimate Renaissance (UR) has introduced a new range of inverters for nominal 48VDC and 367VDC operation, which have very high MTBF in the field, giving users maximum assurance of reliability. The 1.5KVA units have already established MTBF above 900,000 hours per module throughout the entire installed base…

High efficiency, open frame power supplies pack 100W in popular 5 x 3in footprint

Ultimate Renaissance has introduced its first high power, plug top power supply, the 30W rated TR30R family. With a universal input capability, the family will save equipment manufacturers from having to offer multiple power supply options with their products in different countries. This will enable them to cut
inventory levels, simplify order processing and reduce costs…

First high power, plug top power supply features worldwide operation

Ultimate Renaissance has introduced its first high power, plug top power supply, the 30W rated TR30R family. With a universal input capability, the family will save equipment manufacturers from having to offer multiple power supply options with their products in different countries. This will enable them to cut
inventory levels, simplify order processing and reduce costs…

Dual and triple output variants added to small footprint 40W AC-DC power supply range

Ultimate Renaissance has added dual and triple output variants to its extremely compact CFM series of open frame 40W AC-DC power supplies. The CFM40D/T supplies have a footprint of only 101.6mm x 50.8mm (4 x 2in) with a height of 30.48mm (1.2in)…

EMI protected power supplies have integrated protective circuitry and are suitable for global deployment

Two new single output power supplies from Ultimate Renaissance combine active power factor correction with integrated remote sense, power fail and remote inhibit functions…

Universal 10W switching adaptor is available with four AC interchangeable socket plugs

Ultimate Renaissance is offering a new 10W switching adaptor series that is available with a universal input range from 90VAC to 264VAC and four interchangeable AC input sockets that make it ideal for worldwide applications including portable test equipment and EPOS systems, the new TR10R adaptors feature continuous short circuit protection to ensure high levels of protection…

EMI shielded power supplies with protective circuitry are ideal for world wide applications

Ultimate Renaissance is offering a new series of power supplies with active power factor correction, output overload protection up to 145% above peak, and overvoltage protection up to 35% above the nominal output. Suitable for a wide range of applications including industrial and telecoms designs, the new Astec LPS170 have a built-in EMI filter, a wide 2:1 adjustable output range and comply with IEC EN61000-3-2 specifications…

Communication News - Last update 15th September 2004

Rapid Development Kit for high performance PCI bus bridging applications

Ultimate Renaissance has introduced a development kit to help design engineers working in the fields of telecommunication, storage, networking and other PC-based embedded applications…

Next generation PCI-X bridge increases PCI-bus flexibility and performance

Ultimate Renaissance has introduced a very low power, small footprint PCI-X to PCI-X bridge. The device
is packaged in a 27mm x 27mm 380-pin BGA, and has power management features to minimise consumption. Extra, advanced features support a wide range of applications for all PCI-bus standards...

Sole distribution agreement brings 120km-range gigabit transceivers to UK

Ultimate Renaissance has signed a sole UK distribution agreement with Fiberxon, a US manufacturer of high performance, cost effective, modular interfaces for optical communication systems…

 

UR strengthens its PCI and PCI-X offering

Ultimate Renaissance (UR Ltd) has added the PLX Technology range of PCI-to-PCI bridges to its extensive portfolio of communications products…


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