Power

Scientists etch silicon to improve tritium-powered batteries

Power supply firm plans a series of product launches this summer to grow its business in the US and China

First quarter earnings were up 40 per cent at International Rectifier, due to a focus on proprietary products

First quarter revenues declined slightly, but the power chip maker swung to a profit.

Californian firm claims the first viable alternative for costly Nafion membranes

“Significant number” of ethanol-based fuel cells next year, according to consulting firm Deloitte

Analogue chip firm makes an entrance into the power market with products for power control applications

Power products up to 76% of total sales

Tyco Electronics is to close its manufacturing plant in Preston, North-West England with the loss of 60 jobs

Cambridge University spin-out Enecsys is aiming to start trials next year of its power conditioning unit