The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

Fujitsu Develops Relays for Solar Powered and Power Saving Applications


PHOTO (select to view enlarged photo)

Fujitsu Addresses Alternative Energy Markets; Develops Relays for Solar Powered and Power Saving Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, May 6, 2009; Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced it is developing new electromechanical relays to target Alternative Energy Markets. The company is initially offering two high-voltage, high-current, high-insulation power relays and one low-profile, power latching relay for energy management applications in solar powered systems and smart power meters.

The new high-voltage, high-current, high-insulation power relays can also be used in electronic vehicles and as a replacement for power conductors and power FETs. The new low-profile latching relay is also suitable for various power saving applications.

About Fujitsu Ltd

Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 175,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. For more information, please see:www.fujitsu.com