SMPS

Scam Alert: Scammers are billing for unneeded urinary catheters

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare beneficiaries across the country are finding charges worth thousands of dollars on their Medicare statements related to urinary catheters that were not needed or received.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare beneficiaries across the country are finding charges worth thousands of dollars on their Medicare statements related to urinary catheters that were not needed or received.
  • "Scammers are taking advantage of the Medicare program and billing for unnecessary products, which is hurting the program.
  • This is also putting Medicare beneficiaries' Medicare card numbers at risk and compromising their medical identities," said Nicole Liebau, director of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center.
  • To learn how to read Medicare statements or get help with a compromised Medicare number, contact your local SMP.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Releases αMOS5™ 600V FRD 95mohm and 125mohm Super Junction MOSFET

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

High Voltage Super Junction MOSFETs are the dominant choice for topologies such as single/interleaved/dual boost/CrCM TP PFCs, LLC, PSFB, multi-level NPC/ANPC and so forth.

Key Points: 
  • High Voltage Super Junction MOSFETs are the dominant choice for topologies such as single/interleaved/dual boost/CrCM TP PFCs, LLC, PSFB, multi-level NPC/ANPC and so forth.
  • αMOS5™ has been the leading High Voltage Super Junction solution tailored for fast switching, ease-of-use and robustness in mission-critical applications.
  • The two products released, the AOK095A60FD (TO-247) and AOTF125A60FDL (TO-220F), are 600V FRD FETs with 95mohm and 125mohm maximum Rdson, respectively.
  • The AOK095A60FD (600V 95mohm TO-247) is immediately available in production quantities with a lead time of 16 weeks.

STMicroelectronics releases long-range wireless microcontrollers for energy-efficient connectivity in smart metering, smart building, and industrial monitoring

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Device and application designers can leverage ST’s wireless MCUs to develop and deliver new products to the world quickly for maximum benefit.

Key Points: 
  • Device and application designers can leverage ST’s wireless MCUs to develop and deliver new products to the world quickly for maximum benefit.
  • For example, Lierda Internet of Things Technology, is using the STM32WL33 to reduce power and add long range wireless connectivity to existing networking products.
  • Another customer, Silent Smart Technology, has created a family of modules based on STM32WL3 wireless MCUs that operate in various sub-1GHz frequency bands.
  • STM32 is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of STMicroelectronics International NV or its affiliates in the EU and/or elsewhere.

Fairview Microwave Debuts Innovative SMPS Interconnects

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has unveiled the newest addition to its product lineup: SMPS interconnects. With a focus on compactness and high frequency, the SMPS connectors cover frequencies up to 65 GHz while meeting the rigorous demands of military and aerospace applications.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has unveiled the newest addition to its product lineup: SMPS interconnects .
  • Crafted as a miniature push-on connector, the SMPS interconnects are an emblem of quick assembly and ease.
  • "Our new SMPS interconnects exemplify Fairview's relentless pursuit of innovation and top-tier quality," said Product Line Manager Tim Galla.
  • Fairview's new SMPS interconnects are in stock and ready for immediate shipment with no minimum order quantity.

Fairview Microwave Debuts Innovative SMPS Interconnects

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has unveiled the newest addition to its product lineup: SMPS interconnects. With a focus on compactness and high frequency, the SMPS connectors cover frequencies up to 65 GHz while meeting the rigorous demands of military and aerospace applications.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has unveiled the newest addition to its product lineup: SMPS interconnects .
  • Crafted as a miniature push-on connector, the SMPS interconnects are an emblem of quick assembly and ease.
  • "Our new SMPS interconnects exemplify Fairview's relentless pursuit of innovation and top-tier quality," said Product Line Manager Tim Galla.
  • Fairview's new SMPS interconnects are in stock and ready for immediate shipment with no minimum order quantity.

CGD Forms GaN Eco-System With Chicony Power and Cambridge University Technical Services

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) , the fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible, has signed a tripartite agreement with Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd (TWSE: 6412) of Taiwan and Cambridge University Technical Services (CUTS), UK, to conceive and develop advanced, efficient, high power-density adapters and data centre power products using GaN.

Key Points: 
  • Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) , the fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible, has signed a tripartite agreement with Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd (TWSE: 6412) of Taiwan and Cambridge University Technical Services (CUTS), UK, to conceive and develop advanced, efficient, high power-density adapters and data centre power products using GaN.
  • Chicony Power is a well-established total solution provider of power electronics systems focusing on power supplies and adapters for various applications, including notebooks, desktop computers, gaming devices, and server/cloud solutions.
  • The HVMS group at Cambridge University has a history of 25 years in power device design, TCAD simulations and characterisation of power devices.
  • The three parties will collaborate around a technical project entitled ‘Innovative low power and high power SMPS (switch mode power supplies) with advanced GaN solutions’.

European Commission Approves the Commercialisation of RYEQO® for the Symptomatic Treatment of Endometriosis

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

('Richter') together with Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. ('SMPA') and Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland, GmbH ('SMPS') today announce that the European Commission ('EC') has granted approval of a Type II Variation application for RYEQO® (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1.0 mg, and norethisterone acetate 0.5 mg) for the symptomatic treatment of endometriosis in women with a history of previous medical or surgical treatment for their endometriosis.

Key Points: 
  • ('Richter') together with Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. ('SMPA') and Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland, GmbH ('SMPS') today announce that the European Commission ('EC') has granted approval of a Type II Variation application for RYEQO® (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1.0 mg, and norethisterone acetate 0.5 mg) for the symptomatic treatment of endometriosis in women with a history of previous medical or surgical treatment for their endometriosis.
  • RYEQO® was initially approved by the EMA in July 2021 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women of reproductive age.
  • "We are delighted that this approval has opened the way to offer a viable symptomatic treatment option for many women living with endometriosis" - said Dr. Peter Turek, Global Head of Women's Health at Gedeon Richter.
  • "Approximately 14 million women in the European Union are living with endometriosis, a chronic condition whose painful symptoms can impact a woman's ability to engage in certain daily activities.

Pasternack Announces Innovative, High-Efficiency SMPS Interconnects

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has announced the release of SMPS interconnects. These cutting-edge connectors, designed for elite efficiency, can handle the demands of high frequencies, with a reach extending up to a remarkable 65 GHz. A product of rigorous research and development, these connectors are poised to redefine standards in military and aerospace applications.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has announced the release of SMPS interconnects .
  • "The SMPS interconnects reflect Pasternack's commitment to groundbreaking innovation and unmatched quality," said Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas.
  • The SMPS interconnects, a compact push-on iteration, epitomize rapid assembly coupled with unwavering reliability.
  • "The SMPS interconnects reflect Pasternack's commitment to groundbreaking innovation and unmatched quality," said Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas.

Pasternack Announces Innovative, High-Efficiency SMPS Interconnects

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

IRVINE, Calif. , Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has announced the release of SMPS interconnects. These cutting-edge connectors, designed for elite efficiency, can handle the demands of high frequencies, with a reach extending up to a remarkable 65 GHz. A product of rigorous research and development, these connectors are poised to redefine standards in military and aerospace applications.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif. , Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has announced the release of SMPS interconnects .
  • The SMPS interconnects, a compact push-on iteration, epitomize rapid assembly coupled with unwavering reliability.
  • "The SMPS interconnects reflect Pasternack's commitment to groundbreaking innovation and unmatched quality," said Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas.
  • Pasternack's SMPS interconnects are in stock and available for same-day shipping.

Marketing Can Mislead Older Adults During Medicare Open Enrollment

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which takes place October 15 through December 7 each year, Medicare beneficiaries can choose Medicare plans that are best for them. Beneficiaries enrolled in Original Medicare can compare and change prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medigap plans.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which takes place October 15 through December 7 each year, Medicare beneficiaries can choose Medicare plans that are best for them.
  • Beneficiaries enrolled in Original Medicare can compare and change prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medigap plans.
  • The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) wants everyone on Medicare to know that during OEP, plans and third-party marketing organizations are marketing their products through television ads, social media ads, radio ads, and mailings.
  • "To get your attention, ads may mislead you into thinking one plan is better for you than another.