NetBit Conceptual Study
Introduction In recent years several leading US and EU operators have worked hard to develop their own product designs and user experience teams to create a unique product for their customers and markets. As form and style are becoming a vital feature of CPE design, NetBit commissioned Richard Sharp...
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NetBit’s Product Roadmap
Background NetBit is excited to share our latest product roadmap for all 3 types of power supplies: wall mount, desktop and open frame – with a power output range from 5W to 200W. This article gives an overview of...
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New (ErP) Ecodesign Requirements for External Power Supplies
Background As of the 1st April 2020, all external PSUs sold into the European Union (EU) must comply with the new European Commission (EC) eco-design requirements 2009/125/EC per EC regulation 2019/1782 of 1st October 2019 which supersedes EC regulation...
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Gallium Nitride (GaN) Technology
What is GaN? Gallium Nitride also known as GaN is a material that has been used in the production of semiconductor power devices, RF components and light emitting diodes (LEDs). GaN has the ability to provide innovative solutions for...
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CommScope Tech Day
A big thank you to CommScope for letting us host our ‘Tech Day’ in Saltaire. A great turn out and always lovely to see some familiar faces!
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Case Study: DC Plug Recommendations
Background: A client recently asked us to recommend an alternative DC plug for their new STBs. The client needed to ensure the plugs were optimised for 12V low power applications (1A 12W and 1.5A 18W). Problem: The client...
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DC Connectors for CPE PSUs
NetBit’s PSUs are supplied with a variety of DC plugs and connectors that are compatible with the full array of CPE device applications. This short article looks at the various types of DC plugs that are available and the specific attributes each...
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Wall Mount Case Design Options
Whilst specifying a wall mount PSU design, the next decision lies in case type. NetBit offers two different types of cases: horizontal and vertical. However, the terminology can cause some confusion due to the fact this refers to the AC...
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Audio Transient Power in CPE
The integration of audio speakers in advanced CPE products has led to higher-than-anticipated peaks in the DC power profile. In this short article, we are going to examine higher audio transient power in CPE and what this means for...
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Ethernet-USB Adapter PSU
NetBit is currently involved in the development of a wall-mount power supply with integrated Ethernet to USB Adapter capability. Tier 1 operators (providing video via cable or satellite) are under threat from Over The Top (OTT) streaming services e.g....
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