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Consumer Electronics SolarFocus Releases New SolarKindle Case SolarFocus Technology Company Ltd. has introduced the SolarKindle, a solar powered e-reader cover. The first product in SolarFocus’ new solar gadget line, SolarKindle features an eco-friendly design with a flexible, lightweight solar panel built into the cover and a dual-charging (USB/solar) reserve battery that greatly extends reading time, with a guarantee of three-months of unplugged Kindle use under normal sunlight environment. In addition, the built-in LED reading lamp can be powered continuously for up to 50 hours without using the Kindle’s main battery. The SolarKindle is designed with premium leather offering protection and functionality. SolarKindle’s renewable solar energy panel and integrated reserve battery provides added lighting and extended reading time, especially useful when conventional power sources are not available. SolarKindle’s custom-designed solar panel and integrated solar charging circuitry deliver high charging efficiency, making the best use of the clean, green, and renewable energy of the sun. Additionally, the integrated reserve battery can also transfer energy to the Kindle’s main battery to extend reading time. ated rate, producing up to 50 percent more power. It connects to smartphones/devices via an included, Micro-USB, however customers can also order a wide variety of tips suited for their specific device. Equipped with a carabiner clip, SolarCharge is ideal for outdoor usage, since it charges efficiently off of natural light, however it can also be re-charged indoors from a USB. Also designed to fuel the on-the-go lifestyle is the KeyCharge, which attaches to key chains and provides a quick boost of power to smartphone users anywhere. To begin charging, users must connect their smartphone directly onto the KeyCharge’s Micro USB. There are two different models, each with the Micro USB on different sides to accommodate a wide range of Android and BlackBerry smartphones. The female Micro USB port on the KeyCharge allows it to be recharged using the smartphone’s charging cord, however both the phone and the KeyCharge cannot be charged at the same time. New NotePal D-Lite from Cooler Master OtterBox Launches Special Edition LiveStrong Product OtterBox has introduced a special edition Commuter series case for the Apple iPhone 4/4S that supports LiveStrong. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of an OtterBox Commuter series LiveStrong case will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The foundation is now known publicly by its powerful brand, LiveStrong, and is a leader in the global movement on behalf of 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. The OtterBox Commuter series is the pocket protector for the iPhone 4S. Its slick exterior slides in and out of a pocket, purse or bag easily. The silicone and polycarbonate combination offers strength and style in a variety of different colors. Also included for additional defense is a self-adhering screen protector. Cooler Master has introduced a new member of the NotePal series of laptop coolers, NotePal D-Lite. Well suited for the home or office, NotePal D-Lite keeps laptops up to 15 inches cool and quiet with its 140 mm fan. It features an ergonomic design that supports better viewing / typing angles for longer, more comfortable, sessions. Users will immediately notice that the NotePal D-Lite is built from sturdy, yet lightweight, materials that make it easy to travel with and store when not in use. Laptops come with precious few USB ports. Knowing this, Cooler Master Engineers included a USB pass-through connector that will power the NotePal D-Lite and provide access for another USB device. Seal Shield Introduces Align Right Screen Shield With Antimicrobial Protection PowerSkin Announces New SolarCharge and KeyCharge Portable Power Solutions PowerSkin has debuted an array of new portable power solutions for the mobile user on-the-go, rolling out battery-boosting skins which include SolarCharge, KeyCharge, Gaming Skins for iOS and Nintendo 3DS, as well as new smartphone skins. The new SolarCharge boasts 1,000 mAh of power and extends talk time on all types of smartphones up to 350 minutes, in addition to KeyCharge packs 750 mAh and extends talk time up to 90 minutes on most smartphones. Both SolarCharge and KeyCharge will be available in a blue rubberized skin with LED lights indicating the amount of battery levels left. The SolarCharge is a universal charger for all types of smartphones. It is composed of a one-piece plastic housing, which is then wrapped in a shock-absorbent, silicone skin to provide protection. Underneath the silicone skin is a solar panel and chip, which work together to capture rays of sunlight at an acceler24 Seal Shield LLC has released the new Align Right screen shield. The antimicrobial shields protect iPhones and iPads from scratches and inhibit the growth of microbial bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi on the product’s surfaces. According to a Stanford University study, a cell phone is covered with 18 times more bacteria than a toilet handle. If put a on a surface, like an iPhone, about 30 percent of a virus will get on your fingertips, and a fair amount of it may go from your fingers to your eyes, mouth or nose, the most likely routes of infection. The Align Right screen shield contains an antimicrobial fungistatic agent which protects the product and keeps it cleaner. It is the first screen protector to include a patent pending installation frame, insuring that anyone can apply the shield to their device perfectly the first time, completely straight, without air bubbles or the need for application sprays. “Our healthcare customers are using more touch screen devices and they are demanding solutions that not only protect those products from scratches, but also from harmful bacteria and viruses, said Seal Shield CEO, Bradley Whitchurch. “We found the screen protectors available on the market were not only inef- March/April 2011 www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com http://www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com

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Electronics Protection - March/April 2012
Surge Stopper Shields Electronics From Transients Beyond 100 V
The Lowdown on IP Codes – Ingress Protection of Electrical Products
A Case for Safety - AC Arc Fault Circuit Interruption for PV Systems with Microinverters or AC Modules
Enclosure Design: IVC’s new Lightweight Explosion-Proof Camera Enclosure System
Portable Shock and Vibration Protection
Polycase Offers New Options for NEMA 4X Plastic Enclosures
New Circuit Board Shielding from Leader Tech
Laird Technologies Releases new Liquid Cooling Systems Product Line
ASI Releases New UL489 Hydraulic Magnetic Circuit Breakers
PEM C.A.P.S. Captive Panel Screws Offered in Three Mounting Styles26
SolarFocus Releases new SolarKindle Case
Indsutry News
Coherent Integrates Marway’s Power Distribution Solution into Energy Efficient, Direct-Diode Laser System Design

Electronics Protection - March/April 2012