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- Technical papers demonstrate 15 V and 650 V GaN power device performance and reliability data
- Dual-channel DC-DC controllers drive LED automotive headlamps
- Rad-hard P-FETs handle 22 A, 60 V
- SMD inductors handle up to 400 V
- Current-sensing resistor handles 7 W
- 200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V
- Full-bridge 50-V gate drivers optimized for automotive and industrial apps
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Technical papers demonstrate 15 V and 650 V GaN power device performance and reliability data
Innoscience Technology will present two papers at the prestigious IEEE International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices (ISPSD) conference in Vancouver, Canada, May 22-25. The first paper … [Read More...] about Technical papers demonstrate 15 V and 650 V GaN power device performance and reliability data

Dual-channel DC-DC controllers drive LED automotive headlamps
Infineon Technologies AG expands the LITIX Power family with the dual-channel, stand-alone DC-DC controller TLD6098-2ES. The controller is the first product that can drive a full LED headlamp by … [Read More...] about Dual-channel DC-DC controllers drive LED automotive headlamps

Rad-hard P-FETs handle 22 A, 60 V
SSDI developed the SFL22P06S.5 to respond to a customer’s request for a 2N7624U3 replacement needed for a space application. This -22 A, -60 V P-channel MOSFET in the SMD.5 package has a low … [Read More...] about Rad-hard P-FETs handle 22 A, 60 V

SMD inductors handle up to 400 V
ITG Electronics has introduced a high-voltage addition to its PQ108180H Series of Surface Mount Device (SMD) Inductors. Key to the high-voltage SMD Inductor’s success is the adoption of more robust … [Read More...] about SMD inductors handle up to 400 V

Current-sensing resistor handles 7 W
Power electronic engineers continue to push for higher power, lower values, and better precision. Most common resistor technologies cannot adequately meet all three requirements, but Stackpole’s … [Read More...] about Current-sensing resistor handles 7 W

200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V
STMicroelectronics’ LD56020 200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V and has low output noise for applications that demand excellent stability and long battery … [Read More...] about 200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V

Full-bridge 50-V gate drivers optimized for automotive and industrial apps
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced two new full-bridge gate drivers for automotive and industrial applications. Available with direct control (A89505) and pulse-width modulation (A89506) options, … [Read More...] about Full-bridge 50-V gate drivers optimized for automotive and industrial apps

IGBTs incorporate free-wheeling diodes for power transmission/distribution apps
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG expands the high-power Prime Switch family with the new Press Pack IGBT (PPI) with internal freewheeling diodes (FWD) in Ceramic Disc Housings. This PPI … [Read More...] about IGBTs incorporate free-wheeling diodes for power transmission/distribution apps

Compact cartridge fuses available with high-current, high-voltage ratings
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the compact cartridge fuse series available that's rated at 500Vac/Vdc with current ratings from 40A to 63A and a 10,000A interrupting rating. The 607 Series … [Read More...] about Compact cartridge fuses available with high-current, high-voltage ratings

High-voltage fuses designed for automotive, EV apps
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new 828 Series High-Voltage Cartridge Fuses, designed and tested to meet the circuit protection needs of compact automotive electronics, specifically Electric Vehicle … [Read More...] about High-voltage fuses designed for automotive, EV apps

Automotive fuses carry 1 kVdc ratings
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new EV1K Series Fuses, the first Automotive Grade fuse with a rating of 1000 Vdc. They are designed and tested to meet the overcurrent circuit protection needs of the … [Read More...] about Automotive fuses carry 1 kVdc ratings

Thyristors provide high surge current overvoltage protection in compact package
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new Pxxx0S3N SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series, which safeguards exposed interfaces in industrial and ICT applications, including RS-485 data interfaces and AC/DC … [Read More...] about Thyristors provide high surge current overvoltage protection in compact package

Surface-mountable Li-ion battery protectors prevent overcharging damage
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new ITV4030, a series of 22 amp, three-terminal, surface-mountable Li-ion battery protectors. These 4.0 x 3.0 mm devices protect battery packs against overcurrent and … [Read More...] about Surface-mountable Li-ion battery protectors prevent overcharging damage

OCP ORv3-compliant high-density ac-dc power shelf boasts 97% efficiency
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. launched its latest Open Compute Project (OCP) Open Rack version 3 (ORv3) compliant high-density AC-DC power shelf with industry-leading power efficiency. Fully … [Read More...] about OCP ORv3-compliant high-density ac-dc power shelf boasts 97% efficiency

Sager Electronics expands Murata Electronics product offering with micro batteries
Electronics distributor Sager Electronics now carries Micro Battery products from Murata Electronics. “With decades of technology development and manufacturing expertise, Murata offers a wide range … [Read More...] about Sager Electronics expands Murata Electronics product offering with micro batteries