Use of a negative gate drive can lead to a larger voltage drop during deadtime and severe losses. Andrea Gorgerino, EPC GaN devices have gone from … [Read More...] about Dispelling Myths: Don’t believe it when they say you need a bipolar gate drive for eGaN FETs
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Improving battery power efficiency for IoT devices
Nanopower ship mode and sleep mode can be optimized to reduce power consumption. Suryash Rai • Analog Devices Inc. In the connected world of the … [Read More...] about Improving battery power efficiency for IoT devices
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AEC-Q100-qualified IC load switches feature low-leakage currents
Two new Automotive grade AEC-Q100 I Q Smart load switch ICs, the AEC-Q100-qualified GLF1111Q and GLF1200Q, are rated for a wide temperature range (Grade 1 -40 to +125°C). The GLF1111Q provides … [Read More...] about AEC-Q100-qualified IC load switches feature low-leakage currents
Silicon chip allows for universal integration into any dimmer switch
Amber Semiconductor, Inc. announced The AmberSemi AC Direct Lighting Control Engine - a configurable lighting control engine in a silicon chip IC. This newest advancement of AmberSemi’s silicon-based … [Read More...] about Silicon chip allows for universal integration into any dimmer switch
Multilayer varistors withstand severe flexing, vibration, and temperature cycling
KYOCERA AVX has released the industry’s first automotive-qualified multilayer varistors (MLVs) equipped with the company’s patented FLEXITERM soft termination technology, which has been widely … [Read More...] about Multilayer varistors withstand severe flexing, vibration, and temperature cycling
Foil-on-ceramic sense resistors feature resistance values to 0.1 milliohm
Current sensing for a wide range of products and applications requires both low and high resistance values with high stability, reliability, and low TCR. For devices that need somewhat higher … [Read More...] about Foil-on-ceramic sense resistors feature resistance values to 0.1 milliohm
BMS protection board target large-capacity lithium battery packs
In recent years, with higher requirements for the production and manufacturing of new energy vehicles and increasing demand for safer drive batteries, high-performance drive battery BMS has been … [Read More...] about BMS protection board target large-capacity lithium battery packs
Dispelling Myths: Don’t believe it when they say you need a bipolar gate drive for eGaN FETs
Use of a negative gate drive can lead to a larger voltage drop during deadtime and severe losses. Andrea Gorgerino, EPC GaN devices have gone from initial R&D to mainstream designs over the last … [Read More...] about Dispelling Myths: Don’t believe it when they say you need a bipolar gate drive for eGaN FETs
Improving battery power efficiency for IoT devices
Nanopower ship mode and sleep mode can be optimized to reduce power consumption. Suryash Rai • Analog Devices Inc. In the connected world of the internet, power management is an important way to … [Read More...] about Improving battery power efficiency for IoT devices
Silicone gap filler offers enhanced options for power applications
Sarcon GR25B is an advanced silicone, gel-like thermal interface material delivers a thermal conductivity of 2.5 W/m•K and is a widely used choice for higher power electronics applications. GR25B is … [Read More...] about Silicone gap filler offers enhanced options for power applications
How input high-Z technology keeps down ADC power and size
Muxed SAR ADCs equipped with high-impedance technology can substantially reduce circuit footprint and energy use without compromising performance and accuracy. Sanjay Rajasekhar, Arvind Shankar • … [Read More...] about How input high-Z technology keeps down ADC power and size
Current sensing for energy efficient power delivery
It pays to know the limitations and strengths of widely used methods of measuring current. Sam Locke • Allegro Microsystems Recent technological developments such as fast dc charging for electric … [Read More...] about Current sensing for energy efficient power delivery
Advanced capacitors enable high-efficiency energy scavenging
Modern tantalum capacitors and supercapacitors make it possible for compact energy harvesting systems to power IoT MCU applications. Ron Demcko, Daniel West, Ashley Stanziola • Kyocera AVX Advanced … [Read More...] about Advanced capacitors enable high-efficiency energy scavenging
Selecting a gate driver for ASIL-certified systems
Several safety features now found in gate driver integrated circuits make it easier for automotive system designs to get ASIL certification. David Divins • Infineon Technologies The Automotive … [Read More...] about Selecting a gate driver for ASIL-certified systems
High-voltage 10-kV supplies include high-voltage flying lead.
Dean Technology, Inc. announced the introduction of a new series of high voltage power supplies designed specifically for higher voltage applications needing a biasing module. The new UMR-A-10000 … [Read More...] about High-voltage 10-kV supplies include high-voltage flying lead.
Cellular-based remote RF wireless charging platform eliminates IoT batteries
Powercast Corporation has created a unique cellular-based RF Power-Over-Distance Wireless Charging Platform, built around Sequans Monarch cellular IoT connectivity technology. Powercast will … [Read More...] about Cellular-based remote RF wireless charging platform eliminates IoT batteries
Buck DC/DC converter IC features built-in MOSFET for automotive apps
ROHM Semiconductor today announced the BD9S402MUF-C, a new buck DC/DC converter IC with built-in MOSFET (switching regulator) for automotive applications such as infotainment and ADAS (Advanced Driver … [Read More...] about Buck DC/DC converter IC features built-in MOSFET for automotive apps
