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Specialized diodes, Part 2: Varactor, Gunn, and PIN diodes

Part 1 of this FAQ reviewed the standard PN semiconductor diode, and looked at some specialized variations called the tunnel, Zener/avalanche, and Schottky diodes. Part 2 briefly explores the … [Read More...]

Specialized diodes, Part 1: Tunnel, Zener/Avalanche, and Schottky diodes

There are diode varieties which do much more than just block current flow in one direction and allow it in the other; some of these special diodes have favorable attributes while others are essential … [Read More...]

1U programmable supplies provide 95% efficiency, carry NRTL listing

Magna-Power Electronics announced an upgrade to its 1U (1.75” height) SL Series, now offering up to 95% efficiency and carrying a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) safety listing. With … [Read More...]

DIN rail 240-W supplies carry harsh environment/hazardous location qualifications

TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TIB 240-EX family of 240 Watt DIN rail power supplies that are designed for harsh environments & hazardous locations with certifications for ATEX … [Read More...]

Achtung! Power technology on display at PCIM Nuremberg

PCIM Europe is billed as the world's leading exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management. Recently wrapping up in Nuremberg, the … [Read More...]

Get ready for supercaps with 5x boost in power/energy density

Supercapacitors based on carbon nanotube technology are about to make the jump from laboratory curiosity to mass production. NAWA Technologies in France says it will soon begin the mass production … [Read More...]

USB PD controller supports standard and proprietary protocols

Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the AP43770 USB Type-C power delivery (PD) controller, a highly integrated solution for implementing PD over USB in fixed and portable devices, and … [Read More...]

Busbar-mounted shunt resistor measures currents in the hundreds-of-amps range

TT Electronics announced E-Beam Welded Shunt resistors for industrial and automotive applications. EBW8518 is an electron beam welded resistance element, sandwiched between large copper terminals … [Read More...]

SMD fuses handle up to 100 A, 600 Vac

Bourns, Inc. announced the completion of a significant expansion of its SinglFuse overcurrent protection product line, adding 33 new model series to the portfolio over the last 18 months. A rising … [Read More...]

Economical 200-A current sensors work up to 5 kHz

Danisense announced the DC200IF, a highly accurate, highly-stable 200A current transducer targeting system integration OEM applications, that is around 40% lower cost than competing models. This … [Read More...]

EV 200-kW inverter helps check out SiC soft-switch topology

Pre-Switch, Inc. announced its CleanWave 200kW silicon carbide (SiC) automotive inverter evaluation system that enables power design engineers to investigate the accuracy of the company’s soft … [Read More...]

New MOSFET package delivers up to 48x power density

Nexperia announced a new package in its MOSFET and LFPAK family which, when combined with its latest silicon technology, results in 40 V MOSFETs delivering a low RDS(on) of 0.7 mΩ. LFPAK88 devices … [Read More...]

Programmable multi-channel LDO regulator sports low noise, high PSRR performance

A Configurable Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit (CMIC) device claims industry-leading low dropout (LDO) regulator performance. The SLG51000 features the highest Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) and … [Read More...]

Thermoelectric assemblies and programmable temperature controllers stabilize incubator-chamber environments

Incubators are used for cell and tissue cultivation in hospital and laboratory settings. Accurate and precise control of temperature is important for cell growth, as excursions above or below the … [Read More...]

PMIC targets camera, laser-based vehicular DAS apps

The STMicroelectronics L5965 seven-output automotive power-management IC (PMIC) enables more compact and reliable electronic control units for automotive-vision systems and other in-vehicle … [Read More...]