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How are accelerated life tests changing for high-voltage EV power electronics?
For many years, standards such as AEC-Q101 and the "test-to-pass" method were the only ways to enter automotive power electronics. But since the … [Read More...] about How are accelerated life tests changing for high-voltage EV power electronics?
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- Understanding GaN: What are the application benefits?
- 18-channel LIN LED controller integrates 1 A DC/DC
- Battery IC monitors up to 434 series cells
- 3.3 kV SiC modules target solid-state transformers
- Liquid-cooled 3-phase converters scale to 60 kW
- 700 V GaN transistors target high-density power conversion
- Film capacitors handle 140°C in compact power designs
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Understanding GaN: What are the application benefits?
By Allan Saliva, Lead Principal Application Engineer, Infineon Technologies Power supply engineers have been designing power supplies using silicon transistors for years. Now they are asking, what … [Read More...] about Understanding GaN: What are the application benefits?

18-channel LIN LED controller integrates 1 A DC/DC
Melexis has announced the MLX81119, an 18-channel LIN RGB LED controller with an integrated 1 A DC/DC converter for automotive lighting modules in door panels, dashboards and charge-port lighting. The … [Read More...] about 18-channel LIN LED controller integrates 1 A DC/DC

Battery IC monitors up to 434 series cells
The L9963F from STMicroelectronics is an automotive battery-management IC for lithium battery packs in hybrid and full electric vehicles, industrial energy storage systems and 48V/96V applications. … [Read More...] about Battery IC monitors up to 434 series cells

3.3 kV SiC modules target solid-state transformers
Microchip Technology has announced new 3.3 kV HV D3 mSiC® Power Modules for solid-state transformers in AI hyperscale data centers and other high-voltage power systems. Offered in half-bridge and … [Read More...] about 3.3 kV SiC modules target solid-state transformers

Liquid-cooled 3-phase converters scale to 60 kW
Bel Fuse has introduced the TLP5000 Series of liquid-cooled 3-phase AC-DC converters for industrial, defense and other harsh-environment systems such as laser cutting machines, winding machines and … [Read More...] about Liquid-cooled 3-phase converters scale to 60 kW

700 V GaN transistors target high-density power conversion
The 700V PowerGaN devices from STMicroelectronics are GaN enhancement-mode transistors for high-voltage power supplies in AI servers, robotics, industrial power systems and smart-grid converters. The … [Read More...] about 700 V GaN transistors target high-density power conversion

Film capacitors handle 140°C in compact power designs
Exxelia has introduced the CF-PP140 polypropylene film capacitor range for high-energy power electronics in aerospace, transportation and industrial systems. The capacitors support 450 V to 1500 V … [Read More...] about Film capacitors handle 140°C in compact power designs

Engineering deep dive-monthly forum highlights April edition
Engineering deep dive-monthly forum highlights · April edition Welcome to the April edition of Engineering Deep Dive — a curated selection of the most engaging technical threads from the … [Read More...] about Engineering deep dive-monthly forum highlights April edition

Low-VCR resistors target precision divider circuits
Stackpole Electronics has introduced the RVCU series of high-voltage chip resistors for voltage divider, sensing and measurement circuits. Available in 1206, 2010 and 2512 packages, the series … [Read More...] about Low-VCR resistors target precision divider circuits
ESD diodes cut capacitance to 0.24 pF
ROHM Semiconductor has introduced the RESDxVx series of ESD protection diodes for high-speed data interfaces above 10 Gbps in industrial, consumer and automotive systems. The series offers 0.24 pF … [Read More...] about ESD diodes cut capacitance to 0.24 pF

Detroit microgrid tests SST and real-time energy management under live grid conditions
A grid-interactive microgrid now operating at Delta Electronics Americas’ Detroit-area facility is putting three power electronics technologies through their paces under live utility conditions: a … [Read More...] about Detroit microgrid tests SST and real-time energy management under live grid conditions

Bidirectional blocking supports safer USB power protection
Infineon Technologies AG has added the CoolGaN™ BDS 40 V G3 family devices IGK048B041S and IGK120B041S, two bidirectional switches for space-constrained power designs in smartphones, notebooks … [Read More...] about Bidirectional blocking supports safer USB power protection

4-rail controllers cut notebook power loss
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) has introduced the AOZ71049QI, AOZ71149QI and AOZ71146QI digital multiphase controllers for Intel IMVP9.3 Vcore power delivery in Panther Lake and Wildcat … [Read More...] about 4-rail controllers cut notebook power loss

Clock generator targets PCIe 7.0 with 30fs jitter
Diodes Incorporated introduced the PI6CG33A06, a six-output clock generator for PCI Express® 7.0 and earlier PCIe® generations in servers, networking equipment, HPC systems and data center platforms. … [Read More...] about Clock generator targets PCIe 7.0 with 30fs jitter

SMT microminiature tactile switch
A microminiature SMT tactile switch has been introduced by Schurter Inc. for applications requiring compact dimensions, controlled tactile response, and long operating life. The device measures 4.2 × … [Read More...] about SMT microminiature tactile switch






