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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?
Today on Power Electronic Tips
- Clock generator targets PCIe 7.0 with 30fs jitter
- SMT microminiature tactile switch
- Low-profile power block delivers 80A continuous current
- Bus bar shunts sense currents up to 1000 A
- Protected DrMOS adds 10% peak current accuracy
- Taiwan Semiconductor introduces 1200 V SiC chottky rectifiers in SOD-128 package at APEC 2026
- Wide termination resistors support up to 3W
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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

Low-profile power block delivers 80A continuous current
ITG Electronics has released the PM1201C081 Series, a 5mm-high dual-channel power block for high-density core power architectures in data centers, telecom systems and networking equipment. The module … [Read More...] about Low-profile power block delivers 80A continuous current

Bus bar shunts sense currents up to 1000 A
Stackpole has expanded its HCC Series high current chassis mount shunt resistors with new 8218, 8518 and 8236 sizes rated at 35 W to 50 W, with resistance values of 100 µΩ and 50 µΩ for current … [Read More...] about Bus bar shunts sense currents up to 1000 A

Protected DrMOS adds 10% peak current accuracy
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has introduced the SmartClamp™ family of protected DrMOS for AI servers, data centers and high-end graphics cards, led by the AOZ53228QI. The devices provide over … [Read More...] about Protected DrMOS adds 10% peak current accuracy

Taiwan Semiconductor introduces 1200 V SiC chottky rectifiers in SOD-128 package at APEC 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSC) used APEC 2026 to announce two AEC-Q qualified 1200V SiC Schottky rectifiers in the SOD-128 package, adding 1A and 2A ratings to its automotive-grade SiC diode … [Read More...] about Taiwan Semiconductor introduces 1200 V SiC chottky rectifiers in SOD-128 package at APEC 2026

Wide termination resistors support up to 3W
Stackpole Electronics has introduced the RMWA Series automotive-grade wide termination thick film chip resistors, which use a wide terminal design to improve heat dissipation, lower PCB temperatures, … [Read More...] about Wide termination resistors support up to 3W

“Solve the hardest problem first,” Alex Lidow on winning the GaN race
At APEC 2026, EPC CEO Alex Lidow spoke with EEWorld Director Aimee Kalnoskas and Power Electronics Author Jeff Shepard for a conversation that goes far beyond GaN hype. From pioneering GaN adoption in … [Read More...] about “Solve the hardest problem first,” Alex Lidow on winning the GaN race
NFC wireless power chipset targets compact wearables
ROHM Semiconductor has introduced the ML7670/ML7671 wireless power chipset for NFC-based charging in compact wearables such as smart rings, smart bands and smart pens. Operating at 13.56MHz, the … [Read More...] about NFC wireless power chipset targets compact wearables

Isolated 15 W and 30 W converters cut complexity
TDK-Lambda has released the CCGS series, a family of isolated 15 W and 30 W DC-DC converters in 52 × 93 × 23.5 mm chassis-mount and 52 × 93 × 31.9 mm DIN-rail packages, with 9-36 V or 18-76 V input … [Read More...] about Isolated 15 W and 30 W converters cut complexity

Wall-mount 60 W supplies save installation space
XP Power has released the AMF60 series, a family of 60 W wall-mount AC-DC power supplies in a sealed IP42 enclosure, with 12 V, 15 V, 19 V and 24 VDC outputs at up to 5 A, an 80-264 VAC input range … [Read More...] about Wall-mount 60 W supplies save installation space

How to design ultra-low-power smart thermostats without a C-wire
By Barry Brents, Littelfuse, Inc. Load-powered latching relay architecture enables battery-free HVAC control designs while reducing system complexity, size, and power consumption. Designing around … [Read More...] about How to design ultra-low-power smart thermostats without a C-wire

Near-zero-CTE dielectric targets 224 Gb/s AI links
Advanced Chip and Circuit Materials, Inc. has released Celeritas HM50 and Celeritas HM001, PCB and substrate dielectric materials for AI and high-speed digital designs, with coefficients of thermal … [Read More...] about Near-zero-CTE dielectric targets 224 Gb/s AI links

APEC 2026: Infineon addresses AI data center power density challenges with TLVR quad-phase module
“We want to get rid of the dumb line frequency transformers. We want to move into more intelligent systems based on semiconductors.” Dr. Peter Friedrichs, ellow SiC Innovation and Industrialization, … [Read More...] about APEC 2026: Infineon addresses AI data center power density challenges with TLVR quad-phase module

1500 W module handles 277 Vac mains
TDK-Lambda Corporation has released the PFE1500FB, a 1500 W AC-DC power module series with an 85 to 305 Vac input range, support for 277 Vac nominal mains and a 38.4 to 57.6 Vdc adjustable output for … [Read More...] about 1500 W module handles 277 Vac mains






