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What are the performance standards for solid state isolators?
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What are the design considerations when using solid state isolators in PLCs?
Solid state isolators (SSIs) can be an effective tool for providing isolation for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). When using SSIs in PLCs, several important considerations come into play to … [Read More...] about What are the design considerations when using solid state isolators in PLCs?

Power resistors dissipate 300 W with heatsink
Bourns, Inc. announced a new thick film resistor series that delivers high heat tolerance in a compact TO-227 package. The Riedon PF2270 Series Power Film Resistors by Bourns are engineered to provide … [Read More...] about Power resistors dissipate 300 W with heatsink

Solid-state relay switches power in video doorbells
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the CPC2501M, a robust, self-actuating, normally closed solid-state relay optimized for chime bypass in video doorbell systems. Designed to replace discrete relay … [Read More...] about Solid-state relay switches power in video doorbells

Configurable supply features 9 VDC to 66 VDC outputs with adjustment range
XP Power revolutionises the configurable, modular power supply market with the introduction of its FLXPro series. The FLX1K3 is a 1.3kW configurable chassis mount AC-DC power supply designed to … [Read More...] about Configurable supply features 9 VDC to 66 VDC outputs with adjustment range

What are the performance standards for solid state isolators?
Solid state isolators (SSIs) use coreless transformers (CTs) to provide electrical isolation between circuits while supporting power and signal connections. Isolation supports safety, noise immunity, … [Read More...] about What are the performance standards for solid state isolators?

650 V GaN devices challenge SiC in high-power applications
Renesas Electronics announced its Gen 4+ Super GaN platform, featuring 650 V, 30 milliohm gallium nitride devices for high-power applications. The launch represents the company's continued investment … [Read More...] about 650 V GaN devices challenge SiC in high-power applications

APEC 2026 committee seeks plenary session topic suggestions with July 24 deadline
The APEC 2026 organizing committee is open for suggestions for Plenary Session topics and speakers for the 41st annual Applied Power Electronics Conference. Each year, the Plenary Session is held on … [Read More...] about APEC 2026 committee seeks plenary session topic suggestions with July 24 deadline

Space-grade power converter delivers 100 krad TID radiation tolerance
Microchip Technology announces the SA15-28 off-the-shelf radiation-hardened DC-DC 15W power converter with a companion SF100-28 EMI filter that is designed to meet MIL-STD-461 specifications. This … [Read More...] about Space-grade power converter delivers 100 krad TID radiation tolerance

What are the advantages of solid-state isolators compared with optical SSRs?
Optically isolated solid-state relays (SSRs) (also called optocouplers or photovoltaic relays) were developed to overcome some of the performance limitations of electromechanical relays. While they … [Read More...] about What are the advantages of solid-state isolators compared with optical SSRs?

MLCCs deliver 1 µF capacitance in 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm form factor
TDK Corporation has expanded its C series for commercial multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 1 µF at 100 V in the 1608 size (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm – L x W x H), with X7R characteristics. This is the … [Read More...] about MLCCs deliver 1 µF capacitance in 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm form factor

Digital controller pushed GaN switching to 2 MHz.
Wise Integration announced the release to production of its first fully digital controller, WiseWare 1.1 (WIW1101), based on the MCU 32 bits. This milestone innovation enables high-frequency operation … [Read More...] about Digital controller pushed GaN switching to 2 MHz.

Eval board demonstrates two-phase buck converter with 50 V GaN FETs
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the release of the EPC91109, a performance evaluation board designed to demonstrate the benefits of enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) power … [Read More...] about Eval board demonstrates two-phase buck converter with 50 V GaN FETs

Programmable AC power sources complement existing 2 kVA and 3 kVA models
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the TDK-Lambda GENESYS AC (GAC) and GENESYS AC PRO (GAC-PRO) series with 6kVA and 9kVA rated programmable AC power sources. These complement the recently … [Read More...] about Programmable AC power sources complement existing 2 kVA and 3 kVA models

Compact power supply simplifies connection between transducers and test instruments
Danisense is introducing the DSSIU-1-V, a new low-noise power supply and interface unit designed to support a wide range of its flux gate current transducers (DCCTs). Featuring an industry-standard … [Read More...] about Compact power supply simplifies connection between transducers and test instruments

What is a coreless transformer and how does it work in a solid-state isolator?
Coreless transformers (CTs) in solid state isolators (SSIs) rely on inductive coupling to transfer information and power across an isolation barrier. CTs employ near-field magnetic induction coupling, … [Read More...] about What is a coreless transformer and how does it work in a solid-state isolator?