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FAQ on magnetos for power and ignition, Part 1
This simple, mechanically driven power source is nearly 200 years old and still has a well-defined, albeit limited, role in today’s systems. What … [Read More...] about FAQ on magnetos for power and ignition, Part 1
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- Power entry modules combine multiple functions in one component
- Capacitors filter AC mains in tough temperature and humidity conditions
- 1,000-Hour X2 class interference suppression capacitors meet demanding 85/85 THB test
- New GaN FETs for soft switching applications
- Configurable power supply delivers optimized, application-specific power conversion
- Choke sample kits designed for saturation currents from 32 A to 83 A at +100°C
- Quad-channel digital isolators for automotive and industrial applications
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Power entry modules combine multiple functions in one component
SCHURTER series DG11 and DG12 with and without mains filter features a first-of-its-kind ingress protection solution for IEC inlets, consisting of a seal gasket between the connector and mating V-Lock … [Read More...] about Power entry modules combine multiple functions in one component

Capacitors filter AC mains in tough temperature and humidity conditions
Cornell Dubilier recently introduced the new MXT Series Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor. Designed to suppress conducted electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) at a circuit’s … [Read More...] about Capacitors filter AC mains in tough temperature and humidity conditions

1,000-Hour X2 class interference suppression capacitors meet demanding 85/85 THB test
Cornell Dubilier, a division of Knowles Corporation, recently introduced the new MXT Series Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor. Designed to suppress conducted electromagnetic/radio frequency … [Read More...] about 1,000-Hour X2 class interference suppression capacitors meet demanding 85/85 THB test

New GaN FETs for soft switching applications
Central Semiconductor announces the introduction of several new Gallium Nitride (GaN) FETs. The latest additions include the CCSPG1060N (100V, 60A) in a CSP3.5X2 package, the CDF56G6511N (650V, 11.5A) … [Read More...] about New GaN FETs for soft switching applications

Configurable power supply delivers optimized, application-specific power conversion
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has announced a new configurable power supply that delivers optimized, application-specific power conversion in a small form factor with up to four times higher power … [Read More...] about Configurable power supply delivers optimized, application-specific power conversion

Choke sample kits designed for saturation currents from 32 A to 83 A at +100°C
TDK Corporation presents a sample kit for the B82559A*A033 series of shielded EPCOS ERU 33 high-current chokes. The sample kit (ordering number: B82559X033) contains two pieces of each of the six … [Read More...] about Choke sample kits designed for saturation currents from 32 A to 83 A at +100°C

Quad-channel digital isolators for automotive and industrial applications
Modern electronic systems in automotive and industrial applications require robust, efficient, and precise data communication capabilities to ensure optimal performance. To meet these needs, Infineon … [Read More...] about Quad-channel digital isolators for automotive and industrial applications

Power supply operates from 400/440/480 Vac Delta and Wye inputs
TDK Corporation announces the addition of the TDK-Lambda brand TPS4000-12 power supply, further extending the existing 3kW to 4kW rated TPS series. Delivering up to 2040W output power (12V at 170A) … [Read More...] about Power supply operates from 400/440/480 Vac Delta and Wye inputs

Driver uses floating voltage source to control discrete standard power MOSFETs and IGBTs
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the FDA117 Optically Isolated Photovoltaic Driver. This innovative product generates a floating power source, making it an exceptional choice for isolated … [Read More...] about Driver uses floating voltage source to control discrete standard power MOSFETs and IGBTs

FAQ on magnetos for power and ignition, Part 2
This simple, mechanically driven power source is nearly 200 years old and still has a well-defined, albeit limited, role in today’s systems. Most of the historical and present-day applications for … [Read More...] about FAQ on magnetos for power and ignition, Part 2

GaN switcher IC delivers up to 85 W without heatsink
Power Integrations has released the world’s highest-voltage, single-switch gallium-nitride (GaN) power supply IC, featuring a 1250-volt PowiGaN switch. The new device significantly reduces switching … [Read More...] about GaN switcher IC delivers up to 85 W without heatsink

TCI 500U series AC/DC power supplies
TRACO POWER releases their new TCI 500U series of power supplies rated up to 450W @ 230 VAC and 400W @ 115VAC conduction-cooled operation and 500W with 30 CFM airflow. This series was designed to … [Read More...] about TCI 500U series AC/DC power supplies

Surface-mount low-current circuit breaker doubles as a thermal cutoff
Bourns, Inc. announced its smallest surface mount mini-breaker TCO device. The Bourns Model SW mini-breaker has a 4.7 mm x 2.8 mm footprint with a height of just 0.94 mm. Designed to control abnormal, … [Read More...] about Surface-mount low-current circuit breaker doubles as a thermal cutoff

FAQ on magnetos for power and ignition, Part 1
This simple, mechanically driven power source is nearly 200 years old and still has a well-defined, albeit limited, role in today’s systems. What or who is a magneto? No, a “magneto” is not only … [Read More...] about FAQ on magnetos for power and ignition, Part 1

Nomogram helps engineer calculate transformer parameters
Pulsiv Limited has developed an innovative nomogram to help design engineers rapidly determine critical transformer parameters in DCM flyback designs. This intuitive tool can replace more complex … [Read More...] about Nomogram helps engineer calculate transformer parameters