Pickering Interfaces launched a new family of battery simulator modules, ideal for Electric Vehicle (EV) battery stack emulation in Battery Management Systems (BMS) test applications. The 41-752A (PXI) and 43-752A (PXIe) modules enable direct voltage and current readback either programmatically or using Pickering’s soft panel control. Each cell simulator is highly accurate, specified at ±5 mV from 1 […]
AC-DC
Compact 300/120-W GaN ac adapters meet DoE efficiency specs
CUI Inc announced the expansion of two GaN desktop ac-dc power supply series to its SDI product family, broadening their product range for the GaN adapter line. The SDI300G-U and SDI300G-UR offer 300 W of continuous power from a compact desktop package and boast up to 100% increase in power density compared to non-GaN units. […]
Gains from GaN
Energy efficiencies made possible by gallium-nitride semiconductors are starting to impact every day products. Paul Wiener • GaN Systems, Inc. | Ron Stull • CUI, Inc. Wide-bandgap power semiconductors are in production now and recommended for new designs. The earliest adopters among power supply OEMs have already begun introducing new product lines employing this technology […]
Wide input AC-DC supplies power up embedded apps from 15 W to 320 W
XP Power has announced the introduction of the LCW series of regulated output cased AC-DC power supplies that are ideal for embedded industrial electronics, technology, and equipment requiring household approvals. The nine new series (LCW15, LCW25, LCW35, LCW50, LCW75, LCW100, LCW150, LCW200, and LCW320) offer power levels from 15W to 320W. All models meet EN […]
New 6-mohm SiC FET handles 750 V
UnitedSiC has responded to the power designer’s requests for higher-performance, higher-efficient SiC FETs with the announcement of the industry’s best 750V, 6mohm device. At an RDS(on) value of less than half the nearest SiC MOSFET competitor, the new 6mohm device also provides a robust short-circuit withstand time rating of 5s. Today’s announcement includes 9 new […]
100-W charge pump fast charging IC targets smartphones, mobile hardware
NuVolta Technologies announced its second-generation charge pump fast charging IC — NU2205, which is the first 100W charge pump fast charging IC in the whole industry. NU2205 is the leading fast charging IC for a 2S battery with a 4:2 charge pump fast-charging architecture for ultra-fast charging applications in flagship smartphones and other mobile devices. […]
Sager Electronics to carry Traco Power’s TXLN Series ac/dc supplies
Electronics distributor Sager Electronics is now stocking TRACO Power’s TXLN series of ac/dc power supplies. Delivering 12 power levels covering 18 to 960 W, TRACO Power’s TXLN series ac/dc power supplies are designed for cost-critical applications. The series’ low-profile metal case and screw terminal block connection allows for easy installation of equipment. The series features […]
Internal medical ac-dc supplies feature higher power ranges
CUI Inc announced the addition of twelve new models to its VMS-C and VMS-C-CNF range of internal medical ac-dc power supplies. Considerably extending the offering, these new, higher power models are chassis mount units available in open frame or metal case variations that are perfect for use in medical and home healthcare applications, such as ultrasound […]
Active clamp flyback controller targets power adapters up to 100 W
Silanna Semiconductor has launched a new integrated active clamp flyback (ACF) controller that will reduce the operational and no-load/ standby power consumption of high-efficiency chargers and adapters while driving down component count, BOM cost, and size. The SZ1131 ACF controller is the latest addition to Silanna Semiconductor’s family of CO2 Smart Power technologies. These technologies […]
Free online tool streamlines SiC FET, Schottky diode selection process
UnitedSiC has launched an upgrade to its FET-Jet CalculatorTM. This new version (v2) significantly streamlines the SiC FET and Schottky diode selection process and simplifies the analysis of all power-related results. First launched in March, this simple, registration-free online tool facilitates the designer’s selection and performance comparison process, in different power applications and 26 unique […]
