TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand PF1500B-360 full brick power module. Rated at 1512W with an input of 170 to 265V or 1008W from 85 to 265V, the module delivers a non-isolated, regulated 360Vdc output with a 0.98 power factor. The PF1500B-360 is ideally suitable for high-voltage power systems using isolated DC-DC […]
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AC-DC power supplies meet safety and approval standards for medical and industrial apps
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced two new ranges of AC-DC power supplies with industry-leading power densities for critical medical and industrial equipment. The SL Power NGB800 800 W and NGB1200 1200 W families are optimized to address the performance, power, size, reliability, and compliance requirements of medical and industrial applications. The power supplies combine compact […]
Power conversion technology provides ultra-high efficiency in 500 W to 10 kW applications
Eggtronic has launched a high-performance AC/DC converter technology that provides industry-leading efficiency, reduced component count, and improved EMI performance in high-power applications requiring power factor correction (PFC). The technology, known as ClassEgg, is being demonstrated for the first time at CES 2023. Derived from the traditional boost PFC + LLC resonant power converter, ClassEgg is […]
Batteries for energy storage apps can provide 60 kWh
Growatt has released the one-fits-all APX HV Battery with leading innovations in performance, operation, protection, and installation. Integrated with the novel soft-switching parallel connection technology, the new battery solution contributes more energy by eliminating the effect of the energy mismatch between packs, allowing each module to fully charge and discharge independently. In addition, the innovation […]
Cellular-based remote RF wireless charging platform eliminates IoT batteries
Powercast Corporation has created a unique cellular-based RF Power-Over-Distance Wireless Charging Platform, built around Sequans Monarch cellular IoT connectivity technology. Powercast will demonstrate the solution at Mobile World Congress in Las Vegas, September 28 – 30, booth w2.1226. Operating in the lower 600 – 900 MHz frequency bands licensed by mobile carriers, the Powercast cellular-based RF Wireless […]
Efficient ad/dc conversion technique needs no PFC inductor
Pulsiv emerged from stealth mode, with the announcement of its new power electronics technology. Pulsiv OSMIUM uses a patented method for converting AC to DC that involves charging/discharging a small storage capacitor without the need for a PFC inductor. This unique solution delivers a high power factor, consistently high efficiency, and an ultra-compact system design. Pulsiv OSMIUM […]
Integrated ac-dc power stages handle up to 950 V
Optimized performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-voltage power supplies need to be combined with reduced bill-of-material (BOM) count and cost, as well as lower design efforts. With its 5 th generation fixed-frequency (FF) CoolSET portfolio, Infineon Technologies AG offers the right components to meet these needs and effectively manage the critical design trade-offs. The new 800 V and 950 V […]
AC/DC din-rail supplies power medical and industrial applications
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the launch of three new DIN Rail AC/DC power supplies for industrial applications. Based on its long experience and expertise in developing high-efficiency power conversion solutions for demanding industrial applications optimized for highly automated manufacturing, Cosel’s design team has developed without compromising a new family, the WDA family that shortens Time-To-Market. […]
20 Gbps drivers feature 1.8-voltage ratings
Diodes Incorporated has announced further additions to its extensive range of programmable multi-channel linear ReDrivers, releasing three new 20Gbps devices with 1.8V voltage ratings addressing fast-growing USB4 Gen3, Thunderbolt 4.0, and DisplayPort 2.0 standards. The DIODES ReDrivers PI2DPX2020, PI2DPX2023, and PI2DPX2063 are targeted at use in laptops, desktop PCs, workstations, active cables, monitors, and docking applications. Their […]
GaN half-bridge power ICs enable megahertz-range switching frequencies
Navitas Semiconductor announced the industry’s first GaNSense half-bridge power ICs. These half-bridge ICs enable a new level of MHz switching frequencies while dramatically reducing the system cost and complexity compared to existing discrete solutions. GaNSense half-bridge power ICs integrate two GaN FETs with drive, control, sensing, autonomous protection, and level-shift isolation, to create a fundamental […]
