Murata Power Solutions has announced the availability of its PQU650M series, a new line of open frame 650 Watt AC-DC converters developed for the healthcare industry. The high-efficiency rating of the PQU650M series (>95%) is achieved by utilizing the latest LLC topology which allows for a high output power convection rating with zero airflows of […]
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External power adapters span 5 to 360-W range
The newest models of MEAN WELL external power adaptors for medical and industrial fields are available now, or coming soon, to Allied Electronics & Automation. These updated pieces — GST Series, GSM Series, and GEM/GE Series — offer a total solution for those in the medical and industrial fields. With more options, customers have more flexibility while getting […]
Titanium-efficiency 2,700-W CRPS ac-dc supplies target HPC servers
Murata Power Solutions has announced the D1U74T series designed to meet the CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supply) standard defined by Intel and target server products for supercomputers, high-performance computing (HPC) systems, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and crypto mining applications incorporating GPUs / ASIC topologies. The D1U74T provides 12 VDC at 2700 Watt output power […]
High-voltage MOSFETs feature fast body diodes, low resistance
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of 600V Low Ohmic and Fast Body Diode αMOS5 Super Junction MOSFETs Family. αMOS5 is AOS’s latest generation of high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs for Quick Charger, Adapter, PC Power, Server, Industrial Power, Telecom, and Hyperscale Datacenter applications. The first […]
5-W ac/dc converters come in 3-W footprint
Two new 5-W, board-mount ac/dc product ranges come in a choice of industry standard sizes and pin-outs, at competitive prices. The RAC05E-K series is compatible with existing 3-W part footprints and the RAC05E-KT series is in the ‘EI30’ transformer-pack style. Both series achieve 5 W in the same footprint as other 3-W parts on the […]
Battery management IC improves charge and fuel gauge accuracy
Analog Devices, Inc. announced the MAX17330 battery management integrated circuit (IC) with integrated fuel gauge and advanced battery protection for one-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries that delivers a longer battery runtime for consumer applications than similar products. The new IC expands ADI’s battery management portfolio, which already delivers accuracy for the automotive and industrial markets that are […]
AC-DC power supplies boast 330% peak current
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the introduction of 1,000W free-air convection cooling power supplies, the AEA1000F series. With demanding applications in mind, the AEA1000F is able to deliver 330% peak power for a period of up to 3,000 milliseconds. Designed for applications requiring a high level of safety, the AEA1000F is certified according to the EN62477-1 […]
PXI, multi-cell battery simulator modules target automotive and aerospace applications
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 […]
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 […]