Nexperia introduced the industry’s first ESD diodes designed to protect 48 V automotive data communications networks against the destructive effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. This new portfolio of six robust AEC-Q101 qualified devices covers the required higher reverse working maximum voltage (VRWM) for increasingly common 48 V board nets. This ultimately saves PCB space and […]
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Schottky diodes feature merged PiN structure with zero recovery behavior
Nexperia announced the addition of two 1200 V 20 A silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes to its continuously expanding portfolio of power electronics components. The PSC20120J and PSC20120L have been designed to address the demand for ultra-low power loss rectifiers, which enable high-efficiency energy conversion in industrial applications. As such, they are ideally suited for […]
Circular inverter design eliminates electrolytic capacitors using MLCC-only DC link
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC91118, the first commercially available reference design to integrate gallium nitride (GaN) IC technology for humanoid robot motor joints. Optimized for space-constrained and weight-sensitive applications such as humanoid limbs and compact drone propulsion, the EPC91118 delivers up to 15 ARMS per phase from a 15 V to 55 […]
Filters target high-current applications in harsh operating conditions
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda RGF board-mount EMI filters. Suitable for power supplies with high input current requirements, these 20 and 40A filters are designed to provide exceptional differential mode filtering. Leveraging advanced TDK component technology, these modules streamline system-level compliance to CISPR as well as other compliance standards. The RGF filters […]
Compact power inductors offer enhanced performance for automotive ECUs
TDK Corporation has expanded its TFM201612BLEA series of thin-film power inductors for automotive power circuits to support higher currents up to 5.6 A. The two new components, measuring 2.0 x 1.6 x 1.2 mm, feature rated inductance values of 0.33 µH and 0.47 µH, respectively. Mass production of this product series began in July 2025. […]
PMIC supports 4-100 mA charging for Li-ion and LiFePO4 batterie
Nordic Semiconductor has announced the nPM1304 Power Management IC (PMIC) designed for space-constrained applications requiring small batteries. The nPM1304 complements Nordic’s nPM1300 PMIC with integrated power management and precision fuel gauging for smart rings, body sensors, and other small battery applications. The nPM1304 PMIC provides system management features and accurate fuel gauging for low-power, size-constrained […]
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 superior power dissipation based on their thick film technology design and excellent pulse handling capabilities that offer up to 300 W of power dissipation with […]
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 circuitry, the CPC2501M is the first application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) in the Littelfuse portfolio for this function. It integrates self-protection, fault timing, and solid-state switching into a single compact 6×6 […]
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 simplify power systems for healthcare, industrial applications, semiconductor manufacturing, analytical instrumentation, automation, renewable energy systems, and robotics. Housed in a compact 1U form factor, measuring 254.0mm […]
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 space-grade power device is a standard, non-hybrid DC-DC isolated power converter with a companion electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter that operates from a 28V satellite bus in harsh environments. The SA15-28 is available with […]
