The RHFLVDS41 low-voltage differential signaling driver from STMicroelectronics is a QML-V qualified device designed for high-speed space data links with data rates up to 600 Mbps. The driver operates over a 2.3 V to 3.6 V supply range, supports compatibility with modern low-voltage logic standards and provides radiation tolerance up to 300 krad(Si) TID with […]
Aerospace
Plastic TVS devices meet military qualification for aerospace protection
The JANPTX family of surface-mount transient voltage suppressor devices from Microchip Technology is qualified to MIL-PRF-19500 and provides high-reliability transient protection in non-hermetic plastic packages for aerospace and defense applications. The unidirectional TVS devices support working voltages from 5 V to 175 V, deliver up to 1.5 kW peak pulse power and clamp transients in […]
Radiation-hardened diodes qualified to 60 MeV·cm²/mg burnout
STMicroelectronics has introduced three radiation-hardened low-voltage rectifier diodes intended for power conversion and protection circuits used in Low Earth Orbit satellites. The LEO1N58xx devices are supplied in SOD128 plastic packages and are positioned for use in switched-mode power supplies and high-frequency DC-DC converter stages where low forward drop and fast recovery support efficiency and transient […]
What is a matrix converter used for?
A matrix converter is a type of direct, variable AC-to-AC converter without an intermediate DC-link stage. The topology can deliver high power densities, bidirectional power flow, and precise control in a compact size, making it suited for renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, industrial motor drives, aerospace, and marine applications. When higher power levels are needed, […]
Low power supply line offers universal AC input and PFC design
Acopian Technical Company has introduced the Low Profile 2 series of switching regulated power supplies designed for use in applications requiring compact, high-power performance. The units provide up to 900 watts of single-output AC-DC or DC-DC power and operate with a universal AC input range. Each model includes power factor correction, remote sensing, programmable voltage […]
GaN-on-GaN design supports compact, efficient power conversion
Onsemi conductor has introduced a new generation of vertical gallium nitride (vGaN) devices featuring GaN-on-GaN architecture and designed to enhance power density, efficiency, and reliability in high-performance applications. Unlike lateral GaN structures built on silicon or sapphire substrates, the vertical configuration conducts current through the semiconductor material itself, enabling operation at higher voltages and switching […]
Rad-hard buck controller integrates 5 V gate drive
Infineon Technologies has announced a radiation-hardened buck controller with integrated gate drive. The RIC70847 combines a 17.1 V buck controller with a 5 V half-bridge gate drive for point-of-load power rails in commercial space systems and digital processing payloads. The device operates with an input voltage range of 4.75 V to 15 V and an […]
High-voltage MLCCs deliver 47µF in 2220 package
KYOCERA AVX released the new DSCC 25007 Mini BME Stacks — miniature, high-CV stacked X7R capacitors equipped with base metal electrodes (BME) and subjected to 100% Group A testing. Designed to satisfy the growing need for compact and lightweight high-CV SMT capacitors in high-reliability military, aerospace, and space applications subjected to extreme operating conditions and harsh […]
16-38 V DC input power supply handles 100 V DC transients
GAIA Converter has announced the launch of the GRD-50A-M series of scalable 500 W integrated power supplies for high-reliability markets such as military and aerospace. This new family of commercial-off-the-shelf board power supplies, designed for 24 Vdc and 28 Vdc input, complies with major military standards, including MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461. The GRD-50A-M provides flexibility, robustness, and […]
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 […]
