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 […]
Aerospace
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 […]
Programmable AC power sources complement existing 2 kVA and 3 kVA models
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the TDK-Lambda GENESYS AC (GAC) and GENESYS AC PRO (GAC-PRO) series with 6kVA and 9kVA rated programmable AC power sources. These complement the recently introduced 2kVA and 3kVA models, enhancing test and measurement capabilities for the current GENESYS series of 750W to 90kW programmable DC power supplies. With a 3U […]
PoL converter features out-of-phase current sharing and 12 V input capability
STMicroelectronics’ LEOPOL1 point-of-load step-down converter for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) deployments meets the needs of equipment developers targeting the New Space market, now expanding throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. The emerging New Space industry, driven by private-sector companies, is enabling new services such as communication and earth observation, delivered from satellites built and launched […]
GaN HEMT transistors target space applications with hermetically sealed packaging
Infineon Technologies AG announced the first of a new family of radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, fabricated at Infineon’s own foundry, based on its proven CoolGan technology. Designed to operate in harsh space environments, the company’s new product is the first in-house manufactured GaN transistor to earn the highest quality certification of reliability assigned by the […]
25A power relays meet MIL-PRF-83536 specification
Microchip Technology announces the release of its BR235 and BR235D series of 25A QPL hermetically sealed electromechanical power relays that meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-83536 specification and ISO-9001 certification. This new series is engineered for commercial aviation, defense and space applications, providing supply certainty and global technical support for aerospace and defense customers. The relays […]
Military-grade capacitors meet MIL-PRF-39001 standards
Exxelia presents four series of mica capacitors, tailored to meet the stringent demands of RF, military, and aerospace applications. Mica capacitors are valued for their stability and reliable performance across a wide range of applications. They maintain consistent electrical characteristics over time and across temperature variations, making them suitable for use in critical environments. Exxelia’s […]
