Nexperia announced the release of single and dual small-signal MOSFETs in miniature DFN packages. The automotive-qualified devices are available in DFN1110D-3 and DFN1412-6 respectively. Particularly the DFN1110D-3 (1.1mm x 1 mm) package has seen increasingly wide adoption and is quickly becoming the ‘de-facto’ industry standard package for small-signal MOSFETs and bipolar transistors intended for use […]
Automotive
MLCCs offered in 99 nF/1000 V and 47 μF/100 V options
TDK Corporation has expanded its automotive-grade CA series of MEGACAP MLCCs with a metal frame, commencing mass production in September 2024. The CA series MLCCs measure 6.00 x 5.60 x 6.40 mm and feature a 3-line type structure. The lineup includes 99 nF/1000 V variants with a Class 1 dielectric and 47 μF/100 V variants […]
40 V automotive MOSFETs offer 75 percent weight reduction
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the release of four new 40V 1)MXT MV MOSFETs designed in Power Dual Flat No-Lead (PDFN) 33 packages for automotive applications. As automotive technologies like autonomous driving and infotainment systems advance, the number and variety of motors installed in vehicles are increasing. Consequently, there is a growing importance for high-performance MOSFETs […]
Power BJTs available in DFN2020D-3 packaging with 50 V and 80 V ratings
Nexperia announced the latest extension to its popular portfolio of power bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) with the release of ten standards and ten automotive-qualified products in DFN2020D-3 packaging. These new devices, available in 50 V and 80 V ratings and supporting current ranges from 1 A to 3 A in NPN and PNP polarity, further […]
0201-size, automotive-grade resistors bring enhanced reliability in consumer and industrial applications
Many types of electronic devices now benefit from the higher reliability of automotive grade resistors. By specifying automotive grade resistors, design engineers in any market segment can increase electrical stability and environmental reliability without the significant increase in cost normally associated with established reliability resistors. Stackpole’s RMCA series is AEC Q200 qualified and provides excellent long-term reliability. The […]
Power device line expanded to include ideal diodes with low forward voltage drop
Nexperia announced the addition of two new ideal diode ICs to its continuously growing portfolio of power devices. The NID5100 is suitable for standard industrial and consumer applications while the NID5100-Q100 has been qualified for use in automotive applications. Ideal diodes are MOSFET based devices that offer much lower forward voltage drop than traditional diodes […]
How do SiC and GaN devices age?
By Peter Friedrichs, Infineon Technologies SiC and GaN devices operate at higher stress levels than silicon devices. The semiconductor and automotive industries have strict qualification tests for that. Silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) wide bandgap (WBG) technologies are well known for their performance advantages over silicon (Si) in many high-power areas, including their […]
How to overcome the test and measurement challenges with WBG devices
The use of wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors like SiC and GaN to improve data center, renewable energy, and EV powertrain efficiencies and speed up EV charging times, requiring that designers use new validation testing approaches to better understand device and system performance. This article begins by reviewing standard double-pulse testing (DPT) of WBGs. It then […]
20 components added to automotive MLCC series
KYOCERA AVX has expanded its line of KAM Series automotive MLCCs by adding 20 new components. These capacitors are manufactured using miniaturization and high-capacity atomization technologies developed for smartphones, ensuring high reliability in automotive environments. The KAM Series automotive MLCCs come in various case sizes, capacitance values, and voltage ratings, making them suitable for small, […]
Non-isolated dc-dc converters with enhanced environmental protection
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 400 to 750W rated RGB series of ruggedized non-isolated DC-DC converters from TDK-Lambda. These converters operate from input voltages of 9 to 18V, 18 to 32V, or 18 to 60V and can deliver output voltages adjustable from 0.8 to 8V or 3.3 to 24V with output currents of […]
