Melexis has released its fourth-generation automotive LIN motor driver, the MLX81350, designed to support up to 5 W (0.5 A) per motor. The device is developed for applications such as air conditioning flaps and automated air vents used in electric vehicles, where precise control of airflow and thermal systems contributes to comfort and energy efficiency. […]
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High-current, low-inductance power inductor meets automotive temperature rating
Coilcraft announces a new series of molded power inductors designed for high-current, low-inductance applications in fast DC-DC conversion systems. The components support ultra-low inductance values starting around 40 nH, enabling rapid transient response in low-voltage, high-current converter topologies. These inductors are optimized for use in single-phase and multi-phase VRMs and point-of-load regulators, offering high current […]
Power devices offer reduced on-resistance and extended operating temperature range
Infineon has released the EasyPACK C, the latest addition to its EasyPACK family of power modules. The first products in this series use 1200V CoolSiC MOSFET G2 devices combined with Infineon’s.XT interconnection technology. These silicon carbide (SiC) modules are designed for high-efficiency, long-lifetime operation in industrial systems such as fast DC electric vehicle charging, megawatt […]
Code-free driver simplifies setup of RGB ambient lighting systems
Melexis has released the MLX80124, a configurable LIN LED driver designed for automotive ambient lighting applications. The device supports dynamic RGB lighting systems without requiring embedded code development. The MLX80124 allows engineers to configure lighting behavior using a graphical user interface (GUI) instead of writing code. This approach helps streamline the setup of RGB ambient […]
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 […]
1,200 V diodes offer low forward voltage and 175 °C operation rang
Taiwan Semiconductor has introduced a series of 1,200V diodes designed for high-power rectification and automotive applications. The new PLA and PLD series include six models with continuous current ratings of 15A, 30A, and 60A. Each device features a maximum forward voltage of 1.3V, a reverse leakage of less than 10µA at 25 °C, and a […]
SPICE integration models gate driver effects on switching losses
The Infineon Power Simulation Platform (IPOSIM) from Infineon Technologies AG is widely used to calculate losses and thermal behavior of power modules, discrete devices, and disc devices. The platform now integrates a SPICE-based model generation tool that incorporates external circuitry and gate driver selection into system-level simulations. The tool delivers more accurate results for static, […]
Low-forward-voltage 1,200 V diodes target high-power rectification
A new family of 1,200 V rectifier diodes is available in ThinDPAK, D2PAK-D, and TO-247BD packages from Taiwan Semiconductor. The devices are offered with current ratings of 15 A, 30 A, and 60 A. Each diode series supports a maximum forward-voltage rating of 1.3 V and maintains low reverse leakage below 10 µA at 25 […]
1400 V SiC MOSFETs operate at 200 °C junction temperature continuously
High-power applications such as electric vehicle charging, battery energy storage systems, and commercial, construction, and agricultural vehicles (CAVs) are driving the demand for higher system-level power density and efficiency to meet increasing performance expectations. At the same time, these requirements introduce new design challenges, including reliable operation under harsh environmental conditions, robustness against transient overloads, […]
Shunt resistors feature four terminals, low inductance
Bourns, Inc. announced its CSS4C-1216 Series 4-terminal current sense resistors. The automotive-grade, AEC-Q200 compliant Bourns CSS4C-1216 Series meets precise current measurement requirements in today’s high-performance applications that demand higher power handling, greater efficiency, and effective thermal management in a smaller, more compact footprint. Applications that can benefit from these capabilities include Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles […]
