Bourns, Inc. announced its Model SRF0703HA Series Dual-Winding Shielded Power Inductor Series. Bourns new AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade power inductors can be used in parallel, series, dual-inductor, or transformer configurations, giving designers outstanding rated current and inductance versatility. In addition, the single-package dual-winding inductors provide a space-saving and cost-efficient solution compared to using two individual inductors. They’re […]
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250 A current-shunt sensor provides digital outputs
Bourns, Inc. announced that it has further expanded its digital shunt sensor line with the release of the Riedon Model SSD-250A Series Shunt Sensor – Digital by Bourns. The new 250 amp series is available in two versions: the RS-485 serial interface model, which can also be configured as MODBUS RTU, and a customizable CANbus model. Designed to give […]
Mid-range power factor chokes deliver 260-4500 uH inductance range
leITG Electronics has further expanded its range of mid-tier power factor correction chokes (PFCs) providing premium performance at a cost-effective price point. Suitable for applications with continuous conduction requirements in the 100-1,000 Watt range, the company’s PFC222222D Series is designed to meet rigorous AC to DC converter needs for the industrial, equipment, and automotive industries. […]
85 V diode driver supports analog and digital dimming.
Diodes Incorporated announces the expansion of its automotive-compliant* LED driver portfolio by introducing the AL8866Q. This DC-switching LED driver-controller drives an external MOSFET and supports buck, boost, buck-boost, and single-ended primary-inductance converter (SEPIC) topologies for high-power LED lighting systems. Applications include daytime running lights (DRL), high/low beams, fog lights, turn lights, brake/stop lights, and more. It operates within […]
TVS diodes protect automotive SiC circuits
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its TPSMB Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series, the first-to-market asymmetrical transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode specifically designed for the protection of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET gate drivers in automotive applications. This innovative product addresses the increasing demand for reliable overvoltage protection in next-generation electric vehicle (EV) systems, delivering a compact, single-component solution that […]
LED buck driver handles 2 A, up to 65 V
Diodes Incorporated announces the expansion of its automotive-compliant* LED driver portfolio by introducing the AL8891Q. This easy-to-use synchronous Buck LED driver with high-side current sense drives up to 2A from a wide 4.5V to 65V input voltage range. It supports up to 95% duty cycle, allowing the drive of longer LED chains. The device provides […]
Developing power architecture to support autonomous transportation
New and innovative vehicles are being developed to support more autonomous activity in transport for warehousing, logistics, agriculture, and distribution. The power requirements for these applications have triggered the development of new solutions from semiconductor manufacturers. Electrification in the automotive industry continues to generate headlines as consumers want to learn more about the features and […]
AEC-Q100-qualified fixed-direction level translators operate at 250 Mbps
Nexperia released a new family of next-generation fixed-direction voltage level translators ideal for use with some of the most commonly used push-pull data interfaces (including UART, SPI, and JTAG protocols) as well as for general-purpose input/output (GPIO). The NXU series of 4-bit, 2-bit, and 1-bit dual-supply buffers offer a smaller, higher performance and lower-cost level […]
Power MOSFET achieves 0.34 mΩ on resistance
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 40 V TrenchFET Gen V n-channel power MOSFET in the PowerPAK 10×12 package with best-in-class on-resistance. Compared to competing devices in the same footprint, the Vishay Siliconix SiJK140E slashes on-resistance by 32 % while offering 58 % lower on-resistance than 40 V MOSFETs in the TO-263-7L. With on-resistance down to […]
Measure voltages across shunts to calculate power-circuit current
Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages up to 26V while operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply. Automotive applications include ambient lighting control, battery management, heated seats, and other body control systems. The […]
