HMI announced the launch of its HL8743, an AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified automotive single and dual-channel high PSRR LDO with current sensing. The HL8743 features a high-input voltage, single and dual low-dropout regulator, both equipped with precise current sensing, and capabilities designed to operate with a wide input voltage range from 4.5V to 40V. With […]
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PIMs now available for power conversion stages in DC fast charging and ESS applications
Today onsemi announced the availability of nine new EliteSiC Power Integrated Modules (PIMs) enabling bidirectional charging capabilities for DC ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers and energy storage systems (ESS). The silicon carbide-based solutions will dramatically improve system cost with higher efficiency and simpler cooling mechanisms that can reduce size by up to 40% and weight […]
Two-channel gate drivers incorporates SOI technology for robustness and negative transient immunity
Infineon Technologies AG announced the expansion of its MOTIX family of products for automotive and industrial motor control applications. To further expand the advanced product family, Infineon introduces the 2-channel MOTIX gate driver ICs 2ED2742S01G, 2ED2732S01G, 2ED2748S01G, and 2ED2738S01G. The 160 V Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) gate drivers are small, powerful, and cost-effective gate drive solutions with excellent latch-up immunity. […]
Power modules now available with press-fit terminals
Microchip Technology announces its expansive portfolio of SP1F and SP3F power modules are now available with Press-Fit terminals for high-volume applications. Solder-free Press-Fit power module terminals allow for automated or robotic installation, which simplifies and speeds up the assembly process to reduce manufacturing costs. The high accuracy of the terminal locations and the novel Press-Fit pin design […]
12 V SiC MOSFETs boast RDS(on) values of 40 Ω and 80 Ω
Nexperia announced its first silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with the release of two 1200 V discrete devices in 3-pin TO-247 packaging with RDS(on) values of 40 mΩ and 80 mΩ. NSF040120L3A0 and NSF080120L3A0 are the first in a series of planned releases that will see Nexperia’s SiC MOSFET portfolio quickly expand to include devices with […]
Laser diode for LiDAR achieves a uniform luminous intensity of 97%
ROHM semicondcutor announced the RLD90QZW8 high-power laser diode, ideal for industrial equipment and consumer applications requiring distance measurement and spatial recognition. In recent years, LiDAR has been increasingly adopted in a wide range of applications that require automation, including AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), robot vacuums, and autonomous vehicles, where it is necessary to accurately measure […]
Choke sample kits designed for saturation currents from 32 A to 83 A at +100°C
TDK Corporation presents a sample kit for the B82559A*A033 series of shielded EPCOS ERU 33 high-current chokes. The sample kit (ordering number: B82559X033) contains two pieces of each of the six standard types of this series. In addition to the standard types in the sample kit, customized variants of the chokes with other inductance values […]
Quad-channel digital isolators for automotive and industrial applications
Modern electronic systems in automotive and industrial applications require robust, efficient, and precise data communication capabilities to ensure optimal performance. To meet these needs, Infineon Technologies AG is introducing its ISOFACE quad-channel digital isolators, emphasizing a broader portfolio of isolation technologies. The ISOFACE quad-channel digital isolators are available in two categories. The ISOFACE 4DIRx4xxHA family […]
Design World presents the 2023 LEAP Awards Winners: Power Electronics
Now in its sixth year, Design World’s LEAP Awards continue to showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. It’s a large undertaking that wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community.\ Each year, the editorial team assembles OEM design engineers and academics to create an independent judging panel. Below […]
eFuse protects supercapacitors from excessive voltage and current
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest addition to the eFuse Protection ICs product line of versatile circuit protection devices, the LS0502SCD33. This pioneering innovation marks a significant milestone in the industry, providing the eFuse Super Capacitor Protection IC, a cutting-edge solution designed specifically for backup power charging applications in harsh environments. In many applications where backup […]