Melexis introduces the MLX90411-D, an 800mA cooling fan driver that extends the MLX90411 family with enhanced customer configurability, smoother motor control, and simplified system integration. Designed for single-coil fans operating from 5 V, 12 V, 24 V, or 32 V, this innovation targets consumer systems (gaming, PC), home appliances (refrigerators), and power infrastructure (UPS, ESS). […]
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5.5 V, 4 A buck targets automotive point-of-load rails
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP61406Q, an automotive-qualified synchronous buck converter designed for point-of-load regulators in systems such as infotainment, instrument clusters, telematics modules, and advanced driver assistance systems. The device supports up to 4 A output current with a maximum input voltage of 5.5 V and is intended for compact, high-efficiency DC-DC conversion in […]
Hybrid PV PMIC cold-starts at 275 mV, 5 µW
e-peas has introduced the AEM15820, an energy-harvesting power-management IC designed to interface with hybrid photovoltaic cells that operate across both indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. Hybrid PV sources can produce very low power under indoor illumination and scale to much higher levels in direct sunlight, creating a wide operating range that requires efficient conversion and […]
Metal-film capacitors filter AV mains lines
Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of components for the mains input: The new series of WCAP-FTY2 film capacitors is optimized for use in noise suppression and complies with X1 or Y2 safety classes in accordance with IEC 60384-14. The very high impulse dielectric strength compared to X2 capacitors, along with other product-specific parameters, is confirmed […]
Metal foil resistors combine high precision with robust thermal performance
Bourns, Inc. released four new Riedon Foil Resistor Series by Bourns. The FPM Series, FPV Series, FWP2324 Series, and FPY Series are designed for high-precision, high-power applications by delivering exceptional accuracy and long-term measurement repeatability. These capabilities enable designers to meet stability, performance, high power, and reliability requirements while also helping to reduce calibration frequency even in certain harsh environments. […]
Hybrid-flyback controller drives multi-port 160 W fast-charging design
Infineon Technologies has expanded its collaboration with Anker to support the development of compact high-power chargers capable of delivering up to 160 W. The latest result of this partnership is Anker’s 160 W Prime Charger, which incorporates Infineon’s XDP digital control technology and CoolGaN-based power devices. The charger achieves high power density in a credit-card-sized […]
Protect your circuits with this combination varistor, gas-discharge tube
TDK Corporation has introduced the G series of surge protection components, comprising the G14 (ordering code: B72214G) and the G20 (B72220G). Integrating a metal oxide varistor (MOV) and a gas discharge tube (GDT) into a single hybrid design and connecting them in series leverages the strengths of both elements. This configuration reduces leakage current to […]
TOLL-package MOSFETs support compact, high-power electronics
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released two 650V Super Junction MOSFETs in a TO-Leadless (TOLL) package configuration. The devices are designed for high-power and high-current applications, including consumer electronics such as televisions, gaming monitors, and power adaptors. The new MOSFETs use a 4-pin Kelvin source configuration, which helps minimize parasitic inductance in the gate-source return path. […]
GaN converters integrate control and switching for compact design
STMicroelectronics is introducing a series of GaN flyback converters that simplify designing and building compact, efficient USB-PD chargers, fast battery chargers, and auxiliary power supplies. The converters handle reduced loads with a proprietary technique that ensures power supplies and chargers always operate soundlessly for a superior user experience. Beginning with the VIPerGaN50W, which contains a […]
Ionic cooling: a silent revolution in thermal management
As consumer electronics push the boundaries of thinness and performance, traditional cooling options are straining under ever-higher thermal loads. Mechanical fans have carried the burden for decades, but they impose limits on device height, acoustic performance, reliability, and board layout. Ionic cooling offers a fundamentally different approach: solid-state airflow driven by electrohydrodynamic (EHD) forces that […]
