Sense resistors are commonly used in applications such as low-power electronics, consumer devices, lighting systems, and security or detection equipment for power monitoring and control. These applications often do not require ultra-low resistance values, tight precision tolerances, or low temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR). Instead, they prioritize flexibility in form factor and affordability. Stackpole’s CSR […]
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Solid-state relays switch AC and DC loads
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the expanded offering to the industrial Solid-State Relays (SSRs) family of products. The additional three series of products and accessories are essential for heating applications that demand reliable and cost-effective switching and comply with international standards. View the video. The expanded SSRs are available in three configurations, plus added accessories: SRP1-CC – DC […]
4 mm x 5 mm gate drivers feature 2.4A sink capability for GaN applications
STMicroelectronics’ new high-voltage half-bridge gate drivers for GaN applications add extra flexibility and features for greater efficiency and robustness. The latest STDRIVEG610 and STDRIVEG611 give designers two options to manage GaN devices in power conversion and motion applications for greater efficiency, power density, and ruggedness in consumer and industrial applications. The STDRIVEG610 addresses applications requiring […]
GaN switch delivers bidirectional voltage blocking in single device
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing the CoolGaN bidirectional switch (BDS) 650 V G5, a gallium nitride (GaN) switch capable of actively blocking voltage and current in both directions. Featuring a common-drain design and a double-gate structure, it leverages Infineon’s robust gate injection transistor (GIT) technology to deliver a monolithic bidirectional switch, enabled by Infineon’s CoolGaN […]
USB-C power modules achieve low operating temperature
Pulsiv announces the release of a series of 65W-70W USB-C modules. Aimed at installed applications such as wall sockets, desks, and furniture, these ultra-compact and fully assembled modules achieve the world’s lowest operating temperature of just 32°C above ambient with an industry-leading efficiency of 97.34%. USB-C charging in wall sockets, desks, and furniture typically offers […]
Motor drive family delivers 4% efficiency gain over IGBTs in home appliances
Navitas Semiconductor has announced a new family of GaNSense Motor Drive ICs targeting home appliances and industrial drives up to 600 W. Specifically designed for motor drive applications, this fully integrated solution combines two GaN FETs in a half-bridge configuration with drive, control, sensing, and autonomous protection. Compared to legacy silicon IGBT solutions, this results […]
High voltage resistors available in tolerances down to 0.5% with 100 ppm TCR
Stackpole Electronics Inc. is excited to announce the release of its new RVCU series of high-voltage thick film resistors. These resistors are designed to offer exceptional stability at different voltages, known as Voltage Coefficient of Resistance (VCR), making them ideal for applications that require stable VCR. The RVCU series features a low specified VCR of […]
Contacts connects 750 A, 1500 V
TDK Corporation announces the HVC50, a high-voltage DC contactor designed for connecting or disconnecting lithium-ion batteries with up to 1500 V in traction applications, energy storage systems (ESS), and megawatt charging systems (MCS). With this component, TDK enables its customers to drive the green transformation towards an all-electric society and reduce their carbon footprint. In […]
Compact 8 mm × 8 mm PMIC suppors dynamic voltage adjustment in 12.5 mV increments
Microchip Technology announces the MCP16701, a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) designed to meet the needs of high-performance MPU and FPGA designers. The MCP16701 integrates eight 1.5A buck converters that can be paralleled, four 300 mA internal Low Dropout Voltage Regulators (LDOs), and a controller to drive external MOSFETs. This highly integrated device can result in a […]
48 V switches feature ±5% current sense accuracy
As vehicle architectures transition to hybrid and electric models, conventional battery systems are increasingly being supplemented or replaced by 48 V power sources. This shift is expected to become the new standard for future electric vehicles, as 12 V and 24 V power net systems reach their limits. 48 V systems enable advanced features, enhance […]
