TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series for automotive applications and C series for commercial multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to include a 10 nF variant rated at 1,250 V in a 3225 package (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm). These capacitors feature C0G characteristics, a Class I dielectric known for minimal capacitance variation across temperature […]
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Step-down converter achieves 220 μA quiescent current at 600 mA output
Nexperia introduced a new series of step-down DC-DC converters featuring devices with outstanding stand-by and operating efficiency that offer engineers even greater flexibility for designing various fixed and portable battery-powered applications across consumer, industrial, and automotive end-markets. The NEX30606 is a high-efficiency, high-accuracy step-down converter that offers a choice of 16 resistor-settable output voltages from […]
Band-pass filters handle 8 W power in 3 mm package
KYOCERA AVX released two new series of compact, thin-film band-pass filters engineered to deliver excellent RF performance in a wide range of high-power applications with crowded PCBs. Designed to satisfy cross-market customer demand for small, high-power band-pass filters, the new BP1206 and BP2816 Series band-pass filters leverage the company’s proven, multilayer integrated thin-film (ITF) technology to […]
Power controller supports NVIDIA Blackwell GPU
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited unveiled its AOZ73004CQI, the world’s first 4-Phase controller for Blackwell GPUs, its advanced design has received full OpenVReg (Open Voltage Regulator) OVR4-22 compliance. The performance and energy efficiency gains from the introduction of the Blackwell platform help propel AI capabilities supported by increased GPU performance. AOZ73004CQI’s cycle-by-cycle current limit meets the overcurrent […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anti-disconnect power connector targets mobile equipment safety
The 4799 rewireable IEC connector from SCHURTER is the first of its kind: it combines a rewireable C19 connector with the proven V-Lock cord retention system. Fast reaction time is an important factor in opening a new market for a device. Rewireable connectors are particularly flexible and especially suitable for small series of main cables […]
Pulsiv claims first 240 W USB-C power delivery in single port
Pulsiv Limited became the world’s first company to deliver 240W from a single USB-C port. This was achieved by combining a Pulsiv OSMIUM front-end design with an industry-standard flyback that passes strict EMC/Line Current requirements. Existing 240W USB-C chargers distribute the power across multiple ports, with a maximum of 140W delivered from a single 1C […]
Motor development suite debuts with pre-configured control algorithms
Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of the ModusToolbox Motor Suite, a comprehensive solution of software, tools, and resources for developing, configuring, and monitoring motor control applications. With its versatility across motor types, the solution enables developers to bring high-performance motor control applications to market quickly and efficiently. The suite supports industrial, robotics, and consumer […]
Gate drivers protect IGBTs and SiC MOSFETS to 9.6 kV
STMicroelectronics’ STGAP3S family of gate drivers for silicon-carbide (SiC) and IGBT power switches combines ST’s latest robust galvanic isolation technology with optimized desaturation protection and flexible Miller-clamp architecture. Featuring reinforced capacitive galvanic isolation between the gate-driving channel and the low-voltage control and interface circuitry, the STGAP3S withstands 9.6kV transient isolation voltage (VIOTM) with 200V/ns common-mode […]