Diodes Incorporated has announced an ideal diode controller for system protection against reverse discharge. Emulating an ideal diode, by driving a P-channel MOSFET, the DZDH0401DW controller provides the high-side rail isolation necessary for reverse current blocking, in systems up to 40V. The compact size and high-performance capabilities of this arrangement mean that it is optimized […]
Consumer electronics
High-voltage switcher IC supports conventional offline non-isolated flyback, buck configurations
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a universal AC high-voltage input non-isolated offline switcher IC to further strengthen its power products portfolio. The AP3928 addresses the challenges associated with using a biased power supply. It delivers safe and reliable power, while simultaneously maintaining elevated performance figures and enabling significant cost savings. This switcher IC is optimized for […]
Step-down buck converter reduces space in multi-cell battery apps
Analog Devices, Inc. introduced the MAX77540 step-down buck converter, which provides single-stage power conversion in multi-cell battery applications, such as augmented reality/virtual reality (ARVR) headsets, land mobile radios (LMRs), and digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. The power-dense MAX77540 buck converter features 94 percent peak efficiency and wafer-level packaging that measures 61 percent smaller than traditional […]
Wireless power coil carries integrated NFC antenna
With WE-WPCC WPT/NFC, a particularly innovative solution from Würth Elektronik stands out from the extensive portfolio of coils for wireless power transmission: Wireless Power Coil with integrated NFC antenna. This range has now been expanded to five models, with receiver coils for transmission powers of up to 30, 40, and 50 watts, and transmitters for […]
Si MOSFETS boast GaN-like performance for fast switching, power conversion applications
SkyWater Technology and Applied Novel Devices, Inc. announced a major industry breakthrough with new transistor technology that offers significant benefits for fast switching power conversion applications. The power MOSFETs offer 2x lower output charge, near-zero reverse-recovery, and ultra-low Qoss enabled by AND’s proprietary channel engineering technology. In addition, these power MOSFETs offer superior specific on-resistance […]
Super junction 600-V MOSFETs target consumer, industrial apps
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced that the company has launched 11 new generations of high-voltage 600V Super Junction Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (SJ MOSFETs). The company has already released product samples and plans to begin mass production of them in March 2022. The new 2.5th generation (2.5G) 600V SJ MOSFETs were developed using new designs […]
NEMA receptacles now with expanded IDC options
SCHURTER introduces a new version of its NR010 series NEMA 5-15R Receptacles, with IDC terminals for bussing insulated wires perpendicular to the Pin-Axis. The new version completes the range with both vertical and horizontal bussed wire options. All three terminals L, N & E can be bussed, or other variations thereof such as IDC for […]
SMD 45-W ADC ICs carry high-voltage super junction MOSFET
ROHM Semiconductor introduced the BM2P06xMF-Z series (BM2P060MF-Z, BM2P061MF-Z, and BM2P063MF-Z) of AC/DC flyback converter ICs with an integrated 730V breakdown MOSFET. These devices are ideal for auxiliary power supply and Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) solutions for industrial drives, as well as home appliances including air conditioners, white goods, and factory automation equipment. They require no additional heatsinks and […]
GaN power semis boast 120mΩ max RDS(on), at 15A max current capability
STMicroelectronics has revealed a new family of GaN power semiconductors in the STPOWER portfolio that can significantly reduce energy use and enable slimmer designs in a huge variety of electronic products. Target applications include consumer equipment such as chargers, external power adapters for PCs, LED-lighting drivers, and power supplies inside televisions and home appliances. This equipment […]
Current-sensing foil-on-ceramic resistors sport 2 milliohm resistance
High efficiency in consumer electronics has become increasingly important. For portable electronics, this means lower resistance values on current sense resistors for battery and power management. Stackpole’s CSRF series is a foil on ceramic carrier chip resistor that is designed for these applications. The CSRF2512 is now available in resistance values down to 2 milliohms. […]
