Power Integrations’ new InnoSwitch4-CZ IC is a high-frequency, zero voltage switching (ZVS) flyback switcher which enables a new class of ultra-compact chargers for phones, tablets, and laptops up to 110 W. Anker, the global charging expert for mobile devices, has incorporated the InnoSwitch4-CZ in its new Nano II series of USB PD chargers. With the […]
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ZVS chipset enables compact 100-W high power density supplies
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the availability of its innovative digital Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) chipset to enable 100 Watt and beyond High Power Density (HPD) Power Supply Units (PSUs) that are 30-50% smaller than conventional high power PSUs. Historically, AC/DC converters have been challenged by thermal constraints associated with the efficiency of the device. Now, with […]
LED enables efficient system designs using new phosphor
AMS-OSRAM is expanding its comprehensive horticulture portfolio with the Osconiq S 5050. There is an ideal light recipe for each plant that includes “ingredients” such as the required wavelengths, intensity, average illumination duration, and much more. Operators of greenhouses and so-called indoor farms naturally want to be as energy-efficient as possible in addition to maximizing […]
700-V buck regulators billed as EMI friendly
Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled a family of new 700V buck regulators that offers designers numerous advantages over competitive solutions. The new RAA2230XX devices deliver superior power consumption, noise, and EMI suppression, as well as reduced overall system cost. They are ideal for a wide range of applications, including home appliances, sensing systems such as smoke […]
Thyristor array and steering diode combo protect circuits in devices with high-speed data interfaces
ProTek Devices has introduced two new ultra-low capacitance (< 3 pF) low leakage current (< 10nA) thyristor array and steering diode combination devices for circuit protection in consumer entertainment and networking devices like set-top boxes and modems. They specifically provide surge protection in high-speed data interfaces. ProTek Devices’ TRV24-4LC and TRV24-2LC are also ideal […]
TVS diodes for high-speed line protection target USB Type-C connections
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced the AOZ8S303BLS-24 and AOZ8S305BLS-24, a series of single-channel Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) for high-speed line protection using the best-in-class low capacitance TVS platform. The new products are ideal for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection of Type-C connectors in mobiles, laptops, televisions, and other electronic devices. USB Type-C with PD (Power Delivery) has become a […]
