Nexperia introduced a new series of USB Type-C and USB power delivery (USB PD) controller ICs to support up to 18-140 W charging designs for the consumer USB charger market. The release of these controllers positions Nexperia as the sole semiconductor manufacturer to offer all of the components required to implement an efficient 18-140 W […]
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Circular inverter design eliminates electrolytic capacitors using MLCC-only DC link
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC91118, the first commercially available reference design to integrate gallium nitride (GaN) IC technology for humanoid robot motor joints. Optimized for space-constrained and weight-sensitive applications such as humanoid limbs and compact drone propulsion, the EPC91118 delivers up to 15 ARMS per phase from a 15 V to 55 […]
Filters target high-current applications in harsh operating conditions
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda RGF board-mount EMI filters. Suitable for power supplies with high input current requirements, these 20 and 40A filters are designed to provide exceptional differential mode filtering. Leveraging advanced TDK component technology, these modules streamline system-level compliance to CISPR as well as other compliance standards. The RGF filters […]
PMIC supports 4-100 mA charging for Li-ion and LiFePO4 batterie
Nordic Semiconductor has announced the nPM1304 Power Management IC (PMIC) designed for space-constrained applications requiring small batteries. The nPM1304 complements Nordic’s nPM1300 PMIC with integrated power management and precision fuel gauging for smart rings, body sensors, and other small battery applications. The nPM1304 PMIC provides system management features and accurate fuel gauging for low-power, size-constrained […]
Digital controller pushed GaN switching to 2 MHz.
Wise Integration announced the release to production of its first fully digital controller, WiseWare 1.1 (WIW1101), based on the MCU 32 bits. This milestone innovation enables high-frequency operation up to 2 MHz, unlocking new levels of power density, efficiency, and form factor in compact AC-DC power converters. The product is now available and ready for […]
APEC 2026 calls for professional education seminar proposals with August 29, 2025 submission deadline
The Organizing Committee of APEC 2026, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, March 22-26, 2026, has sent out a call to qualified experts to present a Professional Education Seminar during next year’s conference. Addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer, these seminars provide experts and professionals with a […]
Current sense resistor series spans 0201 to 1225 packages with power ratings up to 3 W
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 […]
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 […]
