KYOCERA AVX has released the new surface-mount AEF Series wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors, which are designed for industrial and consumer electronics applications with high-density PCBs and qualified for industrial endurance levels. The series is available in 11 different case sizes spanning 0608 to 1216 and offers a wide range of capacitance values and voltage ratings extending from […]
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New USB-C reference designs & finished modules with more than 95% average efficiency
Pulsiv Limited is set to release a series of reference designs and assembled modules for USB-C applications that will deliver an average efficiency of more than 95%. This groundbreaking achievement, which minimizes energy waste under all operating conditions, has been developed in collaboration with GaN leader, Innoscience, and magnetics expert Frenetic. Designs will be released […]
ROHM’s EcoGaN adopted in the 45W output USB-C charger C4 duo from Innergie
ROHM Semiconductor announces the adoption of its 650V GaN device (EcoGaN™) in the C4 Duo, a 45W output USB-C charger from Innergie, a brand of Delta. ROHM’s EcoGaN device contributes to greater application performance, reliability, and miniaturization by providing higher efficiency in power supply systems. Efforts to save energy are accelerating toward achieving a decarbonized […]
Direct drive linear servo motor integrates encoder and temperature sensor
Moticont is introducing their new miniature 16 mm diameter SDLM-016-032-01-01 Direct Drive Linear Motor with integrated position and temperature sensors. This smallest of the fully enclosed SDLM series of linear motors features zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. Also known as an electric cylinder, this compact direct-drive linear […]
100 V, bi-directional devices added to GaN IC line
Innoscience Technology has launched a new 100V bi-directional member of the company’s VGaN IC family. The first family of VGaN devices rated 40V with a wide on-resistance range (1.2mOhm – 12mOhm) have been successfully deployed in the USB OVP of mobile phones such as OPPO, OnePlus, etc. The new 100V VGaN (INV100FQ030A) can be employed […]
Offline flyback IC incorporates zero-voltage switching topology
Power Integrations announced the release of theInnoSwitch5-Pro family of high-efficiency, programmable flyback switcher ICs. The single-chip switcher achieves over 95 percent efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme which achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without a dedicated and costly additional high voltage switch. The new IC, which features a 750 V or a 900 V PowiGaN primary […]
LCD bias power ICs extend battery life and video display lifetime
Nexperia introduced a new series of space-saving, high-efficiency, dual-output LCD bias power supplies. These devices have been designed to extend the lifetime of thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels used in various applications including smartphones, tablets, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and LCD modules. The NEX10000 is an 80 mA dual output LCD bias […]
Renesas subsidiary acquires GaN technology company,Transphorm
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Transphorm, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which a subsidiary of Renesas will acquire the GaN . The acquisition will provide Renesas with in-house GaN technology, a key next-generation material for power semiconductors, expanding its reach into fast-growing markets such as EVs, computing (data […]
APEC 2024 to include workshop on wireless power technology
The purpose and focus of the workshop are to identify the latest improvements in wireless power technology and will cover the different dimensions to successfully integrate these new technologies into products. These include the technical foundation, innovations in power electronics semiconductors technologies, use cases, industry standards, common engineering challenges, regulatory and safety requirements, and how […]
Fuse range protects systems from high current
Transtector has released a new line of AC/DC power fuses. Electrical overcurrents can wreak havoc on a building’s power system, damaging wiring and other infrastructure and even endangering personnel. Electrical faults present fire and explosion hazards. An essential safety measure is to have dependable power fuses that respond instantly when faults occur. Transtector’s diverse new […]
