Coilcraft announces a new series of molded power inductors designed for high-current, low-inductance applications in fast DC-DC conversion systems. The components support ultra-low inductance values starting around 40 nH, enabling rapid transient response in low-voltage, high-current converter topologies. These inductors are optimized for use in single-phase and multi-phase VRMs and point-of-load regulators, offering high current […]
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TOLL-package MOSFETs support compact, high-power electronics
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released two 650V Super Junction MOSFETs in a TO-Leadless (TOLL) package configuration. The devices are designed for high-power and high-current applications, including consumer electronics such as televisions, gaming monitors, and power adaptors. The new MOSFETs use a 4-pin Kelvin source configuration, which helps minimize parasitic inductance in the gate-source return path. […]
GaN-on-GaN design supports compact, efficient power conversion
Onsemi conductor has introduced a new generation of vertical gallium nitride (vGaN) devices featuring GaN-on-GaN architecture and designed to enhance power density, efficiency, and reliability in high-performance applications. Unlike lateral GaN structures built on silicon or sapphire substrates, the vertical configuration conducts current through the semiconductor material itself, enabling operation at higher voltages and switching […]
1,200 V diodes offer low forward voltage and 175 °C operation rang
Taiwan Semiconductor has introduced a series of 1,200V diodes designed for high-power rectification and automotive applications. The new PLA and PLD series include six models with continuous current ratings of 15A, 30A, and 60A. Each device features a maximum forward voltage of 1.3V, a reverse leakage of less than 10µA at 25 °C, and a […]
Modular GaN reference design scales to 108 kW configurations
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation has released a 5 kW AC-to-48 V DC reference design using enhancement-mode gallium nitride power devices. The system achieves 96.5% efficiency and 116 W/in³ power density while meeting Open Rack V3 size specifications. The design consists of two stages. The EPC91107KIT front-end stage converts 240 VAC to 400 VDC using a […]
15 W HV dc-dc converters add digital programming interface
XP Power announces the availability of a digital version of its HRF15 series of 15W precision high voltage DC-DC converters with both output voltage and current programming through the PMBus via I2C. This enhancement addresses the growing need for automation and remote control in high-precision equipment, including mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron […]
Reference board delivers 12-kilowatt thermal design power with SiC JFET
Infineon Technologies AG has launched a 48-volt smart eFuse family and a reference board for hot-swap controllers designed for 400-volt and 800-volt power architectures in AI data centers. The products address power path protection requirements for high-power AI server systems operating at voltages from 48V to 400V and 800V. The eFuse ICs XDP730, XDP720, XDP721, […]
GaN-based device addresses megawatt-scale rack power delivery requirements
EPC introduced a gallium nitride-based power converter designed for 800 VDC distribution systems in AI data centers. The 6 kW converter transforms 800 V to 12.5 V using an Input Series Output Parallel topology. AI data centers require megawatt-scale rack power delivery systems. The GaN-based converter occupies under 5,000 square millimeters with a height of […]
Coolers stabilize laser temperature in 800 G to 3.2 T optical modules
Tark Thermal Solutions has introduced custom configurations in its OptoTEC MBX thermoelectric cooler series for optical transceivers operating at 800 gigabits per second, 1.6 terabits per second, and 3.2 terabits per second. The modules are designed for OSFP and QSFP-DD transceiver formats used in AI data centers and telecommunications infrastructure. The MBX series provides active […]
Dual-phase module delivers 140 A in 9 x 10 x 5 mm package
Infineon Technologies AG is launching the OptiMOS TDM22545T dual-phase power module, the industry’s first trans-inductance voltage regulator (TLVR) module specifically designed for high-performance AI data centers. The module’s proprietary TLVR inductance architecture minimizes the number of output capacitors, reducing the overall size of the voltage regulator (VR) and significantly lowering material costs (bill of materials; […]
