STMicroelectronics is introducing its third generation of STPOWER silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs[1], advancing the state-of-the-art in power devices for electric-vehicle (EV) powertrains and other applications where power density, energy efficiency, and reliability are important target criteria. The market leader in SiC power MOSFETs, ST has incorporated new and advanced design know-how to open up even […]
Data center
Open-rack power shelf minimizes power consumption in hyper scale and enterprise data centers
Advanced Energy introduced a high-density, high-efficiency 48 V, 30 kW dual-feed Open Rack version 3 (ORv3) power shelf that minimizes the power consumption and improves the reliability of computing and storage applications in hyperscale and enterprise data centers. Featuring power supplies with demonstrated efficiency of 97%, Advanced Energy’s new Artesyn 2U shelf incorporates a hot-swappable […]
Bay interface card increases maxim GPS-series power system capacity to more than 20,000 A
To help meet the need for more power from smaller-capacity rectifiers, ABB Power Conversion has developed a new bay interface card, BIC-11. With the upgraded bay interface card, maximum GPS-series power system capacity can be increased from 11,000 amps (A) to more than 20,000A. The bay interface card enables a single system controller to interface […]
Lithium-iron phosphate batteries are scalable to 800 V
electroVolt announces its new PRISLogic Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. Engineered for safety and reliability, the PRISLogic prismatic cells provide the highest level of performance without the cost, complexity, and lead time of a custom-built solution. Designed to support a variety of specialized applications, including telecommunications, data center backup, material handling, and unmanned systems, the 12.8v PRISLogic modules are […]
Lithium-iron phosphate batteries are scalable to 800 V
electroVolt announced its new PRISLogic Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. Engineered for safety and reliability, the PRISLogic prismatic cells are designed to support a variety of specialized applications, including telecommunications, data center backup, material handling, and unmanned systems. The 12.8v PRISLogic modules are scalable to 800v. Featuring electroVolt’s BMS Beyond™ each module is engineered from the ground […]
3-kW bridgeless totem pole PFC + LLC converter exceeds 80 PLUS titanium standard
GaN Systems introduced a high efficiency, highest power density 3kW Bridgeless Totem Pole (BTP) PFC + LLC Resonant Converter Power Supply Unit (PSU) that exceeds the 80 PLUS Titanium standard. The combined GaN BTP-PFC with GaN LLC resonant converter enables designers to create lower-cost power supplies that meet demands to deliver more power in a smaller footprint and […]
Regulator chipset powers AI cores or Intel VR13.HC server CPUs
Designers of high-performance, high-power artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now achieve the highest efficiency (to reduce power cost and heat) and smallest total solution size with the MAX16602 AI cores dual-output voltage regulator and the MAX20790 smart power-stage IC from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Leveraging the current ripple cancellation benefit from Maxim Integrated’s patented coupled […]
GaN power transistors handle up to 3 kW
GaN Systems introduced two new transistors in the industry’s broadest portfolio of GaN power transistors. The transistors are packaged in a standard 8×8 mm PDFN package. The GS-065-011-2-L allows users to reduce the cost per watt of delivered powered in 45W to 150W applications and the GS-065-030-2-L is the first GaN product on the market that enables designers to get […]
Dev board handles GaN-based 300-W bridgeless totem pole PFC design
GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor released a new 300W BTP-PFC Bridgeless Totem Pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) evaluation board. The board includes ON Semiconductor’s NCP1680, the industry’s first dedicated critical conduction mode (CrM) bridgeless totem-pole PFC controller, and GaN Systems’ 650V GS66508B GaN transistors. The NCP1680 controller and GS66508B transistors combine to deliver an innovative cost-effective and high-performing solution in […]
PDUs support 240/415Vac 3-phase power distribution
Gateview Technologies announces its support of 240/415VAC 3-Phase WYE rack configurations with its new PowerLok 8700-8800 Series Rack Power Distribution Units (rPDUs). These next-generation PDUs address the increasing adoption of 415VAC 3-phase power as data center operators seek to maximize efficiency while ensuring uptime for their mission-critical equipment. By increasing the voltage of power-distributed IT equipment, transformer […]
