Nuvoton Technology has started mass production of the KLC330FL01WW, a 379 nm ultraviolet semiconductor laser delivering 1.0 W optical output in a TO-9 CAN package. The device combines a short UV wavelength with improved heat dissipation and extended operating lifetime, addressing the requirements of maskless lithography and other precision optical systems used in advanced semiconductor […]
Industrial
4500 W industrial power supplies support series and parallel operation
The TPS4500 series from TDK Corporation is a single- or dual-output industrial power supply rated at 4.5 kW, supporting series or parallel operation and load sharing across configurable outputs up to 92 V/49 A or 184 V/24.5 A. Designed for 360–528 Vac three-phase Delta or Wye inputs, the units integrate PMBus™ monitoring and control, isolated […]
Current sensing IC replaces shunt and isolation components
The ACS37200 isolated current sensor from Allegro MicroSystems is a galvanically isolated current-sensing IC designed for high-current power systems in electric vehicles, industrial automation, data centers, and energy infrastructure. Featuring an ultra-low 50 µΩ integrated conductor and certified basic isolation up to 1000 VRMS, the device reduces sensing-related power loss by up to 90% while […]
Harnessing heat for power: dive into Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs)
Across industrial systems, vehicles, and even compact electronics, valuable heat often goes unused, but thermoelectric generator (TEG) modules can transform those temperature differences into clean, reliable electrical power. Using the Seebeck effect, these solid-state devices enable energy harvesting without moving parts, fuels, or complex maintenance. The Same Sky blog post, Understanding Thermoelectric Generators: How TEG […]
750 V SiC MOSFETs target onboard chargers
Infineon Technologies AG launches new packages for the CoolSiC MOSFET 750 V G2 technology, engineered to deliver the highest system efficiency and power density in automotive and industrial power conversion applications. This latest innovation is now available in a range of packages, including Q-DPAK and D2PAK, offering a portfolio with typical RDS(on) values up to […]
Relay series adds flexible control options
WAGO Corporation introduces its 2585 Series relays, which provide essential switching functions with nominal input voltages from 12 VDC to 230 VAC and configurations offering two or four changeover contacts. The series includes sockets, elementary relays, and preassembled kits suited for general industrial control applications requiring reliable, high-cycle mechanical operation.
Hybrid polymer series gains 30 g design
TDK Corporation has expanded its B409x series of SMD hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a vibration-resistant design rated to 30 g per MIL-STD-202, Method 204, achieved through four stabilizing posts on the base plate. The series offers voltage ratings from 25 V – 80 V, capacitance from 56–1100 µF, and low ESR with high ripple current […]
Dual-output 400 W module for configurable power supplies
Advanced Energy introduced a dual-output 24 V/24 V NeoPower 400 W module for its configurable NP power supplies, delivering up to 150 W per output in a 2.5-inch slot. The module enables up to 16 isolated outputs per supply and is certified to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1, IEC/EN 60601-1, and SEMI F47 for use in industrial, medical, semiconductor, and test […]
T2PAK top-cool SiC MOSFETs target EV inverters
onsemi has released EliteSiC MOSFETs in the industry-standard T2PAK top-cool package for high-voltage automotive and industrial power conversion. The initial portfolio includes 650 V and 950 V silicon carbide MOSFET options intended for systems where thermal constraints and switching performance drive converter size, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Target applications include electric-vehicle traction and charging subsystems, […]
5.5 V, 4 A buck targets automotive point-of-load rails
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP61406Q, an automotive-qualified synchronous buck converter designed for point-of-load regulators in systems such as infotainment, instrument clusters, telematics modules, and advanced driver assistance systems. The device supports up to 4 A output current with a maximum input voltage of 5.5 V and is intended for compact, high-efficiency DC-DC conversion in […]
