KYOCERA AVX has released an updated version of its SpiCAT simulation software that now includes supercapacitor modeling capabilities. The software enables engineers to evaluate SCC and SCM Series supercapacitors based on specific discharge requirements and operating parameters. The simulation tool analyzes performance based on initial and end-of-life capacitance values, with end-of-life defined as 70% of […]
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TEG modules output 21.6 W at 56 mm
Same Sky’s Thermal Management Group announced the addition of thermoelectric generator (TEG) modules to its product portfolio. Utilizing the temperature difference between the hot and cold of the module to generate usable power, these thermoelectric generators offer output power from 5.4 up to 21.6 W in packages from 30 x 30 mm to 56 x 56 […]
Step-down converter achieves 220 μA quiescent current at 600 mA output
Nexperia introduced a new series of step-down DC-DC converters featuring devices with outstanding stand-by and operating efficiency that offer engineers even greater flexibility for designing various fixed and portable battery-powered applications across consumer, industrial, and automotive end-markets. The NEX30606 is a high-efficiency, high-accuracy step-down converter that offers a choice of 16 resistor-settable output voltages from […]
Mid-range power factor chokes deliver 260-4500 uH inductance range
leITG Electronics has further expanded its range of mid-tier power factor correction chokes (PFCs) providing premium performance at a cost-effective price point. Suitable for applications with continuous conduction requirements in the 100-1,000 Watt range, the company’s PFC222222D Series is designed to meet rigorous AC to DC converter needs for the industrial, equipment, and automotive industries. […]
Solid-state relay switches 600 V to loads
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a 1 Form A solid-state relay offering a 600 V load voltage and isolation voltage of 3750 VRMS in the low profile SOP-4 package. Designed to deliver fast switching for energy storage, industrial and mobility applications, the Vishay Semiconductors VOR1060M4 provides a fast turn-on time of 0.3 ms typical and low leakage current of […]
How can power converters be designed to minimize EMI?
Switch-mode power converters are highly efficient and cost-effective devices. However, they must be carefully designed and integrated into systems to avoid electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems. This article reviews some EMI sources in power converters and examines a few design considerations for DC-DC converters and DC-AC inverters in power conversion, renewable energy, and motor drive applications. […]
AEC-Q100-qualified fixed-direction level translators operate at 250 Mbps
Nexperia released a new family of next-generation fixed-direction voltage level translators ideal for use with some of the most commonly used push-pull data interfaces (including UART, SPI, and JTAG protocols) as well as for general-purpose input/output (GPIO). The NXU series of 4-bit, 2-bit, and 1-bit dual-supply buffers offer a smaller, higher performance and lower-cost level […]
Power MOSFET achieves 0.34 mΩ on resistance
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 40 V TrenchFET Gen V n-channel power MOSFET in the PowerPAK 10×12 package with best-in-class on-resistance. Compared to competing devices in the same footprint, the Vishay Siliconix SiJK140E slashes on-resistance by 32 % while offering 58 % lower on-resistance than 40 V MOSFETs in the TO-263-7L. With on-resistance down to […]
Gas-discharge tubes protect circuit from transients to 600 V
Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, announced a new powerful, ultra-compact Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) series. The products offered in the Bourns Model GDT21 Series are 2-electrode devices that are designed to provide maximum impulse voltage limiting in a space-saving surface mount package. Bourns specifically engineered this […]
Measure voltages across shunts to calculate power-circuit current
Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages up to 26V while operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply. Automotive applications include ambient lighting control, battery management, heated seats, and other body control systems. The […]