CISSOID’s new CMT-PLA1BL12300MA half-bridge IGBT power module integrates Trench Gate Field Stop (TG-FS) IGBT technology in a CPAK-EDC package to support 1200 V blocking and 300 A nominal current with continuous DC capability up to 450 A at 90 °C, low saturation voltage (approximately 1.56 V at 300 A, 25 °C), and reduced switching losses […]
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USB 2.0 peripheral controller supports secure 480 Mbps data transfers
The EZ-USB™ FX2G3 from Infineon Technologies AG is a USB 2.0 peripheral controller designed for secure, high-throughput connectivity, supporting Hi-Speed USB data rates up to 480 Mbps and integrating a high-bandwidth DMA data path with 1024 KB of on-chip SRAM. Built on the EZ-USB FX2LP architecture, the controller adds Serial Communication Blocks and a hardware […]
High-power thin film resistors maintain precision at elevated power levels
The RNAN thin film chip resistor series from Stackpole Electronics uses an aluminum nitride substrate to support higher power dissipation while maintaining thin film precision and stability. The resistors are rated up to 0.5 W in 0603, 1 W in 0805, 2 W in 1206, and 6 W in 2512 packages, enabling tighter tolerances in […]
From AI Data Centers to Earth Monitoring: APEC 2026 Plenary Highlights Emerging Power Electronics Challenges
The APEC 2026 Conference Committee is pleased to announce that four distinguished leaders in power electronics will headline the Plenary Session at the 2026 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), taking place March 22–26 in San Antonio, Texas. Designed to address issues of both immediate and long-term importance to practicing power electronics engineers, the Plenary Session […]
High-bandwidth USB controller supports 480 Mbps DMA transfers
The EZ-USB™ FX2G3 from Infineon Technologies AG is a USB 2.0 peripheral controller designed for high-speed data transfer, integrated security, and efficient power management in embedded USB devices. The controller supports USB Hi-Speed operation up to 480 Mbps, includes serial communication blocks, a hardware crypto engine and a high-bandwidth DMA data path with 1024 KB […]
Ultraviolet laser diode delivers 1.0 W output at 379 nm
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 […]
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 […]
