Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has extended its D2TO35 series of surface-mount thick film power resistors with a new AEC-Q200 qualified device that delivers higher pulse absorption up to 15 J/0.1 s. Offered in the TO-263 (D²PAK) package, the Vishay Sfernice D2TO35H provides high power dissipation of 35 W at a +25 °C case temperature. […]
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GaN switch delivers bidirectional voltage blocking in single device
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing the CoolGaN bidirectional switch (BDS) 650 V G5, a gallium nitride (GaN) switch capable of actively blocking voltage and current in both directions. Featuring a common-drain design and a double-gate structure, it leverages Infineon’s robust gate injection transistor (GIT) technology to deliver a monolithic bidirectional switch, enabled by Infineon’s CoolGaN […]
Silicon carbide JFETs feature 2.3 mΩ resistance for 1200 V applications
Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its silicon carbide (SiC) portfolio with the new CoolSiC JFET product family. The new devices deliver minimized conduction losses, solid turn-off capability, and high robustness, making them ideal for advanced solid-state protection and distribution. With robust short-circuit capability, thermal stability in linear mode, and precise overvoltage control, CoolSiC JFETs enable […]
SiC MOSFETs feature 6.45 mm creepage in HV-T2Pak package for 1200 V applications
Navitas Semiconductor introduces a new level of reliability to meet the system lifetime requirements of the most demanding automotive and industrial applications. Navitas’ latest generation of 650 V and 1200 V ‘trench-assisted planar’ SiC MOSFETs combined with an optimized, HV-T2Pak top-side cooled package, delivers the industry’s highest creepage of 6.45 mm to meet IEC-compliance for applications […]
High-voltage unit achieves 10 ppm regulation for electron microscopy needs
XP Power delivers ultra-low noise power that is ideally suited for a wide range of noise-sensitive scientific applications. The new HRF15 will be used in areas such as mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopes, electron beam, capillary electrophoresis, x-rays, and more. Analytical instruments that require the ultimate precision are often sensitive to electrical supply noise and […]
Motor drive family delivers 4% efficiency gain over IGBTs in home appliances
Navitas Semiconductor has announced a new family of GaNSense Motor Drive ICs targeting home appliances and industrial drives up to 600 W. Specifically designed for motor drive applications, this fully integrated solution combines two GaN FETs in a half-bridge configuration with drive, control, sensing, and autonomous protection. Compared to legacy silicon IGBT solutions, this results […]
550 mA, 5A SSRs replace electromechanical relays
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new industrial-grade 1 Form A solid-state relays in the surface-mount SOP-4 package. The Vishay Semiconductors VO1401AEFTR and VOR1003M4T combine high continuous load current of 550 mA and 5 A, respectively, with load voltages of 60 V and 30 V, isolation voltage of 3750 VRMS, and low leakage current of < […]
Integrated SiC module series features 750 V and 1200 V options for power conversion
ROHM Semiconductor announced the development of new 4-in-1 and 6-in-1 SiC molded modules in the HSDIP20 package optimized for PFC and LLC converters in onboard chargers (OBC) for xEVs (electric vehicles). The lineup includes six models rated at 750V (BSTxxx1P4K01) and seven products rated at 1200V (BSTxxx2P4K01). All basic circuits required for power conversion in various […]
Power module delivers 12 A in compact 5.8 × 4.9 × 1.6 mm package
Microchip Technology announces the MCPF1412, a highly efficient and fully integrated point-of-load 12A power module with a 16V VIN buck converter and support for I2C and PMBus interfaces. The MCPF1412 power module is designed to deliver superior performance and reliability, ensuring efficient power conversion and reduced energy loss. Its compact form factor of 5.8 mm × 4.9 […]
GaN laser driver enables pulse widths as narrow as 5 ns with 10+ amp peak currents
Efficient Power Conversion has expanded its product lineup with the introduction of the EPC91116, a laser driver evaluation board designed for indirect time-of-flight applications in automotive and industrial sensing environments. The board is built around the automotive-qualified EPC2203 gallium nitride power transistor, enabling nanosecond-scale performance with a straightforward architecture. The EPC91116 addresses growing demand for […]
