Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announces the availability of the EPC9150, a 200 V, high current, pulsed-laser diode driver demonstration board. In a lidar system, used to create 3-D maps for autonomous vehicle applications, speed, and accuracy of object detection are critical. As demonstrated by this board, the rapid transition capability of the EPC2034C eGaN FETs […]
Industrial
Boost converter, LDO ICs feature supe-low quiescent currents
Designers can now extend battery life and reduce the solution size of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and IoT systems with three new Essential Analog ICs from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The MAX17227A 2A nano power boost converter, the MAX17291 high voltage, 1A boost converter, and the MAX38911 500mA LDO all provide the lowest quiescent current among competitive solutions to […]
Pint-sized surface mount fuse handles up to 50 A
SCHURTER’s prominent UMT-H surface mount ceramic fuse family now includes 40 A and 50 A current ratings with an impressive breaking capacity rating of 500 A at 125 VAC / 72 VDC. The series provides unprecedented overcurrent and short circuit protection performance in a package size of 5.3 x 16 mm. The UMT-H was originally […]
Compact 300-W supplies come in U-frame package
Advanced Power Solutions (APS) announces the APS303Rx series 300-watt industrial power supplies in a chassis mount u-frame package measuring only 5.0 x 3.3 x 1.5” with optional top cover, top-mount fan, or end mount fan packages. The APS303Rx Series offers 300 watts output power with 25 cfm airflow (150W convection-cooled operation). The family consists of […]
Chassis mount, single-output ac-dc supplies handle up to 350 W
CUI Inc announced the addition of three new lines to its VGS family of chassis mount, single-output ac-dc power supplies housed in a compact metal case. The VGS-C, VGS-D, and VGS-W series offer power ratings from 35 to 350 W depending on the series, and an operating temperature range of -25 to +70 °C, with […]
High-power current sense resistors meet automotive quality standards
Bourns, Inc. announced the addition of nine new models to its existing AEC-Q200 compliant Model CSM2F High Power Current Sense Resistor Series. Bourns designed the new series as efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and accurate measurement solutions for the battery management systems (BMS), industrial control, and other high current applications. Current sense resistors are growing in popularity due to […]
DC-DC converter with 36 V to 75 V input voltage meets stringent telecom requirements
Flex Power Modules introduces the PKU4913D, the latest variant in its PKU-D series of analog DC/DC converters in the sixteenth brick format. The new converter delivers excellent electrical and thermal performance at an affordable cost. Efficiency is high at typically 94.6% at Vin, 48 V at full load. Aimed primarily at telecoms applications, the new […]
Ruggedized AC/DC converter lines feature industrial temperature ranges
Murata today introduced several AC/DC converter product lines developed for the Industrial, Automation, IoT, Smart Buildings, Medical, and Security markets – the BAC1, BAC3, and BAC05. These solutions feature wide industrial temperature ranges and have been ruggedized to operate efficiently in the most demanding environments. Further, with reinforced insulation, they deliver unsurpassed safety qualifications for both AC […]
High-voltage bi-directional current-sense amplifiers boost power efficiency
STMicroelectronics has introduced three precision high-voltage bi-directional current-sense amplifiers that provide the extra convenience of a Shutdown pin to maximize energy savings. The TSC2010, TSC2011, and TSC2012 amplifiers also allow designers to minimize power dissipation by leveraging their precision characteristics to select low sense-resistor values. The offset voltage is within ±200µV at 25°C, with less than 5µV/°C drift, […]
Snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors sport outstanding ripple-current specs
TDK Corporation presents the new EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitor series B43548* with snap-in terminals. The capacitors feature an excellent maximum ripple current capability of 9.80 A (400 V, 100 Hz, 60 °C). This makes them ideal for demanding applications in power electronics. The capacitors are designed for a maximum operating temperature of 105 °C, have […]
