Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced two powerful Type-C sink and source protection switches. AOS designed these switches to increase the power delivery capability of USB Type-C ports to 240W, paving the way for Type-C extended power range (EPR) implementations. The AOZ13058DI offers overvoltage/overcurrent protection features suited for 48V Type-C sinking applications, while the AOZ15953DI provides the additional protection features […]
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Chokes suppress noise on power and data lines to 10 A
Würth Elektronik expands its family of common-mode data line chokes. The new component packages of the WE-CMDC series enable effective noise suppression at a rated current up to 10 A, making these compact filter components ideal for modern high-current applications. Now available in 7060, 9070, 1513, and 1211 packages, the compact WE-CMDC series of common-mode data line […]
PCB circuit breaker protects USB-C fast-charger overheating
Bourns, Inc. introduced its SE Series miniature Thermal Cutoff (TCO) Mini-Breaker devices that are designed to support 240 W, which meets the upper limit of the USB Power Delivery (PD) standard. The SE Series is Bourns smallest 54 V surface mount Mini-Breaker, with a footprint size of 4.7 mm x 2.8 mm and a height of only 1.23 […]
Solid-state relay switches power in video doorbells
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the CPC2501M, a robust, self-actuating, normally closed solid-state relay optimized for chime bypass in video doorbell systems. Designed to replace discrete relay circuitry, the CPC2501M is the first application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) in the Littelfuse portfolio for this function. It integrates self-protection, fault timing, and solid-state switching into a single compact 6×6 […]
Compact 8 mm × 8 mm PMIC suppors dynamic voltage adjustment in 12.5 mV increments
Microchip Technology announces the MCP16701, a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) designed to meet the needs of high-performance MPU and FPGA designers. The MCP16701 integrates eight 1.5A buck converters that can be paralleled, four 300 mA internal Low Dropout Voltage Regulators (LDOs), and a controller to drive external MOSFETs. This highly integrated device can result in a […]
Micro power converters integrate i²c telemetry in 1.35 mm height profile
TDK Corporation announces the new FS160* series of its microPOL (μPOL) power modules. The FS160* series of μPOL DC-DC converters all offer full telemetry, provide increased performance, and are remarkable for extraordinary power density in the smallest sizes now in mass production. All FS160* microPOL modules measure a mere 3.3 mm wide by 3.3 mm […]
Energy harvesting PMIC family reduces circuit board space with inductor-less design
Nexperia is expanding its energy harvesting portfolio with the NEH71x0 power management IC (PMIC) family. This advanced PMIC line combines superior performance, cost-efficiency, and versatility, setting a new standard in sustainable design for low-power applications. Unlike competing products, these devices eliminate the need for an external inductor, significantly reducing circuit board space and bill-of-materials (BOM) […]
Evaluation kit aims to simplify low-power wireless charging design
Eggtronic has unveiled a new evaluation board that allows engineers to quickly develop and prototype ultra-efficient, low-component count wireless power transfer designs for low-power applications. The WaveEgg Low-Power (LP) EVB is built on Eggtronic’s proprietary, high-frequency WaveEgg architecture, which optimizes performance and efficiency and reduces component count and form factor in high-performance power converter and wireless power transmission […]
IC protects battery backup systems from too much voltage and current
Littelfuse, Inc.has revealed the newest member of its eFuse Protection IC lineup, the LS0502SCD33S. This novel development introduces the Single Cell Super Capacitor Protection IC, tailored explicitly for charging backup power sources under extreme conditions, setting a new benchmark in the sector. Backup power is essential in numerous settings, but lithium-ion batteries’ limited temperature tolerance […]
Power MOSFET supports USB-PD 3.1 buck-boost converters
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced its AONZ66412 XSPairFET MOSFET designed for Buck-Boost converters in USB PD 3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) applications. The USB PD 3.1 EPR increases the USB-C maximum power up to 240W. AONZ66412 is defined to support the most commonly addressed power range of up to 140W at 28V, with two 40V […]
