Knowles Precision Devices announced its latest Electric Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC), or supercapacitor, modules are now available. Based on Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand DGH and DSF Series supercapacitors, these cutting-edge capacitors use a three-cell package for higher operating voltages and printed circuit board space savings. Knowles Corporation acquired Cornell Dubilier in 2023 to expand its offering […]
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APEC 2024 to include workshop on wireless power technology
The purpose and focus of the workshop are to identify the latest improvements in wireless power technology and will cover the different dimensions to successfully integrate these new technologies into products. These include the technical foundation, innovations in power electronics semiconductors technologies, use cases, industry standards, common engineering challenges, regulatory and safety requirements, and how […]
600 V SJ MOSFET cuts series resistance
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced that the Company released its 6th-generation 600V Super Junction Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (SJ MOSFET) enhanced with microfabrication technology. This 6th-generation 600V SJ MOSFET (MMD60R175S6ZRH) was built on the 180nm microfabrication process and Magnachip’s latest design technology. This sophisticated technology improves upon the previous generation of SJ MOSFETs by narrowing the […]
eFuse protects supercapacitors from excessive voltage and current
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest addition to the eFuse Protection ICs product line of versatile circuit protection devices, the LS0502SCD33. This pioneering innovation marks a significant milestone in the industry, providing the eFuse Super Capacitor Protection IC, a cutting-edge solution designed specifically for backup power charging applications in harsh environments. In many applications where backup […]
AC mains filter cuts conducted EMI
Spectrum Control introduces an emission security power EMI filter that features a unique space-saving design and effectively eliminates conducted electromagnetic interference emanations for an added level of data protection. It is well-suited for rack-mount equipment used in military/aerospace, commercial, and industrial data secure environments, including IoT, automation, medical, and private networks. The compact size and light weight […]
Eval board simplifies design of fast charging applications
Silanna Semiconductor has unveiled an evaluation board that simplifies the design, testing, and prototyping of 65 W multi-port USB-PD and QC fast charging applications. Designed to deliver a real-life implementation when used with a front-end AC/DC converter, the SZPL3002AA-EVB03 integrates three Silanna SZPL3002A DC/DC converter ICs, which are the world’s first integrated buck converters to […]
30 W charge pump charger features 1:2 reverse boost mode
Halo Microelectronics announces the launch of its HL7132D, a dual-phase 30 W charge pump with 1:2 reverse boost mode. The HL7132D is a low-voltage fast direct charger for 1-cell Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries. The device integrates a dual-phase switched capacitive converter and reverse blocking MOSFET (QRB FET) while achieving over 97 percent efficiency at 4.5 […]
PMIC recharges battery or capacitor using energy harvesting
Nexperia announced an expansion to its range of Power ICs with Energy Harvesting solutions to simplify and enhance the performance of low-power Internet of things (IoT) and other embedded applications. The NEH2000BY is a high-performance power management integrated circuit (PMIC) that recharges a battery or storage capacitor using energy harvested from ambient sources, such as […]
TVS diodes suppress surges and ESD
Diodes Incorporated has announced its new bidirectional transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode, addressing market demands for a robust protection for high-speed data ports. The D3V3Z1BD2CSP is designed to offer protection from both electrostatic discharge (ESD) strikes and surge events. The main applications for this device are the I/O ports in high-performance computing hardware, smartphone handsets, laptop […]
Integrated GaN system-in-package to showcase at APEC
Transphorm, Inc. and Weltrend Semiconductor Inc. announced the release of their first GaN System-in-Package (SiP). The WT7162RHUG24A is an integrated circuit designed for use in 45 to 100-watt USB-C PD power adapters charging smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other smart devices. It offers peak power efficiency of greater than 93%. Device samples will be available in […]
