The REF_ARIF240GaN from Arrow Electronics and Infineon Technologies AG is a 240W USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.2 reference design for battery-powered motor control systems, combining Infineon’s EZ-PD™ PMG1-B2 controller with up to 240W USB sink capability and integrated buck-boost functionality, a PSOC C3 180 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller, and 100V CoolGaN G5 transistors. The design […]
Motors and motor control
600 V GaN half-bridge integrates drivers and switches
The CoolGaN™ Drive HB 600 V G5 from Infineon Technologies AG is a family of integrated half-bridge devices that combine two 600 V GaN switches with high- and low-side gate drivers and a bootstrap diode in a single package. Designed for low-power motor drives and switched-mode power supplies, the devices support high-frequency operation with a […]
Isolated gate driver ICs with opto-emulator input support SiC
The EiceDRIVER™ 1ED301xMC12I family from Infineon Technologies AG consists of isolated gate driver ICs with opto-emulator input designed for Si MOSFETs, IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs in motor drives, solar inverters, EV chargers and energy storage systems. The devices provide up to 6.5 A output current, CMTI greater than 300 kV/µs, 40 ns propagation delay and […]
Motor design software generates manufacturable variants from basic size inputs
TorqStudio from Alva Industries is a motor design and analysis software platform that allows engineers to generate and evaluate electric motor concepts from basic geometric constraints such as outer diameter and axial length. The platform uses analytical models to produce manufacturable motor designs, compare performance metrics including motor constant mass efficiency and losses, and analyze […]
Single-coil fan driver supports 5 – 32 V rails
Melexis introduces the MLX90411-D, an 800mA cooling fan driver that extends the MLX90411 family with enhanced customer configurability, smoother motor control, and simplified system integration. Designed for single-coil fans operating from 5 V, 12 V, 24 V, or 32 V, this innovation targets consumer systems (gaming, PC), home appliances (refrigerators), and power infrastructure (UPS, ESS). […]
Metal-film capacitors filter AV mains lines
Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of components for the mains input: The new series of WCAP-FTY2 film capacitors is optimized for use in noise suppression and complies with X1 or Y2 safety classes in accordance with IEC 60384-14. The very high impulse dielectric strength compared to X2 capacitors, along with other product-specific parameters, is confirmed […]
Power resistors feature ratings from 25 W to 200 W
Bourns, Inc. announced that it has increased its Riedon High Power Thick Film Resistors by Bourns with four new product series. The PSD220S, PSD227, PSD126 and PSD220T-50 Series Resistors are available in TO-126, TO-220, TO-227, and SMD DPAK packages. They feature power ratings from 25 to 200 W, low inductance, and excellent pulse handling capabilities that enable enhanced circuit stability […]
LIN 2.x-compliant driver integrates FOC and diagnostics
Melexis has released its fourth-generation automotive LIN motor driver, the MLX81350, designed to support up to 5 W (0.5 A) per motor. The device is developed for applications such as air conditioning flaps and automated air vents used in electric vehicles, where precise control of airflow and thermal systems contributes to comfort and energy efficiency. […]
SPICE integration models gate driver effects on switching losses
The Infineon Power Simulation Platform (IPOSIM) from Infineon Technologies AG is widely used to calculate losses and thermal behavior of power modules, discrete devices, and disc devices. The platform now integrates a SPICE-based model generation tool that incorporates external circuitry and gate driver selection into system-level simulations. The tool delivers more accurate results for static, […]
Automotive low-side gate driver features adjustable negative drive
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the IX4352NEAU automotive-qualified low-side gate driver designed to meet the growing demands of SiC MOSFET and IGBT control in electric vehicle (EV) powertrain and DC-DC converter applications. (View the video.) The IX4352NEAU is the first AEC-Q100-qualified low-side gate driver to offer an integrated and adjustable negative gate drive bias, eliminating the […]
