Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the world’s first gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors with integrated Schottky diode for industrial use. The product family of medium-voltage CoolGaN Transistors G5 with integrated Schottky diode increases the performance of power systems by reducing undesired deadtime losses, thereby further increasing overall system efficiency. Additionally, the integrated solution simplifies the […]
Motors and motor control
5 x 5 mm motor controller operates from 12 V automotive supply
TDK Corporation has expanded its Micronas HVC 5x embedded motor controller family with the HVC 5481G for automotive applications. The new HVC 5481G functions as a programmable gate driver system-on-chip (SoC) designed to control an external power bridge with 6 N-channel FETs for driving actuators, fans, and pumps. Samples of the HVC 5481G are currently […]
100V 1.5 mΩ GaN transistor features built-in Schottky diode in 3 x 5 mm package
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the world’s first gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors with integrated Schottky diode for industrial use. The product family of medium-voltage CoolGaN Transistors G5 with integrated Schottky diode increases the performance of power systems by reducing undesired deadtime losses, thereby further increasing overall system efficiency. Additionally, the integrated solution simplifies the […]
Power MOSFET reaches 0.048 Ω RDSon
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new Gen 4.5 650 V E Series power MOSFET that delivers high efficiency and power density for telecom, industrial, and computing applications. Compared to previous-generation devices, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHK050N65E slashes on-resistance by 48.2 % while offering a 65.4 % lower resistance times gate charge, a key figure of […]
Power components enhance efficiency in renewable energy systems
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the launch of two new 6th-generation (Gen6) 650V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), specifically designed for solar inverters. The newly introduced Gen6 IGBTs, incorporating polyimide insulation layers, demonstrate outstanding performance by passing high-voltage, high-humidity and high-temperature reverse bias (HV-H3TRB) tests. These products offer dependable reliability in industrial equipment operating under extreme […]
500 V SMT transformers shrink in size
TDK has announced the EPCOS EP9 series of surface-mount transformers (ordering code B82804E). At 13 × 11 × 11 mm, these parts are smaller than the company’s existing E10EM series of SMT transformers designed for IGBT and FET gate driver circuits. Engineered for high performance in demanding e-mobility and industrial applications with 500 V system […]
Expanded motor IC portfolio targets low-voltage automotive systems
Infineon Technologies AG is now expanding its portfolio with the MOTIX Bridge BTM90xx family, a product family of full-bridge/ H-bridge integrated circuits (ICs), specifically designed for brushed DC motor applications. The new BTM90xx full-bridge ICs complement the MOTIX low-voltage motor control IC portfolio spanning from driver ICs to highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. BTM90xx devices […]
250 A current-shunt sensor provides digital outputs
Bourns, Inc. announced that it has further expanded its digital shunt sensor line with the release of the Riedon Model SSD-250A Series Shunt Sensor – Digital by Bourns. The new 250 amp series is available in two versions: the RS-485 serial interface model, which can also be configured as MODBUS RTU, and a customizable CANbus model. Designed to give […]
150 V MOSFET claims new low for on resistance
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new 150 V TrenchFET Gen V n-channel power MOSFET in the PowerPAK SO-8S (QFN 6×5) package. Compared to previous-generation devices in the PowerPAK SO-8, the Vishay Siliconix SiRS5700DP slashes overall on-resistance by 68.3 % and on-resistance times gate charge — a key figure of merit (FOM) for MOSFETs used in power […]
Power resistors support braking and motor applications
Bourns, Inc. introduced three product families of its Riedon High Pulse Braking Resistors by Bourns. Designed for high-energy pulse applications, the Model BR/BRT, BRS, and UWP Series braking resistors feature exceptional power ratings up to 500 W and an extended temperature range of up to +275 °C making them excellent energy dissipation solutions for braking circuits in motors […]
