The JANPTX family of surface-mount transient voltage suppressor devices from Microchip Technology is qualified to MIL-PRF-19500 and provides high-reliability transient protection in non-hermetic plastic packages for aerospace and defense applications. The unidirectional TVS devices support working voltages from 5 V to 175 V, deliver up to 1.5 kW peak pulse power and clamp transients in […]
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High-power chip resistors support compact automotive electronics
The RMCA automotive-grade thick film chip resistor series from Stackpole Electronics is qualified to the AEC-Q200 standard and designed for use in automotive and other high-reliability electronic applications. The series supports higher power density through -HP and -UP options that increase power handling by two to three times over standard versions while enabling more compact […]
High-voltage contactors support scalable EV and hybrid platforms
The STEV high-voltage contactor series from Sensata Technologies is designed for battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms, providing high-voltage switching between the battery and systems such as inverters and chargers. The contactors support continuous current ratings from 150 A to 600 A, short-circuit withstand capability above 20 kA and hermetically sealed ceramic designs, with […]
4500 W industrial power supplies support series and parallel operation
The TPS4500 series from TDK Corporation is a single- or dual-output industrial power supply rated at 4.5 kW, supporting series or parallel operation and load sharing across configurable outputs up to 92 V/49 A or 184 V/24.5 A. Designed for 360–528 Vac three-phase Delta or Wye inputs, the units integrate PMBus™ monitoring and control, isolated […]
Current sensing IC replaces shunt and isolation components
The ACS37200 isolated current sensor from Allegro MicroSystems is a galvanically isolated current-sensing IC designed for high-current power systems in electric vehicles, industrial automation, data centers, and energy infrastructure. Featuring an ultra-low 50 µΩ integrated conductor and certified basic isolation up to 1000 VRMS, the device reduces sensing-related power loss by up to 90% while […]
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). […]
Harnessing heat for power: dive into Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs)
Across industrial systems, vehicles, and even compact electronics, valuable heat often goes unused, but thermoelectric generator (TEG) modules can transform those temperature differences into clean, reliable electrical power. Using the Seebeck effect, these solid-state devices enable energy harvesting without moving parts, fuels, or complex maintenance. The Same Sky blog post, Understanding Thermoelectric Generators: How TEG […]
750 V SiC MOSFETs target onboard chargers
Infineon Technologies AG launches new packages for the CoolSiC MOSFET 750 V G2 technology, engineered to deliver the highest system efficiency and power density in automotive and industrial power conversion applications. This latest innovation is now available in a range of packages, including Q-DPAK and D2PAK, offering a portfolio with typical RDS(on) values up to […]
Relay series adds flexible control options
WAGO Corporation introduces its 2585 Series relays, which provide essential switching functions with nominal input voltages from 12 VDC to 230 VAC and configurations offering two or four changeover contacts. The series includes sockets, elementary relays, and preassembled kits suited for general industrial control applications requiring reliable, high-cycle mechanical operation.
Hybrid polymer series gains 30 g design
TDK Corporation has expanded its B409x series of SMD hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a vibration-resistant design rated to 30 g per MIL-STD-202, Method 204, achieved through four stabilizing posts on the base plate. The series offers voltage ratings from 25 V – 80 V, capacitance from 56–1100 µF, and low ESR with high ripple current […]
