EPC announces the availability of the EPC9177, a digitally-controlled, single-output synchronous buck converter reference design board operating at 720 kHz switching frequency converting an input voltage of 48 V, 36 V, and 28 V to a regulated 12 V output voltage and delivering up to 20 A continuous output current. The small area (21 mm […]
Consumer electronics
2 x 2 mm single-cell Li-ion and Li-Pol charger features automotive start
Halo Microelectronics announced the release of its HL7040C, a highly integrated family of 2x2mm single-cell Li-Ion and Li-Pol linear chargers. The HL7040C is ideal for portable applications, including smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, and low-powered handheld devices with limited board space, as it operates from either a USB port or an AC adapter. The high-input voltage […]
Devices added to radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors
KYOCERA AVX released an extensive new range of radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors engineered for use in industrial, communications, and consumer electronics applications and available with a 24-week lead time, which is currently one of the shortest lead times of any competing capacitor on the market. The new radial-leaded range is comprised of REH, REF, and REH […]
Flyback controller lights LEDs in 250 msec
STMicroelectronics’ HVLED101 90-400V flyback controller for LED-lighting applications up to 180W enhances performance and simplifies design through extensive feature integration, patented control techniques, and support for primary-sensing regulation. Joining ST’s HVLED family of high-power-factor controllers, the HVLED101 contains 800V startup circuitry that cuts the LED turn-on time to less than 250ms. High-voltage input-sensing circuitry and maximum power […]
Gate drivers design drives high-voltage power devices for TVs
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new gate driver IC that is designed to drive high-voltage power devices such as IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) and SiC (Silicon Carbide) MOSFETs for electric vehicle (EV) inverters. Gate driver ICs are essential components to EV inverters, providing an interface between the inverter control MCU and the IGBTs […]
Multilayer varistors meet IEEE 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-T1 testing requirements
KYOCERA AVX has extended its AntennaGuard range of proven, high-performance, and ultralow-capacitance products with two new 0402 multilayer varistors (MLVs) that meet IEEE 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 testing requirements. The new ASPGuard Series MLVs have small, ultralow-profile, surface-mount packages optimized for high-density designs and exhibit high current and energy handling capabilities, bidirectional overvoltage protection, super-fast, sub-nanosecond response times, […]
Power conversion technology provides ultra-high efficiency in 500 W to 10 kW applications
Eggtronic has launched a high-performance AC/DC converter technology that provides industry-leading efficiency, reduced component count, and improved EMI performance in high-power applications requiring power factor correction (PFC). The technology, known as ClassEgg, is being demonstrated for the first time at CES 2023. Derived from the traditional boost PFC + LLC resonant power converter, ClassEgg is […]
High-efficiency 20-V N-channel MOSFET optimized for switching in small, thin devices
ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed a compact, high-efficiency 20V N-channel MOSFET (RA1C030LD), optimized for switching in small, thin devices, including smartphones and wearables such as wireless earbuds and other hearable equipment. In recent years, the increasing sophistication and power requirements of compact devices have resulted in larger batteries that reduce the space available for […]
Power management IC optimized for OLED screens
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced that the company has launched its first Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) for IT devices equipped with OLED screens. A PMIC is a core component to supply power to electronic devices. It plays an increasingly important role as the battery life of handheld IT devices like laptops and tablets is highly […]
Leaded disk varistors handle up to 680 V rms
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS B72307S0* (StandarD S07 Compact Series) and B72310S0* (StandarD S10 Compact Series) series of extremely compact, leaded disk varistors. The new varistors cover a wide voltage range from 115 V RMS to 460 V RMS in the StandarD S07 Compact series and from 130 V RMS to 680 V RMS in the StandarD S10 Compact series. The maximum surge […]
