GaN Systems announced the availability of a new turnkey 140W AC/DC charger reference design with USB PD3.1, Single Port Type-C Output. Compared to silicon-based chargers, this design is 40% lighter and 50% smaller, featuring an ultra-high-power density of 23W/in3. This design enhances GaN Systems’ portfolio (65W, 100W, 140W, 250W) of turnkey charger solutions for the consumer electronics market, […]
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100-V, 35-A IC chipset targets 48-V DC-DC conversion tasks
EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 35 A integrated circuit designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones. The EPC23102 eGaN IC is capable of a maximum withstand voltage of 100 V, delivering up to 35 A load […]
Ultra-low-current detect switches optimized for battery powered devices
C&K has extended its detect product family to include an ultra-low current version. The SDS ULC (Ultra-low Current) detect switch series is designed to limit power consumption on battery-powered devices. With the proliferation of wireless and portable battery-powered devices, designers require solutions that consume minimal energy to prolong battery life. Combining low current (10µA) with […]
Open-drain DMOS transistor arrays optimized for climate control and home appliance designs
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new transistor array. The DIODES ULN62003A consists of seven 500mA-rated open-drain transistors, where all their sources are connected to a common ground pin. Capable of driving a wide variety of loads, such as solenoids, relays, DC motors, and LED displays, this high-current transistor array is aimed at climate control and home […]
High-efficiency 900-kHz synchronous boost converter features 20 µA quiescent current
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a high-efficiency synchronous boost converter. The DIODES AP72250 targets step-up conversion in consumer and industrial applications where small form factors are a priority. These include battery-powered devices, USB power supply units, power banks, supercapacitor charging equipment, and metering systems. The AP72250 supports a 900kHz switching frequency with a 20µA quiescent current […]
MOSFETS feature low on resistance
Nexperia has introduced the PMCB60XN and PMCB60XNE 30V N-channel small-signal trench MOSFETs, with market-leading RDS(on) in the ultra-compact wafer-level DSN1006 package, to make energy go further where space is tight and battery runtime is critical. Ideal for highly miniaturized electronics like smartphones, smart watches, hearing aids, and earphones, the new MOSFETs support the trend toward greater […]
Leaded disk varistors boast smaller package size
TDK Corporation presents the new EPCOS B72314S2 series (AdvanceD S14 Compact) of leaded disk varistors. The series covers a wide operating voltage ranging from 175 VRMS to 625 VRMS. The maximum surge current capability of a single pulse current (8/20 µs) is up to 6000 A. Furthermore, they offer a multiple surge current capability of 3000 […]
Current-sense shunt resistor offers 0.5 milliohm resistance, 3-W power rating
High-efficiency current sensing requires low resistance values. However, lead resistance may cause inaccuracies in sensing measurement for ultra-low resistance values. Four terminal Kelvin connections with separate sense and current flow connections eliminate the detrimental effects of lead resistance yielding a very accurate measurement of the power delivered. Stackpole’s CSSK3637 is a four-terminal device offering resistance […]
Bidirectional current monitors measure super-low sense voltages
Diodes Incorporated announced a series of bidirectional current monitors based on a high-stability zero-drift architecture. These devices are capable of accurately measuring very low sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages. Key applications include laptop PCs, battery chargers, industrial servos, servers, power supply racks in server farms, and robotic systems. Consisting of six […]
Fast recovery diodes feature low loss, ultra-low noise
ROHM Semiconductor announced its fourth generation 650V fast recovery diodes (FRDs), the RFL/RFS Series, featuring low forward voltage (VF) and fast reverse recovery time (trr), respectively, as well as ultra-low noise characteristics. The new devices are ideal for industrial and consumer equipment that handle large amounts of power, such as air conditioners and EV charging stations. In […]