The use of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in power converters represents the latest development in the field of digital power. They are being used in advanced converter control schemes, performance monitors of electrolytic capacitors to support preventative maintenance, and power management systems to improve efficiency and enhance reliability. Part 2 will look […]
Converters
Stackable power modules deliver up to 200 A vertical power
The FS1525 µPOL from TDK Corporation is a low-profile non-isolated DC-DC point-of-load power module delivering up to 25 A in a 7.65 x 6.80 mm footprint and just 3.82 mm height, designed for vertical power delivery directly beneath FPGA, SoC or ASIC devices. Based on 3D chip-embedded packaging, it integrates controller, MOSFETs, inductor and passives, […]
Module regulates voltage from under point of load
Microchip’s MCPF1525 power module is packaged for vertical power delivery. With data centers consuming what seems like the world’s electricity supply, anything engineers can do to reduce consumption helps. Placing voltage regulators directly under their loads shortens the trip and thus reduces energy losses. The MCPF1525 Stackable Switching Buck Regulator Module minimizes power losses between […]
High-efficiency DC/DC converters support wide industrial input ranges
The ProLynx II point-of-load DC/DC converters from OmniOn Power™ are board-mounted power modules available in 150 W and 250 W versions with ultra-wide 5 V to 59 VDC input ranges and programmable 2 V to 30 VDC outputs. The converters deliver up to 96% efficiency, operate over a -40°C to 105°C temperature range and meet […]
5.5 V, 4 A buck targets automotive point-of-load rails
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP61406Q, an automotive-qualified synchronous buck converter designed for point-of-load regulators in systems such as infotainment, instrument clusters, telematics modules, and advanced driver assistance systems. The device supports up to 4 A output current with a maximum input voltage of 5.5 V and is intended for compact, high-efficiency DC-DC conversion in […]
65 W GaN flyback integrates 700 V switch and controller
STMicroelectronics has expanded its VIPerGaN family with the VIPerGaN65W, a 65-watt flyback converter that integrates a 700 V GaN power transistor and a quasi-resonant PWM controller in a 5 mm × 6 mm Power QFN package. The device is designed for USB-PD adapters, fast battery chargers, and auxiliary power supplies that require high efficiency in […]
What is a matrix converter used for?
A matrix converter is a type of direct, variable AC-to-AC converter without an intermediate DC-link stage. The topology can deliver high power densities, bidirectional power flow, and precise control in a compact size, making it suited for renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, industrial motor drives, aerospace, and marine applications. When higher power levels are needed, […]
Expanded converter line delivers up to 80 A output current
TDK Corporation has expanded its TDK-Lambda i7A series of non-isolated DC-DC buck converters with new models rated up to 1000 W output power. The additions support output currents of 60 A and 80 A and maintain the existing 1/16-brick footprint. Each converter includes redundant input and output power pins to accommodate higher current delivery and […]
GaN converters integrate control and switching for compact design
STMicroelectronics is introducing a series of GaN flyback converters that simplify designing and building compact, efficient USB-PD chargers, fast battery chargers, and auxiliary power supplies. The converters handle reduced loads with a proprietary technique that ensures power supplies and chargers always operate soundlessly for a superior user experience. Beginning with the VIPerGaN50W, which contains a […]
Converters operate at 5000 meter altitude with 1600 V DC isolation
TRACO Power has released the TEC 6UI series of isolated 6 Watt dc-dc converters with an input voltage range of 9 to 75 V DC. The input range covers multiple standard bus voltages and replaces 2:1 and 4:1 input converter series, reducing the number of model variants required for applications with different supply voltages. The […]
