STMicroelectronics’ VIPerGaN65D flyback converter, with its SOIC16 outline, permits extremely small and economical power supplies, adapters, and USB-PD (Power Delivery) fast chargers up to 65W with universal input voltage. The quasi-resonant offline converter integrates a 700V gallium nitride (GaN) transistor and optimized gate driver with typical protection features, making wide-bandgap technology easily accessible to elevate […]
Converters
High-speed isolated gate drivers optimized for bi-direction GaN control
Navitas Semiconductor has announced the latest breakthrough of the world’s first production-released 650 V bi-directional GaNFast ICs and high-speed isolated gate drivers, creating a paradigm shift in power with single-stage BDS converters, which enables the transition from two-stage to single-stage topologies. Targeted applications range widely and open up multi-billion dollar market opportunities across EV charging […]
Micro power converters integrate i²c telemetry in 1.35 mm height profile
TDK Corporation announces the new FS160* series of its microPOL (μPOL) power modules. The FS160* series of μPOL DC-DC converters all offer full telemetry, provide increased performance, and are remarkable for extraordinary power density in the smallest sizes now in mass production. All FS160* microPOL modules measure a mere 3.3 mm wide by 3.3 mm […]
Quarter-brick modules convert 48 V rack power to 12 V output for computing applications
OmniOn Power has developed a new family of high-power, non-isolated dc-dc bus converters for applications including AI, large language models, and machine learning. The Osprey family includes three modules: the 2-kilowatt QODE167A0B, 1.6kW QODE136A0B, and 1.3kW QODE108A0B. The converters utilize the DOSA standard quarter-brick footprint. The Osprey bus converters operate with a 40-60 V DC […]
Step-down converter achieves 220 μA quiescent current at 600 mA output
Nexperia introduced a new series of step-down DC-DC converters featuring devices with outstanding stand-by and operating efficiency that offer engineers even greater flexibility for designing various fixed and portable battery-powered applications across consumer, industrial, and automotive end-markets. The NEX30606 is a high-efficiency, high-accuracy step-down converter that offers a choice of 16 resistor-settable output voltages from […]
Versatile 200 W converters available in 1″x1″ package for industrial applications
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand 200W rated i1C series in the 1”x1” industry standard package size. These non-isolated, buck-boost DC-DC (step-up, step-down) converters operate from input voltages of either 9 to 36V or 18 to 75V. The i1C series offers output voltages adjustable from 9.6 to 28V with output currents of […]
DC-DC series targets safety-critical applications
RECOM has introduced new DC/DC converters in the REM2A and REM4A series, designed for medical and safety-critical applications. These converters, available in through-hole and SMD formats, offer 5kVAC/1 min isolation and 2MOPP rating at 250VAC with 8mm creepage and clearance. The devices are suitable for various patient connect applications due to their low 2µA leakage […]
Compact dc-dc converters accommodate multiple nominal inputs
TRACO Power announces the release of the TEC 3UI series of 3 W dc-dc Converters with 9-75 VDC input ranges in a SIP-8 package. The wide input range allows for 12, 24, 28, 36 and 48 VDC nominal inputs in one converter. The TEC 3UI series offers an 8:1 input voltage range, providing a solution […]
Non-isolated dc-dc converters with enhanced environmental protection
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 400 to 750W rated RGB series of ruggedized non-isolated DC-DC converters from TDK-Lambda. These converters operate from input voltages of 9 to 18V, 18 to 32V, or 18 to 60V and can deliver output voltages adjustable from 0.8 to 8V or 3.3 to 24V with output currents of […]
Circuit breaker communicates with a host over SPI, collects data
STMicroelectronics has commenced production of automotive high-side power switches with proprietary intelligent fuse protection and a serial peripheral interface (SPI) for diagnostic data, permitting enhanced resilience and functional safety. The quad-channel VNF9Q20F is the first in a new family of monolithically integrated devices that combine ST’s advanced VIPower M0-9 MOSFET and proprietary STi2Fuse technology. Based on patented I2t […]
