System architects can now rapidly comply to international electrotechnical commission (IEC) and safety integrated level (SIL) standards to achieve long-term system reliability with the MAX17572 and MAX17574 Himalaya synchronous step-down DC-DC converters from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. These highly efficient converters provide a 40% reduction in power dissipation and shrink solution size by 50% compared to other […]
Converters
DIN rail power supplies handle 100 W
The HDR-100 series ultra-slim DIN rail power supplies aim to meet the application requirements for 100-W uses. This series has a step-shape plastic housing, accepting 85~264-Vac inputs (277 Vac operational) and sports low no-load power consumption ( The supplies can be installed on DIN rail TS-35/7.5 or TS-35/15 and carry three-year warranties. More info: MEAN […]
High-voltage bus converter converts 384 V to 24-V SELV
Vicor Corporation announced the expansion of its BCM series of DC-DC converters utilizing the Converter housed in Package (ChiP) power component format. The new BCM6123TD1E2663Txx is a high-density, high-efficiency, fixed ratio DC-DC converter module in a ChiP package, which operates from a 384 VDC nominal input and delivers an isolated and Safety Extra Low Voltage […]
24-W LED drivers said to be world’s smallest
Seoul Semiconductor has developed the phase-cut DC LED driver series, with a power density 10X higher than conventional LED drivers. The NanoDriver Series is said to be the world’s smallest miniature converter at just 13.5mm wide, and is available in four versions rated for 16W and 24W output power for operating LED lighting with input […]
Ruggedized DC/DC converter provides 15 W from 1×1-in. footprint
Traco Power has announced the release of their THN 15WIR Family of ruggedized DC/DC converters designed for harsh environments in a miniature 1 x 1 x 0.40” footprint. The converters offer increased resistance against electromagnetic interference, shock/vibration and thermal shock with EN 50155 and EN 61373 compliance making them ideal for harsh industrial environments, railway […]
DC/DC converter handles DC fan motor speed control
ROHM has recently announced the availability of a buck DC/DC converter optimized for DC fan motor power supplies used in applications such as cold air circulation in refrigerators. In recent years, ‘Smarter’, ‘Smaller’, and ‘Higher Efficiency’ have emerged as the 3 biggest challenges facing the electronics industry, which is experiencing increased market demand. In addition, […]
1W DC/DC, low-profile converters feature unique inverter transformer design
RECOM Power’s new R1SX series are an open-frame SMD converters leveraging on the fully automated manufacturing techniques to deliver stable performance and consistent high-quality at a very competitive price. The modules are available with 3.3V or 5V inputs, offer a single unregulated 3.3V or 5V output and can reach up to 78% efficiency. There is no minimum […]
1000 W next-gen regulator bus converters offers in quarter-brick footprint
Bel Power Solutions, a Bel group company and premier global manufacturer of power management devices, announces the 0RQB-X0S10BG, a next generation regulated bus converter with 45-56 VDC input / 10.4 VDC @ 96.2 A output and offering up to 1000 W in a quarter brick footprint. Bel Power’s next generation of regulated bus converters start […]
New website features comprehensive ability to search over 6,000 standard catalog part numbers
Pico Electronics, a leading manufacturer of ultra-miniature and miniature Transformers, Inductors, DC-DC Converters, and AC-DC Power Supplies, announced today the launch of its updated website, www.picoelectronics.com. The new user-friendly “self-serve” website offers design engineers immediate access to Pico’s extensive product line through a powerful new search tool. “We worked for two years to create a […]
100-V bridge power stage module targets half-bridge and full-bridge DC-DC converters
ON Semiconductor has launched the FDMF8811, the industry’s first 100 V Bridge Power Stage module for half-bridge and full-bridge isolated dc-dc converters. The 25 A-rated device integrates a 120 V driver IC, a bootstrap diode, and two highly efficient power MOSFETs in a PQFN-36 package. The FDMF8811 reduces the board area required for dc-dc converter […]