The recently released REC15E-Z series of 15-W isolated dc/dc converters features wide input ranges at low cost in the widely used 1×1-in. case size. This saves a significant amount of PCB space, while the wide input ranges increase flexibility by accepting several standard bus voltages. The REC15E-Z dc/dc converters are fully-specified devices with 15-W, no […]
Small and efficient power management ICs designed for automotive apps
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced power-management ICs offering the industry’s smallest solution size and highest efficiency to help automotive designers meet space and power challenges of next-generation automotive applications. As digital instrument clusters, radio head units and electronic subsystems require ever higher levels of compute power, these new high-power buck converters and high-power, multiphase buck controllers empower […]
DC-DC power modules meet stringent railway specs
Flex Power Modules is introducing new DC-DC power modules for the industrial and railways sectors, broadening its product range to meet increasing demand in these sectors, as well as providing additional versions of existing products, with different input/output voltage ranges. The modules are provided in sealed and encapsulated packaging, to ensure they will work reliably when […]
Compact, conduction-cooled 504-W ac-dc modules offer PMBus communication
The conduction cooled TDK-Lambda PFH500F-28 ac-dc power modules are rated at 28 V 504 W, feature a compact 4×2.4-in footprint and have optional read/write programming and communication through a PMBus interface. These third-generation power supplies are candidates for a variety of applications including COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf), power amplifiers, LED displays and test equipment. The PFH500F-28 series […]
Low-noise 400-mA low-dropout linear regulator targets always-on automotive modules, noise-sensitive loads
The STMicroelectronics LDO40L 400mA low-dropout linear regulator delivers quiet and efficient power for always-on automotive modules and noise-sensitive loads. With 45µA quiescent current, the AEC-Q100 qualified LDO40L reduces the demand on vehicle batteries to run loads such as body and interior functions that are active when the ignition is off. In addition, the device can be disabled […]
First USB-C combo buck-boost battery charger for mobile computing systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the industry’s first USB-C buck-boost battery charger to support both Narrow Voltage Direct Charging (NVDC) and Hybrid Power Buck-Boost (HPBB) charging for notebooks, ultrabooks, tablets, and power banks using the reversible USB Type-C connector cable. Through firmware control, the ISL9241 can switch between NVDC and HPBB modes, providing a low-cost and […]
Integrated motor controller and driver for 2-phase stepper motors up to 3.5A RMS
TRINAMIC Motion Control now announces the TMC5161. This cDriver solution is an easy to use building block with a powerful integrated MOSFET driver stage and complete motion control features, including innovative current regulation. Designed with ease of use in mind, the powerful chip can be set up and evaluated easily using Trinamic’s free, easy to […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in November on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Dell power supply – I got this PSU from one of my colleagues and did a quick inspection for the faults in […]
GaN FETs boost efficiency in electric vehicle chargers
The role gallium-nitride FETs play in the design of an EV charging circuit help illustrate how these wide-bandgap semiconductors facilitate energy efficiency. FENG QI, TRANSPHORM THE PHASE-SHIFT FULL BRIDGE (PSFB) is a classic topology for applications that must accommodate a wide range of operating voltages, as with battery chargers. A PSFB converter generally uses four […]
Isolated DC-DC converter targets data center apps with 70-A output
Flex Power Modules introduces its first generation of DC products to address the growing need for higher energy efficiency levels in data center and cloud computing infrastructure. The new BMR481 DC-DC converter has an input range of 40-60V targeting 48-54V nominal supplies, and a programmable 0.5-1.35V output. The 12 x 27.7mm footprint ‘main’ module provides […]
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