Cost-effective dimmable and intelligent LED systems are expected to increase the market share disproportionately in the coming years. Introducing the ICL8800, ICL8810, and ICL8820 single-stage flyback LED controllers for constant output voltages, Infineon Technologies AG addresses the need of LED driver manufacturers in this regard. With their unique features, the ICs meet the necessary performance requirements for LED lighting applications, such as LED […]
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Ruggedized dc/dc converters help keep ocean water clean
Ruggedized power modules now play a role in minimizing the contamination of sea water from the world’s shipping industry. Axel Schütz, TRACO Power There are more than 90,000 ships of various types and sizes on the seven seas: Cargo and container ships, oil, gas and chemical tankers, ferries, tugboats and so forth. One aspect common […]
Single-channel interface ICs integrate Type-C/PD controller element
In order to strengthen its portfolio of devices supporting USB power delivery, FTDI Chip has unveiled the FT23xHP series. These compact, streamlined interface ICs are supplied in QFN packages. They support operation across just one channel, thereby enabling systems that are subject to space or budgetary constraints to still benefit from elevated levels of power […]
PFC controller IC carries integrated reverse-recovery charge-boost diode
The HiperPFS-4 power factor correction (PFC) controller IC is now available with an integrated Qspeed low reverse recovery charge (Qrr) boost diode. This highly integrated solution delivers greater than 98% full-load efficiency in PCs, TVs, and similar applications between 75 W and 400 W. The new HiperPFS-4 IC combines continuous conduction mode (CCM) PFC control […]
High frequency, ZVS flyback switcher ICs target phone/laptop/tablet charging
Power Integrations announced the InnoSwitch4-CZ family of high frequency, zero voltage switching (ZVS) flyback switcher ICs. InnoSwitch4-CZ devices incorporate a robust 750 V primary switch using Power Integrations’ PowiGaN technology and a novel high-frequency active clamp flyback controller to facilitate a new class of ultra-compact chargers suitable for phones, tablets, and laptops. The first consumer devices based […]
GaN FET USB-C power adapter reference design boasts 30 W/in3 power density
Transphorm, Inc. announced a world-class GaN power adapter reference design. The solution is an open frame, 65W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger that combines Transphorm’s SuperGaN Gen IV platform with Silanna Semiconductor’s proprietary Active Clamp Flyback (ACF) PWM controller. Together, the technologies yield an unprecedented peak efficiency of 94.5 percent with an uncased power density […]
GaN FET USB-C power adapter reference design boasts 30 W/in3 power density
Transphorm, Inc. announced a world-class GaN power adapter reference design. The solution is an open frame, 65W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger that combines Transphorm’s SuperGaN Gen IV platform with Silanna Semiconductor’s proprietary Active Clamp Flyback (ACF) PWM controller. Together, the technologies yield an unprecedented peak efficiency of 94.5 percent with an uncased power density […]
Single-axis servo controller/driver solution fits in 784 mm2
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG, now part of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., introduces the smallest and lowest-power single-axis servo controller/driver module with integrated motion control. The new TMCM-1321 servo controller/driver module enables two-phase bipolar stepper motors in robotics and automation equipment to optimize speed and synchronization of axes for quicker throughput while also […]
Sager Electronics now handles Recom Power RAC series ac/dc converters
Electronics distributor Sager Electronics now stocks RECOM Power’s RAC02E-K/277 & RAC03E-K/277 series 2-W and 3-W ac/dc converters. RECOM Power’s RAC02E-K/277 and RAC03E-K/277 series ac/dc modules are capable of 277 Vac with 4-kVac isolation. Providing versatile power in a compact space, these converters offer outputs ranging from 3.3 V up to 24 Vdc and a footprint […]
Comprehensive programming environment and code base enables designers to modify and own USB-C PD IP
USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) and open-source software are two technologies leading the next wave of wired connectivity. With Microchip Technology Inc.’s new Power Delivery Software Framework (PSF), designers can now modify and own the IP in their USB-C PD systems. By merging their proprietary code with Microchip’s fully functional PD stack, designers have the […]
