The need for high efficiency is pushing industrial power supplies toward synchronous topologies that minimize the use of external heat sinking and cooling. Anthony “Thong” Huynh, Maxim Integrated Buildings, factories, and industrial equipment are getting more space-efficient, driving a move toward miniaturizing the underlying components that enable intelligence and automation. This trend challenges the power […]
Controllers
Controllers simplify USB-C PD 3.0-based power supply designs
ON Semiconductor has announced a pair of novel devices that are fully compliant with the USB-C PD 3.0 standard. The FAN6390 adaptive charging controller brings ease of integration of the USB-C PD 3.0 programmable power supply (PPS) standard into systems while the NCP12601 is a highly integrated multi-mode flyback controller for rugged, high-performance, offline power […]
USB PD controller enables quick charges with low standby power
Diodes Incorporated announced the availability of the AP43771 USB Type-C power delivery (PD) controller, featuring an embedded microcontroller with one-time programmable memory. When combined with Diodes Incorporated’s complementary technology, the AP43771 forms the basis for offline chargers, delivering between 18W and 33W while supporting Quick Charge with extremely low standby power consumption. The AP43771 represents […]
Ten-watt 1×1-in dc/dc converters target rugged industrial/rail apps
The new THN 10 WIR series 10-W high-density dc/dc/ converts come in the industry standard 1×;1-in footprint and are qualified for rugged industrial and railway applications, and are certified to EN 50155 and EN 61373 standards. The THN 10 WIR series of ruggedized 10-W dc/dc converters are designed and manufactured for high-reliability in harsh environments. […]
Integrated active clamp flyback controllers target mobile phone, consumer product power supplies
Sianna Semiconductor, an ISO 9001 certified company, today announced that its SZ1101 and SZ1105 fully integrated active clamp flyback (ACF) controllers for designing high-power-density AC/DC power adapters are now fully qualified and in production. The SZ1101 33W version is suited for designing mobile phone travel adapters, while the SZ1105 65W version is suited for designing […]
Ultra-high isolation 2/3-W dc/dc converters come in compact SIP16 package
The RHV2 and RHV3 series unregulated dc/dc converters feature ultra-high isolation ratings of 12.5 kVAC/one minute or 20 kVDC/one second in a compact SIP16 package that measures just 45x15x17 mm. With more than 30 mm input-to-output pin separation, the converters are certified to IEC/EN 62368 and IEC/EN 61010 for 12.5-kVAC reinforced isolation up to 5,000 […]
Servodrive eval kit includes 100-W BLDC motor, incremental encoder
STMicroelectronics is working with maxon, a leading precision-motor provider and a member of the ST Partner Program, to accelerate the design of robotics applications and industrial servo drives. The companies will demonstrate a jointly developed servo control kit at sps 2019 trade show in Nuremberg, November 26-28 (Booth 10.1/138). The EVALKIT-ROBOT-1 is a plug-and-play solution aimed […]
Innovative bidirectional buck-boost controllers earn Renesas Electronics a 2019 Leap Award
The votes are in. Business-to-Business publisher WTWH Media, LLC, has announced the winners of the second-year Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) Awards, a design engineering product competition honoring the most exciting new products in a host of technology areas: Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Analog Electronics, Connectivity, Embedded Computing, Fastener Technology, Hydraulics, Industrial Automation, Mechanical, […]
Vicor bus converter earns coveted 2019 Leap Award
The votes are in. Business-to-Business publisher WTWH Media, LLC, has announced the winners of the second-year Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) Awards, a design engineering product competition honoring the most exciting new products in a host of technology areas: Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Analog Electronics, Connectivity, Embedded Computing, Fastener Technology, Hydraulics, Industrial Automation, Mechanical, […]
Automotive-compliant level shifter address multiple applications with single part
Diodes Incorporated announced two flexible, high-speed automotive-compliant voltage translators for use in environments with ambient temperatures up to 125°C. The PI4ULS5V108Q and PI4ULS5V202Q are designed for use in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, and telematics equipment. Both devices are compatible with either push-pull or open-drain connections, delivering the convenience of a single part number to […]