Infineon Technologies AG introduces the PSOC 4 HVPA-SPM 1.0, an advanced microcontroller designed for high-voltage Li-ion battery management in electric vehicles (xEVs). The microcontroller combines precision, safety, and programmability, while supporting zonal architectures and the transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). To maximize its impact, Infineon is partnering with Munich Electrification, a leading provider of innovative […]
DC-DC
Expanded converter line delivers up to 80 A output current
TDK Corporation has expanded its TDK-Lambda i7A series of non-isolated DC-DC buck converters with new models rated up to 1000 W output power. The additions support output currents of 60 A and 80 A and maintain the existing 1/16-brick footprint. Each converter includes redundant input and output power pins to accommodate higher current delivery and […]
Automotive e-fuse controller reacts within 100 microseconds to faults
STMicroelectronics has introduced the VNF1248F automotive e-fuse MOSFET controller, the newest device in its STi2Fuse family. The controller provides rapid fault response, flexible configuration options, and low-power operation for use in vehicle power distribution and safety-critical systems. The VNF1248F reacts to faults within 100 microseconds—faster than a traditional wire fuse—to help prevent fault propagation within […]
Low power supply line offers universal AC input and PFC design
Acopian Technical Company has introduced the Low Profile 2 series of switching regulated power supplies designed for use in applications requiring compact, high-power performance. The units provide up to 900 watts of single-output AC-DC or DC-DC power and operate with a universal AC input range. Each model includes power factor correction, remote sensing, programmable voltage […]
High-current, low-inductance power inductor meets automotive temperature rating
Coilcraft announces a new series of molded power inductors designed for high-current, low-inductance applications in fast DC-DC conversion systems. The components support ultra-low inductance values starting around 40 nH, enabling rapid transient response in low-voltage, high-current converter topologies. These inductors are optimized for use in single-phase and multi-phase VRMs and point-of-load regulators, offering high current […]
Converters operate at 5000 meter altitude with 1600 V DC isolation
TRACO Power has released the TEC 6UI series of isolated 6 Watt dc-dc converters with an input voltage range of 9 to 75 V DC. The input range covers multiple standard bus voltages and replaces 2:1 and 4:1 input converter series, reducing the number of model variants required for applications with different supply voltages. The […]
15 W HV dc-dc converters add digital programming interface
XP Power announces the availability of a digital version of its HRF15 series of 15W precision high voltage DC-DC converters with both output voltage and current programming through the PMBus via I2C. This enhancement addresses the growing need for automation and remote control in high-precision equipment, including mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron […]
Modular power supplies deliver 1500 W in 41 mm height
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the TDK-Lambda MU series with the introduction of the MU6 modular power supplies. Featuring extremely low acoustic noise and BF-ready medical isolation, the MU6 can provide up to 1200 W with an input of 85 to 264 Vac (derating below 90 Vac) and 1500 W with a 180 to […]
Automotive low-side gate driver features adjustable negative drive
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the IX4352NEAU automotive-qualified low-side gate driver designed to meet the growing demands of SiC MOSFET and IGBT control in electric vehicle (EV) powertrain and DC-DC converter applications. (View the video.) The IX4352NEAU is the first AEC-Q100-qualified low-side gate driver to offer an integrated and adjustable negative gate drive bias, eliminating the […]
Power stages deliver 100 A per phase in compact packages
Texas Instruments introduced power-management chips and design resources at Open Compute Summit in San Jose, California, from October 13-16. The products address power delivery requirements as data centers scale from 12V to 48V to 800VDC architectures. The company released a white paper developed in collaboration with NVIDIA examining power delivery trade-offs for 800 VDC power […]
