Fujitsu Components America, Inc. has expanded its automotive relay offering with a new 12VDC PCB relay featuring a switching capacity of 50A at 14VDC. The FBR53-HC offers a higher contact rating than its 40A FBR53-HW counterpart, yet occupies the same 12.1 x 15.5 x 13.7mm footprint and weighs the same 6g. With a maximum carrying […]
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DC-disconnect switches handle up to 1.5 kV
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the introduction of its DC Disconnect Switch product line. The Littelfuse LS6 (available in 1000 and 500 V) and the LS6R (available in 1500 V) series are energy-efficient, compact disconnect switches that quickly break or resume the flow of current safely. Offered in both 250 and 400 amperage ratings, these switches prevent […]
eGaN 170-V FETs optimized for synchronous rectification apps
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation advances the performance capability while lowering the cost of off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of the EPC2059 (6.8 mΩ, 170 V) eGaN FET. This device is the latest in a family of 100 V – 200 V solutions suitable for a wide range of power levels and price points. […]
Automotive dc-dc converters enable high-speed operation at 2.2MHz
In recent years, the continued electrification of vehicle systems has increased. Combined with the limited amount of power available, this trend emphasizes the need for lower power consumption. At the same time, the output voltage from the batteries and generators can vary widely, demanding a versatile power supply solution. Rohm’s BD9P series of 12 automotive […]
5 mm x mm, 60 V MOSFET is AEC-Q101-qualified
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced an AEC-Q101 qualified n-channel 60 V MOSFET that is the industry’s first such device in the PowerPAK SO-8L dual asymmetric package. The new Vishay Siliconix SQJ264EP is designed to meet the need for space savings and increased efficiency in DC/DC switch-mode power supplies for automotive applications. The new device combines a […]
Power conversion considerations for wireless IoT nodes and wearables, Part 1
Power system considerations are an important aspect of all system designs. In the case of wireless Internet of Things (IoT) nodes and wearables, power system design is complex, with the need to balance numerous performance tradeoffs. It is critical to arrive at a successful design that maximizes both battery life and overall functionality. Fortunately, there […]
Automotive sequential LED controller IC cuts cost and size
The MAX25605 sequential LED controller from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. allows easy and cost-effective addition of automotive sequential LED lighting features. It saves development time and reduces design complexity by eliminating the need for a microcontroller or software. In addition, the MAX25605 reduces design space by up to 50 percent and slashes bill-of-materials (BOM) costs […]
4 W regulated dc-dc converters bridge industry’s 3- 6 W gap
TRACO POWER’s new 4 watt regulated DC-DC converters are available with either 2:1 (TMR 4) or 4:1 (TMR 4WI) input ranges, bridging the 3 to a 6-watt gap of industry-standard SIP-8 converter solutions. The TMR 4 (2:1 input range) and TMR 4WI (4:1 input range) are two families of regulated 4 Watt DC-DC converters with […]
Hybrid EVs come to touring car racing
The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 2022 will become the first major touring car event to feature high-performance mild-hybrid vehicles. The BTCC is for production-based touring cars and consists of a series of races held across England and Scotland. Race teams compete in highly modified versions of cars sold to the general public. Next […]
Motor-control MCUs include AI-based failure detection, predictive maintenance
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the extension of its microcontroller (MCU) portfolio designed for motor control applications targeting smart homes, industrial automation, and building automation. Featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and AI-based failure detection, the four new RA6T1 Group MCUs are the latest members of Renesas’ rapidly expanding Arm-based RA Family, and the first […]