Flex Power Modules introduces a new version of its BMR480 digital DC-DC converter, optimized for telecom applications that require input voltage down to 36Vin. The converter, called the BMR480 0113/034, provides an extended input voltage range below 40Vin, as required for telecom power conversion applications. It is optimized for a wider input voltage range of […]
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Synchronous DC/DC converters for smart industrial applications
STMicroelectronics’ L6983 38V/3A synchronous DC/DC converters maintain high efficiency at all loads with a maximum value of 95% and are highly integrated with synchronous MOSFETs on-chip to save external components and simplify design. The L6983 converters have extremely low quiescent current of just 17µA. Low current consumption (L6983C) and low-noise (L6983N) variants are available. The L6983C enters […]
LED drivers and controllers simplify efficient and reliable lighting design
ON Semiconductor has launched a new family of four devices that facilitate the high levels of performance and innovative functionality that vehicle manufacturers and consumers now expect from automotive exterior and interior lighting. Aimed specifically at low power solid state lighting, the new family comprises two LED drivers (NCV7683 and NCV7685) and two current controllers (NCV7691 and […]
Chassis-mount dc-dc converters handle 80-160-V input for harsh environments
TRACO POWER announces the release of the TMDC-H family of chassis-mount DC-DC converter modules covering 5 power levels ranging from 6~60 watts featuring 80~160 VDC input ranges and 3kVAC reinforced I/O isolation making them ideal for rugged environments and industrial applications. The TMDC-H modules come fully encapsulated with terminal strip connections for ease of installation […]
Multi-mode, forced-frequency-resonant digital power controller targets fast-charger designs
Infineon Technologies AG launches the XDP digital power XDPS21071, the first flyback controller in the industry with zero-voltage switching (ZVS) on the primary side to achieve high efficiency. This controller is aimed at fast-charging applications such as USB-PD or QuickCharge. Light-load efficiency is optimized for variable output applications. The XDPS21071 is a high-performance digital flyback […]
Where fixed-ratio converters fit in high-power delivery systems
Fixed-ratio converters are often the best way of minimizing the electrical current sent over significant distances in the interest of better power efficiency. Phil Davies Vicor Corp. The vast majority of electromechanical or semiconductor loads require stable dc-dc voltage conversion and tight regulation to operate reliably. The dc-dc converters that perform this function are commonly […]
The move to synchronous power supplies in smart factories
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 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 […]
Power module produces 6 kVdc from 24 Vdc
XP Power announced the launch of a new 30 Watt DC-DC power module that can generate up to 6kVDC from a single 24VDC input. The HRL30 series provides an accurate high voltage output for a wide variety of applications, including scientific and semiconductor uses. With 22 voltage models in the series, a wide range of […]
Synchronous buck and low dropout regulator optimized for satellite power apps
Renesas introduced the latest member of its rad-hard family for space: The ISL70005SEH – the industry’s first single-chip synchronous buck and low dropout (LDO) regulator, ideal for low-power FPGAs, DDR memory, and other digital loads for spaceflight payload applications. Ideal for low-power FPGAs, DDR memory, and other digital loads for spaceflight payload applications, ISL70005SEH is […]