Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new radiation-hardened 16-channel current driver with integrated 4-bit decoder for reducing the size, weight and power (SWaP) of satellite command and telemetry systems. The ISL72814SEH integrates the decoder, input level shifter, and 16 current driver arrays in a single monolithic IC. The device allows satellite manufacturers to significantly increase system […]
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Board-mount 15-W, 20-W, 30-W DC/DC converters target demanding medical apps
Powerbox announces the introduction of three new series of 15W, 20W and 30W board mount DC/DC converters for demanding medical applications, totaling 105 models. The PMM15, PMM20 and PMM30 are certified to the 3rd Edition of the IEC/EN/ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1 medical safety standard and rated for the highest levels of patient protection – 2xMOPP. With […]
Encapsulated 16th-brick DC-DC converters key on industrial, telecom apps
Flex Power Modules introduces the PKU-S series of DC-DC power modules for the industrial/railway and telecom sectors, to provide highly reliable, high performance and rugged DC-DC solutions. The modules are housed in the industry-standard sixteenth-brick form factor (35.3 x 25 x 10.4mm / 1.39 x 0.984 x 0.41 in), with sealed and encapsulated packaging. This […]
Single-stage, high power factor LED driver-controller incorporates mixed-mode dimming
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the AL1665 single-stage, fly-back and buck-boost controller for commercial, connected, and dimmable LED lighting installations operating at up to 100W. The AL1665 is designed to drive an external MOSFET to control LED loads and maintain a high power factor. It provides a compact and efficient solution that helps minimize […]
Achtung! Power technology on display at PCIM Nuremberg
PCIM Europe is billed as the world’s leading exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management. Recently wrapping up in Nuremberg, the exhibition portion of PCIM featured over 500 booths. Here are some of the more notable technology displays we saw in touring the event. NEXT PAGE: Smaller inverters for […]
USB PD controller supports standard and proprietary protocols
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the AP43770 USB Type-C power delivery (PD) controller, a highly integrated solution for implementing PD over USB in fixed and portable devices, and offline power adapters. The AP43770 is well-suited to a range of applications where USB PD is implemented, including AC adapters, power hubs, battery banks, and USB […]
DC-DC converter modules deliver 30 W in1-in.-sq. package
Flex Power Modules introduces several new additions to the PKE series of DC-DC power converter modules for the industrial, test equipment and telecom sectors, continuing its commitment to offer a wider portfolio to design engineers. The modules are provided in sealed and encapsulated packaging, to ensure they will work reliably when subjected to dust, moisture, […]
2 W dc-dc power supply in SMD package operates at -40°C to +100°C
The RECOM R2SX series of compact 2W DC/DC converters are suited for bus isolation and a wide range of industrial automation control equipment. The open-frame 2W SMD isolated DC/DC converter with either 3kVDC/1 minute isolation (/H version) or 1kVDC/1 minute isolation options. The modules are available with 5V or 24V inputs, offer a single unregulated 3.3V, […]
Single-shunt BLDC motor controller IC shrinks form factor
STMicroelectronics has expanded its STSPIN32 programmable motor controller family with the STSPIN32F0B system-in-package (SiP) for cost-effective one-shunt current sensing. The new motor controller is an ideal all-in-one solution for the growing market of battery-operated power tools. By integrating a single op-amp for current sensing, the STSPIN32F0B saves individual 3-phase BLDC coil-current sense resistors and makes extra I/O pins […]
High-efficiency switched-capacitor ICs step down 12-48-V levels
Fabless power semiconductor company Helix Semiconductors today announced a new DC-DC product family that maximizes low-profile DC-DC power delivery to create leading-class, high-power density solutions. Based on the technology platform first introduced in its highly efficient MxC 200 power IC, which began mass production last year, the new family is designed to take voltage input ranging from 12-48V and convert it […]