Analog Devices, Inc. today announced the Power by Linear LTC7821, an industry first hybrid step-down synchronous controller that merges a switched capacitor circuit with a synchronous step-down controller, enabling up to a 50% reduction in DC/DC converter solution size compared to traditional step-down solutions. This improvement is enabled by a three times higher switching frequency without compromising efficiency. […]
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Wide-range output, 1/32nd footprint dc/dc converters operate from 9 to 53-Vdc input
The 100-W rated TDK-Lambda i3A series of non-isolated DC-DC converters are capable of operating from an input voltage of 9 to 53 V. The step-down converter delivers an output voltage that can be adjustable from 3.3 to 16.5 V or 5 to 30 V with output currents of up to 8 A. The series is […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in December on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Practical circuit problems – I tried to make an experiment with a “push-pull inverter” and it worked in simulation (software LTspice) […]
15-W medical dc-dc converters sports 4:1input range, 1.6 x 1-in. footprint
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THM 15WI family of medical 15 W, medical dc-dc converter with ultra-wide 4:1 input range measuring 1.6 x 1.0 x 0.4” footprint. The THM 15WI Series are a reliable solution not only for medical equipment but also for demanding ITE applications such as transportation, control & measurement […]
Current-mode, 2-MHz step-up dc/dc converter hosts internal 4-A, 60-V switch
Analog Devices, Inc. announces the Power by Linear LT8364, a current mode, 2MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 4A, 60V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 2.8V to 60V, and is suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion battery to multicell battery stacks, automotive inputs, telecom power supplies […]
Isolated dc/dc converter modules target industrial uses with -40°C to +93°C operating range
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TEQ 20WIR family of isolated, high performance DC/DC converter modules with ultra-wide 4:1 input ranges covering 9-160 VDC input requirements, an extended ambient operating temperature range from -40°C to +93°C and I/O isolation of 3000 VDC and come in a rugged metal case. These converters are designed […]
Advanced dc-dc bus converter handles 1 kW
Flex Power Modules announced the launch of the BMR480, a new DC/DC advanced bus converter that targets high-end and high-power applications and can handle 1000W of power and 96.2A of peak current. Flex Power Modules is part of the Power Division of Flex the Sketch-to-Scale solutions provider that designs and builds Intelligent Products for a Connected […]
Auto-grade regulator transistors tolerate 60-V battery transients
The ZXTR2105FQ, ZXTR2108FQ () and ZXTR2112FQ regulator transistors announced by Diodes Incorporated are qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for high reliability and are product part approval process (PPAP)-capable. Designed to deliver 5V, 8V, or 12V regulated outputs from nominal battery supplies of 12V or 24V, these regulator transistors are well-suited for powering vehicle electronics. These devices can […]
DC-DC converters put out 10 W for rail, battery powered equipment
MINMAX is proud to announce its new MKZI10 family of 10 watt railway DC/DC in the industry standard 1 x 2 inch footprint. The 10 Watt MKZI10 family consists of 18 models with ultra-wide input ranges of 9-36 / 18-75 / 40-160Vin and outputs of 5 / 12 / 15 / 24 / ±12 / […]
Longer battery life for hearables and wearables
Single-inductor, multiple-output circuitry can provide the kind of high conversion efficiency necessary for super-small consumer electronics. Cary Delano, Reno Rossetti | Maxim Integrated When you’re designing hearables and wearables, user experience dictates that long battery life is a key requirement. Nobody wants to stop and recharge the batteries on their earbuds during a long walk […]