Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced a precision integrated analog front end, controller, and pulse-width modulator (PWM) for battery testing and formation capable of increasing system accuracy and efficiency in lithium-ion battery formation and grading. Compared to conventional technology, the new AD8452 provides 50 percent more channels in the same amount of space, adding capacity and increasing […]
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Compact LED drivers put out 24 W with 20 W/in.3 power density
Seoul Semiconductor has developed an ultra-compact LED driver series with a power density 5X higher than conventional LED drivers. Based on Seoul Semiconductor’s patented Acrich technology, the MicroDriver Series delivers more than 24W of output power with a power density of 20W/cubic inch cubic inch, compared to existing drivers at 3-5W/cubic inch. Measuring just 1.5” […]
Rectifier controller supports automotive applications with minimum input voltages of 3.0V
Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear LT8672, an active rectifier controller with reverse input protection to –40V. Its 3V to 42V input voltage capability is ideal for automotive applications which must regulate through cold-crank and stop-start scenarios with minimum input voltages as low as 3.0V and load dump transients up to 40V. The LT8672 […]
DC-DC 30-W converter with ultra-wide 4:1 input range meets medical use specs
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their THM 30WI family of medical 30 Watt DC/DC converters with ultra-wide 4:1 input range in the industry standard 1 x 2” footprint. The THM 30WI Series are a reliable solution not only for medical equipment but also for demanding ITE applications such as transportation, control & measurement […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in October on EDABoard.com forums
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the power electronics forum threads.) Switch design by using solid devices – I want to know how to design a solid static switch to replace […]
POL voltage regulator has five outputs for FPGAs, ASICs, multi-rail power systems
Infineon Technologies AG launches the IRPS5401, a five output Point of Load (POL) digital voltage regulator for FPGAs, ASICs, and other multi-rail power systems. The IRPS5401 has been developed as a fully integrated PMIC solution that replaces multiple regulators with a single device in a compact 7 mm x 7 mm 56 pin QFN package. […]
LLC resonant controller achieves 90 percent efficiency with a 10 percent load
The first in a family of new high-performance LLC controllers, TI’s new UCC256301 inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant controller enables standby power of less than 40 mW when fully regulating the system output, while also performing better than industry efficiency requirements. By delivering the fastest transient response plus robust fault-protection features such as zero current switching avoidance, […]
DC/DC 40-W converters designed for railway, transit, industrial uses
TRACO POWER has announced the release of their TEQ 40WIR family of isolated, high-performance DC/DC converter modules with ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage ranges and come in a rugged metal case. These 40 watt DC/DC converters are designed for railway, transit and industrial environments featuring a full load / convection-cooled operating temperature range of -40°C to […]
Synchronous step-down switcher delivers 4 A with 94% efficiency
The LT8650S is a dual 4A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. It’s unique Silent Switcher2 architecture uses four internal input capacitors as well as two internal BST and a single INTVCC capacitor to minimize the area of the hot loops. Combined with very well controlled switching edges and an internal construction using copper pillars […]
Step-down regulator delivers 2 A from tiny 6.25 x 4-mm BGA package
The LTM8063 from Analog Devices is a 40VIN, 2A µModule step-down regulator in a tiny 6.25mm x 4mm BGA package. According to the company, the package size is 75% smaller than the existing equivalent product. With two 0805 size capacitors and two 0603 size resistors, the solution is only 70mm². The Silent Switcher architecture minimizes EMI emissions, enabling the […]