Murata announced the development of the MYC0409, the industry’s highest power density (5.4kW/inch3), 48 Vin divide-by-4 charge pump capacitor divider module with all passive components integrated into a low profile PSiP package. Capable of delivering up to 72 watts of power with a peak efficiency of around 97-percent, the interleaved, switching capacitor architecture is based […]
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High-efficiency quasi-resonant PFC IC carries 750-V GaN switch
Power Integrations announced the HiperPFS-5 family of power-factor-correction (PFC) ICs with an integrated 750 V PowiGaN gallium-nitride switch. With an efficiency of up to 98.3 percent, the new ICs deliver up to 240 W without a heat sink and can achieve a power factor of better than 0.98. HiperPFS-5 ICs are ideal for high-power USB […]
Reference design covers multi-port production-ready fast charger
Silanna Semiconductor has announced its first multi-port fast charger reference design. Bringing together the company’s CO2 Smart Power families of advanced ACF controllers and high-frequency DC/DC converters, the new AnyPort RD-5 delivers a high-power-density, ultra-efficient, production-ready solution for multi-port 65W USB-PD applications. Representing the latest addition to Silanna’s growing family of silicon- and GaN-based fast […]
Mixed-signal totem pole controller targets ultra-high density offline power supplies
onsemi introduced its latest mixed-signal controller dedicated to bridgeless totem-pole PFC (TP PFC) topology. The NCP1681targets ultra-high-density offline power supplies. Building upon the success of the NCP1680, which is suited for designs up to 350 W, the new controller extends the power capability into the kilowatt range. In the past, TP PFC designs required the use […]
Quad-output series added to ultra-compact voltage regulators
Empower Semiconductor, Inc. has announced a series of quad-output step-down converters that combine the industry’s highest current density and efficiency, the fastest dynamic voltage scaling (DVS) and transient response, and extensive fault protection. As with previous members of Empower’s IVR family, the new digitally configurable EP71xx series can deliver complete voltage regulation and protection functionality […]
ultra-low profile DC-DC converters power 12-A loads
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the FS1412 microPOL (μPOL) power module. At 5.8. mm, x 4.9 mm x 1.6 mm, the FS1412 is part of a new series of µPOL DC-DC converters with increased performance, smallest available size, ease of use, and simplified integration for applications such as big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence […]
2 W dc-dc converters now in SIP-7 format
Flex Power Modules has introduced a range of encapsulated, through-hole, 2 W DC/DC converters in the industry-standard SIP-7 format. The series includes nominal 12 V, 15 V, and 24 V inputs, and a selection of dual, unregulated outputs are available, suitable for asymmetrical positive and negative gate drive voltages for a wide variety of semiconductor […]
Two-rail multiphase power controller meets Intel IMVP 8, 9, 9.1, and 9.2 specs
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of the AOZ71026QI, a 2 rail, 6 phase controller for notebook Vcore power delivery. The new device features the world’s lowest quiescent power for a multiphase controller designed to meet Intel IMVP 8, 9, 9.1, and 9.2 specifications. Combined with AOS’s benchmark DrMOS power stages, the AOZ71026 provides […]
Reference design covers automotive in-cabin wireless charging stations
Renesas Electronics Corporation released a next-generation customer reference design for automotive wireless charging stations. The new P9261-3C-CRBv2 provides industry-leading features that enable automotive manufacturers to quickly and efficiently deliver premium performance and safety features for in-cabin wireless charging. The P9261-3C-CRBv2 solution includes the automotive-qualified wireless power controller P9261 with MP-A13 3-coils reference design as the wireless […]
SMD zero-ohm jumpers handle over 70 A
Zero-ohm jumpers are widely used in all types of electronic circuits for a wide range of markets and end products. They make circuitry routing easier and simplify manufacturability. However, jumper requirements for higher current levels frequently exceed the capability of general-purpose jumpers, and even some jumpers are classified by the manufacturer as “high current.” Stackpole’s […]
