AMETEK Programmable Power, the global leader in programmable AC and DC power test solutions, manufacturing such brands as California Instruments™, Sorensen™ and Elgar™ (www.programmablepower.com), has introduced a new DC power system in the Sorensen family ideally suited for high-power applications. AMETEK’s new Sorensen HPX High Power Extensible DC Series is a highly configurable solution available […]
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Single-IC intelligent motor control device is the right stuff for BLDC motor-based power tools
Small and large companies alike wisely have their eye on the new and emerging markets that are ripe for their technology. But existing markets can also benefit from the rapid changes in technology. Multi-phase motors such as brushless DC and AC induction motors or dedicated motor controllers for anything from home appliances to power lawn and […]
Triac-dimmable LED controller/driver design platform drives LED lamps up to 25W
The AL1692 LED controller/driver introduced by Diodes Incorporated is a platform-based design solution for triac-dimmable LED lamps. The internal MOSFET versions provide a low-cost solution with compact PCB size and directly drive lamps rated from 3W to 13W. The controller-only version with an external MOSFET can support higher power applications up to 25W. Intended for […]
Super-compact sync buck converter on PMBus boasts gives 35-A output
Texas Instruments today introduced the industry’s highest-density, 18-V input, 35-A synchronous DC/DC buck converter, which offers full differential remote-voltage sensing and PMBus to support telemetry. TI’s TPS546C23 power converter integrates high- and low-side MOSFETs into a small-footprint package that is significantly denser than competitive devices. Designers can stack two converters in parallel to drive loads up to […]
Railway DC/DC Converter URB1D-YMD-6WR3 Series
URB1D-YMD-6WR3 series are cost-effective railway power converter (EN50155/EN60950 approval) which feature ultra-wide voltage range of 40-160VDC and high isolation of 2250VDC. This series also provide input under-voltage, output short-circuit, over-current and over-voltage protections, available heat sink design, and optional packages (chassis mounting and DIN-Rail mounting available). They can be widely used in railway monitoring equipment, air conditioner controller and information displays applications, […]
Digitally controlled PoL operates in 4.5V to 14Vdc range in FPGA and processor applications
Murata introduces the OKDL-T/60-W12, a 60 Amp, 94.9% efficient addition to the Murata Power Solutions OKD family of digitally controlled point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters. The OKDL-T/60-W12 power module is ideally suited for FPGA and processor applications. The module is specified to operate over a Vin range of 4.5V to 14Vdc, and provides a […]
DC-DC Converters employ High-density Packaging for UAV, ground vehicle, radar, transportation and industrial control apps
Vicor Corporation today announced the expansion of its DCM series of DC-DC converters utilizing the Converter housed in Package™ (ChiP) power component format. The DCM in a ChiP package is an isolated, regulated DC-DC converter, operating from an unregulated, wide range input to generate an isolated DC output. Leveraging a high frequency zero voltage switching […]
40-A power POL regulator features high thermal conduction
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4636, a 40A step-down µModule switching regulator with 3D construction for quicker heat dissipation and cooler operation in a small package. By stacking its inductor on top of a 16mm x 16mm BGA package, the LTM4636 benefits from the exposed inductor as a heat sink, permitting direct contact with airflow from […]
Step-down switching regulator targets 48-V auto, dual battery transportation, 36-72-V telecom apps
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8630, a 600mA, 100V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 93% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in no-load standby conditions. Its 3V to 100V input voltage range makes it ideal for 48V automotive systems, dual battery transportation, industrial and […]
4-switch buck-boost controller with spread spectrum targets auto apps
Linear Technology announces the LT8390, a synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that can regulate output voltage, and input or output current from input voltages above, below and equal to the output voltage. Its 4V to 60V input voltage range and 0V to 60V output voltage range are ideal for voltage regulator, battery and supercap charger applications […]