The TMU 3 series consists of a set of isolated 3-W dc/dc converters with unregulated outputs in a standard SIP-4 package. They are designed to offer a compact low-cost alternative to regulated series with no concession on quality and lifetime. They feature a continuous short circuit protection circuit, I/O-isolation of 1,500 Vdc and an operating […]
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Integrated ac-dc power stages handle up to 950 V
Optimized performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-voltage power supplies need to be combined with reduced bill-of-material (BOM) count and cost, as well as lower design efforts. With its 5 th generation fixed-frequency (FF) CoolSET portfolio, Infineon Technologies AG offers the right components to meet these needs and effectively manage the critical design trade-offs. The new 800 V and 950 V […]
Alternator regulator enhanced features ensure stability of 12-V vehicle electrical systems
STMicroelectronics has introduced the L9918 automotive alternator regulator, with enhanced features to ensure the stability of 12V vehicle electrical systems. The regulator contains a MOSFET to deliver an alternator excitation current and a freewheeling diode to handle the rotor current when excitation is turned off. Closed-loop operation with load response control (LRC) and return […]
POL buck regulators optimized for Intel/AMD server CPUs
Infineon Technologies AG introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard and I²C/PMBus digital interfaces for Intel/AMD server CPUs and network ASICs/FPGAs. Housed in a 5 x 6 mm² PQFN package, these devices are an easy-to-use, fully integrated, and highly efficient solution for next-generation server, storage, telecom, and datacom […]
GaN FETs optimized for 48-V dc-dc power conversion
EPC expands the selection of off-the-shelf GaN FETs in thermally enhanced QFN packages with the introduction of the 100 V EPC2306 designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications, in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility and robotics, and in solar optimizers and microinverters, and Class D Audio. The EPC2306 GaN […]
Power module pair simplify SiC inverter designs
STMicroelectronics has released two STPOWER modules that contain 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in popular configurations. Each uses ST’s ACEPACK[1] 2 package technology to ensure high power density and simplified assembly. The first of the new modules, the A2F12M12W2-F1, is a four-pack module that provides a convenient and compact full-bridge solution for circuits such as DC/DC converters. […]
200-V MOSFETs target EV motor control, power supplies
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced that the company has introduced its third-generation 200V Medium Voltage (MV) Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) for Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) motor controllers and industrial power supplies. To maximize energy efficiency in power devices, Magnachip’s new 200V MOSFETs incorporate third-generation trench MOSFET technology. The capacitance was reduced by 50% compared to the previous generation […]
Converters sport 2×1-in footprint, six-sided shielding for reduced radiated EMI
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 40W and 60W rated TDK-Lambda PXD series of 2”x1” DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from a wide input voltage of 9 to 36Vdc or 18 to 75Vdc, these converters have a copper case providing six-sided shielding for reduced EMI, simplifying system compliance. Industrial control, telecom/datacom, test, measurement, and […]
Compact SMT transformers feature high dielectric strength for dc-dc converters
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS E13EMHV series of compact SMT transformers with high dielectric strength for a wide range of DC-DC converter topologies. The isolation distances comply with IEC 60664-1, 61558-2-16 standard, achieving a high working voltage of 1000 V DC. Transient overvoltages of up to 2500 Vpeak are permitted. The high dielectric strength between the […]
SIP dc/dc converter modules feature high isolation specs, short-circuit protection
The family of MagI³C FISM power modules has grown: Würth Elektronik presents the next generation of 1 W “Fixed Isolated SIP / SMT Modules”. The outstanding features of the improved integrated voltage converters include continuous short-circuit protection (SCP) and increased isolation voltage. The nine new modules in standard SIP-4, SIP-7, and SMT-8 packages are pin-to-pin compatible […]