Keysight Technologies, Inc. introduced a rack system for high-power DC applications. The prewired N8900 Series rack system reduces system complexity and saves time for engineers designing and implementing high-power systems for challenging applications requiring up to 90 kW. When engineers design high-power racks, they face system design, debugging and safety challenges associated with high voltages. […]
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Converters work with IGBT gate drives
Murata has announced the MGJ3 and MGJ6 series of configurable output voltage, high isolation DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. These 3 Watt and 6 Watt surface mounted devices are optimized for use as high-side and low-side gate drivers in IGBT and MOSFET bridge circuit designs. Providing triple output voltages of +15, +5 and +5 […]
DC/DC converter handles cold-crank auto apps
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8610AC, a 3.5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 96%, while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5µA in no-load standby conditions. The device’s 3.0V to 42V input voltage range makes it ideal for automotive applications, which must regulate through cold-crank/stop-start […]
Power supplies handle MCUs in auto systems
ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the development of system power supplies optimized for high-performance microcontrollers in a variety of automotive systems, from electronic power steering to fuel injection, including HEVs and EVs. The newly developed BD39001EKV-C utilizes a proprietary boost-buck switching method that ensures stable voltage supply, even when the battery voltage drops during start–stop […]
5W regulated single output DC-DC converter ~SPB05 series
MEAN WELL is pleased to unveil the 5W regulated single output DC-DC converter~SPB05 series, so as to meet the increasing demand for system miniaturization. This series is in SIP (single-in-line) package form and adopts the plastic case of the 3W SPB03(0.86”x0.36”x0.44”) to 5W output. The power density is up to 36.7 W/in3; nevertheless, the volume […]
High-rel DC-DC converters encapsulated in epoxy
VPT® Inc., a HEICO company, announced the availability of a fully encapsulated epoxy package option for its VPT Series of high-reliability DC-DC converters, EMI filters and accessory products. The epoxy packaging allows for aqueous cleaning processes often required in higher volume circuit board production applications. Additionally, the epoxy encapsulated devices have integral metalized EMI shielding […]
DC/DC digital PWM controller for densely populated infrastructure power systems
Intersil Corporation,a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions today announced the ZL8801 dual-phase, DC/DC digital PWM controller. The ZL8801 expands Intersil’s fourth generation controller family by enabling a simple dual phase solution for higher current applications ranging from 40A to 100A. With the ability to current share across multiple devices, its […]
Little, low-power camera delivers big benefits
Sensoray announces the release of its new Model 3011 Miniature HD IP camera. It fits in a 2.25 x 2.00 x 1.20 inch enclosure (including the lens) and is capable of providing an H.264 compressed stream at standard HD resolution (1080p30), or multiple streams at lower resolutions. Model 3011 consumes less than 3 Watts using […]
Gallery: Scenes from the IEEE ECCE conference
The IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition took place last week in Pittsburgh. The clear trends based on exhibits on the show floor included a lot of interest in SiC power devices and in alternative topologies for inverters. Here are a few of the more interesting sites we encountered there. SiC on display The Center […]
OKDX-T/40 : Murata introduces digital 40 AMP 132 Watt POL DC-DC Converter
Murata announced today the addition of the OKD series of non-isolated point-of-load (PoL) DC/DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Available in three different package formats, through-hole, single-in-line, and surface mount, the OKDx-T/40 is a 40 Amp, 132 Watt digital DC/DC converter. These highly efficient (typically 97.2%), fully regulated converters offer a high power density and […]
