New 40-W TEP 40UIR and 60-W TEP 60UIR families of high-performance dc/dc converters offer an ultra-wide 12:1 input range in the industry standard quarter brick package. These robust dc/dc converters were designed for railway, transportation and industrial markets providing a diverse set of features for challenging applications. The TEP 40UIR (40 W) and TEP 60UIR […]
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24-V lithium-ion battery module delivers long-life, exceptional safety
Murata Electronics today announced the availability of its fully-integrated 24V battery module equipped with FORTELION, the company’s proprietary lithium-ion secondary battery. The solution uses olivine-type lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material to achieve long-life with exceptional safety levels in a lead-free package. It is also size-compatible with its leaded counterparts, is dust and waterproof, […]
OVC III-certified 600-W half-brick power module operates from a 200 to 425 Vdc input
The TDK-Lambda PH600A280-24 dc-dc converter is rated at 24 V 600 W, further extending the 280-Vdc nominal input PH-A series from 50 W to 600 W. The PH-A series is utilized in HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) equipment for data communications, high voltage transmission, renewable energy applications, robot controllers and factory automation. Certification to the […]
SiC power modules include dual-diode, full-bridge, phase-leg, dual-common-cathode and 3-phase bridge versions
Demand continues to rapidly grow for Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based systems to maximize efficiency and reduce size and weight, allowing engineers to create innovative power solutions. Applications leveraging SiC technology range from electric vehicles and charging stations to smart power grids and industrial and aircraft power systems. Microchip Technology Inc. announced its expanded portfolio of smaller, lighter […]
Where fixed-ratio converters fit in high-power delivery systems
Fixed-ratio converters are often the best way of minimizing the electrical current sent over significant distances in the interest of better power efficiency. Phil Davies Vicor Corp. The vast majority of electromechanical or semiconductor loads require stable dc-dc voltage conversion and tight regulation to operate reliably. The dc-dc converters that perform this function are commonly […]
The move to synchronous power supplies in smart factories
The need for high efficiency is pushing industrial power supplies toward synchronous topologies that minimize the use of external heat sinking and cooling. Anthony “Thong” Huynh, Maxim Integrated Buildings, factories, and industrial equipment are getting more space-efficient, driving a move toward miniaturizing the underlying components that enable intelligence and automation. This trend challenges the power […]
Power module produces 6 kVdc from 24 Vdc
XP Power announced the launch of a new 30 Watt DC-DC power module that can generate up to 6kVDC from a single 24VDC input. The HRL30 series provides an accurate high voltage output for a wide variety of applications, including scientific and semiconductor uses. With 22 voltage models in the series, a wide range of […]
