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 […]
Regulators
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 […]
PoL buck-regulator modules with integrated inductor enable space-efficient designs
Contemporary server, communication, and network storage applications struggle to minimize power losses and solution size. Meanwhile, the rapidly changing market also requires system solution providers to address market needs faster than usual. Therefore, Infineon Technologies AG now introduces highly efficient and reliable step-down DC-DC converter modules. Adding to its point of load (POL) family, these […]
LDO regulators boast stable operation at nanoscale output capacitance
New automotive LDO regulator ICs boast stable operation at nanoscale output capacitance. The BD9xxN1 series (BD950N1G-C, BD933N1G-C, BD900N1G-C, BD950N1WG-C, BD933N1WG-C, BD900N1WG-C) is optimized for primary (direct connection to 12 V) power supplies in a wide range of applications, including powertrain, body, ADAS, and car infotainment. The new BD9xxN1 series of automotive primary LDOs meets the […]
200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V
STMicroelectronics’ LD56020 200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V and has low output noise for applications that demand excellent stability and long battery runtime. Ideal for mobiles, vision sensors, and wireless modules, the competitively priced LD56020 has an extremely low dropout voltage of just 190mV (max. at full load) and a […]
Step-down regulator modules cover bus voltages from 12 to 48 V
Würth Elektronik extends its MagI³C-FDSM power module product range: The fixed step-down regulator modules now cover all bus voltages from 12 V up to 48 V. The modules facilitate development for applications with direct connection to bus voltages of 12 V, 24 V or 48 V. The wide input voltage range up to 74.5 V makes the […]
LDOs span 5-60-V input range
Diodes Incorporated has added to its portfolio of power management products with the introduction of a new series of low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulators. The DIODES AP7387 devices are used in applications such as cordless vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, power tools, and various other household appliances. The devices have an input voltage range spanning from […]
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 […]
LDO voltage regulator optimized for noise-sensitive automotive apps
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP7347DQ low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator, which is highly optimized for demanding noise-sensitive power-related automotive applications. This automotive-compliant high output accuracy LDO is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities, and fully supports automotive production part approval processes (PPAPs). These qualities make it well-suited to design into […]
GaN-based power converters sport 90% power efficiency in space-constrained communications satellites
The industry’s first single-stage, isolated dc-dc converters for high throughput satellite payloads provide spacecraft designers with the industry’s most efficient power conversion modules for enabling reprogrammable, software-defined payloads. Compared to conventional two-stage dc-dc converters, the CAES single-stage converters increase power efficiency from approximately 80% to more than 90% while simultaneously reducing size, weight and power […]
