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 […]
Regulators
Synchronous buck and low dropout regulator optimized for satellite power apps
Renesas introduced the latest member of its rad-hard family for space: The ISL70005SEH – the industry’s first single-chip synchronous buck and low dropout (LDO) regulator, ideal for low-power FPGAs, DDR memory, and other digital loads for spaceflight payload applications. Ideal for low-power FPGAs, DDR memory, and other digital loads for spaceflight payload applications, ISL70005SEH is […]
Linear voltage regulator boasts 60% smaller package than conventional equivalents
Infineon Technologies AG is taking the next step towards the smallest power supply devices for automotive electronics. The company is the first chipmaker to set up a dedicated production process for flip-chip packages that is fully aligned with the high-quality requirements of the automotive market. Infineon now launches the first respective product: the linear voltage […]
Ten-watt 1×1-in dc/dc converters target rugged industrial/rail apps
The new THN 10 WIR series 10-W high-density dc/dc/ converts come in the industry standard 1×;1-in footprint and are qualified for rugged industrial and railway applications, and are certified to EN 50155 and EN 61373 standards. The THN 10 WIR series of ruggedized 10-W dc/dc converters are designed and manufactured for high-reliability in harsh environments. […]
Ultra-low current, low EMI DC/DC regulator optimized for keep-alive supply apps
Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the ARG81800—a robust, ultra-low Iq, low EMI DC/DC regulator ideal for keep-alive supply applications. The device sets a new standard, introducing features that help engineers easily achieve tightening OEM standards, such as: Ultra-low quiescent current mode 150°C operating temperature – for demanding automotive or industrial operating conditions Pin open/short […]
High-power-density PoL regulator puts out 15 A/50 W
Flex Power Modules announces the BMR4615001/001, a new variant of its popular BMR461 series of digital point-of-load (PoL) regulators. The new module provides up to 15A/50W at an adjustable output voltage of 0.6-3.3V, which equates to a 25% higher current and power delivery at 3.3V than the previous 12A maximum for that voltage. The input […]
RECOM Power adds Sager Electronics as a distributor
RECOM Power, a manufacturer in power supplies specializing in AC/DC and DC/DC converters, switching regulators, and LED drivers, has revealed they have added Sager Electronics as one of its trusted distributors. Paul Kopp, Director, Supplier Marketing and Product Management for Sager Electronics states, “Renowned for developing and manufacturing the latest converter technology, RECOM Power boosts our […]
Automotive-compliant LDOs deliver150mA and 300mA
Diodes Inc introduced the company’s first low-dropout (LDO) linear regulators compliant to AEC-Q100 Grade 1. The AP7315Q and AP7343Q deliver 150mA and 300mA respectively and are suitable for any automotive application that requires tight voltage regulation across operating conditions, such as point-of-load power supplies in advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), RF communications, infotainment systems, and […]
Ultra-miniature PoL regulators cover 4-8 A range
Flex Power Modules introduces the PMU8000 series of Point-of-Load (PoL) converters, providing an excellent price/performance ratio in a compact, low-profile package. The new regulators offer high efficiency of typically 95.3 % (at half load) and excellent thermal performance, meaning they can be used in harsh conditions. The ultra-miniature regulators include a loop optimization feature, which […]
POL voltage regulator targets server, networking and telecom board apps
Infineon Technologies introduces the new OptiMOS IR3826(A)M integrated point-of-load DC-DC voltage regulator. It is a fully integrated and highly efficient device in two versions (IR3826AM for 16 A and IR3826M for 23 A) for applications such as netcom router and switches, datacom, telecom base stations, server, and enterprise storage. The voltage regulator can operate from an input voltage of 12 […]
