Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) has introduced the EPC91120, a compact three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive inverter designed for integration within humanoid robot joints. The inverter uses EPC’s EPC23102 ePower Stage IC to provide high-efficiency, high-density motion control within a 32 mm-diameter footprint, enabling direct installation inside robotic motor housings. The EPC91120 integrates three […]
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LIN 2.x-compliant driver integrates FOC and diagnostics
Melexis has released its fourth-generation automotive LIN motor driver, the MLX81350, designed to support up to 5 W (0.5 A) per motor. The device is developed for applications such as air conditioning flaps and automated air vents used in electric vehicles, where precise control of airflow and thermal systems contributes to comfort and energy efficiency. […]
Precision wirewound resistors go up to 6 MΩ
Bourns, Inc. launched its Riedon Precision Wirewound Resistor Series by Bourns. Engineered for high accuracy and long-term stability, these latest resistors offer a broad resistance range of up to 6 megohms (MΩ) with ultra-low resistance tolerances (±0.005 percent). This rugged, high-precision resistor series is housed in multiple axial, radial, and square package sizes and is available in […]
High-current, low-inductance power inductor meets automotive temperature rating
Coilcraft announces a new series of molded power inductors designed for high-current, low-inductance applications in fast DC-DC conversion systems. The components support ultra-low inductance values starting around 40 nH, enabling rapid transient response in low-voltage, high-current converter topologies. These inductors are optimized for use in single-phase and multi-phase VRMs and point-of-load regulators, offering high current […]
Power devices offer reduced on-resistance and extended operating temperature range
Infineon has released the EasyPACK C, the latest addition to its EasyPACK family of power modules. The first products in this series use 1200V CoolSiC MOSFET G2 devices combined with Infineon’s.XT interconnection technology. These silicon carbide (SiC) modules are designed for high-efficiency, long-lifetime operation in industrial systems such as fast DC electric vehicle charging, megawatt […]
TOLL-package MOSFETs support compact, high-power electronics
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released two 650V Super Junction MOSFETs in a TO-Leadless (TOLL) package configuration. The devices are designed for high-power and high-current applications, including consumer electronics such as televisions, gaming monitors, and power adaptors. The new MOSFETs use a 4-pin Kelvin source configuration, which helps minimize parasitic inductance in the gate-source return path. […]
Code-free driver simplifies setup of RGB ambient lighting systems
Melexis has released the MLX80124, a configurable LIN LED driver designed for automotive ambient lighting applications. The device supports dynamic RGB lighting systems without requiring embedded code development. The MLX80124 allows engineers to configure lighting behavior using a graphical user interface (GUI) instead of writing code. This approach helps streamline the setup of RGB ambient […]
GaN-on-GaN design supports compact, efficient power conversion
Onsemi conductor has introduced a new generation of vertical gallium nitride (vGaN) devices featuring GaN-on-GaN architecture and designed to enhance power density, efficiency, and reliability in high-performance applications. Unlike lateral GaN structures built on silicon or sapphire substrates, the vertical configuration conducts current through the semiconductor material itself, enabling operation at higher voltages and switching […]
SPICE integration models gate driver effects on switching losses
The Infineon Power Simulation Platform (IPOSIM) from Infineon Technologies AG is widely used to calculate losses and thermal behavior of power modules, discrete devices, and disc devices. The platform now integrates a SPICE-based model generation tool that incorporates external circuitry and gate driver selection into system-level simulations. The tool delivers more accurate results for static, […]
GaN converters integrate control and switching for compact design
STMicroelectronics is introducing a series of GaN flyback converters that simplify designing and building compact, efficient USB-PD chargers, fast battery chargers, and auxiliary power supplies. The converters handle reduced loads with a proprietary technique that ensures power supplies and chargers always operate soundlessly for a superior user experience. Beginning with the VIPerGaN50W, which contains a […]
