RECOM has partnered with a global OSAT company (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) to extend its range of low-cost power modules. The RPX-1.0 and RPX-1.5 buck converters in miniature, thermally-enhanced 3mm x 5mm QFN packages with 1.6mm profile and feature innovative 3D power packaging technology. Construction is over-molded ‘Flip Chip on Leadframe’ (FCoL) with an integrated, […]
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Motor-control MCUs include AI-based failure detection, predictive maintenance
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the extension of its microcontroller (MCU) portfolio designed for motor control applications targeting smart homes, industrial automation, and building automation. Featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and AI-based failure detection, the four new RA6T1 Group MCUs are the latest members of Renesas’ rapidly expanding Arm-based RA Family, and the first […]
Plug-and-play boards control 3-phase BDCMs powered from Li-ion batteries
STMicroelectronics has introduced two new plug-and-play boards for controlling 3-phase brushless motors powered by up to 56V Li-ion batteries. Based on ST’s highly integrated STSPIN32 motor-control Systems-in-Package, the STEVAL-PTOOL1V1 and STEVAL-PTOOL2V1 evaluation boards fulfill key requirements of power tools including small dimensions and low standby current. Firmware is supplied for six-step motor commutation using Hall-effect rotor-position sensing, which […]
Internal ac-dc supplies come in board, chassis, DIN-rail mounting
CUI Inc announced a significant expansion of its PSK product family, with the addition of 12 internal ac-dc series. The new compact internal ac-dc power supplies are all available inboard, chassis, or DIN rail mounting styles. New Series PSK-5W: 5 watts encapsulated ac-dc power supplies PSK-10W: 10 watts encapsulated ac-dc power supplies PSK-15W: 15 watts […]
High-efficiency 750-V dc/dc converters optimized for light-rail/industrial applications
Powerbox has announced the release of its new high-efficiency 750VDC input DC/DC converter for light-rail and industrial applications. The switching stage of the new PRBX ENR500D is based on an enhanced resonant topology providing high efficiency of 95% typical across the low to high load range. Designed for railway applications, the ENR500D fulfills the stringent […]
Rad-hard motor controller IC incorporates position sensing for satellites
The need to reduce size, weight, and power on satellites and other space systems continue to challenge the aerospace market. Combining more than 20 commonly used functions into a single chip, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the LX7720 radiation-hardened mixed-signal motor controller, the latest addition to its Space System Manager (SSM) product family. As the industry’s first highly […]
Dc-dc converter excels at ultra-low-noise applications
RECOM has set a new price-point standard for a high-isolation, high power density, 0.5W DC/DC converter in a true SMT IC package that can be handled and placed like other surface-mount devices. The R05CT05S has a nominal 5V input (4.5 – 5.5V) and provides a fully regulated, low-noise output, settable by a resistor to 3.3 […]
6.5kV SiC MOSFETs deliver high-reliability in medium-voltage power conversion apps
GeneSiC Semiconductor announces the immediate availability of 6.5kV SiC MOSFET bare chips – G2R300MT65-CAL and G2R325MS65-CAL. Full SiC modules utilizing this technology are soon to be released. Applications are expected to include traction, pulsed power, smart grid infrastructure, and other medium-voltage power converters. G2R300MT65-CAL – 6.5kV 300mΩ G2R SiC MOSFET Bare Chip G2R325MS65-CAL – 6.5kV […]
Low-noise dc/dc switching regulators host integrated ferrite-bead compensation
Texas Instruments introduced a new family of low-noise DC/DC switching regulators with integrated ferrite-bead compensation. The TPS62912 and TPS62913 offer low noise of 20 µVRMS for frequencies ranging from 100 Hz to 100 kHz and ultra-low output-voltage ripple of 10 µVRMS, giving engineers the ability to remove one or more low-dropout regulators (LDOs) from their designs, […]
SMD-packaged LEDs target horticulture apps
SMT mountable LEDs in a 2835 package extend Würth Elektronik extensive range of horticulture LEDs. The three WL-SMTW series LEDs emit light of the wavelengths 450 nm (Deep Blue), 660 nm (Hyper Red), and 730 nm (Far Red) – ideal for applications controlling plant growth through specific light mixtures. Besides vertical farming and lighting in […]
