Infineon Technologies AG adds a new generation to its most versatile and simple to use EiceDRIVER 1ED Compact isolated gate driver family: the X3 Compact (1ED31xx) family. This gate driver provides separate output options together with the active shutdown and short circuit clamping in DSO-8 300 mil package. The active Miller clamp option is best […]
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eGaN FETs target USB-C chargers, PoL conveters
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation advances the performance capability of low voltage, off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of the EPC2055 (3 mΩ, 40 V) eGaN FET. This device is ideal for applications with demanding requirements for performance in space-constrained form factors including USB-C battery chargers and ultra-thin point-of-load (POL) converters. Other low-voltage applications benefiting from […]
GaN power switch features 650-V, 200-A handling for inverter apps
VisIC Technologies Ltd. is proud to announce its new low resistance product for EV Inverter application that will improve efficiency and manufacturing cost of electric cars. The new 8mOhm product is another step in the ongoing effort to support our customers and improve the power conversion systems. The new product is rated at 8mΩ, 650V, […]
Power-management ICs optimized for use in laptops
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced a new line of power management integrated circuits (PMIC) by introducing its first UHD display panel PMIC for laptops. PMICs are integrated circuits that include multiple power management functions within a single chip, and they are frequently used to power space-constrained devices where high-efficient and compact form factors are required. They […]
DIP-24-sized 12-W power converters boast high power density
The TEL 12 & TEL 12WI are isolated 12 Watt converters which come in the ultra-compact DIP-16 metal package measuring only 0.94 x 0.54 x 0.40”, effectively doubling the power density compared to most 12 Watt converters in DIP-24 package. These converters are an economical solution for space-critical and cost-sensitive applications in instrumentation, IT, and […]
Noise suppression filters optimized for in-vehicle power-over-coax apps
TDK Corporation announces the launch of the MDF1005 series of noise suppression filters for in-vehicle PoC, used in applications such as ADAS circuits, BUS lines, telematics units, and more. Mass production will begin in December 2020. The products in the MDF1005 series have good DC superimposition characteristics with impedance within the PoC high-frequency band, between […]
Compact 120-W power adapters target medical and dental apps
CUI Inc announced the addition of two 120 watt ac-dc external power supply series, expanding its existing 60601 certified medical power supply family. The new series footprint is 35% smaller than its non-medical counterpart, providing a lighter and less cumbersome adapter that can power a wide range of medical and dental devices. The SDM120-U is […]
80 V buck-boost battery charging controller integrates MPPT and I2C
Analog Devices, Inc. introduced the LT8491 buck-boost battery charging controller that features Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), temperature compensation, and an I2C interface for telemetry and control. The device operates from input voltages above, below, or equal to the regulated battery float voltage. The LT8491 offers three selectable Constant Current Constant Voltage (CC-CV) charging profiles, […]
Kit speeds speeds design of high-current toroidal choke circuits
Signal Transformer announces their High Current Toroidal Choke (HCTC) and High Current Toroidal (HCTI) Design Kit Combination. Featuring 16 of their most popular HCTC and HCTI Series components in a convenient compartmented case, the wide assortment supports power conversion engineers with a high degree of flexibility during their design and selection process. The HCTC and […]
Chokes deliver common and differential mode in one SMD for DC power line apps
Bourns, Inc. announced two new low-profile, high current series of compact surface mount common mode chokes. The new SRF1206A and SRF9045A series provide not only common mode but also differential mode filtering in a single choke configuration. These highly robust products offer high current capacity to answer the need for components that meet board space constraints in an increasing number of […]
