Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of the 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders product line. The latest 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders are rated 600 VAC/VDC voltage at 20 amps in a 5×20 mm size. These convenient inline fuses are ideal for applications requiring supplemental circuit protection, including data centers, industrial HVAC, and power supplies. […]
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SiC gate driver benefits traction inverters for EVs
Texas Instruments debuted a highly integrated, functional safety-compliant, isolated gate driver that enables engineers to design more efficient traction inverters and maximize electric vehicle (EV) driving range. The new UCC5880-Q1 reinforced isolated gate driver offers features that enable EV powertrain engineers to increase power density and reduce system design complexity and cost while achieving their […]
GaN FETs in e-mode for 100/150 V and 650 V voltage applications
Nexperia released its first Power GaN FETs in e-mode (enhancement mode) configuration for low (100/150 V) and high (650 V) voltage applications. By augmenting its cascode offering with seven new e-mode devices, Nexperia now provides designers with the optimum choice of GaN FETs from a single supplier alongside its substantial portfolio of silicon-based power electronics components. […]
Gate driver includes serial interface for voltage, temperature monitoring
Power Integrations announced a new, single-channel, plug-and-play gate driver for 190 mm x 140 mm IHM and IHV IGBT modules up to 3300 V. The 1SP0635V2A0D combines Power Integrations’ proven SCALE-2 switching performance and protection features with a configurable isolated serial output interface, which augments driver programmability and provides comprehensive telemetry reporting for accurate lifetime estimation. Multiple sensing circuits […]
GaN FET simulation model now available for normally-off GaN platform
Transphorm, Inc. announced the availability of its 1200 V FET simulation model and preliminary datasheet. The TP120H070WS FET is the only 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power semiconductor introduced to date, making its model the first of its kind. Its release indicates Transphorm’s ability to support future automotive power systems as well as three-phase power systems typically […]
1200 V SiC MOSFETs deliver high power density for EV and energy infrastructure apps
onsemi announced the release of the latest generation of 1200 V EliteSiC silicon carbide (SiC) M3S devices, which enable power electronics designers to achieve best-in-class efficiency and lower system cost. The new portfolio includes EliteSiC MOSFETs and modules that facilitate higher switching speeds to support the growing number of 800 V electric vehicle (EV) on-board […]
IGBT/SiC module gate drivers provide NTC data for accurate thermal management
Power Integrations introduced the SCALE-iFlex LT NTC family of IGBT/SiC module gate drivers. The new gate drivers target the popular new dual, 100 mm x 140 mm style of IGBT modules, such as the Mitsubishi LV100 and the Infineon XHP 2, as well as silicon carbide (SiC) variants thereof up to 2300 V blocking voltage. The SCALE-iFlex LT NTC […]
Resettable switches protect circuits from excessive current
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch family of resettable overcurrent protection devices, which provides resettable, high-voltage overcurrent protection in a compact, surface-mounted 8763 mm (3425 mils) size. The […]
Converter boasts 90 percent efficiency at low current as low 10mA
Halo Microelectronics announces the launch of its latest addition to the buck converter product line, the HL7543, designed specifically for wearable devices, and its high efficiency makes it an ideal choice for battery-powered devices. The HL7543 features an input voltage range between 2.3V to 5.5V delivering up to 600mA high efficiency while maintaining over 90% […]
Relay modules sport double connection possibilities per terminal
Weinstadt has expanded its tried-and-tested relay family LCIS to include three new models: new additions to the program are the LCIS2 relay module with 1 and 2 changeover contacts and the LCIS3 relay module with 4 changeover contacts. All new relay models are available as DC 12V, DC 24 V, AC 115 V, or DC […]