CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the expansion of its line of terminal blocks with the addition of new DIN rail terminal block models. The TBDR family offers push-in spring or end cap connector types with feed-through or ground-type styles. These DIN rail terminal blocks are available in single-level or dual-level packages with 2, 3, or 4-position options, making them […]
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ESD devices protect a full spectrum of I/O devices
Taiwan Semiconductor introduces the TESD Series of ultra-low-capacitance ESD protection devices. The Series comprises a wide selection of SMD components, providing single and multiple, unidirectional and bidirectional versions, for I/O ports (USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI), audio systems, power ports, and a variety of other ESD protection applications. The industry-leading low capacitance topology of the […]
Resistor series tackle surges up to 10 kV
High-voltage applications such as HVAC controls, appliance and white goods controls, metering, automation, medical devices, digital storage, and surge protection devices typically require resistors with a high working voltage that may be challenging to find. If the applications are low current or low energy, film resistors are an ideal technology. The ASR / ASRM series […]
High-side switch suitable for driving 12 V automotive loads
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the DIODES ZXMS81045SPQ, its first protected, automotive-compliant, high-side IntelliFET. This device is capable of delivering high power from a small footprint, while also providing protection and diagnostic capabilities. It is suitable for driving 12V automotive loads, such as LEDs, bulbs, actuators, and motors in automotive body control and lighting systems. The […]
High-side gate drivers keep vehicles driving
STMicroelectronics has released single-, double-, and four-channel automotive high-side gate drivers in a common PowerSSO-16 package style, with pin assignments that simplify scaling circuit designs to add more driver channels. The gate drivers target applications throughout the vehicle, including safety, comfort, powertrain, body electronics, infotainment, and driver assistance systems. Meeting the automotive industry’s LV124 test schedule for […]
700V and 1200V vertical GaN devices demonstrate >1 MHz switching at 1.4kV rated voltage
NexGen Power Systems, Inc. announced engineering sample availability and production schedules for its industry-best 700V and 1200V NexGen Vertical GaN semiconductor devices. NexGen’s 1200V Vertical GaN e-mode Fin-jFETs are the only wide-band-gap devices to have successfully demonstrated >1 MHz switching at 1.4kV rated voltage. Sampling on a limited basis to strategic customers and partners since […]
Flyback controller lights LEDs in 250 msec
STMicroelectronics’ HVLED101 90-400V flyback controller for LED-lighting applications up to 180W enhances performance and simplifies design through extensive feature integration, patented control techniques, and support for primary-sensing regulation. Joining ST’s HVLED family of high-power-factor controllers, the HVLED101 contains 800V startup circuitry that cuts the LED turn-on time to less than 250ms. High-voltage input-sensing circuitry and maximum power […]
USB-PD adapters supports two power outputs
STMicroelectronics is extending its highly integrated and power-saving ST-ONE family of USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) digital controllers by introducing the ST-ONEMP, which supports two power outputs. The ST-ONEMP builds on the market-first ST-ONE architecture combining an Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller, energy-efficient non-complementary active clamp flyback controller, and USB-PD 3.1 interface in a single package. Using galvanic […]
IPDs safely and flexibly control power distribution within vehicles
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new automotive Intelligent Power Device (IPD) that will safely and flexibly control power distribution within vehicles, addressing the requirements of next-generation E/E (electrical/electronic) architectures. The new RAJ2810024H12HPD is available in the small TO-252-7 package and reduces the mounting area by about 40% compared to the conventional TO-263 package product. In […]
Metal film low-resistance chip resistors available in 0.25 W up to 2 W for power control applications
Applications such as industrial and automotive power control require low resistance values, high power ratings, and resistance to sulfur contamination. Thick film chip resistors are not typically sulfur resistant, especially in higher power ratings, and many high-power resistor series do not offer values below 1 ohm. Stackpole’s CSRT-AS series offers low resistance values, anti-sulfur performance, […]