To address contemporary market needs for improved form factors and energy-efficient products, Infineon Technologies has developed a new CoolMOS PFD7 high-voltage MOSFET family, setting a new benchmark in 950 V super junction (SJ) technology. The new 950 V series combines outstanding performance with state-of-the-art ease of use and features an integrated fast body diode ensuring […]
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Compact shielded transformers excel in ultrasonic applications
TDK Corporation presents the new B78302A* series of compact EPCOS transformers with innovative E5 cores for ultrasonic applications. It comprises three types with transformation ratios between 1:1:10.8 and 1:1:15.3. Depending on the type, the new transformers in SMD design offer inductance values between 2 mH and 4 mH and are suitable for frequencies from 50 […]
Power supply design software features planar magnetics builder
Power Integrations launched a new function in PI Expert, the powerful online design tool that automatically generates optimized power supply designs based on users’ specifications. PI Expert now features a planar magnetics builder that generates an application-specific planar transformer design complete with printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer-ready documentation and Gerber files. The latest version of […]
Automotive-grade LDO regulators handle high performance ADAS sensors
ROHM Semiconductor today introduced the new BUxxJA3DG-C series of automotive-grade LDO regulator ICs (BU12JA3DG-C, BU15JA3DG-C, BU18JA3DG-C, BU25JA3DG-C, BU30JA3DG-C, BU33JA3DG-C). The devices are designed for automotive applications, such as sensors for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) which have become smaller and more powerful. In recent years, safety requirements in the automotive sector have increased as technological innovations in accident prevention and autonomous driving continue […]
IGBT-based power modules target 3-phase motor control, medium-power VFDs
Infineon Technologies AG has launched the IM523 series of the CIPOS Mini family. The highly efficient IPMs (intelligent power modules) are based on the new 600 V Reverse Conducting Drive 2 (RCD2) IGBT technology and come with an open emitter. The CIPOS IM523 series enables the integration of various power and control components to increase […]
High SOA 30-V MOSFET features low on-resistance
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of, AONS30300, a 30V MOSFET with low on-resistance. The AONS30300 features a high Safe Operating Area (SOA) capability making it ideally suited for demanding applications such as hot swap and eFuse. A high SOA is essential in server hot-swap applications where the MOSFET needs to be robust to […]
Interface drives up to 3000 LEDs
Melexis launches its next member of the MeLiBu family, the MLX81143 LED driver. It includes 21 LED drivers and improves the power management of the full system. The MLX81143 has an extremely wide dimming range allowing optimal brightness adjustment during night and day. The MeLiBu interface makes it possible to drive up to 3000 LEDs […]
SMD TVS diodes feature higher surge handling for aerospace, avionics apps
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new 5.0SMDJxxS-HRA TVS Diode Series. The high-reliability TVS diodes are designed, manufactured, and screened to provide robust overvoltage protection, with low early failures and zero degradation over continuous surge events. Today’s aircraft use more and new composite materials, thus requiring higher-level lightning protection for all electrical and electronic equipment. The 5.0SMDJxxS-HRA is […]
Film capacitors for DC links feature high energy, power density
TKD Corporation presents the B3271H series, new EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications that feature high energy and power density. The capacitors are rated for voltages from 500 V DC to 1600 V DC, offer capacitance values from 0.47 µF to 170 µF, and are suitable for a maximum operating temperature of up to […]
Medical power supplies get 1.5 kW version
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the expansion of its medical power offering with the addition of a 1500W version to its PJMA series. The 1500W PJMA1500F has a universal input range of 85 to 264VAC and complies with international safety standards. Designed for demanding medical applications, the PJMA series is suitable for Body Floating (BF) applications […]
