FCL Components America, Inc. has released the market’s smallest, low power 40A, automotive grade, PCB-mounted relay, the FBR53-LE. Because this relay is more than 2 mm lower in height than others in its class, it helps enable more compact designs. The FBR53-LE is a 1 Form U (Form A with twin contacts) relay that measures […]
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Power and capacitor platform enhances efficiency in medical electrosurgery applications
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has announced the FlexiCharge FC2500, expanding its industry-leading portfolio of all-in-one, intelligent system power and capacitor charger platform that simplifies and speeds design of medical laser systems and electrosurgery applications such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy and Pulsed Magnetic (PM) Therapy. IPL and PM systems typically have capacitors in aesthetic […]
Miniature linear servo motor for diverse applications
Moticont has released the GVCM-019-032-02 Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor, a miniature device measuring three-quarters of an inch (19.0 mm) in diameter with a stroke of 0.875 inches (22.2 mm). Also known as an electric cylinder, this linear servo motor offers a continuous force of 7.4 ounces (2.1 N) and a peak force of 23.3 […]
Military-grade transistors meet rigorous standards for radiation exposure
Microchip Technology has announced that its portfolio of JAN transistors is now tested and qualified to Military-Standard Enhanced Low Dose Radiation Sensitivity (ELDRS) requirements, including MIL-STD-750, Test Method 1019, and specifications such as MIL-PRF-19500/255, /291, /355, /376, and /391. These military-grade transistors are designed to withstand varying levels of radiation exposure and are part of the […]
Switcher IC cuts need for second regulator, reducing board space
InnoMux2-EP switcher ICs for multi-output flyack power supplies eliminate the need for DC-DC post-regulators. A new design example report, DER-716, demonstrates the high level of integration realized by InnoMux2-EP devices. The single-stage power converter design is suitable for appliances and industrial power supplies. It features three constant voltage outputs (5 V, 12 V & 24 […]
Circuit breaker communicates with a host over SPI, collects data
STMicroelectronics has commenced production of automotive high-side power switches with proprietary intelligent fuse protection and a serial peripheral interface (SPI) for diagnostic data, permitting enhanced resilience and functional safety. The quad-channel VNF9Q20F is the first in a new family of monolithically integrated devices that combine ST’s advanced VIPower M0-9 MOSFET and proprietary STi2Fuse technology. Based on patented I2t […]
Choke series designs for currents between 50 and 100 A
SCHURTER has introduced a new family of chokes designed for very high currents. The new current-compensated choke DKUH-1 is designed for currents ranging from 50 to 100A and supports a high voltage of 800 VDC, making it suitable for high-power energy applications. As energy applications become more compact and efficient, there is an increase in […]
Ka-band amplifier targets high-volume satellite communications
CML Micro has introduced a Ka-band gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier designed for commercial high-volume satellite communication terminals. The CMX90A705 is a two-stage GaN linear power amplifier delivering +37.4 dBm (5.5 W) of saturated power, covering a frequency range of 27.5 to 31 GHz and offering 16.5 dB of small signal gain. It can function […]
650 V SiC Schottky diodes now qualified for EV applications
Nexperia has announced that its 650 V, 10 A silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diode is now automotive qualified (PSC1065H-Q) and available in real-two-pin (R2P) DPAK (TO-252-2) packaging, making it suitable for various applications in electric vehicles and other automobiles. Additionally, Nexperia is offering industrial-grade devices with current ratings of 6 A, 16 A, and 20 A […]
Hardware, software bundle boosts BLDC motor efficiency
Power Integrations enhanced its hardware-software bundle for brushless DC motors (BLDC) with BridgeSwitch-2, a new high-voltage integrated half-bridge (IHB) motor-driver IC family targeting applications up to 1 HP (746 W). The new ICs, which feature high- and low-side drivers and advanced FREDFETs with integrated lossless current sensing, deliver inverter efficiency of up to 99 percent. The IHB […]
