Suntsu announces that they have added power inductors to their product offering, as they are an essential component of voltage regulator topology. Suntsu’s SMD power inductors are manufactured with a magnetic shielded structure. This helps them achieve excellent resistance to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interface), low DCR, and high rated current. The products were designed with lightweight […]
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Dual-phase switched-capacitor ICs fast-charge single-cell batteries
Halo Microelectronics announced the release of their HL7138 and HL7139, fast charging solution ICs using a dual-phase switched capacitor architecture for single-cell battery applications. The HL7138 and HL7139 offer the industry’s highest charging efficiencies, which enable faster and cooler battery charging operations in a total PCB solution size that’s up to 30% smaller than the […]
Common-source dual GaN FET features 58 mΩ RDS(on), 20-A pulsed output current
EPC announces the introduction of the EPC2221, a common source dual gallium nitride FET rated at 100 V, 58 mΩ, and 20 A pulsed current. The EPC2221 can be used in lidar systems for robots, surveillance systems, drones, autonomous cars, and vacuum cleaners. The low inductance and capacitance of the EPC2221 allow fast switching (100 […]
Thick-film chip resistors excel at handling high power levels
The RPC-UP from Stackpole offers 0805 and 1206 size chip resistors with excellent pulse withstanding and high-power ratings. The RPC0805-UP is rated at 0.5W and 400V working voltage and the RPC1206-UP is rated at 0.75W and 500V. Resistance values range from 1 ohm to 1Meg ohm with tolerances from 20% to 0.5% available for some resistance values. The […]
50-W ac/dc supplies feature minimal footprint
TRACO POWER announces their new TPI 50-J series of 50W high-density AC/DC power supplies available in 3.00 x 1.50 x 1.20” open frame packages for a wide range of industrial & ITE applications where reliability is critical and space is limited. Features include: 50 watt open frame measuring only 3.00″ x 1.50 x 1.20″; Compact […]
Measurement system handles GaN and SiC semiconductor analysis
The new DL-ISO High Voltage Optically Isolated 1-GHz Probe and Power-Device test software, when combined with LeCroy High Definition Oscilloscopes (HDO), are said to offer the most accurate electrical characterization of gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices. For more than thirty years, engineers have used silicon (Si) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) […]
SiC 1.2-kV MOSFETs feature high overload capability
Infineon Technologies AG introduces a new CoolSiC technology: the CoolSiC MOSFET 1200 V M1H. The advanced silicon carbide (SiC) chip will be implemented in a widely extended portfolio using the popular Easy module family, along with discrete packages using.XT interconnect technology. The M1H chip offers high flexibility and is suitable for solar energy systems, such […]
Flame-proof wirewound resistors target in-rush apps
TT Electronics announced the availability of its high surge, UL-recognised, fusible resistor family – the WHS-UL Series. Developed for inrush control applications, such as power supplies, UPS, energy metering, and motor drives, TT’s WHS-UL resistors offer enhanced surge and pulse energy withstand capability. A UL1412-recognised fusible resistor (UL file E234469), the WHS-UL provides failsafe fusing at […]
Power integrity analysis software certified for GF platforms
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its new mPower Digital solution for power integrity analysis of analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC designs is now certified for digital analysis of designs using GlobalFoundries’ (GF) platforms. The significant power and performance advancements of GF’s feature-rich platforms, equipped with advanced features such as RF, automotive, ultra-low-power memory, and […]
Chipset boosts efficiency, cuts component count in LLC converters
The new HiperLCS-2 chipset brings Power Integrations’ unique 600 V FREDFETs and magneto-inductive FluxLink technology to the LLC topology. The result is 98% efficiency and 40% component-count reduction in LLC resonant power converters up to 250 W, eliminating bulky heatsinks or unreliable optocouplers. One-half of the dual-chip solution is the HiperLCS2-HB half-bridge power device utilizing […]