Infineon Technologies AG has launched a new EasyPACK 2B module in the company’s 1200 V family. The module comes in 3-level Active NPC (ANPC) topology and integrates CoolSiC MOSFETs, TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 devices, and an NTC temperature sensor along with PressFIT contact technology pins. The power module is suitable for fast-switching applications like energy storage systems (ESS). […]
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Industrial-grade, 600-W ac-dc supplies excel in handling harsh environments
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces it is extending its portfolio of rugged AC/DC products with the IHC600 Series. The IHC series is aimed at ruggedized fanless applications that require high-reliability power operating in challenging environmental conditions. The compact single output range incorporates extremely efficient power conversion topology enabling a 93.5% efficiency, resulting in minimum heat […]
AEC-Q200-compliant inductors boast broadband impedance for in-vehicle PoC systems
Murata continues to support ongoing engineering progression within the automotive sector with the introduction of the LQW21FT_0H series. These are the world’s smallest inductors with broadband impedance for in-vehicle power-over-coax (PoC) circuits of SerDes-based interfacing. The LQW21FT_0H series is compliant with AEC-Q200 and delivers a combination of both broadband impedance and high-current performance. Thanks to […]
650 V GaN FETs offers RDS(on) performance down to to 35 mΩ
Nexperia announced the volume availability of its second-generation 650 V power GaN FET device family, offering significant performance advantages over previous technologies and competitive devices. With RDS(on) performance down to 35 m§Ł (typical), the new power GaN FETs target single-phase AC/DC and DC/DC industrial switched-mode power supplies (SMPS), ranging from 2 kW to 10 kW, especially […]
Online application guide offers switching topology component overviews
Würth Elektronik provides the new Web Application Guide at https://www.we-online.de/applicationguide/en. The easy-to-use tool offers the most common switching regulator and interface topologies – for example, buck converters, CAN, or Ethernet interfaces – and an overview of which components are required for them. From here, there is a direct link to ordering free component samples. With […]
Railway quality inverters generate up to 1,000 VA pure sine waves
ABSOPULSE Electronics RSI 1K-HSA-F31 series of railway quality DC-AC inverters use field-proven microprocessor controlled high-frequency PWM technology to generate up to 1000VA output power with pure sine wave output voltage. The inverters are an addition to the company’s line of power conversion products that are cooled by natural air convection; no forced air or attachment […]
Tiny TVS components guard against EFT, EMF, and lightning in motors and relays
ProTek Devices has introduced a series of high-powered surface mount TVS components for circuit protection from the electromagnetic field, lightning, and other electrical fast transients in high power applications. These new devices for motors and relays are provided in that industry’s lowest-profile packaging compared with competing solutions. ProTek Devices’ SM15KWExxA/CA series has an approximate […]
Super-small white-chip LEDs feature high luminous intensity
ROHM Semiconductor introduced their new CSL1104WB ultra-compact, high luminous intensity white chip LEDs. The products are optimized for applications requiring high brightness white light emissions, such as IoT devices, drones, and other battery-equipped applications. In recent years, high luminous intensity (2.0cd) white LEDs have been increasingly adopted to improve visibility in a range of applications […]
Gate drivers feature reinforced isolation for safety and long life
Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its easy-to-design EiceDRIVER X3 Compact (1ED31xx) and the highly flexible EiceDRIVER X3 Enhanced Analog (1ED34xx) and Digital (1ED38xx) gate driver families. Both families now offer variants with superior reinforced isolation for higher application safety and long operating life. The new family members are VDE 0884-11 certified. With 8 mm wide-body […]
Multi-hall-array sensor features high-precision current sensing
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas Hall-effect sensor portfolio with the CUR 4000 sensor. The sensor, developed for highly accurate current measurements in automotive and industrial applications, offers non-intrusive, galvanic isolated contactless current sensing. These features will contribute to the future of high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV). The product is suited for DC […]