Littelfuse, Inc. introduced an expanded reed relay product portfolio that extends voltage capabilities to include AC ratings, supports AC or DC loads up to 300 Vdc, and provides input/output isolation voltage 2500 VRMS. These miniature reed relays are available in single In-line (SIL) and dual-in-line (DIL) packages. Typical applications for the reed relays include position […]
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Battery monitor IC with integrated current sense amplifier has ASIL-D compliance
Designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) can now deliver the highest level of safety for voltage, current, temperature, and communication while also saving space and reducing solution cost, with the MAX17852 14-channel, high-voltage, ASIL-D data-acquisition system from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Designed for integration within electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and other transportation systems, […]
Type-C PD source protection switch handles up to 28 V
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced a new Type-C Power Delivery (PD) high voltage source protection switch capable of up to 28V absolute maximum voltage. The AOZ1374 is a smart protection switch in a small thermally enhanced 3mm x 3mm DFN package. AOS’s prowess in high-performance ICs combined with AOS’s state of the art high SOA MOSFETs using advanced co-packaging […]
Flexible organic solar cells are optimized for indoor light spectrum
A small, thin and flexible light cell, printed on recyclable plastic, has been optimized for the light spectrum found indoors. Designed by Epishine in Sweden, the light cells are designed to be used instead of batteries on wireless sensors and similar devices. The cells have a power density of 18 μW/cm2 and have a 1 […]
Side-emitting infrared LED targets head-mounted displays, industrial headsets, VR/MR/AR apps
ROHM introduced the new CSL1501RW ultra-compact side-emitting (side view) infrared LED. The device is ideal for head-mounted displays, industrial headsets, and VR/MR/AR (xR, virtual reality) gaming systems. In recent years, VR/MR/AR technology, which has emerged following the continuing advancement of IoT, is being increasingly adopted in headsets and head-mounted displays in a variety of gaming systems. […]
Compact ac-dc encapsulated power modules target size-restrictive industrial/medical apps
TT Electronics announced the launch of its PAA and PAAM series of AC-DC encapsulated power modules with industry-leading power density, ideal for space-constrained industrial and medical electronic equipment applications. Available in power ratings ranging from 5 to 150 watts, the PAA encapsulated modules are PCB mountable in a compact footprint starting at 1.1” x 1.5” […]
Eighth-brick dc-dc converters deliver up to 1100 W power capability
Flex Power Modules announces the launch of the BMR492 – a series of digital eighth-brick intermediate bus converters capable of delivering between 600 to 800W of continuous power along with a peak power of up to 1100 W for short periods <1s. This so-called ‘burst mode’ operation is commonly required for CPUs (such as Intel’s […]
Single-output supply in 4 x 2-in footprint delivers 300 W
Vox Power announces the VCCS300S, a tiny conduction cooled power supply that delivers 300W of silent and dust-free output power from a tiny 4in x 2in x 1.61in (101.6 x 50.8 x 40.89 mm) package. Designed for the global industrial sector, the VCCS300S design focuses on high efficiency and reliability to offer maximum flexibility to design engineers […]
Weatherproof ac-dc supplies for industrial apps provide 250 W
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces the 250-Watt LHC Series AC-DC power supply. The ruggedized, weatherproof enclosure and thermal design allow the power supply to be deployed in severe conditions. The LHC series was specifically designed to operate in the most demanding weather conditions, and for use in harsh shock and vibration environments. The LHC series […]
New 24 V dual-channel low-side gate driver handles fast MOSFETs, high-current IGBTs
Infineon Technologies AG broadens its EiceDRIVER portfolio with the new 24 V dual-channel low side gate driver with an integrated thermal pad. It can be operated with high switching frequencies as well as the highest peak output currents and offers an enable function. The gate driver is suitable for applications with higher switching frequencies such […]