STMicroelectronics’ VIPerGaN65D flyback converter, with its SOIC16 outline, permits extremely small and economical power supplies, adapters, and USB-PD (Power Delivery) fast chargers up to 65W with universal input voltage. The quasi-resonant offline converter integrates a 700V gallium nitride (GaN) transistor and optimized gate driver with typical protection features, making wide-bandgap technology easily accessible to elevate […]
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Hybrid flyback controllers reduce transformer size via lower leakage inductance
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing the E-version of its hybrid flyback controller family. Designed for high-performance applications, the new XDP hybrid flyback digital controller family leverages the advanced asymmetrical half-bridge (AHB) topology, which combines the simplicity of a flyback converter with the efficiency of a resonant converter, enabling high power density designs. This makes the […]
Transformer delivers 3000 VDC isolation for Single-Pair Ethernet
The ZE2531 Isolation Transformer from Coilcraft is designed to provide galvanic isolation for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) networks, supporting 10Base-T1L and Power over Data Line (PoDL) for transmitting both data and power over a single twisted pair cable. The part is compliant with the IEEE 802.3cg standard. It works with 10Base-T1L common mode choke and […]
Power switch control and protection platform debuts with direct digital control
Amber Semiconductor, Inc. is showcasing its latest breakthroughs at APEC 2025, including its first commercial semiconductor line for AC to DC power conversion. This new offline AC-DC conversion product offers major size reduction and design-in simplification. Production samples will be available to Alpha customers in Q2 2025 with broader EVK availability in Q3 2025. AmberSemi […]
Module features 96 – 98% efficiency in compact package
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DUSH series in a compact DIN rail mount package. The DUSH series provides backup power in the event of a power loss. It builds the heart of the DC-UPS system and connects the power supply, load, and battery. Under normal conditions, the load is powered by […]
Two-stage buck regulator supports 0.35. V – 0.85 V output range
pSemi announced a breakthrough in multi-level buck regulator technology that promises to revolutionize the mobile battery charging industry. The multi-level technology is capable of high efficiency and fast battery charging in a low profile (<1mm) application. The converter operates over a wide range of input from 4.5V to 18V covering USB and wireless charging standards. […]
Hot swap controller withstands 100 V transients for 500 milliseconds
Infineon Technologies AG expands its XDP digital protection product family with the XDP711-001, a 48 V wide input voltage range digital hot swap controller with a programmable safe operating area (SOA) control designed for high-power AI servers. The controller will provide superior input and output voltage monitoring and reporting of ≤0.4 percent and system input […]
High-speed isolated gate drivers optimized for bi-direction GaN control
Navitas Semiconductor has announced the latest breakthrough of the world’s first production-released 650 V bi-directional GaNFast ICs and high-speed isolated gate drivers, creating a paradigm shift in power with single-stage BDS converters, which enables the transition from two-stage to single-stage topologies. Targeted applications range widely and open up multi-billion dollar market opportunities across EV charging […]
TVS device handles 300 V peak transients in DO-218AB Package
Taiwan Semiconductor introduces its new SUPER CLAMP Snapback TVS device series. These TVS diodes feature snapback characteristics with a 1.0 to 1.05 clamping ratio between the designated breakdown voltage and clamping voltage. The lower clamping voltage of the optimized snapback TVS protects the circuit at a higher peak pulse current than conventional TVS diodes, allowing designers to use […]
APEC 2025: 40 years of power electronics leadership at Georgia World Congress Center
The upcoming 40th Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC 2025), running March 16-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is shaping up to be an exceptional celebration of its 40th anniversary. Since 1986, the APEC conference and exposition has continued the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the […]
