TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 60 Ampere TDK-Lambda iJB series of POL (Point of Load) DC-DC converters. Featuring intelligent auto-tuning technology, these converters provide better dynamic performance, improved system stability and extremely accurate current read-back. Operating from an 8 to 14VDC input, the iJB series can provide output voltages of 0.6 to 2V, […]
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New Cree Power Module Breaks Price-Performance Barrier
Crees silicon-carbide (SiC) technology continues to enable smaller, lighter, more efficient and lower-cost power systems with a new all-SiC 300A, 1.2kV half-bridge module. Packaged in industry-standard 62mm housing, the new module reduces energy loss due to switching by more than five times compared to the equivalent silicon solution. This best-in-class efficiency enables for the first […]
Cree has Introduced the Industrys First Commercial Silicon Carbide
The new MOSFET, designated the C2M0025120D, is expected to be widely adopted in PV inverters, high voltage DC/DC converters, induction heating systems, EV charging systems, and medical CT applications. Based on Crees proven C2M SiC MOSFET technology, the new device has a pulsed current rating (IDS Pulse) of 250A and a positive temperature coefficient, providing […]
Low Resistance Values Ideal for Portable Consumer Electronics
The CSRF Series is a surface mount current sense resistor series that utilizes foil on ceramic carrier technology. This structure allows for very low resistance values in small case sizes while maintaining good TCR. The 0402 size is available in the popular 10 milliohm value, while the 0603 size is available in values down to […]
High-performance DACs reduce board space and lower system costs
Texas Instruments today introduced a new family of digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that enables engineers to increase the accuracy and performance of programmable logic controller (PLC) I/O modules, field sensors and transmitters, and building automation systems, while decreasing overall system size and cost. The DAC8760 family is also the industry’s first to provide simultaneous voltage and […]
AMETEK Acquires Powervar
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) announced that it has acquired Powervar, a provider of power management systems and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, for approximately $128 million. Headquartered in Waukegan, IL, the privately held company has annual sales of approximately $70 million. Powervar provides highly engineered and customized products designed to deliver reliable, high-quality power to […]
Microchip Makes Developing 3D Gesture Systems Easy
Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the new MGC3130 Hillstar Development Kit for 3D gesturing systems. The kit provides designers with an easy, step-by-step approach to develop 3D gesturing systems with Microchip’s MGC3130 and electrodes that meet their specific space requirements. The MGC3130 is the world’s first single-chip […]
How to avoid errors when specifying sensor products
There are three things designers/engineers should seek to do when specifying sensor products. These are: thermal hysteresis, board mounts that are moisture sensitive, and sensors that are A/D convertible. The ability of the sensor to come back to the same output after a thermal change is called thermal hysteresis. Designers underestimate errors due to thermal […]
8 Inventions electronically inspired
Electrical engineering components are everywhere and is used in many platforms on a daily basis. Here are some things that EEs have designed and created with power, automation, microelectronics, communication, and computer engineering techniques. The Hand of Man The perfect way to crush cars by hand was created in 2007, by Christian Ristow, an artist […]
Six useful videos about power supplies
There are some useful videos on power supplies, ranging from computer usage to fundamental background in circuit design. This is my list of videos that were brief and impressive. Converting computer ATX power supply to lab bench power supply was a nice video that gave background information on how and why to wire the supplies […]
