Carlo Gavazzi announced compact, DIN-rail mount power supplies, the UL61010, and UL62368. Integrated diagnostic and protection functions such as output short circuit, over current, over-voltage, and over temperature provide the user with maximum output protection. Main technical features include: Universal input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC; 120 VDC to 370 VDC Output voltage […]
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Power management device target low-Earth orbit space applications
Microchip Technology Inc. announces the introduction of its first commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) rad-tolerant power device with the MIC69303RT 3A Low-Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator. The new high-current, low-voltage MIC69303RT is a power management solution targeting LEO and other space applications. The device is available for prototype sampling in both plastic and hermetic ceramic to support the requirements […]
How do magnetic poles, fields, flux, and domains work?
Magnetics is a key technology for sustainable power conversion, electric vehicle motors, motion sensing and control in various medical, industrial, and consumer applications, and advanced data storage technologies. Advances in magnetics often provide the foundation for advances in electronic technologies and devices. This FAQ presents the basics of magnetic field lines and field strength, looks […]
Multilayer varistors meet IEEE 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-T1 testing requirements
KYOCERA AVX has extended its AntennaGuard range of proven, high-performance, and ultralow-capacitance products with two new 0402 multilayer varistors (MLVs) that meet IEEE 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 testing requirements. The new ASPGuard Series MLVs have small, ultralow-profile, surface-mount packages optimized for high-density designs and exhibit high current and energy handling capabilities, bidirectional overvoltage protection, super-fast, sub-nanosecond response times, […]
Automotive-grade devices available in tiny 32.7 mm x 22.5 mm package
STMicroelectronics has introduced five power-semiconductor bridges in popular configurations, housed in ST’s advanced ACEPACK SMIT package that eases assembly and enhances power density over conventional TO-style packages. Engineers can choose from two STPOWER 650V MOSFET half bridges, a 600V ultrafast diode bridge, a 1200V half-controlled full-wave rectifier, and a 1200V thyristor-controlled bridge leg. All devices meet […]
AC-DC power supplies meet safety and approval standards for medical and industrial apps
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced two new ranges of AC-DC power supplies with industry-leading power densities for critical medical and industrial equipment. The SL Power NGB800 800 W and NGB1200 1200 W families are optimized to address the performance, power, size, reliability, and compliance requirements of medical and industrial applications. The power supplies combine compact […]
SiC devices provide high-efficiency for energy infrastructure and industrial apps
onsemi introduced “EliteSiC” as the name of its silicon carbide (SiC) family. This week, the company will showcase three new members of the family – the 1700 V EliteSiC MOSFET and two 1700 V avalanche-rated EliteSiC Schottky diodes – at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new devices provide reliable, high-efficiency performance for energy […]
Power shunt resistors come in pint-sized 0508 package
Rohm Semiconductor announces the LTR10L series of wide terminal shunt resistors, optimized for a variety of applications in the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. ROHM has also strengthened their considerable lineup with two updated general-purpose MCR series shunt resistors (MCR10L and MCR18L). In recent years, high-efficiency operation has been required from the viewpoint of energy conservation – not […]
High-current voltage suppressor SMDs for DC and SC protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a new series of 10kA bidirectional transient voltage suppressors for circuit protection in DC and AC, telecommunications infrastructure, and other similar industrial applications. These surface mount devices can be connected in a series or in parallel to create very high-capability circuit protection solutions. The SKCxxxCS series consists of four devices. […]
2×4-in 250-W industrial/medical power supplies can be convection or conduction cooled
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 250W-rated TDK-Lambda brand CUS250M series of power supplies in the industry standard 2” x 4” footprint. The product’s mechanical configurations enable both convection and conduction cooling through the product’s baseplate to provide silent cooling. The CUS250M is certified to the industrial IEC 62368-1 and medical IEC 60601-1 standard […]