Ultrasonic sensing is used in various automotive and industrial applications ranging from liquid level sensing to robot obstacle detection and automated parking assistance. Transformer-based designs can produce highly accurate solutions with maximum ranging distances. This FAQ will review several applications for ultrasonic sensing, compare the capabilities of transformer drive with direct drive solutions, and then […]
Industrial
Brushless BLDC motor drivers enables engineers to spin motor in less than 10 minutes
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 70-W brushless DC (BLDC) motor drivers to provide code-free, sensorless trapezoidal, and field-oriented control (FOC). The devices enable engineers to spin a BLDC motor in less than 10 minutes – eliminating months of design time for engineers designing a wide variety of industrial systems such as major and small […]
IBGT-based power modules handle up to 750 A
Infineon Technologies AG launches new current ratings for its EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chips. With the broad range of current classes from 300 A up to 900 A, the portfolio offers inverter designers a high degree of flexibility while also providing increased power density and performance. In addition to solar and drive applications, the portfolio […]
Single-chip driver handles high frequency switching of GaN enhancement-mode FETs
STMicroelectronics’ STDRIVEG600 half-bridge gate driver has a high current output and 45ns propagation delay, closely matched between high-side and low-side outputs, to handle high-frequency switching of GaN enhancement-mode FETs. Also suitable for driving N-channel silicon MOSFETs at up to 20V, the STDRIVEG600 allows the flexibility to apply up to 6V gate-source voltage (VGS) on GaN […]
Encapsulated 250-W dc/dc converters target extreme environments
ABSOPULSE Electronics PDC 250-HSA-P59 series is a recent addition to the company’s line of fully encapsulated, convection-cooled DC-DC converters. The 250W units are entirely potted with a thermally conductive MIL-grade silicon rubber compound with a UL94V-0 flammability rating. Full encapsulation provides immunity to shock, vibration, moisture, dust, salt, and other contaminants, as well as ensuring […]
Redrivers meet modern standby mode requirements
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the PI3EQX12902E/PI3EQX12904E to further strengthen its ReDriver product offering. These ReDrivers meet the Modern Standby mode requirements as outlined by Microsoft Corporation, and deliver elevated linearity and ultra-low jitter characteristics now expected in laptop, notebook, industrial PC, and embedded system designs. Operating from a 3.3V rail and in standby mode, the […]
Convection-cooled 150/300-W open-frame supplies handle 200% peak power
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the addition of 150W and 300W free air convection cooled power supplies, the LHP150F, and the LHP300F. Designed for industrial applications requiring high levels of safety, the LHP150F, and the LHP300F are certified according to EN62477-1 (OVC III). The products work over a wide universal input voltage range of 85 to264VAC […]
Ruggedized 3-to-40-W dc/dc converters include 3-kVac reinforced isolation
TRACO POWER announces their new THR-WI series of 3 / 10 / 20 / 40 watt DC/DC Converters with double / reinforced insulation providing up to 3,000 VAC Isolation. These products operate over an ultra-wide 4-1 input range with up to 90% efficiencies and operating temperatures from -40°C to 80°C (105°C maximum case temperature). THR […]
PMICs power high-performance automotive AI SoCs
Dialog Semiconductor plc announces the release of the DA914X-A product family of extremely efficient, high current, automotive grade, step-down DC-DC (Buck) converters. The DA914X-A devices deliver unprecedented current levels, up to 40 amps, a significantly better alternative to power solutions that require a combination of a power controller and discrete FETs. The DA914X-A family integrates […]
Common-mode chokes rated for 600 Vac, 2.5 kVac isolation
ITG Electronics has launched a range of Rugged Design Common Mode Chokes: the C301306H Series and C301369H Series. Offering higher voltage ratings and more robust hipot Isolation between two windings, the new products address the increasing demand for industrial, under-the-hood inverter applications. Typical common mode chokes for power application are rated at 250 volts alternating […]