System architects seeking backup power using supercapacitor or other energy sources can now deliver the best combination of highest efficiency and smallest size with the Continua MAX38889 2.5V-to-5.5V, 3A reversible buck/boost regulator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The latest addition to Maxim’s Continua family of backup regulators delivers the industry’s tightest output regulation of 2.5 […]
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Open-frame,. 80 W power supply suited for fan-less applications
XP Power has launched a new range of open-frame 80W power supplies that offer a compact and low-cost solution for a wide range of lighting, display, industrial and technology applications. The low-cost units offer a high specification at a competitive price point, ensuring their suitability for high-volume applications. The LCE80 is ideally suited for fan-less […]
High-temperature power dc-link Film capacitor targets auto, energy apps
KEMET, part of the YAGEO Group and leading global electronic components supplier, announces its new C4AK high temperature, power film DC-Link capacitor designed for continuous operation up to 1,000 hours at 135℃. The C4AK series joins the C4AU (harsh environment) and C4AQ-P (125°C) family of power DC-Link film capacitors. These series offer higher capacitance density, […]
GaN HEMT devices boast high gate breakdown voltage
ROHM Semiconductor announced it has developed the industry’s highest (8V) gate breakdown voltage (rated gate-source voltage) technology for 150V GaN HEMT devices – optimized for power supply circuits in industrial and communication equipment. In recent years, due to the rising demand for server systems in response to the growing number of IoT devices, improving power conversion […]
optical-isolated IGBT, power module drivers fit in cramped quarters
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its family of 8.2mm creepage photocouplers with three new devices designed for operation in harsh industrial automation equipment, solar inverter, and EV charger operating environments. Measuring a mere 2.5mm x 2.1mm in an LSSO5 package, the world’s smallest optical isolated IGBT drivers and intelligent power module (IPM) driver reduce PCB mounting […]
Servo driver reference design speeds electronic robotic gripper development
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG, now part of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. introduces an open-source, fully integrated reference design that simplifies the development of industrial robotic end-of-arm tooling (EoAT). The TMCM-1617-GRIP-REF reference design integrates hardware-based field-oriented control (FOC) and three communication ports to shrink the design size of electronic robotic grippers by three […]
Baseplate-cooled 75-W ac-dc supply carries built-in fuse, EMC filter
Announcing the availability of a new range of low profile, half brick, baseplate cooled AC-DC power supplies which require no external circuitry for operation or EMC compliance. Models in the new ASB75 series offer compact, fanless power with baseplate cooling for applications such as information technology equipment (ITE), Internet of things (IoT), general industrial and […]
Multi-chemistry battery chargers designed for energy storage apps
Applied Power Systems (APS) is offering its latest three-phase industrial battery charger, the SmartCharger Series intelligent multi-chemistry battery chargers. The BC6837 SmartCharger Series intelligent multi-chemistry battery chargers are designed for energy storage applications with a wide range of battery voltages and power levels. Features include High efficiency, high-frequency chargers; For EV, Marine, Transit, Backup, or […]
DC-DC converters provide low-noise outputs to 2 kV
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the high voltage output CHVM series of DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from a nominal 12V input, these non-isolated converters deliver output voltages ranging from 180V to 2,000V. Low output ripple and noise are achieved through the use of a metallic case that provides five-sided shielding to reduce radiated […]
Interactive sizing selection guide covers surge protective devices
Littelfuse, Inc., announced today the launch of a surge protective device (SPD) selection guide that sizes SPDs to achieve the best level of protection for a system based on specifications provided. Surge protective devices need to be sized correctly. If they are sized too low, the system could be susceptible to temporary overvoltages as well […]