Nexperia has launched industry’s first family of P-channel MOSFETs in the robust, space-saving LFPAK56 (Power-SO8) package. AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications, the new devices are an ideal replacement for DPAK MOSFETs, offering a reduction in footprint of over 50% whilst maintaining high performance levels. The new products are available in 30 V – 60 V, […]
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Ultra-small power MOSFET gate drivers cut parasitic inductance problems
Each time a power MOSFET is being turned on or off in a SMPS, parasitic inductances produce ground-shifts that may cause false triggering of the gate-driver IC. Infineon Technologies AG adds a device to its cost-effective and compact-size EiceDRIVER 1EDN TDI (truly differential inputs) 1-channel gate-driver family to prevent such consequences. The new device (1EDN7550U) is […]
New 650-V SiC MOSFETs cut switching losses by 20%
Cree announced the expansion of its product portfolio with the release of the Wolfspeed 650V silicon carbide MOSFETs, delivering a wider range of industrial applications and enabling the next generation of Electric Vehicle (EV) onboard charging, data centers, and other renewable systems with industry-leading power efficiency. The new 15 mΩ and 60 mΩ 650V devices, […]
Power MOSFETs for automotive apps optimized for 48-V systems
Infineon Technologies AG expects significant growth in automotive 48 V systems in the coming years and is expanding its portfolio of suitable power devices. The chip manufacturer is launching new packages for its 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs with OptiMOS 5 technology to meet the different requirements of different 48 V applications. In view of the expected […]
Superjunction MOSFETs target bridge rectification, inverters, low-frequency power switching
Infineon’s newly launched 600 V CoolMOS S7 product family leads the way for power density and energy efficiency for applications where MOSFETs are switched at a low frequency. The key features of the CoolMOS S7 product family include optimization for conduction performance, improved thermal resistance, and high-pulse current capability, all of these at the highest quality […]
SiC MOSFETs handle 650 V
Infineon Technologies AG expands its comprehensive silicon carbide (SiC) product portfolio with 650 V devices. With the newly launched CoolSiC MOSFETs, Infineon is addressing the growing demand for energy efficiency, power density, and robustness in a wide range of applications. Amongst them are server, telecom and industrial SMPS, solar energy systems, energy storage and battery formation, UPS, motor drives as […]
High-efficiency 600-V superjunction MOSFETs target charger, power adapter apps
Building on superjunction technology innovations and more than 20 years of experience, Infineon Technologies AG broadens its CoolMOS portfolio with the PFD7 product family combining best-in-class performance with state-of-the-art ease of use. The devices are suitable for ultrahigh power-density designs such as chargers and adapters as well as for low-power drives and specific lighting applications. Robustness […]
Source-Down packaging comes to 25-V power MOSFETs
Infineon Technologies AG is focusing on system innovation with enhancements on component level by addressing the challenges of modern power management designs. The Source Down is the new industry standard packaging concept. The first wave of power MOSFETs launched in this new package is the OptiMOS 25 V in a PQFN 3.3×3.3 mm. The device sets […]
MOSFET driver supports CCM, DCM, and QR operation
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the APR348 secondary-side, multi-mode synchronous rectification MOSFET driver, designed for AC-DC rectification circuits in general consumer applications, notebooks, and USB adapters. The APR348 is capable of driving the external MOSFET in both high-side and low-side secondary-side synchronous-rectifier configurations. This flexible and efficient device supports secondary-side output voltages up to […]
How wide bandgap technologies stack up
Cutting-edge power device technologies all have a niche. Here’s a rundown on the applications in which each one likely fits. Dr. Gerald Deboy, Dr. Peter Friedrichs Infineon Technologies The process of converting electrical power to different ac and dc levels and to mechanical motion has changed dramatically over the years. The development of “switched-mode” techniques […]