Solderless assembly of electronic components can deliver significant benefits in terms of simplicity, repeatability and some key electrical and mechanical considerations. However, to be acceptable, technologies such as Press-Fit need to satisfy stringent operational and performance requirements stipulated for the specific application and by standards bodies such as IEC. MARYANN FULTON, KEMET The need for […]
Miniature AEC-Q200-certified power inductors have a low profile
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has announced the introduction of the HA66 SMD power inductors for use in high power density applications where size is critical. The inductors’ compact design, together with their AEC-Q200 certification provide the performance and reliability levels that automotive and high reliability industrial applications demand. […]
Wet electrolytic tantalum caps handle 230°C
AVX Corporation, a manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions, has launched a new high-temperature wet electrolytic tantalum capacitor series. Designed for use at 230°C, the new TWA-X Series wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors feature a high-capacitance cathode system that achieves high CV performance in standard case sizes and a […]
Power film capacitors for high power, high frequency applications
KEMET announced two new series of power film capacitors that meet the requirements of AEC-Q200. The C4AQ series is suited for industrial, automotive and power supply designs for DC link, DC filtering and energy storage applications, while the C4AF series addresses similar applications, but is specifically designed for harsh environments. The new RoHS compliant capacitors […]
Haptics driver IC powers eccentric rotating mass, linear resonant actuator motors
The DA7280 is a new Haptic Driver Integrated Circuit (IC) capable of driving both ERM (Eccentric Rotating Mass) and LRA (Linear Resonant Actuators) motors, offering High Definition (HD) Wideband Drive, 76% lower idle power consumption and a 50% reduction in external BOM (Bill of Materials) count compared to existing solutions on the market. As haptic […]
SiC Schottky diodes shrink energy costs and space requirements
GEN2 Series 1,200-V, 3L TO-247 Schottky diodes and GEN2 Series 1,200-V, 2L TO-263 Schottky diodes dramatically reduce switching losses and allow for substantial increases in the efficiency and robustness of power electronics systems. High-efficiency benefits that SiC technologies enable offer multiple advantages to the designers of electric vehicle chargers, data center power supplies and renewable […]
AC capacitors for filter applications range from 2 µF to 50 µF
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS MKP AC capacitors for filter applications. The components of the B33331V series are designed for a rated voltage of 460 VRMS, corresponding to a peak voltage of 650 V, and cover a capacitance range from 2 µF to 50 µF. Both the cans and the tops are constructed of aluminum, making […]
SiC Schottky diodes target on-board charging of EVs and hybrids
At this year’s PCIM Europe trade fair in Nuremberg (June 5 to June 7) Infineon Technologies AG presents the first products of its automotive Silicon Carbide portfolio: the CoolSiC Schottky diode family is now ready for current and future on-board charger (OBC) applications in hybrid and electric vehicles. Infineon has designed the diodes specifically to […]
Three new Class-D amplifiers solve smart-home audio design challenges
Texas Instruments introduced three new digital-input Class-D amplifiers that enable engineers to deliver high-resolution audio in more smart-home and voice-enabled applications. By combining first-of-its-kind integration, real-time protection and new modulation schemes, TI’s new audio devices allow designers to reduce board space and overall bill of material (BOM) cost. These new amplifiers are designed for personal […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in May on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com XFMR winding optimization for DC resistance – I am asking about the design of the windings of a high-frequency transformer. The point […]
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