KYOCERA AVX released two new series of compact, thin-film band-pass filters engineered to deliver excellent RF performance in a wide range of high-power applications with crowded PCBs. Designed to satisfy cross-market customer demand for small, high-power band-pass filters, the new BP1206 and BP2816 Series band-pass filters leverage the company’s proven, multilayer integrated thin-film (ITF) technology to […]
Power Components
660 W power supply meets 5 kV defibrillator protection standards
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. expanded its family of convection cooled CF-rated medical power supplies with the launch of NCF660. The system-level cardiac floating (CF) rating is the most stringent medical device electrical safety classification and is intended for equipment with direct cardiac or bloodstream contact. The NCF660 family joins Advanced Energy’s NCF family of products, […]
Expanded motor IC portfolio targets low-voltage automotive systems
Infineon Technologies AG is now expanding its portfolio with the MOTIX Bridge BTM90xx family, a product family of full-bridge/ H-bridge integrated circuits (ICs), specifically designed for brushed DC motor applications. The new BTM90xx full-bridge ICs complement the MOTIX low-voltage motor control IC portfolio spanning from driver ICs to highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. BTM90xx devices […]
EMI filter engineered for high power applications with low thermal resistance
Global EMC solutions provider EMIS announces the availability of the TMF3333 High Current Three-Phase EMI Filter for high-power applications. The device effectively blocks unwanted electrical noise which can affect the performance of sensitive equipment and lead to component degrading in power systems. The TMF3333 EMI filter is designed to handle the maximum current expected in […]
FAQ on high-side versus low-side load switching: part 2
The difference between high-side and low-side power switching is not apparent to many new designers but is a critical aspect of a viable circuit. Part 1 looked at the topology of high-side versus low-side arrangements; this part looks at switches and decisions in more detail. The switches Q: Is a high-side switch the same as […]
Shielded power inductors feature dual windings
Bourns, Inc. announced its Model SRF0703HA Series Dual-Winding Shielded Power Inductor Series. Bourns new AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade power inductors can be used in parallel, series, dual-inductor, or transformer configurations, giving designers outstanding rated current and inductance versatility. In addition, the single-package dual-winding inductors provide a space-saving and cost-efficient solution compared to using two individual inductors. They’re […]
Energy harvesting PMIC family reduces circuit board space with inductor-less design
Nexperia is expanding its energy harvesting portfolio with the NEH71x0 power management IC (PMIC) family. This advanced PMIC line combines superior performance, cost-efficiency, and versatility, setting a new standard in sustainable design for low-power applications. Unlike competing products, these devices eliminate the need for an external inductor, significantly reducing circuit board space and bill-of-materials (BOM) […]
Mid-range power factor chokes deliver 260-4500 uH inductance range
leITG Electronics has further expanded its range of mid-tier power factor correction chokes (PFCs) providing premium performance at a cost-effective price point. Suitable for applications with continuous conduction requirements in the 100-1,000 Watt range, the company’s PFC222222D Series is designed to meet rigorous AC to DC converter needs for the industrial, equipment, and automotive industries. […]
85 V diode driver supports analog and digital dimming.
Diodes Incorporated announces the expansion of its automotive-compliant* LED driver portfolio by introducing the AL8866Q. This DC-switching LED driver-controller drives an external MOSFET and supports buck, boost, buck-boost, and single-ended primary-inductance converter (SEPIC) topologies for high-power LED lighting systems. Applications include daytime running lights (DRL), high/low beams, fog lights, turn lights, brake/stop lights, and more. It operates within […]
TVS diodes protect automotive SiC circuits
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its TPSMB Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series, the first-to-market asymmetrical transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode specifically designed for the protection of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET gate drivers in automotive applications. This innovative product addresses the increasing demand for reliable overvoltage protection in next-generation electric vehicle (EV) systems, delivering a compact, single-component solution that […]
