Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of its new scalable 30-kilowatt (kW), three-phase Vienna power factor correction (PFC) topology reference design featuring its Silicon Carbide (SiC) diodes and MOSFETS. Developed in collaboration with North Carolina State University (NCSU), the scalable, user-friendly solution is ideally suited for fast electric vehicle (EV) charging and other high power automotive and industrial applications, providing customers with more efficient switching […]
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Grid-scale freewheeling diodes for HVDC transmission systems
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG launches a new diode family especially designed for modern IGBT applications: Infineon Prime Soft. This diode features an improved turn-off capability which now rates at 5 kA/µs. Prime Soft builds on the well-received IGBT freewheeling diodes based on a monolithic silicon design. Typical applications for the diodes are […]
Unidirectional TVS diode arrays protect I/O and power ports from ESD
Two new series of AEC-Q101-qualified, unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays are optimized to protect I/O and power ports against electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP1053 and SP1054 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) integrate avalanche breakdown diodes fabricated using proprietary silicon avalanche technology to protect each pin. These devices offer the advantages of being unidirectional and hermetically sealed […]
ESD protection for I/O and power ports with 01005-format TVS diode arrays
Littelfuse, Inc., introduced two series of AEC-Q101-qualified, unidirectional TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect I/O and power ports against electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP1053 and SP1054 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) integrate avalanche breakdown diodes fabricated using proprietary silicon avalanche technology to protect each pin. These devices offer the unique advantages of being unidirectional and […]
AEC-Q101-qualified TVS diode arrays offer ESD (21kV) and surge (3A) protection
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of AEC-Q101-qualified TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect automotive Controller Area Network (CAN) lines from damage due to electrostatic discharges (ESDs), electrical fast transients (EFTs), and other overvoltage transients. AQ24CANFD Series TVS diode arrays can absorb repetitive ESD strikes above the maximum level specified in industry standards without performance degradation and can […]
New 1.2-kV SiC Schottky diodes feature more creepage and clearance
Wolfspeed, a Cree Company, has expanded its C4D family of 1200V SiC Schottky diodes to introduce three new products in a TO-247-2 type package. The increased spacing between the two leads provides more than twice the creepage and clearance distance compared to standard TO-247-3 and TO-220-2 packages. “Improved creepage distance makes the C4D family expansion […]
SiC 650-V Schottky diodes sport 1.25-V VF, 17% better figure of merit
Infineon Technologies AG introduces the CoolSiC Schottky diode 650 V G6. This latest development in the CoolSiC diode family is built upon the distinctive characteristics of the G5, providing reliability, quality, and increased efficiency. The CoolSiC G6 diodes are a perfect complement to the 600 V and 650 V CoolMOS™ 7 families. They are aiming […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – August
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the power electronics forum threads.) Power MOSFET forensics – I need your help to investigate a recent MOSFET death. It was […]
Rectifier diodes offer reverse voltage of 1600V and current rating of 50 A
IXYS Corporation announces the expansion of its portfolio with a new Input Rectifier technology that combines high electrical performance and high dynamic ruggedness. High-performance rectifiers, above the 1000V range, utilizing highly reliable planar proprietary technology have been core to IXYS’ worldwide leadership in bipolar power products. Recent trends in the power electronics industry lead to […]
Schottky barrier rectifiers handle high currents in compact footprint, sport ultra-low forward voltage drop
A series of Schottky barrier rectifiers are designed to out-perform conventional switching diodes in commercial, industrial and automotive applications. DST Series Schottky barrier rectifiers from Littelfuse combine ultra-low forward voltage drop, high current handling, high junction temperature capability, and low leakage performance in a compact TO-277B surface mount package. For automotive applications up to 10 […]
