ROHM has recently announced the availability of a new 1700V SiC MOSFET optimized for industrial applications, including manufacturing equipment and high-voltage general-purpose inverters. In recent years, the growing trend to conserve energy in all areas has increased the demand for energy-saving power semiconductors, particularly for applications in the industrial sector such as general-purpose inverters and […]
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Fuel cell power gains momentum
by Leland Teschler, Executive Editor Hydrogen fuel cells have numerous advantages over the best battery technology for running planes and even heavy duty vehicles. Batteries grab headlines these days, but it increasingly looks as though the power source likely to have the most impact on vehicle technology in the future will be the hydrogen fuel […]
Top power electronics threads on EDABoard.com – June
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a question or optional solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the forum thread.) Resistor mounting conditions for full power rating at 70degC ambient? – For the PF2512FKF7W0R007L (7mΩ) 2512 SMT resistor, what is […]
Bel Power Solutions’ SPSPFE3 Power Shelves
Bel Fuse Inc., a global manufacturer of power management devices, is the expansion of Bel Power Solutions’ power shelf portfolio to include the SPSPFE3 power shelves suitable for a wide range of telecom, networking and datacenter applications. The SPSPFE3 power shelves are designed to minimize installation and maintenance time with easy access hot-swap insertion to […]
Top power electronics threads on EDABoard.com – May
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a question or optional solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the forum thread.) Query about crossovers – I bought 2 assembled boards on eBay built around the IRs2092. It’s for 2 mono amplifiers. It says […]
Rad-hard FET drivers to be linked with GaN FETs
Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ:ISIL), a provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced plans to extend its market leading radiation tolerant portfolio to include Gallium Nitride (GaN) power conversion ICs for satellites and other harsh environment applications. Intersil will couple its radiation hardened FET drivers with GaN FETs to deliver performance that leapfrogs existing […]
SiC Schottky Diodes handle 1.2 kV with little leakage current
Littelfuse, a global designer in circuit protection, introduced the latest addition to its growing line of power semiconductor products, the LFUSCD Series of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes, at the European Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion 2016 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. When compared to standard silicon bipolar power diodes, LFUSCD Series SiC Schottky diodes allow designers to reduce […]
ESD protection diodes sport half-ohm dynamic resistance
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. has announced the introduction of four new ESD protection diodes: the DF2B5M4SL, DF2B6M4SL, DF10G5M4N and DF10G6M4N. The new, high-performance diodes shield mobile devices from electrostatic discharge and noise and are designed for use in smartphones, tablets, laptop PCs, and wearable devices. Toshiba’s new ESD protection diodes achieve their high-performance capabilities […]
Thermally enhanced laminates, prepregs handle high power
Rogers Corporation is pleased to introduce 92ML materials. These thermally enhanced laminates and prepregs are specifically engineered and manufactured to meet the demands of high power applications. 92ML materials are halogen-free, flame retardant, thermally conductive epoxy based prepreg and laminate systems. They provide a low-cost, lead-free solder compatible system with enhanced heat transfer characteristics. These […]
SMT power inductors handle high automotive temperatures
TT Electronics has launched a new range of surface mount (SMT) power inductors for use in high temperature, high power, automotive applications. The HA72T-06 series inductors meet the growing automotive market’s demand for certified, high power inductors for high efficiency DC-DC converter deployment using high switching frequencies up to 3Mhz as well for as EMI […]