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 […]
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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 […]
Rogers PES at PCIM & Data Matrix Code
Rogers Corporation’s Power Electronics Solutions (PES) group will be explaining and offering examples of its extended capabilities in applying data matrix codes for its various material-based product solutions at the upcoming PCIM Europe 2016 conference and exhibition (http://www.pcim-europe.com). PCIM Europe 2016, one of the top global technical conferences and exhibitions for power electronics technology, is […]
Pulse-Discharge Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors up to 150 nF handle 3.5 kV
KEMET has enhanced its high temperature and high voltage capabilities by adding Pulse Discharge Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors. This 200-degree Celsius series delivers reliable short-duration pulse generation in harsh environments typically associated with munitions and down-hole detonation circuitry. KEMET’s patented high reliability base metal electrode dielectric system is 100% Pb-free, RoHS compliant and REACH compliant without […]
Top power electronics threads on EDABoard.com – April
(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.) How can an offline LED driver last 20 years? – The Cu-Beam light is certainly the best LED light that the […]
High-power capacitors for power factor correction handle 230 to 690 Vac
TDK Corporation presents EPCOS PhaseCap Energy – two new series of high power capacitors for power factor correction. These components are available with gas or resin-filled housings. They are designed for voltages of 230 V AC to 690 V AC and offer a reactive power of between 5 kvar and 33 kvar. The life expectancy of […]
Thin-film metal power inductors target automotive power supplies
TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of compact thin-film metal power inductors with a new type designed for demanding automotive applications. Measuring in at a mere 2.0 mm x 1.6 mm x 1.0 mm, the new TDK TFM201610ALMA thin-film metal power inductor features the world’s highest rated current of 1.9 A for a power inductor […]
High-Speed Fuses reduce peak let-through current and let-through energy
Littelfuse, Inc. has announced a new line of high-speed fuses for protection of power semiconductor devices used in industrial equipment. The POWR-SPEED line of fuses uses a special bridge design, quenching material and element designs to provide fast, extreme current limitation. Manufacturing systems today use power semiconductor devices to control drives and optimize power utilization. […]