Advances in the Internet of Things depend on emerging wireless technologies that use little energy and fit in cramped quarters. It looks as though the success of wearable technology such as smart watches and fitness bands could hinge on low-energy versions of wireless communication technology. The low-energy technology getting the most attention is Bluetooth 4.1 […]
Power Components
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – November
3V – 5V high current 150A power supply – I have been asked to generate a 100A RMS precise sinusoidal current. It will have negligible burden/load. Luckily I’ve done something very similar in the past where I used a LEM sensor, a dsPIC33, and an inductive load and a current-controlled PWM inverter based on a PI […]
Pushing the envelope with digital-isolation technology
Anant Kamath, Systems Engineer, Texas Instruments, Inc. Recent advances in isolation technology are enabling new solutions, reducing system cost, and allowing customers to push the performance envelope of their equipment. This article discusses key end applications that are driving cutting-edge innovations in isolation technology and benefitting from these innovations. Isolation is a means of […]
Single-Chip 15-W Wireless Power Receiver works with Qi v1.2
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, introduced the industry’s first[1] single-chip wireless power receiver (RX) that can operate at 15 watts (W) and is compliant with Qi™ v1.2, the wireless charging standard. The TC7766WBG triples the received power capability of its predecessors[2] with […]
Kontron CompactPCI CP3004-SA: bringing more performance and reliability
Kontron, a global provider of Embedded Computer Technology (ECT) announces its latest addition to the CompactPCI CPU Board Family, the CP3004-SA. The CP3004-SA is a 3 U blade based on the 5th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and the 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 and i3 processors. The dual core versions provide for low heat […]
TT Electronics’ SMT power inductors certified for automotive applications
TT Electronics has launched a new range of surface mount (SMT) power inductors for high frequency and high temperature applications. Named the HA65A series, the inductors are designed to meet the requirements of the growing automotive market’s need for certified, high power inductors specifically for buck, boost or buck-boost power converter topologies for optimum voltage […]
Littelfuse Expands TVS Diode Array Line with New Series
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the SPxx-01WTG-C-HV Series (SPxx Series) of general purpose ESD Protection TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes). The SPxx Series extends previous improvements for protecting sensitive electronic devices from damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other overvoltage transients. These new “high-voltage” 0201-size components are well suited for safeguarding the data lines on […]
Rad tolerant 3.3V CAN transceivers for satellite communications
Intersil Corporation introduced the industry’s first radiation tolerant 3.3V controller area network (CAN) transceivers that are fully QML-V qualified and compliant with the ISO11898-2 physical layer standard. The three new ISL7202xSEH CAN transceivers provide reliable serial data transmission between a CAN controller and CAN bus at speeds up to 1Mbps. Up to 120 of Intersil’s […]
Ericsson’s 60A digital point-of-load DC/DC converter
Ericsson’s 60A digital point-of-load DC/DC converter delivers industry-leading power density and scalability Power density of 395A/in3 delivers 60A from 0.98 x 0.55 x 0.276in package 60A single-phase point-of-load DC/DC converters can be connected in parallel to deliver up to 480A Typically half the size than designs using discrete components Market leading compact LGA package offers […]
600-V motor drive chip eliminates 10 active components
New 600V intelligent power modules from STMicroelectronics enhance the efficiency and reliability of motor drives in compressors, pumps, fans, and other domestic and industrial appliances. Targeting drives working up to 20kHz in hard-switching circuits, ST’s modules enable an increase in energy efficiency over a range of application power outputs from 300W to 3kW. The new […]