With the magnetically shielded bar core choke WE-CHSA Performance, Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of qualified products for automotive applications. The SMT high-current inductor represents an extension to the proven WE-CHSA series and differs from it only by a newly developed core material. As a result, WE-CHSA P – “P” as in performance – achieves the […]
Power Components
High-performance thermal interface material features extreme compressibility
SARCON PG130A from Fujipoly is one of the industry’s newest high-performance thermal interface materials that is extremely compressible. This double-sticky surface TIM is a great choice for applications that have delicate or wide-variation component heights and require extremely low material compression. This low modulus thermal gap filler also helps reduce stress on the PCB during […]
New 9155 series 1.27mm-pitch board-to-board battery connectors
KYOCERA AVX has further expanded its well-proven portfolio of battery connectors for board-to-board and battery pack integration applications with the release of a new fine-pitch connector series designed for medical, industrial, and networking applications. The newest additions to this product portfolio, which already offered the broadest selection of standard battery connectors currently available on the market, are the […]
Compact BLDC motor drive inverter design targets e-bikes, drones, robotic apps
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9167, a 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter using the EPC2065 eGaN FET. The EPC9167 operates from an input supply voltage between 14 V and 60 V (nominal 48 V) and has two configurations – a standard unit and a high current version: The EPC9167 standard reference design board is […]
Active-clamp flyback reference design covers 65-W fast charger apps
Silanna Semiconductor has launched a new active clamp flyback (ACF)-based reference design that simplifies and speeds the development of 65W 1C fast charger applications built using silicon power ICs. Featuring the company’s latest CO2 Smart Power ACF controller technology, the Silanna Semiconductor RD-31 provides a route to delivering a performance that matches or exceeds that […]
Power gate drivers include short-circuit protection
The highest possible system efficiency is a key requirement for modern power electronics which is driving the development of increasingly higher power densities. However, high system values are at stake should short-circuit events occur. To prevent this and enable systems with the best protection, Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its portfolio of isolated EiceDRIVER Enhanced […]
Miniaturized common-mode filters target automotive high-speed differential transmission apps
TDK Corporation has developed the KCZ1210DH series common-mode filters for automotive applications. This series provides a noise control function for high-speed differential transmission signal lines for automobiles and is available in 1210 case size (1.25 x 1.0 x 0.5 mm). Mass-production began in February 2022. An increase in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) has led to […]
Low-capacitance TVS diodes protect high-speed data lines
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new SPxxR6, a series of four-channel, low capacitance (0.2pF) TVS diode arrays. These robust diodes provide extremely low breakdown/turn-on voltages, making them ideal protectors of high-speed data lines with low voltage (-0.3 to +0.3V). They can safely absorb repetitive ESD strikes above the maximum level specified in IEC 61000-4-2 international standard […]
Shielded power inductors built for harsh vibrations
Bourns, Inc. announced two new automotive-grade high current shielded power inductor series that offer enhanced mechanical strength for harsh vibration application environments. Bourns Model SRP1038WA and SRP1265WA shielded power inductor series are designed with a wider side terminal leadframe capable of withstanding 15 G typical or 30 G peak vibrations, therefore exceeding the 5 G demanded by the AEC-Q200 standard by […]
Controller IC emulates ideal diode to boost reverse discharge protection
Diodes Incorporated has announced an ideal diode controller for system protection against reverse discharge. Emulating an ideal diode, by driving a P-channel MOSFET, the DZDH0401DW controller provides the high-side rail isolation necessary for reverse current blocking, in systems up to 40V. The compact size and high-performance capabilities of this arrangement mean that it is optimized […]