SSDI has released new, hermetic TVS products to offer overvoltage suppression for critical aerospace and defense applications. The ST10K100BT series delivers 10 kW of peak pulse power. This device was developed for a circuit breaker in a motor drive application for a space program. The TVS will protect the system by preventing parasitic inductive energy from causing […]
Power Components
Voltage reference IC features low drift in extended-temperature automotive apps
Extended-temperature-range voltage reference ICs for automotive and industrial applications require low drift, high reliability, and high performance. Microchip Technology Inc. announced the release of a high-precision voltage reference (Vref) IC that meets these needs at a cost-effective price. The new MCP1502 is an AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (-40°C to +125°C operating temperature range) automotive-qualified Vref with […]
Rugged dc-dc 30-W converter fits in 1×1-in footprint
TRACO POWER announces their new THN 30WIR series of 30 watt DC/DC converters designed for high reliability in railway and harsh industrial environments. The THN 30WIR series expands TRACOPOWER’s portfolio of railway-certified converters that currently ranges from 3~300 watts. The THN 30WIR is packaged in a 1 x 1 x 0.4” six-sided metal case for […]
Three-phase power modules target high-efficiency telecom, networking, data center apps
The new lower-voltage, true three-phase, 6-kilowatt (kW) version from ABB Power Conversion provides the power levels needed in telecommunication and networking applications. The low-line rectifiers provide the foundation for a variety of lower-voltage power systems to be developed by ABB, starting with its low-line GPS4830. Both the low-line GP100 and GPS4830 help power designers and […]
Coil drivers address wireless charging apps
The AOZ32033AQI coil drivers from Alpha and Omega Semiconductor offers 30V, 11mOhm in a QFN3x3 package. AOZ32033AQI is an integrated half-bridge gate driver capable of driving high-side and low-side N-channel MOSFETs. It features SRC (Slew Rate Control) to adjust sink/source current and provide the ideal trade-off between efficiency and EMI optimization in the design of […]
High input voltage, wide input range SMPS sports active PFC for 1-kW industrial applications
ABSOPULSE Electronics introduces the PFHI 1K-FXW series of high input voltage, wide input range switched-mode power supplies with active power factor correction (PFC) designed for 1kW industrial applications. The power supplies operate over 180V to 480V AC-input range, 400Vac nominal input or custom. Outputs include 24Vdc/40A, 48Vdc/20A, 110Vdc/9A or 125Vdc/8A or custom. An optional built-in […]
Lithium-iron phosphate batteries are scalable to 800 V
electroVolt announces its new PRISLogic Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. Engineered for safety and reliability, the PRISLogic prismatic cells provide the highest level of performance without the cost, complexity, and lead time of a custom-built solution. Designed to support a variety of specialized applications, including telecommunications, data center backup, material handling, and unmanned systems, the 12.8v PRISLogic modules are […]
Customizable large capacitor assemblies target automotive, military, aerospace applications
Knowles Precision Devices introduced a new customizable capacitor assembly for automotive, military, and aerospace applications. The custom approach to large capacitor assembly offers customers a unique combination of capability and durability while helping to maximize board space. The capacitor assemblies utilize the vertical space above the circuit board to achieve very high capacitance and very […]
Non-isolated digital PoL DC-DC converter handles 110 A
Advanced Energy introduced the Artesyn LGA110D, a 110 amp-rated, non-isolated digital point-of-load DC-DC converter. The latest addition to the company’s LGA family, the LGA110D delivers a higher current rating at 30% higher power conversion density than any DC-DC converters in its class, making it a superior solution for a broad range of applications in the […]
chip beads for automotive use are compatible with high-durability solder
TDK Corporation announced the development and mass production of the MMZ1608-HE series of high-reliability chip beads for automotive use, compatible with high-durability solder in 150 ºC environments. This series marks the industry’s first* high-reliability chip bead specifically designed for automotive applications associated with engine control modules (ECM), anti-lock brake systems (ABS), electric power steering (EPS), […]