Diodes Incorporated has announced 16-bit PI4IOE5V6416Q and 34-bit PI4IOE5V6534Q bidirectional voltage-level translation general-purpose I/O (GPIO) expanders for automotive applications. Representing an industry first for the automotive industry, the automotive-compliant, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified devices with dual voltage rail provide enhanced programmable I/O for next-generation low voltage microprocessors and microcontrollers via the I2C interface. As part of Diodes’ ongoing […]
Power Components
Modular power supply provides 385 Vdc for distributed power and dc microgrids
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand TPF45000-385 non-isolated modular AC-DC power supply. Developed for use in distributed power architectures (DPA) and DC Microgrids, the 98% highly efficient TPF45000 provides a regulated 385Vdc output with a current of up to 117A. Low internal losses enable the use of cooling by fans, avoiding the […]
High current, high voltage silicon Schottkys offer low VF and IR
When a major defense contractor needed a high-performance diode for their next-generation high voltage power supply, SSDI expanded its Sedpack product line of hermetic, silicon Schottkys to meet their needs. SSDI’s proprietary Sedpack design consists of a eutectic die attach, which leads to better current carrying capabilities compared to devices using wire bonds. The high […]
Single-channel isolated gate drivers target hard-switching applications
Infineon Technologies AG expands its growing portfolio of single-channel gate-driver ICs. The new EiceDRIVER 1EDB family of single-channel gate-driver IC provides galvanic input-to-output isolation of 3 kV rms (UL 1577) that ensures rugged ground-loop separation. Their common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) exceeds 300 V/ns, making these devices the perfect choice for hard switching applications enabling numerous topologies. The new […]
Chokes handle up to 3kA gigaHertz-range frequencies
SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus GmbH & Co KG (SMP) offers chokes for medical technology applications. These inductive components are used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT), for example. Designed as filter or mains chokes they are not only compact, low-loss, and energy-efficient but also exceptionally quiet in operation – essential qualities for demanding […]
Reversible 3-A buck/boost regulator covers 2.5 – 5.5 V
System architects seeking backup power using supercapacitor or other energy sources can now deliver the best combination of highest efficiency and smallest size with the Continua MAX38889 2.5V-to-5.5V, 3A reversible buck/boost regulator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The latest addition to Maxim’s Continua family of backup regulators delivers the industry’s tightest output regulation of 2.5 […]
Open-frame,. 80 W power supply suited for fan-less applications
XP Power has launched a new range of open-frame 80W power supplies that offer a compact and low-cost solution for a wide range of lighting, display, industrial and technology applications. The low-cost units offer a high specification at a competitive price point, ensuring their suitability for high-volume applications. The LCE80 is ideally suited for fan-less […]
Wireless charging scheme delivers 300 W over 40 mm
Eggtronic has announced E2WATT, a new AC power technology that will boost the power, efficiency, charging distance, and data transmission capabilities of wireless charging applications. Offering efficiency comparable with the best conventional wired AC adapters, E2WATT provides the foundation for taking future mobile charging designs into new segments including laptops, AV equipment, and even home […]
High-temperature power dc-link Film capacitor targets auto, energy apps
KEMET, part of the YAGEO Group and leading global electronic components supplier, announces its new C4AK high temperature, power film DC-Link capacitor designed for continuous operation up to 1,000 hours at 135℃. The C4AK series joins the C4AU (harsh environment) and C4AQ-P (125°C) family of power DC-Link film capacitors. These series offer higher capacitance density, […]
Fuses for space apps boast static-dissipative polyester packaging
SCHURTER has improved the packaging of its space fuse series MGA-S, with an enhanced dissipative structure on the outer layer of the ESD bag. The outer layer of the old packaging was aluminum with abrasion-resistant coating. The material of the outer layer of the new packaging is a static-dissipative polyester. The MGA-S is hermetically sealed […]