A compact, conduction-cooled, single-output power supply designed specifically for medical systems applications is announced by Vox Power. Widely known for its innovative approach to power supply design, Vox Power has combined the latest components and manufacturing techniques to exactly meet the needs of today’s demanding customer. With the new VCCS300M, the result is a very […]
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PMIC sports four buck-boost channels single one inductor in compact package
The breakthrough MAX77655 single-inductor multiple-output (SIMO) power management IC (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.provides the highest-density power solution for extremely compact next-generation devices. This PMIC delivers a 70 percent reduction in solution size compared to the nearest competition, with 700mA across four buck-boost channels and only one inductor required for a total solution size […]
650 V automotive GaN FETs integrate 2.2. MHz gate driver, reduce onboard charger size
Vehicle electrification is transforming the automotive industry, and consumers are increasingly demanding vehicles that can charge faster and drive farther. As a result, engineers are being challenged to design compact, lightweight automotive systems without compromising vehicle performance. Texas Instruments’ new LMG3522R030-Q1 and LMG3525R030-Q1 650-V automotive GaN FETs for automotive and industrial applications are designed to […]
40 W ac-dc power supplies target medical applications
RECOM has extended its range of industrial and medically-approved AC/DC power supplies rated at 40W in a tiny 1.6” x 3” footprint for open frame versions and 1.8” x 3.2” for potted versions. The RACM40-K series typically achieves 90% efficiency across a wide line and load range and despite the ultra-compact size, operates up to […]
Modular capacitor concept simplifies dc link applications
ModCap is a modular capacitor concept for dc link applications. The newly developed power capacitors are available for rated voltages of 1,100 to 2,300 V and cover a 365 to 2,525 µF capacitance range. The rated currents between 105 and 180 A are type-conditioned with all types designed for 5-kA recurrent pulse currents. The maximum permitted hot spot temperature is […]
4 W regulated dc-dc converters bridge industry’s 3- 6 W gap
TRACO POWER’s new 4 watt regulated DC-DC converters are available with either 2:1 (TMR 4) or 4:1 (TMR 4WI) input ranges, bridging the 3 to a 6-watt gap of industry-standard SIP-8 converter solutions. The TMR 4 (2:1 input range) and TMR 4WI (4:1 input range) are two families of regulated 4 Watt DC-DC converters with […]
High-voltage gate driver with 6-kV galvanic isolation comes in compact package
STMicroelectronics’ STGAP2HS is a compact, high-voltage gate driver for applications that require up to 6kV galvanic isolation between the gate-driving channel and the low-voltage control and interface circuitry. The 1200V device can sink and source up to 4A output current to simplify the design and enhance the reliability of mid- and high-power converters, power supplies, and inverters […]
Aluminum electrolytic caps feature high CV product, high ripple current capability
TDK Corporation presents the new EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitor series B43647* with snap-in terminals. Thanks to their outstandingly high CV product, they are ideal for highly compact solutions in power electronics. The capacitors are designed for a maximum operating temperature of 105°C; at a rated voltage of 450 V DC and maximum ripple current, they […]
Low-cost power modules target motor control, ATE, medical, imaging apps
RECOM has partnered with a global OSAT company (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) to extend its range of low-cost power modules. The RPX-1.0 and RPX-1.5 buck converters in miniature, thermally-enhanced 3mm x 5mm QFN packages with 1.6mm profile and feature innovative 3D power packaging technology. Construction is over-molded ‘Flip Chip on Leadframe’ (FCoL) with an integrated, […]
Motor-control MCUs include AI-based failure detection, predictive maintenance
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the extension of its microcontroller (MCU) portfolio designed for motor control applications targeting smart homes, industrial automation, and building automation. Featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and AI-based failure detection, the four new RA6T1 Group MCUs are the latest members of Renesas’ rapidly expanding Arm-based RA Family, and the first […]