Amber Semiconductor, Inc. announced the release of a Technology Solution Whitepaper on its AC Direct DC Enabler™. AmberSemi’s new power architecture extracts DC directly from AC Mains without the use of rectifier bridges, transformers, and high-voltage bulk capacitors. It addresses the needs of a wide range of global markets. The white paper and a companion […]
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Rectifier pair ideal for various power supply designs
Central Semiconductor, a leading manufacturer of discrete electronic components, announced the addition of two new products to its extensive lineup, the CRU24715-600 (600V, with dual common cathode 15A rectifiers) and CRU24730-600 (600V, with dual common cathode 30A rectifiers). These through-hole hyper-fast recovery rectifiers packaged in the TO-247 provide outstanding performance and couple perfectly with Central’s […]
GaN devices now available in PQFN 5×6 and 8×8 packages
Transphorm, Inc. announced the availability of six (6) surface mount devices (SMDs) available in Industry Standard PQFN 5×6 and 8×8 packages. These SMDs deliver the reliability and performance advantages offered by Transphorm’s patented SuperGaN® d-mode two-switch normally-off platform in the package configurations typically used by competitive e-mode GaN devices. As a result, these six devices […]
SiC power modules for EVs provide flexible choices for vehicle makers
STMicroelectronics has released high-power modules for electric vehicles that boost performance and driving range. ST’s new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules have been selected for Hyundai’s E-GMP electric vehicle platform shared by KIA EV6 and several models. Five new SiC-MOSFET based power modules provide flexible choices for vehicle makers, covering a selection of power ratings and support for […]
AEC-Q100-qualified IC load switches feature low-leakage currents
Two new Automotive grade AEC-Q100 I Q Smart load switch ICs, the AEC-Q100-qualified GLF1111Q and GLF1200Q, are rated for a wide temperature range (Grade 1 -40 to +125°C). The GLF1111Q provides industry-leading, battery-saving leakage current (2nA, typ.). The GLF1200Q features a true reverse-current blocking, which prevents a backup power source from being discharged when an […]
SO 26262, ASIL‑B PMICs handle automotive camera modules
ROHM Semiconductor announced the availability of ISO 26262 and ASIL-B-compliant PMICs, BD868xxMUF-C (BD868C0MUF-C, BD868D0MUF-C), for automotive camera modules, which are increasingly being adopted in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The continuing evolution of ADAS in recent years has increased the number of onboard cameras. At the same time, introducing the concept of functional safety is taking on […]
Half-bridge 650-V GaN-on-silicon power circuit handles up to 3 kW
Wise-integration, a pioneer in digital control of gallium-nitride (GaN) power supplies and GaN ICs, has launched its first commercial product: the 120mOhm WI62120 half-bridge power circuit, providing power electronics designers with new levels of power density, performance, and cost-effectiveness. The JEDEC-certified WI62120, a 650V enhancement-mode GaN-on-silicon integrated circuit, is part of Wise-integration’s WiseGan family of power […]
Configurable SiC digital gate drivers and the electrification revolution
Silicon-carbide MOSFETs and digital gate drivers work together to make electrified metro, subway, and other heavy transportation vehicles possible. Nitesh Satheesh, Tomas Krecek, Perry Schugart, Xuning Zhang, Kevin Speer, Microchip Technology Green initiatives continue to transform power electronic system designs in industrial, aerospace, and defense applications, and especially the transportation sector. Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology […]
GaN power semis boast 120mΩ max RDS(on), at 15A max current capability
STMicroelectronics has revealed a new family of GaN power semiconductors in the STPOWER portfolio that can significantly reduce energy use and enable slimmer designs in a huge variety of electronic products. Target applications include consumer equipment such as chargers, external power adapters for PCs, LED-lighting drivers, and power supplies inside televisions and home appliances. This equipment […]
The evolution of smart MOSFET technologies
A review of MOSFET advances helps predict where the technology is likely to head. Ashita Mirchandani, Bastian Lang • Infineon Technologies The past 50 years have seen unprecedented changes enabled by technology. The trend will continue with emerging technologies such as e-mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, connectivity and 5G. At the heart […]
