Central Semiconductor announces the introduction of several new Gallium Nitride (GaN) FETs. The latest additions include the CCSPG1060N (100V, 60A) in a CSP3.5X2 package, the CDF56G6511N (650V, 11.5A) in a DFN5X6A package, and the CDF56G6517N (650V, 17A) in a DN5X6A package. Additional devices in this line are available on demand, as well as the option […]
Switches
GaN switcher IC delivers up to 85 W without heatsink
Power Integrations has released the world’s highest-voltage, single-switch gallium-nitride (GaN) power supply IC, featuring a 1250-volt PowiGaN switch. The new device significantly reduces switching losses to less than a third compared to equivalent silicon devices, achieving power conversion efficiency as high as 93% and delivering up to 85 W without the need for a heatsink. […]
CV/CC QR flyback switcher ICs now available in 1250 V GaN versions
Power Integrations released the world’s highest-voltage, single-switch gallium-nitride (GaN) power supply IC, featuring a 1250-volt PowiGaN switch. InnoSwitch3-EP 1250 V ICs are the newest members of Power Integrations’ InnoSwitch family of off-line CV/CC QR flyback switcher ICs, which feature synchronous rectification, FluxLink safety-isolated feedback and an array of switch options: 725 V silicon, 1700 V […]
Flyback switcher IC for small open-frame power supplies
Power Integrations announced the LinkSwitch-XT2SR family of off-line, constant-voltage (CV), non-isolated flyback switcher ICs. The new devices feature exceptionally high efficiency of up to 90 percent for small open-frame power supplies. With no-load consumption below 5 mW, LinkSwitch-XT2SR ICs easily surpass the requirements of the European Union’s Energy-Related Products (ErP) Directive for standby power […]
Unipolar, Hall-effect switches designed for proximity testing in battery-powered applications
Diodes Incorporated introduced two new portfolios of monolithic, unipolar Hall-effect switches designed for proximity sensing in battery-powered applications. With an ultra-low 1.1µA supply current at 1.85V, and 1.6µA at 1.6V to 5.5V, these devices are ideal for battery-powered portable equipment like smartphones, laptops, and wearables. The devices are also suitable for domestic appliances, game consoles, […]
Load switch product portfolio expanded to include integrated 5V option
Nexperia announces the expansion of its analog and logic product portfolio with the introduction of the load switch product family. Headlining the release is the NPS4053, a high-density Integrated Circuit (IC) designed to provide a smaller footprint and superior system protection to help increase system reliability and ensure safety. The device is optimized for application […]
Switching power modules now in compact chassis mount package
TRACO POWER announces the expansion of their 5 / 10 / 25 / 50-watt TMPW series of encapsulated switching power supplies to now include suffix “T” models offering a compact chassis mount package with screw terminal connections. The TMPW family of 5~50 watt AC/DC modules are already available in both ‘PCB Mount’ and ‘Chassis Mount […]
High-side switches add less than 260 mΩ
STMicroelectronics has launched a family of octal high-side switches that combine galvanic isolation for robustness, RDS(on) below 260mΩ for energy efficiency and protection, and diagnostics for reliability and fault recovery. The 8-channel switches, ISO808, ISO808A, ISO808-1, and ISO808A-1, drive all types of industrial loads – capacitive, resistive, and inductive – with one side connected to the ground. Typical uses […]
High-side switches protect and diagnose motor circuits
STMicroelectronics’ IPS8160HQ and IPS8160HQ-1 high-side switches provide eight channels, in a compact QFN48L package, with the added value of built-in protection and diagnostics. This unique combination of features helps save space and enhance reliability in PLC modules used for driving heavy loads and unidirectional motors in vending machines. Further applications include I/O peripherals in factory automation equipment, computer numerical […]
Resettable switches protect circuits from excessive current
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch family of resettable overcurrent protection devices, which provides resettable, high-voltage overcurrent protection in a compact, surface-mounted 8763 mm (3425 mils) size. The […]
