ITG Electronics has introduced a new series of gate drive transformers comprising a range of products for various needs. The company’s T201213 Series of Gate Drive Transformers spans lower-current items for general applications, such as a 200 volts direct current (VDC) version, to products offering up to 450VDC for high-voltage applications. Gate drive transformers are specialized pulse […]
Transformers
Transformer delivers 3000 VDC isolation for Single-Pair Ethernet
The ZE2531 Isolation Transformer from Coilcraft is designed to provide galvanic isolation for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) networks, supporting 10Base-T1L and Power over Data Line (PoDL) for transmitting both data and power over a single twisted pair cable. The part is compliant with the IEEE 802.3cg standard. It works with 10Base-T1L common mode choke and […]
500 V SMT transformers shrink in size
TDK has announced the EPCOS EP9 series of surface-mount transformers (ordering code B82804E). At 13 × 11 × 11 mm, these parts are smaller than the company’s existing E10EM series of SMT transformers designed for IGBT and FET gate driver circuits. Engineered for high performance in demanding e-mobility and industrial applications with 500 V system […]
Isolation transformer operates from 10 V to 24 V
Bourns, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade, low profile, high creepage isolation transformer. The Bourns Model HVMA03F4A-LP8S Series flyback transformer is designed to support high power density for greater efficiency in a compact form factor. These capabilities are required in a wide range of applications, including gate drives and high-voltage battery management systems (BMS). This […]
Transformer drivers enable compact, low-noise isolated power supplies
Nexperia introduced the NXF6501-Q100, NXF6505A-Q100, and NXF6505B-Q100. These are AEC-Q100 qualified, push-pull transformer drivers that enable the design of small, low-noise, and low-EMI isolated power supplies for a range of automotive applications like traction inverters and motor control, DC-DC converters, battery management systems and on-board chargers in electric vehicles (EV). These transformer drivers are also […]
AEC-Q200 compliant inductors reduce parts count and board space
Bourns, Inc. introduced its Model CWP3230A Series chip inductors. These AEC-Q200-compliant automotive-grade inductors feature high current, inductance, and impedance in a compact form factor. The new series’ high impedance and current capabilities make them ideal for applications using coaxial cable, where both power and video signals are simultaneously transmitted. Bourns Model CWP3230A Series enables designers […]
Transformers designed for wide operating frequency and temperature ranges
TDK Corporation has introduced two new types of the EPCOS InsuGate series (B78541A). These compact SMT transformers with high working voltage are suitable for gate driver applications for IGBTs and MOSFETs in e-mobility and industrial electronics. The components with a MnZn ferrite core are designed for operating frequencies of 100 kHz to 500 kHz and […]
APEC 2024: Semiconductors, modules, transformers, and chargers
Power supplies from phone chargers to EVs to industrial machinery rely on semiconductors, either in discrete packages or integrated into power modules, to deliver power. APEC 2024 was full of power sources and components. The roundup below highlights regulators, switches, and power semiconductors. We also highlight wireless power delivery and chargers. Be sure to see […]
Half-bridge transformers boast chip-style construction
HTX7045C Series transformers feature a chip-style construction – a significant advancement over traditional core and bobbin designs that not only reduces the size of the component but also streamlines the manufacturing process, resulting in a more cost-effective solution. It offers low interwinding capacitance (as low as 0.7 pF), making it particularly well-suited for use in […]
Nomogram helps engineer calculate transformer parameters
Pulsiv Limited has developed an innovative nomogram to help design engineers rapidly determine critical transformer parameters in DCM flyback designs. This intuitive tool can replace more complex equation-based methods, providing a fast and accurate visual process for identifying primary side inductance and minimum duty cycle. Combining DCM flyback designs with a Pulsiv OSMIUM AC to […]
