onsemi has released EliteSiC MOSFETs in the industry-standard T2PAK top-cool package for high-voltage automotive and industrial power conversion. The initial portfolio includes 650 V and 950 V silicon carbide MOSFET options intended for systems where thermal constraints and switching performance drive converter size, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Target applications include electric-vehicle traction and charging subsystems, […]
Power Management
5.5 V, 4 A buck targets automotive point-of-load rails
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP61406Q, an automotive-qualified synchronous buck converter designed for point-of-load regulators in systems such as infotainment, instrument clusters, telematics modules, and advanced driver assistance systems. The device supports up to 4 A output current with a maximum input voltage of 5.5 V and is intended for compact, high-efficiency DC-DC conversion in […]
350 W open-frame supply targets industrial automation and robotics
Advanced Energy has introduced the SLB350, a 350 W open-frame AC-DC power supply designed for industrial equipment that requires compact packaging and compliance with emissions and safety standards. Target applications include stage lighting, test and measurement systems, automation equipment, robotics, and battery-charging platforms where power density and thermal margin affect enclosure design and system reliability. […]
Hybrid PV PMIC cold-starts at 275 mV, 5 µW
e-peas has introduced the AEM15820, an energy-harvesting power-management IC designed to interface with hybrid photovoltaic cells that operate across both indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. Hybrid PV sources can produce very low power under indoor illumination and scale to much higher levels in direct sunlight, creating a wide operating range that requires efficient conversion and […]
Metal-film capacitors filter AV mains lines
Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of components for the mains input: The new series of WCAP-FTY2 film capacitors is optimized for use in noise suppression and complies with X1 or Y2 safety classes in accordance with IEC 60384-14. The very high impulse dielectric strength compared to X2 capacitors, along with other product-specific parameters, is confirmed […]
Metal foil resistors combine high precision with robust thermal performance
Bourns, Inc. released four new Riedon Foil Resistor Series by Bourns. The FPM Series, FPV Series, FWP2324 Series, and FPY Series are designed for high-precision, high-power applications by delivering exceptional accuracy and long-term measurement repeatability. These capabilities enable designers to meet stability, performance, high power, and reliability requirements while also helping to reduce calibration frequency even in certain harsh environments. […]
3300 V and 2300 V SiC MOSFETs add TAP structure
Navitas Semiconductor has released sample units of its new 3300 V and 2300 V ultra-high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, available in power-module formats, discrete packages, and known-good-die (KGD) options. The devices are based on the fourth-generation GeneSiC platform using a Trench-Assisted Planar (TAP) structure that improves electric-field distribution compared to conventional trench or planar MOSFETs. […]
65 W GaN flyback integrates 700 V switch and controller
STMicroelectronics has expanded its VIPerGaN family with the VIPerGaN65W, a 65-watt flyback converter that integrates a 700 V GaN power transistor and a quasi-resonant PWM controller in a 5 mm × 6 mm Power QFN package. The device is designed for USB-PD adapters, fast battery chargers, and auxiliary power supplies that require high efficiency in […]
Power MOSFET features low on resistance
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the MMIX1T500N20X4 X4-Class Ultra-Junction Power MOSFET. This 200 V, 480 A N-channel MOSFET features an exceptionally low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) of just 1.99 mΩ, enabling superior conduction efficiency, simplified thermal management, and improved system reliability in power-dense designs. (View the video.) The MMIX1T500N20X4 utilizes a high-performance, ceramic-based, isolated SMPD-X package with […]
Integrated RC device reduces SiC switching losses and ringing
Melexis has introduced the MLX91299, a silicon-based RC snubber designed for use with silicon carbide (SiC) power modules in automotive and industrial high-voltage systems. The device combines a resistor and a capacitor in a compact structure that supports the mitigation of voltage transients, oscillations, and parasitic effects that commonly occur in wide-bandgap power electronics operating […]
