Navitas Semiconductor has announced the latest breakthrough of the world’s first production-released 650 V bi-directional GaNFast ICs and high-speed isolated gate drivers, creating a paradigm shift in power with single-stage BDS converters, which enables the transition from two-stage to single-stage topologies. Targeted applications range widely and open up multi-billion dollar market opportunities across EV charging […]
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Power components enhance efficiency in renewable energy systems
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the launch of two new 6th-generation (Gen6) 650V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), specifically designed for solar inverters. The newly introduced Gen6 IGBTs, incorporating polyimide insulation layers, demonstrate outstanding performance by passing high-voltage, high-humidity and high-temperature reverse bias (HV-H3TRB) tests. These products offer dependable reliability in industrial equipment operating under extreme […]
Isolated power module delivers 500 W output with parallel scaling to 3 kW
GAIA Converter has expanded its MGDM-500 series with the introduction of the MGDM-500/P isolated dc-dc converter. The new module converts input voltages of 9-40 Vdc or 16-80 Vdc to four nominal DC output voltage options: 12V, 15V, 24V, and 28V. The unit delivers up to 500 watts of output power at an efficiency of 91%. The […]
Miniature buck converter operates from 3.3 V to 36 V input range
STMicroelectronics’ DCP3601 miniature monolithic buck converter combines extensive feature integration and flexibility, enabling simple, low-BOM designs to achieve high conversion efficiency. The power switches and compensation are built-in, requiring only six components to complete the circuit, including the inductor, bootstrap, filter capacitors, and feedback resistors for setting the output voltage. With its 3.3V-to-36V input voltage […]
TVS device handles 300 V peak transients in DO-218AB Package
Taiwan Semiconductor introduces its new SUPER CLAMP Snapback TVS device series. These TVS diodes feature snapback characteristics with a 1.0 to 1.05 clamping ratio between the designated breakdown voltage and clamping voltage. The lower clamping voltage of the optimized snapback TVS protects the circuit at a higher peak pulse current than conventional TVS diodes, allowing designers to use […]
TVS diodes feature 24 V and 27 V standoff options in SOT-23 and DFN1010 packages
ROHM Semiconductor announced new bidirectional TVS (ESD protection) diodes compatible with CAN FD (CAN with Flexible Data rate) high-speed in-vehicle communication. Such protocols are seeing an increased demand in line with the ongoing advancement in autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). CAN FD is a crucial communication technology for safe, real-time data transmission […]
GaN transistors adopt industry-standard MOSFET package dimensions
Infineon Technologies AG addresses this challenge by announcing the high-performance gallium nitride CoolGaN G3 Transistor 100 V in RQFN 5×6 package (IGD015S10S1) and 80 V in RQFN 3.3×3.3 package (IGE033S08S1). The CoolGaN G3 100 V Transistor devices will be available in a 5×6 RQFN package with a typical on-resistance of 1.1 mΩ. Additionally, the 80 […]
Power IC meets ASIL D safety level
The OPTIREG Power Management IC (PMIC) portfolio enables highly efficient voltage regulation, offering pre-and post-regulator architectures with DC/DC and linear regulators as well as trackers. In addition to the power supply, additional monitoring and control functions are integrated, enabling customers to develop automotive ECUs for safety-related applications. To further support developers, Infineon Technologies AG is […]
Military-grade capacitors meet MIL-PRF-39001 standards
Exxelia presents four series of mica capacitors, tailored to meet the stringent demands of RF, military, and aerospace applications. Mica capacitors are valued for their stability and reliable performance across a wide range of applications. They maintain consistent electrical characteristics over time and across temperature variations, making them suitable for use in critical environments. Exxelia’s […]
Power-supply modules offer numerous power and cooling options
XP Power introduces the CCR range of compact, low-profile (25.4mm) AC-DC power supplies with flexible cooling options and power ratings from 110W to 420W, allowing more efficient use of space within the end equipment. Approved for use in medical and industrial applications, the high-efficiency and high-power density units feature a baseplate-cooled design that ensures effective […]
