High efficiency in consumer electronics has become increasingly important. For portable electronics, this means lower resistance values on current sense resistors for battery and power management. Stackpole’s CSRF series is a foil on ceramic carrier chip resistor that is designed for these applications. The CSRF2512 is now available in resistance values down to 2 milliohms. […]
Power Management
Chipset handles 48-V DC-DC conversion in high-density computing, BLDC motor drives
EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 65 A integrated circuit chipset designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones. The EPC23101 eGaN IC plus EPC2302 eGaN FET offers a new ePower Chipset capable of a maximum withstand voltage […]
Hybrid polymer capacitors boast enhanced ripple current capability
TDK Corporation presents with the B40640B* and B40740B* series hybrid polymer capacitors with a very high ripple current capability increased by up to 29 percent compared to preceding types. The ripple current capability is now up to 35 A (20 kHz, 125 °C). The new types are designed for a rated voltage of 63 V, […]
MCUs implement next-generation motor control in building automation, industrial drives
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA6T2 Group MCUs featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and hardware accelerator designed specifically for motor control. The new RA6T2 Group MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and cost-efficiency for motor control designs in home appliances, smart home, industrial and building automation, as well as inverter control. Based on […]
Titanium-efficiency 2,700-W CRPS ac-dc supplies target HPC servers
Murata Power Solutions has announced the D1U74T series designed to meet the CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supply) standard defined by Intel and target server products for supercomputers, high-performance computing (HPC) systems, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and crypto mining applications incorporating GPUs / ASIC topologies. The D1U74T provides 12 VDC at 2700 Watt output power […]
NTC thermistor chip optimized for direct embedding in power modules
TDK Corporation presents the new L860 NTC thermistor chip which can be directly embedded into power modules and used within sintering and AI-heavy wire bonding. Its characteristics correspond to the common MELF-R/T curve with R100 of 493 Ω. The lead-free chip with ordering code B57860L0522J500 is designed for a wide temperature range of -55 °C […]
High-voltage MOSFETs feature fast body diodes, low resistance
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of 600V Low Ohmic and Fast Body Diode αMOS5 Super Junction MOSFETs Family. αMOS5 is AOS’s latest generation of high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs for Quick Charger, Adapter, PC Power, Server, Industrial Power, Telecom, and Hyperscale Datacenter applications. The first […]
Conduction-cooled 700-W supplies output 12,28, 48 Vdc
Powerbox has announced the release of a new 700W power supply for industrial applications, the OFI700A. Optimized for conduction cooling, the OFI700A delivers high-performance levels across a baseplate temperature range of -40 to +95 degrees C, without the use of a fan. The power supply operates with a wide universal input range from 85 to […]
Thick-film shunt resistors feature 4-W rated power
ROHM Semiconductor introduced their new thick-film shunt resistors, LTR100L, optimized for industrial and consumer applications. Often used to detect current in battery protection and motor drive circuits, shunt resistors require higher accuracy to improve reliability and ensure high-efficiency operation. Recent years have seen an emphasis on energy savings in the industrial and consumer fields, with efforts being […]
Quarter-brick DC-DC converters feature ultra-wide input ranges
TRACO POWER announces their new THM 60WI Series of Quarter Brick DC-DC Converters with ultra-wide input ranges and safety approvals for both Medical and Industrial applications. Consisting of 12 models, the new THM 60WI series offers 9-75 or 18-75 Vin ranges with single and dual outputs of 5.1 / 12 / 15 / 24 / […]