TDK Corporation has developed a series of thin-film metal power inductors for automotive power circuits. The new TFM201210ALMA inductors feature a mounting area downsized approximately 22 % from TDK’s conventional product, TFM201610ALMA (2.0 mm (L) x 1.6 mm (W) x 1.0 mm (H)). Mass production will begin in August 2021. Demand has recently increased in […]
Power Management
Programmable 3-kW ac-dc supplies reach 400 Vdc
Introducing the HDL3000-HV series of single-phase input 3kW AC-DC power supplies with output voltages from 150V to 400VDC, with up to 800VDC realized by connecting units in series. All models feature output voltage and current adjustment ranging from 0 to 105% using analog (via voltage or resistance) or digital (I2C, RS485, and RS232) interfaces enabling the […]
SMD aluminum chip capacitors deliver high-CV, low-ESR performance
AVX Corporation has released a full range of aluminum capacitors spanning three different electrolytic technologies and six different series. This new range of surface-mount aluminum chip capacitors adds a ninth capacitor type to AVX’s already-extensive capacitor product portfolio, which also includes broadband, ceramic, niobium oxide, polymer, film, RF/microwave, tantalum, and supercapacitor technologies. As such, these six […]
AEC-Q200 shielded power inductors target high current density, high temperature apps
Bourns, Inc. released its Model SRP6530A Shielded Power Inductor Series designed to meet the high current density and high-temperature requirements in a variety of applications. These AEC-Q200 compliant inductors feature shielded construction with a metal alloy powder core that offers low magnetic field radiation, low buzz noise, and a wide operating temperature range of –55 °C to +155 °C. […]
Wirewound chip inductors feature low dc resistance, high Q values
Bourns, Inc. announced the CWF1610 and CWF2414 Chip Inductor Series. These inductors employ wire-wound construction on a ferrite core to offer high values of inductance, Q values, and self-resonant frequency, plus low DC resistance in a compact size with an operating temperature range of -40 to +125 °C. These features make this series ideal for RF signal processing, resonant […]
Universal-input ac/dc supplies handle up to 500 W
Jasper Electronics has introduced a line of compact convection cooled power supplies featuring 28 new model series with output power rated from 200W to 500W. Designated the GPAD Series, the new power supplies are designed to provide high-efficiency fanless operation in low voltage, high current, and high power density applications, including medical equipment, industrial systems, […]
IP68-rated 24/36-W ac/dc supplies sport multiple mounting options
TRACO POWER announces their new TMW series of 24 & 36-watt power supplies that are IP68 rated and fully encapsulated with flexible options for PCB or chassis mounting for medical and industrial markets. The TMW Series were also designed for flush box-mounting to support IoT and home/building automation markets. All models are supported by a […]
Power bipolar transistors handle up to 8 A and 100 V
Nexperia announced nine new power bipolar transistors, extending its portfolio of products in the thermally and electrically advantageous DPAK package to cover applications from 2 A to 8 A and from 45 V up to 100 V. The new MJD series parts are pin-to-pin compatible with other MJD devices in DPAK-package, and they also offer significant […]
Coupled inductors optimized for use in dc/dc converter topologies
TDK Corporation has extended its range of coupled inductors to include the new EPCOS series B82472D6*. The nine series types cover an inductance range of 2 x 2.2 µH to 2 x 47 µH and are designed for maximum rated currents of 1.1 A to 4.3 A. The RoHS-compliant chokes are certified in line with […]
Miniature thermoelectric coolers feature high cooling capacity
Laird Thermal Systems has launched the enhanced OptoTEC OTX/HTX Series of miniature thermoelectric coolers designed for high-temperature environments found in telecom, industrial, autonomous, and photonics applications. Featuring next-generation thermoelectric materials, the OptoTEC OTX/HTX Series offers a 10% boost in cooling capacity, greater temperature differential, and higher efficiency than standard thermoelectric coolers. The high-performance, solid-state cooling […]