Würth Elektronik is pleased to announce the expansion of their popular MID-PPTI tiny push-pull transformer series. This series of parts can be used in a host of push-pull and pulse transformer applications and is found on dozens of reference designs. The four parts added to the MID-PPTI series include 750317828, 750317829, 750317830, and 750317331; all […]
Power Management
Buck DC/DC converter ICs sport built-in MOSFETs
ROHM Semiconductor announced two new bucks DC/DC converter ICs with built-in MOSFET – the BD9G500EFJ-LA and BD9F500QUZ – ideal for applications supporting high voltages and currents in factory automation equipment (e.g., PLCs / inverters, and 5G base stations that handle high power). Recent years have seen evolving markets of battery-driven applications and advanced industrial equipment, such as 5G […]
650-V IGBTs target PFC apps in A/C, welding
Infineon Technologies AG introduces the new 650 V TRENCHSTOP 5 WR6 family in discrete housing. The family comes in a TO-247-3-HCC package and offers a broad portfolio comprising 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 50 A, 60 A, and 70 A current ratings. The devices can easily be used for replacing previous technologies like Infineon’s […]
Bipolar-output SMT dc-dc converters target high-voltage gate driver apps
Murata has announced the availability of its MGJ2 series, a new line of surface mount DC-DC converters. Comprised of six models, the lightweight units each have a 2 W power rating and are supplied in a compact, low-profile form factor modules measuring just 19.49mm x 14.99mm x 4.39mm dimensions. Available in 12 V and 15 […]
Digital isolators provides four channels at 2.5 Gbps
Analog Devices, Inc. introduced the first in a new series of iCoupler digital isolators that offers a total bandwidth of 10 Gigabits per second. The ADN4624 digital isolator provides four channels at 2.5Gbps, allowing data to transfer seamlessly in the electrical domain and enabling new system architectures in digital health, instrumentation, and smart industry. The new […]
ZVS chipset enables compact 100-W high power density supplies
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the availability of its innovative digital Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) chipset to enable 100 Watt and beyond High Power Density (HPD) Power Supply Units (PSUs) that are 30-50% smaller than conventional high power PSUs. Historically, AC/DC converters have been challenged by thermal constraints associated with the efficiency of the device. Now, with […]
Ultra-low capacitance TVS diodes offer 3.8-V clamping
TDK Corporation has extended its range of TVS (transient voltage suppression) diodes characterized by their extremely low capacitance values for bidirectional overvoltage protection to include the ULC series (Ultra Low Clamping & Capacitance). The SD01005SL-ULC101 (B74111U0033M060) type has a minimum capacitance of ~0.5 pF and the SD0201SL-ULC101 (B74121U0033M060) type of ~0.6 pF, both at 1 […]
Programmable 3-phase 5-kW ac-dc supplies provide constant voltage/current output
The latest addition to the high power range of digital programmable 3 phase 5kW AC-DC power supplies offers flexible operation with uncomplicated low line input requirements. The new HPL5K0 series offers both constant voltage and constant current operation, along with the flexibility and user configurability needed for applications such as LED curing and heating, 2D […]
Energy storage by the Farad, Part 3: Hybrid supercapacitors
For operating and backup power and energy storage, engineers can choose among batteries, supercapacitors, or “best of both” hybrid supercapacitors. Just as with rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors need proper management to optimize their performance and avoid mishaps. In many ways, the supervisory requirements for both are similar but there are some differences. Vendors of power-management ICs […]
700-V buck regulators billed as EMI friendly
Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled a family of new 700V buck regulators that offers designers numerous advantages over competitive solutions. The new RAA2230XX devices deliver superior power consumption, noise, and EMI suppression, as well as reduced overall system cost. They are ideal for a wide range of applications, including home appliances, sensing systems such as smoke […]