Introducing the LCS series of regulated output, convection cooled AC-DC power supplies that are well-suited to budget-conscious applications. The four new series (LCS35, LCS50, LCS75, and LCS100) offer power levels of 35W, 50W, 75W, and 100W, respectively, and feature class B conducted and radiated emissions for easy & low-cost system integration along with an integrated […]
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Comprehensive programming environment and code base enables designers to modify and own USB-C PD IP
USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) and open-source software are two technologies leading the next wave of wired connectivity. With Microchip Technology Inc.’s new Power Delivery Software Framework (PSF), designers can now modify and own the IP in their USB-C PD systems. By merging their proprietary code with Microchip’s fully functional PD stack, designers have the […]
High-power offline buck converter ICs target mass-market appliances
Power Integrations announced a new member of its acclaimed LinkSwitch-TN2 AC-DC converter family. The new LNK3207 ICs facilitate higher-power offline buck converter designs for appliances and industrial applications by increasing the available output current from 360 mA to 575 mA, while also reducing BOM count. The LNK3207 AC-DC converter ICs increase the available current by 60% while also delivering […]
High-current, pulsed-laser diode driver board targets lidar designs
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announces the availability of the EPC9150, a 200 V, high current, pulsed-laser diode driver demonstration board. In a lidar system, used to create 3-D maps for autonomous vehicle applications, speed, and accuracy of object detection are critical. As demonstrated by this board, the rapid transition capability of the EPC2034C eGaN FETs […]
Transparent conductive glass panels deliver power to USB sockets
Zytronic introduces an innovative method of delivering power through glass invisibly. Called ElectroglaZ, this patent-pending technology opens up new opportunities for low-power devices and applications without using wires. ElectroglaZ can also deliver low power, (sub 50V / 3A), to USB sockets, induction charging pads, motors, fans, security cameras and sensors, air monitoring units in HVAC […]
Laser driver IC targets lidar time-of-flight apps
EPC announces the introduction of a laser driver that integrates a 40 V, 10 A FET with integrated gate driver and 3.3 logic level input in a single chip for time-of-flight lidar systems used in robotics, surveillance systems, drones, autonomous cars, and vacuum cleaners. The EPC21601 is a laser driver that is controlled using 3.3 […]
AC-DC power supplies for budget-conscious applications
XP Power announced the introduction of the LCS series of regulated output, convection cooled AC-DC power supplies that are well-suited to budget-conscious applications. The four new series (LCS35, LCS50, LCS75, and LCS100) offer power levels of 35W, 50W, 75W, and 100W, respectively, and feature class B conducted and radiated emissions for easy & low-cost system […]
Reed relays capable of switching speeds up to 1 kHz and billions of operations
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced an expanded reed relay product portfolio that extends voltage capabilities to include AC ratings, supports AC or DC loads up to 300 Vdc, and provides input/output isolation voltage 2500 VRMS. These miniature reed relays are available in single In-line (SIL) and dual-in-line (DIL) packages. Typical applications for the reed relays include position […]
Single-phase 85-264-Vac input/28-Vdc output supply module meets SOSA standard
Aegis Power Systems, Inc. announces the new VPX1PH3UC310-SA, a single-phase 85-264Vac input to 28Vdc output power supply module with 310 watts and EMI filtering. This rugged slide-in power supply has been developed in alignment with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) technical standard for use in interoperable systems for sensor management. Using the latest in […]
Smart lighting base supports presence, light and activity detection
The LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base from TE Connectivity makes it simple to integrate innovations in street lighting controls. As smart cities become smarter and require more complex systems, LUMAWISE offers a streamlined product platform that supports modularity across lighting control products. LUMAWISE supports applications such as presence, light, and activity detection as well as […]
