TDK Corporation extends its Flexield family of magnetic shielding materials with the introduction of the IFQ06, offering high permeability (μ’) and low magnetic loss (μ”) designed for near-field communications (NFC) applications. The IFQ06 material provides highly effective protection against performance-reducing design features that can complicate NFC designs, such as metal objects directly behind the antenna. […]
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GaN FET simulation model now available for normally-off GaN platform
Transphorm, Inc. announced the availability of its 1200 V FET simulation model and preliminary datasheet. The TP120H070WS FET is the only 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power semiconductor introduced to date, making its model the first of its kind. Its release indicates Transphorm’s ability to support future automotive power systems as well as three-phase power systems typically […]
Resettable switches protect circuits from excessive current
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch family of resettable overcurrent protection devices, which provides resettable, high-voltage overcurrent protection in a compact, surface-mounted 8763 mm (3425 mils) size. The […]
Encapsulated 300 W dc-dc converters meet MIL-spec shock and vibration performance.
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 300W-rated TDK-Lambda RGC series of ruggedized non-isolated DC-DC converters. Operating from an input voltage of 9 to 53V, the step-up/step-down converters deliver output voltages that can be adjustable from 9.6 to 48V or 5 to 28V with output currents of up to 12.5A. The series is designed to […]
Transformers address aerospace applications
Vanguard Electronics is launching a new line of space-saving power converters, the Auto Transformer Rectifier Unit, or ATRU series. The line ranges from units with 2 kW to 10 kW power ratings and includes the TRU-12-2, TRU-12-5, TRU-18-5, TRU-18-10, TRU-30-5, and TRU-30-10 models. Ideal for military applications and avionics where space and weight are at […]
Silicon carbide MOSFET operates to 1200 V, 37 A
Diodes Incorporated introduces the latest addition to its portfolio of Silicon Carbide (SiC) products: the DMWS120H100SM4 N-channel SiC MOSFET. This device addresses the demand for higher efficiency and higher power density for applications such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, data center and telecom power supplies, DC-DC converters, and electric vehicle (EV) battery chargers. The […]
Application-specific MOSFETs increase power density by 58x
Nexperia announced the release of its first 80 V and 100 V application-specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for hot-swap with an enhanced safe operating area (SOA) in a compact 8×8 mm LFPAK88 package. These new ASFETs are fully optimized for demanding hot-swap and soft-start applications and are qualified to 175°C for use in advanced telecom and computing […]
USB power delivery controller produces 140 W
STMicroelectronics has introduced the ST-ONEHP integrated digital controller, the world’s first IC certified by USB-IF according to the USB Power Delivery Extended Power Range (USB PD 3.1 EPR) specification. As the third controller in the ST-ONE family, the ST-ONEHP has 28V output capability to simplify building chargers and power adapters rated up to 140W. Sharing the […]
Devices added to radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors
KYOCERA AVX released an extensive new range of radial-leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors engineered for use in industrial, communications, and consumer electronics applications and available with a 24-week lead time, which is currently one of the shortest lead times of any competing capacitor on the market. The new radial-leaded range is comprised of REH, REF, and REH […]
1200 W full brick dc-dc modules deliver isolated 12V to 48V outputs
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand PH1200A280 full brick DC-DC converters. Rated at 1200W with an input of 200 to 425Vdc, the modules deliver isolated, regulated 12V, 24V, 28V, 36V, and 48V outputs. The converters are very suitable for 380V DC input distributed power systems using non-isolated AC-DC power supplies. Other applications […]
