Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, today introduced the MG12600WB-BR2MM Series, the latest addition to its IGBT Module Power Semiconductor portfolio. The new 1200V, 600A Half-Bridge IGBT Module Series offers designers a substantially higher current rating than the portfolio’s previous maximum current rating (450A), offering the high efficiency and fast switching speeds of […]
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Protection thyristors protect low-data-rate interfaces in general industrial apps
Littelfuse has introduced a new series of SIDACtor Protection Thyristors in DO-214AB (surface-mount) packages, designed to protect low-data-rate interfaces and outdoor data interfaces in general industrial applications. The Pxxx0S3NLRP Series provides robust surge protection performance at up to 2.5kA, while maintaining much lower switching threshold (VS) and on-state voltage (VT) than traditional protection solutions like […]
Littelfuse to Acquire TVS diode/IGBT/thyristor Portfolio From ON Semiconductor
Littelfuse, Inc., today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the product portfolio of transient voltage suppression (“TVS”) diodes, switching thyristors and insulated gate bipolar transistors (“IGBT”) for automotive ignition applications from ON Semiconductor Corporation for a combined purchase price of $104 million. This portfolio has annualized sales of approximately $55 million. The […]
Low-capacitance TVS diode Arrays work as common-mode filters
Littelfuse has introduced a series of low capacitance TVS Diode Arrays optimized for protecting electronic equipment that may experience destructive electrostatic discharges (ESDs). SP814x Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes) integrate four or six channels of ultra-low-capacitance rail-to-rail diodes and an additional zener diode to safely absorb repetitive ESD strikes above the maximum level specified […]
SiC Schottky Diodes handle 1.2 kV with little leakage current
Littelfuse, a global designer in circuit protection, introduced the latest addition to its growing line of power semiconductor products, the LFUSCD Series of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes, at the European Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion 2016 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. When compared to standard silicon bipolar power diodes, LFUSCD Series SiC Schottky diodes allow designers to reduce […]
Fuse Holder, Block, and Clip Selection Tool added to online simulation/selection platform
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has added a Fuse Holder, Block, and Clip Selection Tool to its popular iDesign™ online simulation and product selection platform. With the addition of this new tool, Littelfuse iDesign now offers circuit designers the opportunity to select the cartridge fuse and mounting hardware their applications require in […]
High-Speed Fuses reduce peak let-through current and let-through energy
Littelfuse, Inc. has announced a new line of high-speed fuses for protection of power semiconductor devices used in industrial equipment. The POWR-SPEED line of fuses uses a special bridge design, quenching material and element designs to provide fast, extreme current limitation. Manufacturing systems today use power semiconductor devices to control drives and optimize power utilization. […]
Littelfuse, TE Connectivity circuit protection works tie up
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) has announced it successfully completed its acquisition of the circuit protection business of TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) for $350 million in cash. The circuit protection business has a leading position in polymer-based resettable circuit protection devices, with a strong global presence in the automotive, battery, industrial, communications and mobile computing markets. […]
Switching thyristors withstand 1.2 kV spikes
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the company’s first discrete thyristor devices capable of withstanding voltage spikes higher than 1,200V. The Littelfuse Teccor brand SK225xD/SK255KD/SK625xD/SK655KD Series SCR Switching Thyristors are unidirectional switches designed to handle voltage spikes and power surges in incoming AC power mains. These SCRs can take up to 1,300V (SK225xD and SK255KD Series) or […]
High-rel TVS diodes target aero, military uses
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced two new series of high reliability TVS Diodes that are upscreened for use in aerospace, military, industrial and medical applications. The SMCG-HR and SMCG-HRA Series High-Reliability TVS Diodes are provided in DO-215AB packages and designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning surges and other transient […]