A set of temperature-triggered switches alerts you to hot batteries. Li-ion batteries can get hot, which can cause failures or worse in the products they power. Thus, it’s important to monitor their temperature and act before damage occurs. You can monitor temperature with a set of thermocouples, scan them, and write software to produce an […]
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Driver uses floating voltage source to control discrete standard power MOSFETs and IGBTs
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the FDA117 Optically Isolated Photovoltaic Driver. This innovative product generates a floating power source, making it an exceptional choice for isolated switching applications in a wide range of industries. The FDA117 is specifically designed to control discrete standard power MOSFETs and IGBTs using a floating voltage source, ensuring isolation […]
eFuse protects supercapacitors from excessive voltage and current
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest addition to the eFuse Protection ICs product line of versatile circuit protection devices, the LS0502SCD33. This pioneering innovation marks a significant milestone in the industry, providing the eFuse Super Capacitor Protection IC, a cutting-edge solution designed specifically for backup power charging applications in harsh environments. In many applications where backup […]
Power MOSFET meets AEC-Q101 automotive stress test
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of IXTY2P50PA, the first automotive-grade PolarP P-Channel Power MOSFET. This innovative product design meets the demanding requirements of automotive applications, providing exceptional performance and reliability. The key differentiator of the –500 V, –2 A IXTY2P50PA is its AEC-Q101 qualification, making it ideal for automotive applications. This qualification ensures that the […]
MOSFET package design improves safety in high-voltage circuits
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of CPC3981Z, an 800 V, 100 mA, 45 Ohm, Small Power N-Channel Depletion Mode MOSFET. Compared to a standard SOT-223 package, this new product’s SOT-223-2L package features a removed middle pin. That increases the drain-gate pin spacing from 1.386 millimeters to more than 4 millimeters. The extended creepage distance is beneficial in […]
Relay provides arc-flash protection in compact packages
The AF0025 series arc-flash relay is a cost-effective and OEM-focused solution that provides innovative arc-flash protection in a compact package. The relay significantly reduces arc-fault damage in AC and DC compartments by detecting the light from an arc flash using one or two optical sensors, and rapidly providing a trip signal. The compact design means […]
Fuse blocks for 5mm x 10 mm fuses offered in 20 A and 30 A versions
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of the 656 and 658 Series Fuse Blocks product line. These fuse blocks offer a higher amperage rating, giving electronics engineers and designers more options depending on their specific application requirements. The key differentiator of these high-resistance fuse blocks is their ability to support a higher amperage rating available […]
TVS diodes protect automotive circuits and systems
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of its new SZSMF4L 400 W TVS Diode Series. As automotive electronics continue increasing in volume and sophistication, all these components require protection from high voltage, high energy transients. The SZSMF4L TVS Diodes protect these sensitive systems with fast response time, low Zener impedance, high surge handling, and excellent clamping […]
Protect USB-C circuits from overvoltage and ESD
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest addition to the eFuse Protection ICs product line of versatile circuit protection devices, the LS05006VPQ33. This new eFuse Protective IC’s innovative design protects USB Type-C ports against short circuits, overvoltage, and electrostatic discharge (ESD). The LS05006VPQ33 is a highly integrated protection IC for Type-C PD Vbus short to CC/SBU with […]
Current sense resistor provides overcurrent protection, monitoring, and control
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its new Current Sensing Resistor (CSR) family. These new CSRs offer a more cost-effective solution for measuring current within circuits, enabling voltage monitoring, control, and power management of functions such as battery charging and motor speed, while also providing overcurrent protection. The Current Sensing Resistors Series is a game […]
