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USB Type-C power delivery ICs handle HostFlexing and PDBalancing

August 29, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

USB-IF-certified USB 3.1 SmartHub devices

USB Type-C has become increasingly popular, and with the introduction of Power Delivery (PD), it is now possible to charge more types of devices – and charge faster – than ever before. To remove the traditional complexity and high costs associated with implementing USB Type-C, Microchip Technology Inc. announced two new solutions that simplify USB […]

Filed Under: Power Management, Transistors Tagged With: microchiptechnologyinc

Eight-port PoE switch provides 60 W per port

May 23, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

PDS-408G PoE switch

The adoption of commercial smart lighting systems has grown significantly as organizations strive to improve energy efficiency and operational costs in buildings. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is rising in popularity for these systems, providing a reliable and easy-to-install solution that manages power and data over a single Ethernet cable. To support larger and more efficient […]

Filed Under: LED Lighting, Power Components, Power over Ethernet Tagged With: microchiptechnologyinc, microsemicorporation

Specialized diodes, Part 2: Varactor, Gunn, and PIN diodes

May 20, 2019 By Bill Schweber 1 Comment

specialized diodes

Part 1 of this FAQ reviewed the standard PN semiconductor diode, and looked at some specialized variations called the tunnel, Zener/avalanche, and Schottky diodes. Part 2 briefly explores the varactor, Gunn, and PIN diodes. Q: What about the varactor diode? A: The varactor diode (Figure 1), also called a voltage variable capacitor (VVC) or varicap […]

Filed Under: diodes, FAQ, Featured, Power Components Tagged With: FAQ, microchiptechnologyinc, microsemicorporation

Power SiC components include 600-V MOSFETs, 600/1,200-V Schottky barrier diodes

May 2, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Power SiC components

Demand is growing for SiC power products that improve system efficiency, robustness and power density in automotive, industrial and aerospace and defense applications. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Microsemi subsidiary, today announced the production release of a family of SiC power devices that offer proven ruggedness and the performance benefits of wide-bandgap technology. Complemented by Microchip’s broad range […]

Filed Under: diodes, MOSFETS, Power Components, Transistors Tagged With: microchiptechnologyinc, microsemicorporation

Power Electronics Top Talks in March 2019 on EDABoard.com

April 2, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

power electronics

Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com VFD to control 3-phase AC induction motor – I want to control the speed of a woodcutter that is equipped with […]

Filed Under: Amplifier, Featured, Inductor, MOSFETS, Power Components, Power Supplies, Three-phase, Transistors Tagged With: arduino, cadence, keysighttechnologies, microchiptechnologyinc, texasinstrumentsinc

Power Electronics Top Talks in January 2019 on EDABoard.com forums

February 5, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Driving induction motor using TRIAC – The induction motor is 230VAC. I have to drive a  230VAC  induction motor in both directions […]

Filed Under: Converters, Featured, Industry Experts, Power Components, Transformers Tagged With: edaboardcom, infineontechnologies, microchiptechnologyinc, nxpsemiconductor, onsemiconductor, vishaysiliconix

Power Electronics Top Talks in December on EDABoard.com forums

January 4, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Favorite low phase shift 240Vrms detector – I have a requirement for a very low phase shift, galvanically isolated, zero cross detector […]

Filed Under: Converters, Featured, Inductor, Lighting, Power Components, Semiconductor Tagged With: bournsinc, edaboard.com, edaboardcom, infineontechnologies, microchiptechnologyinc, nxpsemiconductors, onsemiconductor, toshibaamericaelectroniccomponents

Evaluating options for USB Type-C connections

November 19, 2018 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

Port controllers, transceivers, and special dc/dc converters now simplify the task of adding USB Type-C functions. DANIEL LEIH, MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. CONSIDER THE VIRTUES of the USB-C connector. In addition to its 10 Gbit/sec (Gbps) bandwidth and Alt Mode video capabilities, two attributes, in particular, make this form factor incredibly valuable: a reversible plug and […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, IoT, Power Management Tagged With: microchiptechnologyinc

Dual-mode power monitoring IC includes power calculations and event monitoring

July 30, 2018 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

MCP39F511A dual-mode power monitoring IC

In systems that use both AC and DC power, the implementation of dual-mode power monitoring traditionally requires multiple ICs to ensure superior performance and accuracy. Growing applications such as solar inverters, smart lighting and cloud servers often use both modes to maintain safe operation, with AC as the main power source and DC as backup […]

Filed Under: Power Management Tagged With: microchiptechnologyinc

Single-chip power monitor targets FPGA, GPU circuits

July 19, 2018 By jzavoda@wtwhmedia.com Leave a Comment

PAC1932/33 single-chip power monitor

Managing and reducing power consumption is crucial in low-voltage, high-power applications such as Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and embedded computing devices. These devices must first accurately measure power before they can manageit, but precision power measurement solutions are often costly and require multiple ICs or power configurations to measure different rails. […]

Filed Under: AC-DC, Power Management Tagged With: microchiptechnologyinc

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