Rohm announced the availability of six new trench gate structure SiC MOSFETs (650V/1200V), the SCT3xxx xR series, ideal for server power supplies, UPS systems, solar power inverters, and EV charging stations requiring high efficiency. The SCT3xxx xR series utilizes a 4-pin package (TO-247-4L) that maximizes switching performance, making it possible to reduce switching loss by up […]
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LED driver ICs optimized for instrument panel backlighting
Rohm announced the availability of the latest LED driver IC, the BD81A76EFV-M, optimized for LCD backlight in instrument cluster, center information displays and car navigation. Unlike conventional drivers with 4 channels that support LCDs up to 8”, this provides 6 channels of output (with 120mA per channel) that can support LCD panels of up to […]
High-efficiency buck-boost supply targets battery powered apps
Rohm today announced the availability of a buck-boost DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFET, the BD83070GWL. It combines high efficiency with best-in-class current consumption, making it ideal for IoT, wearables, and portable devices. In recent years, the proliferation of battery-driven electronic devices has increased the demand for smaller components that can provide the necessary design flexibility and space […]
Automotive-grade power MOSFETs come in ultra-compact packages
ROHM announced the development of ultra-compact 1.6×1.6mm size MOSFETs that deliver superior mounting reliability. The RV4xxx series is AEC-Q101 qualified, ensuring automotive-grade reliability and performance under extreme conditions. ROHM’s original package processing technology enables the miniaturization of automotive components, such as ADAS camera modules, that demand high quality. In recent years, the growing number of […]
High-output surface-mount LEDs come equipped with a lens
ROHM today announced the availability of compact high output surface mount LEDs equipped with lens. This new lineup includes 18 devices, comprised of the CSL0901 series featuring standard brightness and the high brightness CSL0902 series. Recently, most vehicle instrument cluster designs have adopted shields to prevent light leakage from the LEDs to surrounding areas. However, light leakage remains a challenge […]
Power supply monitoring ICs include BIST for functional safety features
A power supply monitoring IC, the BD39040MUF-C, includes BIST (Built-In Self Test) that supports functional safety. This IC targets automotive application power supply systems requiring fail-safe measures such as electric power steering as well as sensors and cameras for autonomous driving and ADAS. Rapid advancements in ADAS and automated driving in the automotive sector have […]
Automotive-grade IGBTs feature 1.2-kV ratings
ROHM recently announced the addition of four new automotive-grade 1200V-rated IGBTs which are ideal for inverters used in electronics compressors and for switching circuits used in positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heaters. The new RGS series represents ROHM’s large lineup of AEC-Q101-compliant IGBTs in both 1200V-rated and 650V-rated variants. This series delivers class-leading low conduction loss that contributes to […]
DC/DC converter ICs include 1.7 kV MOSFET
ROHM announced the availability of AC/DC converter ICs with a built-in 1700V SiC MOSFET, the BM2SCQ12xT-LBZ series. This series is optimized for industrial applications including street lamps, commercial AC systems, and general-purpose AC servos and inverters used in high power equipment. SiC power semiconductors deliver greater power efficiency, miniaturization, and higher voltage capability than the […]
Panasonic transfers diode, transistor products to Rohm
ROHM today announced the acquisition of a part of the diode and transistor business from Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions Company, a Group Company of Panasonic Corp. The transfer is scheduled for October 2019 with ROHM handling sales of these products to Panasonic’s current customers thereafter.n Since the 1960s, ROHM has been developing, producing and selling semiconductor […]
PMICs designed to work with NXP i.MX application processors
ROHM today announced the availability of BD71847AMWV, a highly integrated and efficient power management IC (PMIC) optimized for NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX 8M Mini family of application processors, which features exceptional computing, audio, video, and graphics performance. BD71847AMWV is the latest addition to ROHM’s growing portfolio of PMICs designed for NXP’s i.MX application processors. With the […]
