A considerable segment of the products and technology at the Applied Power Electronic Conference (APEC) 2017 would have fit right in or neatly alongside a 2017 auto and telecom show. Power electronics for EV on- and off-board chargers were making headlines, as well as electronics addressing the high-speed server markets. Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium […]
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Automotive door-zone controllers bring power management and failsafe circuitry on-chip
STMicroelectronics has advanced the state of the art in automotive door-zone controllers with a new family of monolithic devices that integrate power-management and failsafe circuitry previously implemented using external devices. The new L99DZ100G/GP for front-door applications and L99DZ120 for rear-door controls enable designers to save space as well as boost reliability and energy efficiency. With […]
Digital multiphase controllers power Intel Skylake CPUs and DDR4 memories
STMicroelectronics’ new PM6773 and PM6776 step-down controllers meet demands for more accurate and energy-efficient power delivery in servers and data centers using the latest low-voltage, high-current microprocessors, ASICs, and field-programmable devices. In particular, the new ICs are designed to power Intel Skylake CPUs and DDR4 memories, extending ST’s family of digital step-down controllers for Intel […]
Super-junction 900-V MOSFETs deliver low on resistance
Power-supply designers can satisfy system demands for higher power and greater efficiency using the latest 900V MDmesh™ K5 super-junction MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics, which deliver best-in-class on-resistance (RDS(ON)) and dynamic characteristics. A 900V breakdown voltage assures extra safety margin in systems with high bus voltages. The new series contains the first 900V MOSFETs with RDS(ON) below […]
Tiny LDOs generate less than 6.5 µVrms noise at 250 mA full load
STMicroelectronics’ LDLN025 Low-Dropout (LDO) voltage regulators deliver best-in-class noise performance in relation to outputcurrent and footprint, generating less than 6.5µVrms noise at 250mA full load with an outline of just 0.63mm x 0.63mm. To ensure high accuracy and sensitivity the LDLN025 is designed to supply ultra-smooth and stable voltage to precision ICs like ADCs, VCOs, […]
More packaging options for motor drive power modules
STMicroelectronics has extended its SLLIMM nano series of Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) for motor drives with more package options that help minimize overall size and complexity, extra integrated features, and greater efficiency leveraging the latest-generation 500V MOSFETs. With a current rating of 1A or 2A, the new IPMs target applications up to 100 Watts, such […]
Chips to accelerate the adoption of wireless charging, with ability to efficiently charge metal-body consumer electronics
STMicroelectronics and WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, today announced their design collaboration to develop semiconductor solutions for magnetic-resonance-based wireless power transfer. The goal is to “cut the last cord,” bringing convenience to the powering and charging of consumer electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, as well as medical, industrial, and […]
