The STMicroelectronics STDRIVE601 3-phase gate driver for 600V N-channel power MOSFETs and IGBTs provides state-of-the-art ruggedness against negative voltage spikes down to -100V and responds to logic inputs in a class-leading 85ns. Featuring smart-shutdown circuitry for fast-acting protection, the STDRIVE601 turns off the gate-driver outputs immediately after detecting overload or short-circuit, for a period determined using […]
Switching regulator with wide voltage ranges targets automotive applications
The STMicroelectronics A7987 automotive switching regulator has a wide input-voltage range that allows use in trucks and buses, and an adjustable output voltage that ensures flexibility and stable performance to power the numerous voltage rails in automotive applications such as body infotainment and telematics. With maximum input voltage of 61V, the A7987 can operate from a 24V […]
PMIC targets camera, laser-based vehicular DAS apps
The STMicroelectronics L5965 seven-output automotive power-management IC (PMIC) enables more compact and reliable electronic control units for automotive-vision systems and other in-vehicle applications, leveraging direct operation from battery voltage with register-programmable output voltages and sequencing and integrated functional-safety mechanisms. With seven regulated outputs, a single L5965 can power an entire camera- or radar-based driver-assistance system […]
Single-shunt BLDC motor controller IC shrinks form factor
STMicroelectronics has expanded its STSPIN32 programmable motor controller family with the STSPIN32F0B system-in-package (SiP) for cost-effective one-shunt current sensing. The new motor controller is an ideal all-in-one solution for the growing market of battery-operated power tools. By integrating a single op-amp for current sensing, the STSPIN32F0B saves individual 3-phase BLDC coil-current sense resistors and makes extra I/O pins […]
Speedy 650-V IGBT series target solar inverters, welders, PFC converters
The STMicroelectronics HB2 650V IGBT series delivers efficiency and performance gains for medium- and high-speed applications such as PFC converters, welders, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and solar inverters, leveraging ST’s latest Trench Field Stop (TFS) technology. The series also includes automotive-eligible devices meeting AEC-Q101 Rev. D. Joining the STPOWER portfolio, the new HB2 series has […]
Programmable 12-channel RGB-LED driver enhances lighting effects for smart devices and wearables
With patented features to prevent distracting artifacts in “color-chasing” or “deep breathing” LED animation effects, the STMicroelectronics LED1202 12-channel LED driver enables smoother and more natural interactions with smart-home devices, wearable electronics, and small appliances. The LED1202 can store eight programmable patterns and sequences and operate independently of the main controller, enabling the host system to save […]
Advanced chipset handles 100-W PoE connections
A new chipset from STMicroelectronics lets users quickly build reliable and space-efficient Powered Devices (PDs) to take advantage of the latest IEEE 802.3bt Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) specification. The PM8804 and PM8805 provide the PoE-converter circuitry for PDs up to class-8, which defines a usable power budget of 71 Watts. The chipset saves space, enhances reliability, and cuts time to market […]
650-V IGBTs boost resonant converter energy efficiency in 16 kHz-60 kHz range
Optimized for best conduction and switching performance in soft-switching circuits, STMicroelectronics’ STGWA40IH65DF and STGWA50IH65DF 650V STPOWER IGBTs increase the energy efficiency of resonant converters in the 16kHz-60kHz switching-frequency range. Extending ST’s trench field-stop (TFS) IGBTs for soft-switching applications, which also include the HB and HB2 series for power supplies, welders, and solar converters, the new […]
Motor controller IC includes more Flash memory for better diagnostics
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas embedded motor controller portfolio with the HVC 4420F motor controller ic, featuring extended flash memory for the drive of small brush-type, stepper, or brushless motors. It is designed to satisfy the latest needs of the automotive industry to provide diagnostics capability newly introduced in the field of smart actuators. Samples […]
Online tool helps simplify motor control designs based on STM32, STM8 MCUs
ST-MC-SUITE from STMicroelectronics is the entry point for easy access to all resources for motor-control application development with STM32 and STM8 microcontrollers. The tool lets users gather tutorials and documentation, store project setups (HW and SW), get links to download software solutions including the newly updated X-CUBE-MCSDK package, and buy evaluation hardware online. Intuitive features include the choice of a […]
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