Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the PU1xMx / PU2xMx families of fast recovery epitaxial diodes. This high-reliability (AEC-Q101 qualified) FREDs offer optimized switching speed vs. reverse recovery time. Their soft reverse recovery results in lower noise switching while achieving low losses and increased efficiency. The Micro SMA package heat spreader contacts provide excellent heat […]
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AEC-Q101-qualified trench schottky rectifiers feature wettable-flank packaging
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TSUP Series of AEC-101-qualified trench Schottky rectifiers. These 5A/10A/15A-rated rectifiers are offered with peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings (VRRM) of 60V or 45V with 1.0ms peak forward surge current (IFSM) of nearly 300A. The SMPC4.6U-package offers both headroom and footprint advantages desirable in many automotive and industrial applications. […]
Bridge rectifiers feature peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings to 1,000V
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the GBU150x family of standard bridge rectifiers. These GBU-packaged, 15A-rated rectifiers are available with peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings (VRRM) from 600V to 1000V and 1.0ms peak forward surge current (IFSM) of 600A. The highest-rated (1KV) device, offered at the same price in production quantities as the others in […]
Fast-recovery diodes feature up to 1 kV reverse voltage
The RS2x family of 2A-rated fast recovery rectifiers are available with reverse voltage ratings of 200 V and 1 KV, each available in either SOD-128 or Thin SMA package. These two surface-mount packages align with standard pc-board solder pads facilitating interchangeability, with the Thin SMA offering a lower profile and the SOD-128 improved thermal dissipation. […]
Automotive 40/60-V MOSFETs are AEC-Q101 qualified
The TQM Family of single and dual N-channel automotive-grade power MOSFETs are offered with drain-to-source breakdown voltage (BVDSS) of either 40 or 60 V. All of the 14 parts in this AEC-Q101 family feature a maximum operating temperature (Tj) of 175° C. And unlike many other products in this class, all are 100% tested for […]
1-kV bridge rectifiers handle up to 4 A
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the RxBS Family of glass passivated 1000V bridge rectifiers. Offered with current ratings of 2A, 3A, and 4A, these miniature surface-mount devices simplify compliance with global EMC requirements while lowering component count. The devices’ UL recognition can also aid in attaining safety certification for the end product. The RxBS […]
CMOS LED ICs are drop-in replacements for bipolar drivers
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TSCR4 family of linear CMOS LED driver ICs, providing a much-improved performance drop-in replacement for legacy bipolar drivers. These constant current drivers provide stable LED current over a wide range of conditions including source voltage variations, changes in load or temperature variations. Compared to legacy bipolar LED drivers, […]
Automotive load dump TVS – A unique transient voltage suppression application
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering, Taiwan Semiconductor, US Transient protection is common in nearly all electronic circuits. Self-contained automotive electronics systems present a unique challenge requiring a different type of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) Almost all electronics systems need to be protected from transients and surges. TVS devices are often used to ensure the […]
Dimmable LED controller IC targets automotive lighting apps
Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (TSC), a global manufacturer of discrete devices (diodes, MOSFETs) and power management ICs, has just introduced a highly integrated dimmable LED controller for automotive lighting in MSOP-10EP package and AEC-Q100 qualified. Samples and products are in stock and available. TS19501CB10H is a single channel LED driver with low-side-current sense and a device […]
Trench Schottky rectifiers handle 45/60 V, target automotive apps
Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (TSC) introduces a new series of 45V and 60V Trench Schottky rectifiers in SMPC4.6U package and AEC-Q101 qualified. Samples and products are in stock and available. The TSUPxM45SH & TSUPxM60SH Schottky rectifiers with a Tj max 175°C offer low leakage current and low forward voltage drop. The series is optimized for automotive applications with low […]
