Modern electric power systems continue to push the power envelope. Power electronics for electric vehicles often use a high-power low resistance shunt resistor which can be expensive and difficult to find. Stackpole’s HCS high current SMD shunt resistors are now available in a 0.1 milliohm resistance value in a 10W, 5930 chip size. The HCS has an […]
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Turnkey GaN 140-W charger reference design covers USB PD3.1, single port type-c
GaN Systems announced the availability of a new turnkey 140W AC/DC charger reference design with USB PD3.1, Single Port Type-C Output. Compared to silicon-based chargers, this design is 40% lighter and 50% smaller, featuring an ultra-high-power density of 23W/in3. This design enhances GaN Systems’ portfolio (65W, 100W, 140W, 250W) of turnkey charger solutions for the consumer electronics market, […]
40-V automotive-compliant synchronous buck converter features high efficiency
Diodes Incorporated has announced a further addition to its family of automotive-compliant DC-DC converters. The DIODES AP64060Q is a 600mA synchronous buck converter device with an input voltage range that covers 4.5V to 40V. It incorporates a 600mΩ high-side power MOSFET plus a 300mΩ low-side power MOSFET so that high-efficiency step-down conversion (reaching 90%) can be […]
Sager Electronics adds Bel Power Solutions and CUI Brands
American electronics distributor Sager Electronics has added Bel Power Solutions (BPS) and CUI Inc product brands to the Sager portfolio. BPS specializes in power products from 25 W to 25 kW, for server architecture, storage, networking, and telecommunications, while the CUI brand offers an extensive range of lower power (0.5 W to 550 W) power […]
100-V, 35-A IC chipset targets 48-V dc-dc conversion tasks
EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 35 A integrated circuit designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones. The EPC23102 eGaN IC is capable of a maximum withstand voltage of 100 V, delivering up to 35 A load […]
IGBTs feature FRDs and low thermal resistance
Bourns, Inc. entered the insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) market with the Company’s first high-efficiency 600 V/650 V discrete product line co-packaged with a fast recovery diode (FRD). Designed using advanced trench-gate field-stop technology that provides greater control of dynamic characteristics, the five new Bourns Model BID Series discrete IGBTs deliver lower collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) and lower switching losses compared […]
Buck converter IC features intelligent, adaptive power sharing
The new SZPL3002A buck converter IC includes a built-in USB PD/FC port controller and will significantly reduce the number of components needed to implement 65-W fast charger and adapter applications with up to four ports. Silanna Semiconductor focuses on the ultimate Power Management challenges with solutions that combine best-in-class power density and efficiency with unprecedented […]
Full-brick 500-W supply provides 12 V and up to 42 A
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. expands its presence in the industrial, robotics, and 5G telecom markets with the launch of the AE Artesyn AIF42 AC/DC converter. The new converter reduces system size, delivers best-in-class 93% efficiency, and enhances reliability by minimizing the need for external components. The AIF42 full brick module is rated for 500 W […]
Ultra-low-current detect switches optimized for battery-powered devices
C&K has extended its detect product family to include an ultra-low current version. The SDS ULC (Ultra-low Current) detect switch series is designed to limit power consumption on battery-powered devices. With the proliferation of wireless and portable battery-powered devices, designers require solutions that consume minimal energy to prolong battery life. Combining low current (10µA) with […]
Power transient voltage suppressors come in SMD packages
Bourns, Inc. announced the industry’s first Power Transient Voltage Suppressor (PTVS) product families available in the compact DFN package (8 mm x 6 mm x 2.5 mm) The Bourns PTVS1 and PTVS2 surface mount series provide effective ESD protection to meet the growing demand for high surge current solutions that can also help designers save valuable PCB board space. […]