Innoscience Technology will present two papers at the prestigious IEEE International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices (ISPSD) conference in Vancouver, Canada, May 22-25. The first paper systematically evaluates the reliability and switching lifetime of a 650-V commercial GaN-on-Si HEMT fabricated on a 200mm (8-inch) CMOS-compatible process platform for a high-density PFC Boost power converter application. Innoscience’s […]
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Dual-channel dc-dc controllers drive LED automotive headlamps
Infineon Technologies AG expands the LITIX Power family with the dual-channel, stand-alone DC-DC controller TLD6098-2ES. The controller is the first product that can drive a full LED headlamp by itself without an additional microcontroller. It can also operate the four standard LED front light functions: High Beam (HB), Low Beam (LB), Daytime Running Lights (DRL), […]
Rad-hard P-FETs handle 22 A, 60 V
SSDI developed the SFL22P06S.5 to respond to a customer’s request for a 2N7624U3 replacement needed for a space application. This -22 A, -60 V P-channel MOSFET in the SMD.5 package has a low on-resistance of 60 mΩ max (-10 V, -10 A) and a low total gate charge of 7 NC type. This fast switching device […]
SMD inductors handle up to 400 V
ITG Electronics has introduced a high-voltage addition to its PQ108180H Series of Surface Mount Device (SMD) Inductors. Key to the high-voltage SMD Inductor’s success is the adoption of more robust design materials, which allow the unit to not only withstand higher voltages but also ensure a prolonged component lifespan. Part of a broader, company-wide effort […]
Current-sensing resistor handles 7 W
Power electronic engineers continue to push for higher power, lower values, and better precision. Most common resistor technologies cannot adequately meet all three requirements, but Stackpole’s CSS/CSSH Series is able meet these demands in a variety of sizes, power ratings and values. Stackpole’s latest addition is its 3637 high-power shunt. The CSSH3637 is a 7W […]
200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V
STMicroelectronics’ LD56020 200mA low-dropout voltage regulator operates with a supply from 1.1V to 5.5V and has low output noise for applications that demand excellent stability and long battery runtime. Ideal for mobiles, vision sensors, and wireless modules, the competitively priced LD56020 has an extremely low dropout voltage of just 190mV (max. at full load) and a […]
Full-bridge 50-V gate drivers optimized for automotive and industrial apps
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced two new full-bridge gate drivers for automotive and industrial applications. Available with direct control (A89505) and pulse-width modulation (A89506) options, these devices up-integrate critical features to make system design easier, replacing mechanical relays with solid-state drivers to improve performance and reliability. With built-in capabilities including flexible interface logic, EMI mitigation with […]
IGBTs incorporate free-wheeling diodes for power transmission/distribution apps
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG expands the high-power Prime Switch family with the new Press Pack IGBT (PPI) with internal freewheeling diodes (FWD) in Ceramic Disc Housings. This PPI is specifically designed for transmission and distribution applications and is ideal for high current Modular Multilevel converters (MMC), medium voltage drives, DC breakers, wind […]
Compact cartridge fuses available with high-current, high-voltage ratings
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the compact cartridge fuse series available that’s rated at 500Vac/Vdc with current ratings from 40A to 63A and a 10,000A interrupting rating. The 607 Series high-current, high-voltage cartridge fuse, designed for overcurrent protection applications, provides a robust solution for demanding high-voltage power supply circuits. The 500V fuse rating is suitable for both […]
High-voltage fuses designed for automotive, EV apps
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new 828 Series High-Voltage Cartridge Fuses, designed and tested to meet the circuit protection needs of compact automotive electronics, specifically Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. These robust fuses are Littelfuse internal AEC-Q200 compliant, providing a high interrupting rating (10 KA @ 1,000 Vdc), which is ideal for the On-Board Chargers (OBCs) and Power […]