Saelig Co. Inc. has announced HYPERLINK, a novel patented power electronics technology for efficiently converting AC to DC that involves charging/discharging a small storage capacitor without the need for a PFC inductor. The OSMIUM microcontroller family and supporting components can be combined with commodity flyback DC-DC converters to displace higher-cost LLC solutions, achieving an unrivaled […]
Application-specific MOSFETs increase power density by 58x
Nexperia announced the release of its first 80 V and 100 V application-specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for hot-swap with an enhanced safe operating area (SOA) in a compact 8×8 mm LFPAK88 package. These new ASFETs are fully optimized for demanding hot-swap and soft-start applications and are qualified to 175°C for use in advanced telecom and computing […]
Step-down regulator integrated to low-noise, LDOs for ultra-quiet operation
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced a super low noise dual output DC/DC μModule regulator with patented silicon, layout, and packaging innovations. Operating from up to 40 V input, the LTM8080’s front-end is a high-efficiency synchronous Silent Switcher step-down regulator followed by two separate low noise, low dropout (LDO) regulators. To further suppress switching noise, the […]
Efficient triple 3.6 kW LLC set designed for on-board chargers
On-board chargers are typically integrated into the vehicle’s powertrain and require transformers to convert the AC power from external charging stations or home charging units, into the DC power needed to charge the vehicle’s battery. Premo has developed an efficient triple 3.6 KW LLC (suited for 400V Input) set with a transformer and resonance inductor […]
M8 connector types added to circular cable assemblies
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M8 connector types to its line of circular cable assemblies. The CDM8 family offers a range of male or female plug versions with contact position options of 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 pins. These M8 connectors are A coded to support 1 Gbit Ethernet or B […]
100 kHz reference inverter is 98.5% efficient at 5% load
Pre-Switch, Inc. has announced new data proving the efficiency of the company’s architecture at low load as well as a full load. Tests performed on Pre-Switch’s CleanWave2 reference inverter at 100kHz switching speed show the system is 98.5% efficient at 5% load. Peak efficiency is 99.57%. Pre-Switch eliminates switching losses, enabling 10X higher switching frequencies, […]
UWB chipset leverages ToA and 3D AoA
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its first ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset, the Exynos Connect U100. With single-digit centimeter accuracy, the new UWB solution is optimized for use in mobile, automotive, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, offering precise distance and location information. Samsung also unveiled ‘Exynos Connect’, a new brand that consolidates its short-range wireless […]
Supercapacitor delivers 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage
KEMET announces its new high-performance supercapacitor for automotive electronics, FMU Series. This series delivers 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage and is industry-leading in the market with operational temperatures ranging from -40°C to 105°C. These supercapacitors are qualified for an automotive testing protocol. These capacitors are manufactured in an ISO TS 16949-certified plant and are […]
GaN converters targets SMPS
STMicroelectronics has extended its high-voltage wide-bandgap power converter family by adding the VIPerGaN100 and VIPerGaN65 for single-switch quasi-resonant (QR) flyback converters up to 100W and 65W. The compact and highly integrated design targets switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) for USB-PD chargers, home appliances, smart-building controllers, lighting, air conditioning, smart metering, and other industrial applications. Each device integrates a pulse-width […]
1200 V IGBTs for high-power infrastructure applications
onsemi announced a new range of ultra-efficient 1200 V insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) that minimize conduction and switching losses at a performance level that is industry-leading in the market. Intended to enhance efficiency in fast switching applications, the new devices will be primarily used in energy infrastructure applications like solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), […]
