Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of the 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders product line. The latest 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders are rated 600 VAC/VDC voltage at 20 amps in a 5×20 mm size. These convenient inline fuses are ideal for applications requiring supplemental circuit protection, including data centers, industrial HVAC, and power supplies. […]
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Resettable switches protect circuits from excessive current
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch family of resettable overcurrent protection devices, which provides resettable, high-voltage overcurrent protection in a compact, surface-mounted 8763 mm (3425 mils) size. The […]
Hybrid cloud + edge platform helps bring voicechat capabilities to consumer devices
Sensory has announced a breakthrough technology integration that enables ChatGPT or other Large Language Models to drive conversational voice responses (VoiceChat) on consumer products and other devices lacking keyboards and big screens. Targeting in-ear voice assistants, smartwatches, smartphones, automotive infotainment systems, and more, this powerful technology integration delivers a fast and seamless conversational experience on […]
Non-isolated dc-dc converters power single loads of up to 320A
Helping to enable the next generation of high-performance, computing-intensive technologies, ABB Power Conversion introduced its DLynx IIITMpoint-of-load (POL) modules, the third generation of its proven digital DLynx family. The high-current modules enable board design flexibility by implementing a master-satellite concept to help meet the needs of today’s networking, data center, and industrial equipment, including the latest application-specific integrated […]
How high pin-count socket connectors are supporting new processor-chip applications
Datacenter server processor chips have proven valuable as pluggable and removable devices for the socket connectors mounted to a server’s main PCB board. However, the number of contacts per socket connector has dramatically risen over the last few years. New chips offer 3000 to 5000 or more contact pads per flip chip. Typically, the socket […]
Power conversion technology provides ultra-high efficiency in 500 W to 10 kW applications
Eggtronic has launched a high-performance AC/DC converter technology that provides industry-leading efficiency, reduced component count, and improved EMI performance in high-power applications requiring power factor correction (PFC). The technology, known as ClassEgg, is being demonstrated for the first time at CES 2023. Derived from the traditional boost PFC + LLC resonant power converter, ClassEgg is […]
800G DR8 photonic integrated circuits advance datacenter interconnect designs
OpenLight announced the availability of its first 800G DR8 PIC design targeted at data center interconnects. OpenLight has fabricated and tested these wafers using the world’s first open silicon photonics foundry platform with integrated lasers offered by Tower Semiconductor. The 800G DR8 PIC design provides customers with an easy-to-use, validated approach to jump-start their transceiver production […]
GaN half-bridge power ICs enable megahertz-range switching frequencies
Navitas Semiconductor announced the industry’s first GaNSense half-bridge power ICs. These half-bridge ICs enable a new level of MHz switching frequencies while dramatically reducing the system cost and complexity compared to existing discrete solutions. GaNSense half-bridge power ICs integrate two GaN FETs with drive, control, sensing, autonomous protection, and level-shift isolation, to create a fundamental […]
Data centers get a boost from connectors and cables
Demands for bandwidth-intensive, data-driven services are fueling a rise in compute, data storage, and networking capabilities. These rises put pressure on connectors and cable to deliver data at higher speeds with better signals and less heat.
Supplies deliver 2.5 kW at 12 V with 96% efficiency
Murata announced it had set a new performance benchmark with the extension of its D1U54 series. The D1U54T-M-2500-12-HxxC and D1U54-D-2500-12-HxxC rack mountable front-end converters are designed specifically for high-performance, high-power applications requiring high power density and efficiency standards. Target markets include Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing, Networking Equipment, Storage, and Server applications. These power supply converters […]