Wolfspeed, a Cree Company, has released the industry’s first power module that passes the harsh environment qualification test for simultaneous high-humidity, high-temperature and high-voltage conditions. This reliability benchmark enables system designers to use this device in outdoor applications such as transportation, wind, solar and other renewables where extreme environmental conditions have historically challenged safe device […]
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Power MOSFETs with fast-recovery diode target ZVS converter apps
The latest MDmesh DK5 power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics are Very High-Voltage (VHV) super-junction transistors with the extra advantage of a fast-recovery diode. This helps designers maximize the efficiency of various power-conversion topologies including LLC resonant converters with Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS). As super-junction MOSFETs, the new devices — in voltage ratings from 950V to 1050V — […]
2-mm pitch right angle board-to-board battery connectors rate for 125 Vac
AVX Corp. has released the new 9155-700 Series 2 mm-pitch right angle board-to-board battery connectors, which are rated for 125 Vac, up to 2 A, and 5,000-cycle durability. Designed to provide miniaturized, mechanically stable, high-integrity connections in harsh environment applications subject to high shock and vibration, including: handheld and portable devices that require dock or […]
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Latest PIC MCUs supports move to 32-bit MCU for motor control
The newest family of PIC32 microcontrollers (MCUs) is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The PIC32MK family features four highly integrated MCUs for precision dual Motor Control applications (PIC32MK MC) and eight MCUs packed with serial communication modules for General Purpose (PIC32MK GP) applications. All MC and GP devices feature a 120 MHz 32-bit core […]
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Drivers targeted at 12V and 24V linear LED strips
Appealing to lighting designers, the BCR401U, BCR402U and BCR405U constant current regulators introduced by Diodes Incorporated enable simple driving of low-current LED strips and panels in the commercial and industrial lighting sectors. Targeted at 12V and 24V linear LED strips, these regulators increase light output efficiency as they only require a 1.4V supply, allowing more […]
50 Mbps RS-485 transceivers with failsafe for common real-world faults
Analog Devices, Inc. today announced the availability of two 50 Mbps RS-485/RS-422 transceivers for use in harsh environments including industrial automation, motor control, military and avionics. The ADM3065E and ADM3066E transceivers combine IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, high-speed data communication, support of 1.8 VIO logic (ADM3066E), and an industrial temperature range all in […]
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1.2-kV SiC diodes handle 2 to 40 A
A full range of 2A-40A 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) JBS (Junction Barrier Schottky) diodes from STMicroelectronics enables a wider range of applications to benefit from the high switching efficiency, fast recovery, and consistent temperature characteristics of SiC technology. ST’s SiC-diode manufacturing process creates extremely robust devices with the best-in-class forward voltage (lowest VF), giving circuit designers […]
2-port embedded Ethernet switch brings improved connectivity to intelligent factory operations
Analog Devices, Inc. introduced a Real-time Ethernet, Multi-protocol (REM) switch chip as part of its new generation of high performance, deterministic Ethernet connectivity solutions for connected motion and Intelligent Factory applications. The fido5000, developed by ADI’s Deterministic Ethernet Technology Group (formally Innovasic), reduces board size and power consumption while improving Ethernet performance at the node under […]
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SMD three-axis MEMS accelerometers target industrial uses
Murata Americas today announced the availability of the SCA3300 series high performance 3 axis MEMS accelerometers aimed at a broad range of industrial and automotive applications. Measuring just 7.6 x 8.6 x 3.3mm, this small surface mount sensor offers several measurement ranges of 1.5, 3, or 6g and features lower than 10mg offset stability. The series delivers best-in-class MEMS sensor characteristics with a non-linearity of 0.1 percent […]
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Lighting control system helps expand lighting products and new IoT systems
Cortet™ by CEL announced the availability of its new Cortet Lighting Control Solution and its “Powered By Cortet” partnership program that enables lamp and luminaire OEMs to provide a full range of local and IoT connected control systems, integrated solutions and lighting accessories to their clients and customers. As a “Powered By Cortet” partner, a […]