EPC announces the availability of the EPC9170, a 2 kW, two-phase 48 V – 14 V bidirectional converter that operates with 96.8% peak efficiency in a small footprint. The board features the ePower 100 V, 65 A integrated circuit chipset. The chipset includes the EPC23101 eGaN IC plus EPC2302 eGaN FET for a solution capable […]
Applications
MOSFET half-bridge gate driver targets motor appliance apps
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the DGD0579U high-side and low-side gate drivers. This high-frequency device, which has a built-in bootstrap diode, is capable of driving two N-channel MOSFETs in the half-bridge configurations that are commonly used for motor control and DC-DC power delivery functions. It targets high power applications, like cordless power tools, e-bikes, and autonomous […]
RJ-45 housing keeps extended connection clean and dry
Platinum Tools announces the launch of the new weatherproof RJ45 coupler housing (p/n 744). Additional features of the new weatherproof RJ45 coupler housing include: IP64 rated – sealed against dust and splashing water; Cat 5e/6/6A compatible with appropriate coupler; Full rubber liner and dual locking latches; Center mounting points to secure to a surface; Now […]
SMD transformers handle ultrasonic frequencies
TDK Corporation presents the new B78416A* series of compact EPCOS transformers with EP 6 cores for ultrasonic applications. The series comprises five types with transformation ratios between 1:1:8.42 and 1:1:15. Depending on the type, the new SMD-version transformers offer inductance values between 3 mH and 5 mH and are suitable for frequencies between 52 kHz […]
Dipole antennas connect outdoor equipment
Wireless equipment built for outdoor use covers a wide range of applications and frequencies. For these use cases, Linx Technologies introduced nine new IP67-rated dipole antennas. The IPW series of compact and rugged outdoor antennas let routers and IoT equipment communicate over 5G, LTE, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT), LPWA, ISM, C-V2X,…
Wireless SoCs feature integrated AI/ML acceleration, low power consumption
The xG24 family of 2.4 GHz wireless SoCs and a new software toolkit help bring AI/ML applications and wireless high performance to battery-powered edge devices. Matter-ready, the ultra-low-power xG24 family supports multiple wireless protocols and provides PSA Certification Level 3-security , ideal for diverse smart home, medical and industrial applications. The SoC and software solution […]
Modules help add wireless charging to small devices
Rohm Semiconductor announced they have developed compact wireless charger modules with an integrated antenna board: the BP3621 (transmitter) and the BP3622 (receiver). These new modules allow designers to add wireless power supply functionality to smaller devices such as smart tags/cards or PC peripherals. Wireless power supplies are increasingly being adopted in smartphones, smart watches, and other compact devices. […]
Getting one wire to do more, Part 3 – Powering the antenna LNA
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. Providing DC power to an antenna amplifier via an RF coaxial cable In most applications where the antenna is located at a distance from the radio receiver front end, it is desirable or necessary to add a […]
XMC modules offer two, 10Gb Ethernet ports
Acromag’s new XMC633 module offers two independent 10-gigabit Ethernet interface ports with 10GBASE-KX4 protocol. The XMC mezzanine card mounts on VME, VPX, PCIe, and other embedded computing carrier boards. An industry-leading Intel XL710 Ethernet Controller provides high-performance network connectivity with advanced off-load and virtualization capabilities. The rear I/O model XMC633 routes two KX4 interfaces to the P16 […]
Process design kits focus on power handling IC designs
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced it has collaborated with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) to develop process design kits (PDKs) for the foundry‘s 110-nanometer (nm) and 180-nm BCD technology platforms. The new PDKs for UMC, which is a leading semiconductor foundry focused on logic and specialty technologies, are optimized for Siemens EDA’s Tanner custom design flow […]