Nuvoton is pleased to announce the NuMicro MA35H0 series, a high-performance microprocessor for industrial HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications. As well as general control and user interface applications, this MPU is ideal for numerous sophisticated tasks across industrial and commercial applications – in fields as diverse as industrial HMI, factory automation, smart buildings, smart homes, […]
Renewable energy
1200 V SiC power MOSFETs now amiable in half-bridge packages
SemiQ Inc. has expanded its QSiC power modules portfolio with the introduction of a new series of 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs in half-bridge packages. Engineered and tested to operate reliably in demanding environments, these new compact, high-performance modules enable high-power-density implementations while minimizing dynamic and static losses. Featuring high breakdown voltage (>1400V), the new […]
1,000-hour X2 class interference suppression capacitors meet demanding 85/85 THB test
Cornell Dubilier, a division of Knowles Corporation, recently introduced the new MXT Series Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor. Designed to suppress conducted electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) at a circuit’s power input, the MXT Series is perfect for use in harsh environments, having met the demanding 85/85 THB (Temperature, Humidity, Bias) test requirements. Class X2 capacitors, like […]
Driver uses floating voltage source to control discrete standard power MOSFETs and IGBTs
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the FDA117 Optically Isolated Photovoltaic Driver. This innovative product generates a floating power source, making it an exceptional choice for isolated switching applications in a wide range of industries. The FDA117 is specifically designed to control discrete standard power MOSFETs and IGBTs using a floating voltage source, ensuring isolation […]
Block filter series boasts high symmetrical attenuation
Schurter’s FMAB NEO High-Performance single-phase block filter is designed to meet the demands of increasing electromagnetic interference generated in modern-day electronic applications. As compact electronic devices become smaller and more energy-efficient, they also generate higher electromagnetic interference. The components used in the devices are placed closer together and include powerful semiconductors that switch faster and […]
How does digital isolation contribute to sustainability?
In general, digital isolation can be implemented using capacitive, giant magneto restrictive (GMR), and magnetic technologies. The digitally isolated gate drivers used to drive silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices plus silicon power MOSFETs and IGBTs in green energy systems like electric vehicles (EVs) and solar inverters mostly rely on magnetic isolation techniques, […]
SiC Schottky barrier diodes deliver 5 A to 10 A
Bourns, Inc. announced it has expanded its 650 and 1200 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) product family with 10 new models. The 10 new models added to the Bourns SiC SBD line are designed to address the increasing power density requirements in the latest transportation, renewable energy, and industrial systems. Bourns’ expanded wide […]
MOSFETs for high-voltage ECUs feature EC7 co-packed diode with emitter-controlled design
Infineon Technologies AG expands its 7th generation TRENCHSTOP IGBT family with the discrete 650 V IGBT7 H7 variant. The devices feature a cutting-edge EC7 co-packed diode with an advanced emitter-controlled design, coupled with high-speed technology to address the escalating need for environmentally conscious and highly efficient power solutions. Using the latest micro-pattern trench technology, the […]
GaN driver sinks and sources up to 3A gate current to connected transistor
STMicroelectronics’ first galvanically isolated gate driver for gallium-nitride (GaN) transistors, the STGAP2GS, trims dimensions, and bill-of-materials costs in applications that demand superior wide-bandgap efficiency with robust safety and electrical protection. The single-channel driver can be connected to a high-voltage rail up to 1200V, or 1700V with the STGAP2GSN narrow-body version, and provides gate-driving voltage up […]
How can primary Li batteries contribute to sustainability?
A lot has been written regarding rechargeable lithium (LI) batteries and sustainability. Primary (non-rechargeable) Li batteries can also make major contributions to improving the sustainability of the systems where they are used. This FAQ reviews some of the factors related to the sustainability of primary Li batteries including key performance indicators (KPIs), downcycling versus recycling,…