Wind turbines are very complex machines. It takes a lot of sensors to ensure their continuous operation generating green energy. This FAQ reviews some of the sensors used to monitor wind turbine operations, such as: Eddy current sensors monitor the lubricating gap of the shaft, how the turbine shaft rotates both axially and radially inside […]
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Compact cartridge fuses available with high-current, high-voltage ratings
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the compact cartridge fuse series available that’s rated at 500Vac/Vdc with current ratings from 40A to 63A and a 10,000A interrupting rating. The 607 Series high-current, high-voltage cartridge fuse, designed for overcurrent protection applications, provides a robust solution for demanding high-voltage power supply circuits. The 500V fuse rating is suitable for both […]
650 V SiC MOSFET is first in TO-LeadLess package
onsemi announced the world’s first TO-Leadless (TOLL) packaged silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET at PCIM Europe. The transistor addresses the rapidly growing need for high-performance switching devices that are suitable for designs with high levels of power density. Until recently, SiC devices had been supplied in D2PAK 7-lead packages which required significantly more space. With a footprint of […]
Electrolytic capacitors now include voltage up to 400 V dc
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) announced that it has expanded its signature series of 380LX and 381LX aluminum electrolytic capacitors to include voltages up to 600 Vdc. The new ratings are designed to serve the company’s industrial electronics customers who continue to push the application boundaries for these components into higher voltages. The 380LX and […]
High-voltage, long-life dry reed relays rated up to 200 W
Pickering Electronics has released yet another high voltage relay within the unique Series 67 range. Now available with the highest power switch in the Pickering portfolio, rated up to an impressive 200W. With a stand-off voltage of up to 8 kV, and capable of 6kV switching with a power rating of 200W, Series 67 relays are […]
SiC 1.2-kV MOSFETs feature high overload capability
Infineon Technologies AG introduces a new CoolSiC technology: the CoolSiC MOSFET 1200 V M1H. The advanced silicon carbide (SiC) chip will be implemented in a widely extended portfolio using the popular Easy module family, along with discrete packages using.XT interconnect technology. The M1H chip offers high flexibility and is suitable for solar energy systems, such […]
Four-terminal shunt resistor provides low-resistance, high-accuracy current sensing
Stackpole’s CSSK3637 is a four-terminal shunt that provides very low resistance values which have been expanded to 0.5 to 6 milliohms, in tolerances as low as 0.5% and TCR of 50 ppm. In addition, this all-metal shunt has an operating temperature up to 170C, providing excellent stability for a wide range of end products. The […]
Dual-channel low-side 4/5-A gate driver ICs handle fast MOSFET, WBG switches
Infineon Technologies AG has released the new EiceDRIVER 2EDN product family. Aiming at space-limited designs, the next-generation devices complement the existing 2EDN driver ICs by providing higher system-level efficiencies, excellent power density, and consistent system robustness with fewer external components. Building upon this expansion, the 2EDN family is now able to drive the power switch […]
Power gate drivers include short-circuit protection
The highest possible system efficiency is a key requirement for modern power electronics which is driving the development of increasingly higher power densities. However, high system values are at stake should short-circuit events occur. To prevent this and enable systems with the best protection, Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its portfolio of isolated EiceDRIVER Enhanced […]
Inverters for green energy systems
Inverters are a key component in green energy systems ranging from solar energy systems to wind turbines. Depending on the size and sophistication of the application, inverters can produce various forms of a square wave, modified sine wave, or true sine wave outputs. Some only invert DC to AC while others are integrated with battery […]