Murata has announced the availability of its MGJ2 series, a new line of surface mount DC-DC converters. Comprised of six models, the lightweight units each have a 2 W power rating and are supplied in a compact, low-profile form factor modules measuring just 19.49mm x 14.99mm x 4.39mm dimensions. Available in 12 V and 15 […]
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Digital isolators provides four channels at 2.5 Gbps
Analog Devices, Inc. introduced the first in a new series of iCoupler digital isolators that offers a total bandwidth of 10 Gigabits per second. The ADN4624 digital isolator provides four channels at 2.5Gbps, allowing data to transfer seamlessly in the electrical domain and enabling new system architectures in digital health, instrumentation, and smart industry. The new […]
ZVS chipset enables compact 100-W high power density supplies
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the availability of its innovative digital Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) chipset to enable 100 Watt and beyond High Power Density (HPD) Power Supply Units (PSUs) that are 30-50% smaller than conventional high power PSUs. Historically, AC/DC converters have been challenged by thermal constraints associated with the efficiency of the device. Now, with […]
element 14 and Infineon partner for Low-Power IoT Design Challenge
The element14 Community, an Avnet Community, today introduced its Low Power IoT Design Challenge in partnership with Infineon Technologies. The challenge encourages element14 Community members to utilize Infineon Technology kits to build low-power IoT devices that enhance industrial design. There are several industrial design applications that can benefit from a lower power and easier to […]
Ultra-low capacitance TVS diodes offer 3.8-V clamping
TDK Corporation has extended its range of TVS (transient voltage suppression) diodes characterized by their extremely low capacitance values for bidirectional overvoltage protection to include the ULC series (Ultra Low Clamping & Capacitance). The SD01005SL-ULC101 (B74111U0033M060) type has a minimum capacitance of ~0.5 pF and the SD0201SL-ULC101 (B74121U0033M060) type of ~0.6 pF, both at 1 […]
Sager Electronics to stock Mean Well UHP-200/350/500 power supplies
Sager Electronics now stocks MEAN WELL’s UHP-200/350/500 ultra-high-efficiency power supplies. Featuring a slim design and low profile, MEAN WELL’s UHP series is available in 200 W, 350 W, and 500 W with an output voltage range of 3.2 V to 58 V and peak load capability up to 150%. The UHP series includes complete protection […]
Ruggedized dc/dc converters help keep ocean water clean
Ruggedized power modules now play a role in minimizing the contamination of sea water from the world’s shipping industry. Axel Schütz, TRACO Power There are more than 90,000 ships of various types and sizes on the seven seas: Cargo and container ships, oil, gas and chemical tankers, ferries, tugboats and so forth. One aspect common […]
Low oil-bleed/specific-gravity gap filler pad material in sheets, custom shapes
Sarcon GR14B from Fujipoly is a low oil-bleed/specific-gravity gap filler pad material that is offered in sheets or custom shapes to fit your exact application. This material is a candidate for cost-sensitive, lower-power applications that do not require high conductivity. When placed between heat-generating components and a nearby heatsink, this 0.5mm thick, highly conformable gap […]
LED enables efficient system designs using new phosphor
AMS-OSRAM is expanding its comprehensive horticulture portfolio with the Osconiq S 5050. There is an ideal light recipe for each plant that includes “ingredients” such as the required wavelengths, intensity, average illumination duration, and much more. Operators of greenhouses and so-called indoor farms naturally want to be as energy-efficient as possible in addition to maximizing […]
Programmable 3-phase 5-kW ac-dc supplies provide constant voltage/current output
The latest addition to the high power range of digital programmable 3 phase 5kW AC-DC power supplies offers flexible operation with uncomplicated low line input requirements. The new HPL5K0 series offers both constant voltage and constant current operation, along with the flexibility and user configurability needed for applications such as LED curing and heating, 2D […]