New 40-W TEP 40UIR and 60-W TEP 60UIR families of high-performance dc/dc converters offer an ultra-wide 12:1 input range in the industry standard quarter brick package. These robust dc/dc converters were designed for railway, transportation and industrial markets providing a diverse set of features for challenging applications. The TEP 40UIR (40 W) and TEP 60UIR […]
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Power supply technical center certified to ISO 13485 – first ever in Japan
TDK-Lambda Japan received ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices – Quality Management System – certification for the TDK-Lambda Nagaoka Technical Center (Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan). This is the first time a standard switching power supply manufacturer in Japan has received ISO 13485 certification and brings the group total to five locations. The scope of this latest […]
ZVS buck regulators handle 22 A in BGA tin-lead packages
Vicor has released two new ZVS buck regulators the PI3323 and the PI3325, with an extended operating temperature range of –55 to +120°C and an optional tin-lead 10 x 14mm SiP BGA package for Mil COTS applications. These high-density and high-efficiency buck regulators have a 14 – 42V input voltage range and support nominal outputs […]
Hall-effect current sensors first with zero drift
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first zero-drift Hall-effect current sensors. The TMCS1100 and TMCS1101 enable the lowest drift and highest accuracy over time and temperature while providing reliable 3-kVrms isolation, which is especially important for AC or DC high-voltage systems such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, energy-storage equipment and power supplies. Ongoing demand for higher […]
APEC 2021 announces call for industry session proposals
APEC 2021, to be held in Phoenix, Ariz., from March 21-25, 2021, has opened the portal for submission of Industry Session Proposals for the conference’s increasingly popular presentation series. The Industry Session component of the conference was created to encourage more content from industry practitioners. Industry Session (IS) speakers are invited to make a presentation […]
Half-bridge MOSFET driver ICs target motor-control automotive apps
From power lift gate and sunroof to electric seat adjustment and fuel pumps, an increasingly large number of electric motors ensure safety and comfort in modern cars. Infineon Technologies AG is now presenting a new product family called Motor System ICs designed for control of both brushed and brushless DC motors. These ICs are the world’s […]
Ferrite beads handle up to 10 A
With its WE-MPSA EMI Multilayer Power Suppression Bead Würth Elektronik has now launched an entire family of ferrites for the suppression of interference pulses in automotive applications. The respective peak-current capability of the ferrite beads is exactly specified. They are characterized by a high rated current of up to 10 A and extremely low resistances. […]
Power film capacitors target dc-link and dc filter apps
KEMET announces three new series of metallized polypropylene dielectric film capacitors: C44U-M, C44P-R, and R75H. Constructed with an aluminum canister design, both the C44U-M and C44P-R power film series address the increasing demand for high-power conversion systems in green energy and industrial applications. These capacitors also support power conversion in energy storage systems, IGBT and […]
24-Vdc 1 kW supply carries reinforced insulation for IEC class II uses
Elma Electronic has developed an advanced, rugged power system for use in mission-critical field applications deployed in harsh environments. The new RP24 Power System incorporates reinforced insulation to meet IEC Class II requirements, eliminating the need for a ground connection. The compact size of the 1000W AC/DC power supply makes it ideal for use as a 24VDC supply for […]
High-current inductors optimized for automotive electronics
Würth Elektronik presents another high-current inductor specifically optimized for applications in automotive electronic systems: the WE-HCIT inductors are robust THT inductors particularly suited for use in vibration-sensitive applications. They are characterized by a high current capability of up to 28 A and a very low RDC (0.44 – 0.88 Ω. WE-HCIT components have a very […]