Vicor announced the DCM5614, an isolated, regulated 270V-28V DC-DC converter with an output power rating of 1300W in a 5.6×1.4×0.3 inch VIA package. Providing unmatched power density of 451W/in3 at a weight of just 178g, the DCM5614 supports advanced airborne, shipboard and UAV systems where power density, weight and efficiency are critical. With 96% efficiency, power […]
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On-demand videos cover design of charging schemes for electric floor machines
Delta-Q Technologies announced the planned release of a four-part educational series called “The Charge,” which includes three on-demand videos followed by a one-hour live webinar. Parties interested in viewing the educational content can register for access by clicking on the following link: www.delta-q.com/thechargeseries. Hosted by Delta-Q, “The Charge,” will share best practices around onboard battery charging, as […]
Haptics components, Pt 1: LRA, ERM, and piezo actuators
Haptics capabilities are embedded in smartphones and game controllers, and their use is expanding into robotic controls, automobile consoles, and more; the physical actuator and its driver are the key hardware elements. Haptics-enhanced devices are all around us, even if we don’t consciously realize it. The smartphone with different vibrations depending on who is calling […]
DC-DC converter provides 1300 W of power at 96 percent efficiency
Vicor announced the DCM5614, an isolated, regulated 270V-28V DC-DC converter with an output power rating of 1300W in a 5.6×1.4×0.3 inch VIA package. Providing unmatched power density of 451W/in3 at a weight of just 178g, the DCM5614 supports advanced airborne, shipboard, and UAV systems where power density, weight, and efficiency are critical. With 96% efficiency, […]
Podcasts cover dc-dc converter, lidar, audio design with GaN technology
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Corporation has posted an update to its popular “How to GaN” video podcast series. The six videos included in the current release of the series provide practical examples to help designers employ GaN technology to create state-of-the-art DC-DC converters for AI servers and ultra-thin laptops, lidar for robots, drones, and autonomous […]
Eighth-brick dc-dc converter handles 9-36 Vdc Vin range while delivering 120 W
Murata Electronics today announced that it has expanded its UWE family of DC-DC converters by Murata Power Solutions to include the UWE-Q12 series. This new product offers greater design flexibility because of the 9-36Vin range, 120 Watt rating, high efficiency, and cost-effectiveness that it delivers. Further, the eighth brick 120 Watt version provides power, density, […]
New switcher ICs support 75-W power supply apps
Power Integrations announced that its InnoSwitch3-MX isolated switcher IC family has been expanded with the addition of three new PowiGaN devices. As part of a chipset with Power Integrations’ InnoMux controller IC, the new switcher ICs now support display and appliance power supply applications with a continuous output power of up to 75 W without a […]
Space-saving thick-film resistors span 1 ohm to 20M ohm
Bourns, Inc. announced the availability of a new AEC-Q200 compliant series of thick film chip resistors. Bourns continues to take a leading role in introducing space-saving resistor products by offering its latest Model CRxxxxA series in eight compact form factors — from small 0201 (0603 Metric) up to 2512 (6431 Metric). The CRxxxxA series is part of […]
Chassis-mount 60-W dc-dc converters handle railway apps
Bel Power Solutions announced the RCM60 (60 W) chassis-mount DC-DC converters, which are designed for railway applications where compactness and high reliability are required. These new RCM Series products are fully isolated and highly efficient over a broad operating range of input and output voltages. In addition, their compact size and ease of installation make […]
Retrofit kit brings -48 Vdc to base station power systems
UNIPOWER LLC introduces its Guardian DC power retrofit kit – RFK1. This kit is designed to replace the legacy power section of existing Sageon Tower systems. The new kits mate easily to the existing towers, combining power conversion and distribution in an expandable modular architecture. The RFK1s are 8RU high and contain two rectifier/controller power […]