Coilcraft announced the MSD1514T Series of 1:1 high-temperature coupled power inductors designed for Flyback, SEPIC, Ćuk, Zeta, and related power conversion applications. The MSD_T family incorporates magnetic shielding technology to enable compact packaging while maintaining tight winding-to-winding coupling characteristics. The MSD1514T Series achieves a coupling coefficient of k ≥ 0.97, supporting implementation across multiple circuit […]
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Robust design for Variable Frequency Drives and starters
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters are essential components in modern industrial and commercial systems. VFDs provide precise control over motor speed, torque, and efficiency, matching speed to load requirements to minimize energy consumption. Soft starters gradually increase motor voltage to limit inrush current and prevent damage to the electrical system. Controlled inrush current […]
Transformer line provides regulated output across load, line, and temperature
Sumida announces the launch of its new CEP1311F Flyback Transformers, designed specifically for use with “no-opto” isolated flyback circuits, such as the Analog Devices LT8304-1 reference design. This innovative, isolated flyback transformer delivers exceptional high-voltage performance, making it ideal for use in industrial, automotive, medical, and telecommunications applications. The CEP1311F (13324-T083 to 13324-T087) transformers have […]
Automotive detector offers selectable hysteresis from 0% to 9% with AEC-Q100 compliance
ABLIC has launched the S-19116 Series automotive high-voltage detector. The device features a detection response time of 6.8μs maximum while maintaining current consumption of 2.0μA typical during operation. The S-19116 Series addresses functional safety requirements in automotive applications where overvoltage protection is critical for MCUs and sensors powered through battery regulators. The device detects voltage […]
Solid-state relays switch AC and DC loads
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the expanded offering to the industrial Solid-State Relays (SSRs) family of products. The additional three series of products and accessories are essential for heating applications that demand reliable and cost-effective switching and comply with international standards. View the video. The expanded SSRs are available in three configurations, plus added accessories: SRP1-CC – DC […]
What are the foundations of Maxwell’s equations and how do they relate to TENGs?
Gauss’s law for electricity, Gauss’s law for magnetism, Faraday’s law of induction, and Ampère’s circuital law are the foundations of Maxwell’s equations. But Maxwell saw what wasn’t there. He added a term to one of the equations, providing a single mathematical model for electric, optical, and radio technologies and changing scientists’ understanding of the world. […]
Integrated gate driver combines bootstrap diode and current limit resistor in 3×3 mm package
Littelfuse, Inc. has released the IXD0579M high-speed gate driver IC designed for driving N-channel MOSFETs or IGBTs in half-bridge configurations. The device operates across a 6.5 V to 18 V supply range and integrates both a bootstrap diode and a series current limit resistor into a single 3×3 mm² TDFN-10 package, reducing component count and simplifying PCB […]
Data center PSU integrates Gen-3 SiC MOSFETs with 3-phase interleaved topology
Navitas Semiconductor has announced its latest 12 kW power supply unit (PSU), designed for production, reference design for hyperscale AI data centers with high-power rack densities of 120 kW. The 12 kW PSU complies with Open Rack v3 (ORv3) specifications and Open Compute Project (OCP) guidelines. It utilizes Gen-3 Fast SiC MOSFETs, a novel ‘IntelliWeave’ digital platform, and high-power […]
Gate drive transformers provide galvanic isolation for IGBT and MOSFET control
ITG Electronics has introduced a new series of gate drive transformers comprising a range of products for various needs. The company’s T201213 Series of Gate Drive Transformers spans lower-current items for general applications, such as a 200 volts direct current (VDC) version, to products offering up to 450VDC for high-voltage applications. Gate drive transformers are specialized pulse […]
4 mm x 5 mm gate drivers feature 2.4A sink capability for GaN applications
STMicroelectronics’ new high-voltage half-bridge gate drivers for GaN applications add extra flexibility and features for greater efficiency and robustness. The latest STDRIVEG610 and STDRIVEG611 give designers two options to manage GaN devices in power conversion and motion applications for greater efficiency, power density, and ruggedness in consumer and industrial applications. The STDRIVEG610 addresses applications requiring […]
