Signal relays are devices that are commonly used to control the flow of electrical current in a wide range of applications, from simple household appliances to complex industrial systems. Their simple design has made them a go-to component for safely and reliably controlling circuits from a distance. Signal relays are typically tasked with switching current […]
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APEC early-bird registration closes January 23
Registration for the 38th Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference – APEC 2023 – is now open and early bird conference registration discounts remain available until January 23rd. Free Exhibits Only registration will open on January 30th. The conference and exhibition, running March 19-23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, continues the long-standing […]
Controller-GaN FET combo for designs of 140 W small fast-charging devices
EPC & Richtek announces the availability of a 4-switches bidirectional buck-boost controller reference design board that converts an input voltage of 12 V – 24 V to a regulated 5 V – 20 V output voltage and delivers up to 5 A continuous current and 6.5 A maximum current. The combination of the new Richtek […]
Multilayer varistors meet IEEE 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-T1 testing requirements
KYOCERA AVX has extended its AntennaGuard range of proven, high-performance, and ultralow-capacitance products with two new 0402 multilayer varistors (MLVs) that meet IEEE 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 testing requirements. The new ASPGuard Series MLVs have small, ultralow-profile, surface-mount packages optimized for high-density designs and exhibit high current and energy handling capabilities, bidirectional overvoltage protection, super-fast, sub-nanosecond response times, […]
Automotive-grade devices available in tiny 32.7 mm x 22.5 mm package
STMicroelectronics has introduced five power-semiconductor bridges in popular configurations, housed in ST’s advanced ACEPACK SMIT package that eases assembly and enhances power density over conventional TO-style packages. Engineers can choose from two STPOWER 650V MOSFET half bridges, a 600V ultrafast diode bridge, a 1200V half-controlled full-wave rectifier, and a 1200V thyristor-controlled bridge leg. All devices meet […]
AC-DC module suitable for high voltage distributed power systems
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand PF1500B-360 full brick power module. Rated at 1512W with an input of 170 to 265V or 1008W from 85 to 265V, the module delivers a non-isolated, regulated 360Vdc output with a 0.98 power factor. The PF1500B-360 is ideally suitable for high-voltage power systems using isolated DC-DC […]
AC-DC power supplies meet safety and approval standards for medical and industrial apps
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. introduced two new ranges of AC-DC power supplies with industry-leading power densities for critical medical and industrial equipment. The SL Power NGB800 800 W and NGB1200 1200 W families are optimized to address the performance, power, size, reliability, and compliance requirements of medical and industrial applications. The power supplies combine compact […]
Power conversion technology provides ultra-high efficiency in 500 W to 10 kW applications
Eggtronic has launched a high-performance AC/DC converter technology that provides industry-leading efficiency, reduced component count, and improved EMI performance in high-power applications requiring power factor correction (PFC). The technology, known as ClassEgg, is being demonstrated for the first time at CES 2023. Derived from the traditional boost PFC + LLC resonant power converter, ClassEgg is […]
SiC devices provide high-efficiency for energy infrastructure and industrial apps
onsemi introduced “EliteSiC” as the name of its silicon carbide (SiC) family. This week, the company will showcase three new members of the family – the 1700 V EliteSiC MOSFET and two 1700 V avalanche-rated EliteSiC Schottky diodes – at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new devices provide reliable, high-efficiency performance for energy […]
MOSFETS target EV motor, battery management apps
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced that the company had launched its eighth-generation 150V MXT Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET)1 optimized for Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) motor controllers and battery management systems (BMSs). Energy efficiency plays a critical role in electric devices regarding power consumption and product stability. This newly-released MOSFET (MDT15N054PTRH) features Magnachip’s eighth-generation trench MOSFET technology […]