OmniPro Electronics has announced the release of the Altech Ultra-Compact PSC family of power supplies. The series has five models ranging from 75 to 480W of available power, with some of the highest power density in the industry, ranging from 32mm wide (75W) to 70mm wide (480W). All models have a universal input voltage range […]
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Resonant power inductors handle up to 3 kW
ITG Electronics has introduced a new series of resonant inductors. Suitable for DC/DC power conversions of up to 3 kilowatts, the company’s L101374SP Series of Resonant Inductors comprises 13 distinct high-performance products. They are ideal for power conversion application in data centers, electric vehicles and industrial settings. The L101374SP Series of Resonant Inductors was initially developed […]
100-W power IC recharges large-battery-capacity smartphones in <30 minutes
ST’s new STWLC99 device can recharge high-end smartphones with the largest battery capacity in less than 30 minutes. In addition to enhancing user convenience, high-power wireless charging lets designers create industrial products that are free of power sockets and cords, which can deliver various advantages. Eliminating the charging socket can save space and allow sealing against […]
Power supply ICs come in rad-hard plastic packages
Texas Instruments announced an expansion in its portfolio of space-grade analog semiconductor products in highly reliable plastic packages for a diverse range of missions. TI developed a new device screening specification called space high-grade in plastic (SHP) for radiation-hardened products and introduced new analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that meet the SHP qualification. TI also introduced new […]
AEC-Q102-qualified linear optocoupler feature isolation voltage of 5300 Vrms
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first AEC-Q102 qualified linear optocoupler. Offering industry-high isolation voltage of 5300 Vrms, the Vishay Semiconductors VOA300 provides a response time that is five times faster than competing devices, while delivering increased transfer gain stability of ± 0.005 %/°C typical and a single-ended output for design flexibility. The Automotive Grade device […]
SMT “auto” blade fuse holders feature low insertion force
A full line of fuse clips and holders now includes low insertion force, reliable and compact automotive blade fuse holders for Maxi style automotive blade fuses. Manufactured to ensure secured positioning during soldering, these holders support Voltage up to 500 Vac and 40 A of current, as well as fully insulated clips to protect fuses and reduce […]
What’s a protective relay and what does it protect?
A protection relay is a smart device that receives inputs like current, voltage, resistance, temperature, or even light, compares them to set points, and provides outputs such as visual feedback in the form of indicator lights and/or an alphanumeric display, communications, control warnings, alarms, and turning the power off and on. They are used for […]
Low-acoustic-noise 1U-high modular power supply delivers up to 800 W with BF-ready medical isolation
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand MU4 series of 1U high power supplies. Featuring very low acoustic noise and BF-ready medical isolation, the MU4 can provide 600W with an input of 85 to 264Vac (derate below 90Vac) and 800W with a 180 to 264Vac input. Up to five fully isolated output voltages […]
Ferrites feature NiZn core, handle 1 MHz to 1 GHz EMI
Würth Elektronik is launching another line of retrofittable interference suppression solutions with AEC-Q200 qualification, as required for the automotive industry. The WE-CAR-TEC series snap ferrites feature a NiZn core material. WE-CAR-TEC ferrites suppress electromagnetic interference in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 1 GHz. The internal security locking system prevents unauthorized removal from the cable. […]
APEC 2023 announces first-ever student job fair
The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) will conduct its first-ever Student Job Fair on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The goal is to connect participating companies with top-quality, talented students who are already attending the conference and exhibition. The Student Job Fair […]