Altronix introduces the newest addition to its product lineup, the VR10 Voltage Regulator. Designed to optimize power in access control installations, the VR10 converts a 24VDC input into a regulated 5VDC or 12VDC output, saving valuable enclosure space and significantly reducing installation and maintenance expenses. The Altronix VR10 offers a range of features designed to […]
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New 600 V super junction MOSFETs
ROHM Semiconductor today announced the addition of three new models, the R60xxRNx series, to its PrestoMOS™ lineup of 600V Super Junction MOSFETs. These devices are optimized for driving small motors in refrigerators, ventilation fans, and other applications where noise suppression is important. In recent years, greater energy efficiency in equipment has become increasingly important in response to the tightening […]
Standalone industrial fuses incorporates rejection feature
Omni Pro Electronics has announced its addition of two Circuit Protection Fuses from Opti-Fuse. The OptiFuse Series of UL Class M and Class CC Midget Fuses are designed for Industrial and High-Power Applications. OptiFuse’s UL Class M (UL 248–4) fuses are intended for overcurrent protection in equipment that requires no branch circuit protection or that has […]
DC axial fans now available in smaller frame sizes, expanded airflow ratings
CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group announced the continued expansion of its dc fans and blowers product lines with new smaller frame sizes. CUI Devices’ dc axial fans now offer frame sizes as small as 20 x 20 x 6 mm, along with expanded airflow ratings from 0.33 to 382 CFM. Its centrifugal blowers also offer smaller frame sizes now down to 35 […]
Contactors switch high-voltage DC from lithium batteries
TDK Corporation presents HVC27 (B88269X*), its new generation of high-voltage contactors that can safely and reliably switch off continuous DC currents of 300 A to 500 A and operating DC voltages of up to 1000 V in lithium-ion batteries in 20 ms or less, depending on the type. This is made possible by the gas-filled […]
Fuses qualified to AEC-Q-200 Rev E
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of its AEC-Q200 Rev E Qualified Fuses, specifically designed for the demanding circuit protection needs of compact automotive electronics and electric vehicle (EV) applications. The new product portfolio includes a range of thin film fuses, Nano2 fuses, PICO fuses, and cartridge fuses, all certified to meet the AEC-Q200 Rev E […]
Schottky rectifiers boast low 0.88 mm profile and wettable flanks
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced five new series of 60 V, 100 V, and 150 V surface-mount Trench MOS Barrier Schottky (TMBS) rectifiers in the low profile DFN3820A package with wettable flanks. Providing space-saving, high-efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, energy, and automotive applications, the VxNL63, VxNM63, VxN103, VxNM103, and VxNM153 each offer best-in-class current ratings up […]
GaN driver sinks and sources up to 3A gate current to connected transistor
STMicroelectronics’ first galvanically isolated gate driver for gallium-nitride (GaN) transistors, the STGAP2GS, trims dimensions, and bill-of-materials costs in applications that demand superior wide-bandgap efficiency with robust safety and electrical protection. The single-channel driver can be connected to a high-voltage rail up to 1200V, or 1700V with the STGAP2GSN narrow-body version, and provides gate-driving voltage up […]
Op amp designed for current sending and signal detection in automotive applications
Diodes Incorporated releases a high-precision operational amplifier (op amp) featuring input offset (VOS) stabilization for automotive signal conditioning applications. The micro-power AS333Q, a single-channel version of the dual-channel AS2333Q op amp, is designed for current sensing and signal detection in a broad range of in-vehicle functions, including airbags, position sensors, vehicle occupant detection sensors, on-board […]
TVS components targeted at EV and EV-charging circuit protection
ProTek Devices has introduced a couple of TVS components targeted at delivering circuit protection across a variety of electric vehicle (EV) systems including hybrid electric vehicles, charging systems, and automotive electronic control units (ECU). One is a 7,000 Watt TVS component and the other is 11,000 Watts. The 7,000 Watt TVS is the PAM7KSMDJ24CAP […]
