The new IP67 TRIO power supplies from Phoenix Contact can be mounted directly on machines or in the field, providing stable power to localized control systems at the edge of an application. The devices have UL 1310 certification and can create energy-limited NEC Class 2 circuits. Direct installation puts the power where it’s needed and […]
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Chips provide input/output isolation for -60 to 60 V conversion to logic signals
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has introduced two new isolated digital input (DI) chips suitable for 24V digital signal input in industrial control applications such as PLCs, servos, and inverters. The 4-channel NSI8604 and the 8-channel NSI8608 provide input/output isolation when converting voltages in the range of -60V to 60V to logic signals. Both devices support bi-directional digital […]
How is AI enabling the decarbonization of the utility grid?
The electrification of transportation, Industry 4.0, communications, agriculture, and other industries compliments the decarbonization of the utility grid to meaningfully reduce Co2 emissions. Integration of renewable energy sources will be a key to decarbonization of the grid, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will be used to enable wider integration of renewable energy. […]
Miniature circuit breakers meet requirements for high-voltage applications
c3controls has launched a new line of Direct Current (DC) Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs), specifically designed for higher voltage applications with DC currents. The new line of Series 1110 DC MCBs feature an industry-best rating of 250V DC per-pole, far greater than the highest per-pole ratings currently available from comparable DC MCBs, which top out […]
EC-Q200 qualified automotive-grade chip resistor is also anti-sulfur and lead-free
Stackpole introduces the RMEA Series, an automotive grade chip resistor that is not only fully lead-free but also AEC-Q200 qualified and anti-sulfur. Automotive grade chip resistors adhere to higher materials and process standards as well as 100% AOI to ensure the consistent performance and long-term reliability that general-purpose chip resistors cannot guarantee. The RMEA is […]
MOSFET power switches protect 12 V automotive circuits
Diodes Incorporated has introduced its first automotive-compliant, dual-channel, high-side power switches—the ZXMS82090S14PQ, ZXMS82120S14PQ, and ZXMS82180S14PQ—as an expansion of its IntelliFET self-protected MOSFET portfolio. These intelligent switches deliver high power within a compact footprint while also providing robust protection and diagnostic capabilities. The series is designed for driving 12V automotive loads, such as LEDs, bulbs, actuators, and motors […]
JEDEC committee releases key guidelines for GaN power device reliability assessment
The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has released JEP198, a new guideline document for assessing the reliability of Gallium Nitride (GaN) power conversion devices. The document, crafted by the JC-70.1 Gallium Nitride Subcommittee, is now freely accessible for download on the JEDEC website.JEP198 offers a framework for evaluating the Time Dependent Breakdown (TDB) reliability of […]
Reed relays now offered in 5kV stand-off, up two 1.5kV switching version
Pickering Electronics has added a 5kV stand-off, up to 1.5kV switching version to its single-in-line Series 104 reed relay family. Previously, to achieve a 5kV stand-off rating, a larger, non-SIP (Single-in-Line-Package) relay was required. Four of the new 104 5D parts can fit the same PCB area that one larger style occupied, even with sufficient […]
Tiny, resettable fuse boasts 240 VAC max voltage
Bel introduces the 0ZAF series as the latest addition to their lineup of surface mount PTC resettable fuses. Featuring a compact 2920 chip size, it boasts a maximum voltage of 240V AC. The operational (hold current) range extends from 50mA to 160mA, and it is designed to operate effectively within a temperature range of -40ºC […]
Offline flyback IC incorporates zero-voltage switching topology
Power Integrations announced the release of theInnoSwitch5-Pro family of high-efficiency, programmable flyback switcher ICs. The single-chip switcher achieves over 95 percent efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme which achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without a dedicated and costly additional high voltage switch. The new IC, which features a 750 V or a 900 V PowiGaN primary […]