Diodes Incorporated announces the expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) product portfolio with a series of five high-performance, low figure-of-merit (FOM) 650V SiC Schottky diodes. Rated at 4A, 6A, 8A, 10A, and 12A, the DSCxxA065LP series is housed in the ultra-thermally efficient T-DFN8080-4 package and is designed for high-efficiency power switching applications, such as DC […]
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Hall-effect sensor detect X, Y, and Z directions
Diodes Incorporated introduces its first automotive-compliant* 3D linear Hall effect sensor. The AH4930Q detects the magnetic field in the X, Y, and Z directions, allowing for reliable and high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection. Applications include rotary and push selectors on infotainment systems, stalk gear shifters, door handles and locks, and powered seat adjusters. The […]
Hall element sensors detect motor rotation and current
Diodes Incorporated introduces its first series of advanced InSb Hall element sensors for rotation speed detection and current measurement in consumer applications such as laptops, mobile phones, joysticks, and in motors found in various home appliances. In industrial applications, they are designed for use in position encoders and commutation of brushless motors and fans. The […]
85 V diode driver supports analog and digital dimming.
Diodes Incorporated announces the expansion of its automotive-compliant* LED driver portfolio by introducing the AL8866Q. This DC-switching LED driver-controller drives an external MOSFET and supports buck, boost, buck-boost, and single-ended primary-inductance converter (SEPIC) topologies for high-power LED lighting systems. Applications include daytime running lights (DRL), high/low beams, fog lights, turn lights, brake/stop lights, and more. It operates within […]
LED buck driver handles 2 A, up to 65 V
Diodes Incorporated announces the expansion of its automotive-compliant* LED driver portfolio by introducing the AL8891Q. This easy-to-use synchronous Buck LED driver with high-side current sense drives up to 2A from a wide 4.5V to 65V input voltage range. It supports up to 95% duty cycle, allowing the drive of longer LED chains. The device provides […]
Shunt monitor measures voltages across shunt resistors
Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages up to 26V while operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply. Automotive applications include ambient lighting control, battery management, heated seats, and other body control systems. The […]
Measure voltages across shunts to calculate power-circuit current
Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages up to 26V while operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply. Automotive applications include ambient lighting control, battery management, heated seats, and other body control systems. The […]
Sink controllers request and control USB-C power
Diodes Incorporated releases two USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) 3.1 extended power range (EPR) sink controllers. These can be embedded into battery-powered devices and other types of equipment using a USB Type-C socket as a power source, including routers, wireless speakers, power banks, and power tools. The AP33771C and AP33772S support product designers transitioning from proprietary charging ports, […]
Hall Effect ICs offer -40°C to +150°C operating range
Diodes Incorporated announces the addition of two enhanced high-voltage, Hall effect switch IC families to its automotive-compliant* product portfolio. The AH332xQ (unipolar) and AH352xQ (omnipolar) offer a wide range of operating sensitivity options in SIP-3, SOT23 (Type S), and SC59 packages. The devices can be used in a broad range of contactless position and proximity […]
12-channel LED driver sinks 60 mA
Diodes Incorporated introduces a new 12-channel, constant-current LED driver, the AL58221. It features 12 open-drain outputs that are rated to 24V and sink up to 60mA of high-accuracy current with a fast transient response. The channel-to-channel LED current accuracy is typically ±1% and the regulated output current tolerance is ±0.1%. Operating over a 3V to 5.5V […]
