Infineon Technologies AG has launched the IM523 series of the CIPOS Mini family. The highly efficient IPMs (intelligent power modules) are based on the new 600 V Reverse Conducting Drive 2 (RCD2) IGBT technology and come with an open emitter. The CIPOS IM523 series enables the integration of various power and control components to increase […]
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High-side gate driver enables wire protection for advanced automotive power distribution
Modern cars feature numerous advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Safety-critical ADAS applications must be designed for high availability, and automated driving functions are even more challenging to implement as they introduce fail operational requirements. The impact on the primary power distribution is the introduction of safety elements to guarantee fast failure isolation in less than […]
Integrated ac-dc power stages handle up to 950 V
Optimized performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-voltage power supplies need to be combined with reduced bill-of-material (BOM) count and cost, as well as lower design efforts. With its 5 th generation fixed-frequency (FF) CoolSET portfolio, Infineon Technologies AG offers the right components to meet these needs and effectively manage the critical design trade-offs. The new 800 V and 950 V […]
POL buck regulators optimized for Intel/AMD server CPUs
Infineon Technologies AG introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard and I²C/PMBus digital interfaces for Intel/AMD server CPUs and network ASICs/FPGAs. Housed in a 5 x 6 mm² PQFN package, these devices are an easy-to-use, fully integrated, and highly efficient solution for next-generation server, storage, telecom, and datacom […]
PoL buck-regulator modules with integrated inductor enable space-efficient designs
Contemporary server, communication, and network storage applications struggle to minimize power losses and solution size. Meanwhile, the rapidly changing market also requires system solution providers to address market needs faster than usual. Therefore, Infineon Technologies AG now introduces highly efficient and reliable step-down DC-DC converter modules. Adding to its point of load (POL) family, these […]
Transmitter controller IC, companion reference design for wireless charging
The wireless charging market has been increasingly growing over the last years, with more and more applications applying this capability to make use of the offered benefits. To help designers overcome the challenges of modern wireless power transfer and serve key application requirements, Infineon Technologies AG launched the WLC1115 transmitter controller ICs: the first product of […]
Dual-channel dc-dc controllers drive LED automotive headlamps
Infineon Technologies AG expands the LITIX Power family with the dual-channel, stand-alone DC-DC controller TLD6098-2ES. The controller is the first product that can drive a full LED headlamp by itself without an additional microcontroller. It can also operate the four standard LED front light functions: High Beam (HB), Low Beam (LB), Daytime Running Lights (DRL), […]
IGBTs incorporate free-wheeling diodes for power transmission/distribution apps
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG expands the high-power Prime Switch family with the new Press Pack IGBT (PPI) with internal freewheeling diodes (FWD) in Ceramic Disc Housings. This PPI is specifically designed for transmission and distribution applications and is ideal for high current Modular Multilevel converters (MMC), medium voltage drives, DC breakers, wind […]
2-kV SiC MOSFETs feature low losses, hard switching capability
The increasing demand for high-power density is pushing developers to adopt 1500 V DC links in their applications to increase the rated power-per-inverter and reduce system costs. However, 1500 V DC-based systems also pose more challenges to the system design, such as fast switching at high DC voltage, which typically requires a multi-level topology. This leads […]
Compact intelligent power modules target home-appliance power inverter apps
Infineon Technologies AG adds a new member to the CIPOS Tiny Intelligent Power Module (IPM) family: the CIPOS Tiny IM323-L6G 600 V 15 A. The new IPM is based on TRENCHSTOP IGBT RC-D2 switches and state-of-the-art SOI gate driver technology to realize maximum efficiency and improved reliability, along with minimized system size and cost. The […]
