Infineon Technologies AG has optimized its high power intelligent power module (IPM) MIPAQ Pro for the fields of energy storage and smart grid. Customers now profit from complete monitoring and easy scalability of the IPM. Additional features comprise of higher power density, true real-time junction temperature detection and secure authentication. An upgraded smart protection and […]
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Software performs early power grid integrity checks, static power analysis
Synopsys, Inc., in collaboration with ANSYS, today announced the immediate availability of RedHawk Analysis Fusion, a complete in-design power integrity add-on solution for Synopsys IC Compiler II place-and-route system users. Synopsys brings to production a fully integrated rail analysis flow that leverages IC Compiler II’s best in-class power, performance, and area (PPA) with industry-standard RedHawk rail analysis from […]
Development system for wireless power also transfers data
Würth Elektronik eiSos and Infineon Technologies AG are offering a 200-watt development system, the 760308EMP-WPT-200W, for wireless power transfer. Unique to the development kit special is that the link between the transmitter and receiver coils can be used to transfer not only power but also data. The 760308EMP-WPT-200W development kit comprises a power supply, a […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in February on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Cross related switching losses (Eoss) – I saw this Infineon advertising product video: https://www.infineon.com/cms/media/e…0VCoolMOSCFD7/ In the section “Technical features and benefits” “Improved switching […]
Modules target low-voltage soft-start applications in belt conveyors, fans, pumps and mills
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG is launching Infineon Power Start designed for low voltage soft-start applications. The new module family meets the market’s needs for cost effective and compact semiconductor solutions. With its new design, Power Start focusses on reducing complexity and number of components. Customers, in return, profit from shorter development times […]
Switched capacitor converter topology implements zero-voltage switching
Technology advances and the demands being placed on high power Artificial Intelligence data centers are stretching the boundaries of the existing power solutions. Increasingly sophisticated power solutions are driving a rapidly increasing demand for highly efficient, resonant power supplies. These, in turn, require complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs, components with extremely tight tolerances, and […]
Motor control ICs integrate hardware, control algorithm for variable speed drives
Infineon Technologies is releasing the IMC100 series, a new family of iMOTION motor control ICs. It is a ready-to-use solution for the fast-growing market of high-efficiency variable speed drives. By integrating both the required hardware and control algorithm, the IMC100 enables the shortest time to market for any motor system at the lowest system and development cost. […]
IGBT modules carry integrated shunt resistors for current monitoring
Infineon Technologies AG now offers the EconoDUAL 3 modules to with integrated shunt resistors for current monitoring in the AC path. Implementing these devices helps inverter manufacturers to reduce cost, improve performance and simplify the inverter designs. The EconoDUAL 3 with integrated shunts can be used in a wide variety of applications, such as general […]
Constant-current linear driver IC powers LEDs without external transistor
Infineon Technologies AG released BCR430U, a constant current linear LED driver IC. The BCR430U provides industry-leading drop performance for regulating LED current in standalone operation. No external power transistor is needed. Typical applications for the BCR430U include LED strips, architectural LED lighting, LED displays as well as retail, appliance and emergency lighting. The voltage drop at […]
Top power electronics stories of 2017
Here are the power electronics features that got the most interest from readers in 2017. Teardown: Inside Ikea’s smart LED bulb As smart LED bulbs go, this one is pretty simple. It doesn’t incorporate any sort of smartphone app and can’t be controlled over the Internet, like some other smart bulbs […]