Infineon Technologies AG launches the XDP digital power XDPS21071, the first flyback controller in the industry with zero-voltage switching (ZVS) on the primary side to achieve high efficiency. This controller is aimed at fast-charging applications such as USB-PD or QuickCharge. Light-load efficiency is optimized for variable output applications. The XDPS21071 is a high-performance digital flyback […]
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IGBT 1,200V/900-A-rated modules handle industrial drives, heavy-duty vehicles, power inverter apps
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 1200 V module which provides a leading nominal current of 900 A enabling a 30 percent higher inverter output current for the same frame size compared with the former technology. While specific improvements of the module’s chip and housing directly aim at industrial drive applications, it can […]
Why GaN will be key to feeding power-hungry 5G networks
By Francesco Di Domenico, Principal Application Engineering at Infineon Technologies As cellular network operators begin to switch on and deliver the 5G experience, the world awaits with mounting anticipation of the benefits the new mobile network technology will bring. Consumers can expect higher bandwidth, lower latency and more advanced service delivery from 5G, but it…
Security cryptocontroller targets contactless payment apps
Infineon Technologies AG new 40nm generation of security chip solutions – the SLC3x – is based on a design concept that provides performance and scalability for a vast array of smart card applications and beyond. Smart card manufacturers and payment solution providers will benefit from a family architecture based on the de-facto industry standard Arm. […]
SiC eval board drives 7.5 kW motors for industrial drive apps
Silicon carbide (SiC) is en route to mainstream for applications like photovoltaic and uninterruptable power supplies. Infineon Technologies now targets the next group of applications for this wide bandgap technology: The evaluation board EVAL-M5-E1B1245N-SiC will help to pave the way for SiC in motor drives. The evaluation board supports customers during their first steps in […]
Eval board carries three-phase SiC power module for motor drives
Silicon carbide (SiC) is en route to mainstream for applications like photovoltaic and uninterruptable power supplies. Infineon Technologies AG is now targeting the next group of applications for this wide bandgap technology. The evaluation board EVAL-M5-E1B1245N-SiC was developed to support customers during their first steps in designing industrial drives applications with a maximum of 7.5 […]
POL voltage regulator targets server, networking and telecom board apps
Infineon Technologies introduces the new OptiMOS IR3826(A)M integrated point-of-load DC-DC voltage regulator. It is a fully integrated and highly efficient device in two versions (IR3826AM for 16 A and IR3826M for 23 A) for applications such as netcom router and switches, datacom, telecom base stations, server, and enterprise storage. The voltage regulator can operate from an input voltage of 12 […]
Single-stage quasi-resonant flyback controller drives LEDs
Infineon Technologies AG releases a new LED driver IC to its XDP portfolio. The XDPL8210 is a constant current flyback IC with a high power factor and primary-side regulation. Key advantages of designing with XDPL8210 include outstanding functional performance for efficient designs as well as low bill-of-material (BOM) for small system cost and high flexibility. It enables excellent […]
High-efficiency inverters target PV, energy storage apps
Compared with traditional 3-level neutral-point-clamped topologies, the advanced neutral-point-clamped (ANPC) inverter design supports an even loss distribution between semiconductor devices. Infineon Technologies AG utilizes the ANPC topology for its hybrid SiC and IGBT power module EasyPACK 2B in the 1200 V family. Optimizing for sweet spot losses of the CoolSiC MOSFET and the TRENCHSTOP IGBT4 […]
Dimming is a bright spot for new 80-V DC-DC buck LED driver IC
Infineon Technologies AG introduces the new LED driver IC ILD8150/E. It features an innovative hybrid dimming mode technology for achieving 0.5 percent of the target current. With its supply voltage range from 8 V DC up to 80 V DC, the driver IC provides a high safety voltage margin for applications operating close to safe extra-low voltage (SELV) […]
