New TSD Series automotive-qualified 400 V / 600 V rectifiers target a wide range of lighting, industrial, communications, security, and many other applications requiring robust ESD protection. Taiwan Semiconductor announces its new line of automotive-qualified rectifiers featuring ESD withstand capability. The TSD Series rectifiers simultaneously provide repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM) of up to 600 […]
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ESD devices protect a full spectrum of I/O devices
Taiwan Semiconductor introduces the TESD Series of ultra-low-capacitance ESD protection devices. The Series comprises a wide selection of SMD components, providing single and multiple, unidirectional and bidirectional versions, for I/O ports (USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI), audio systems, power ports, and a variety of other ESD protection applications. The industry-leading low capacitance topology of the […]
Low-dropout regulators are AEC-Q101 qualified
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TQL8xx Family of automotive-grade, low-dropout (LDO) regulators. This high-reliability, AEC-Q101 qualified LDOs offer manufacturers a reliable alternative source for the critically important linear regulators utilized in numerous battery-driven automotive functions, including dashboard, cluster, climate control, fuel pump, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). They are also well suited for […]
Power 40-V MOSFETs deliver low on resistance
Taiwan Semiconductor introduces the PerFET Series of single- and dual-channel 40V power MOSFETS. Built on proprietary device structures and processes that enable exceptionally low on-state resistance and switching FOM (figure-of-merit), the PerFET device’s achievement of 50% RDS(ON) and 40% FOM reduction puts this new portfolio at the industry’s leading edge of performance. The 40V N-channel […]
The case for AEC-Q semiconductors in non-automotive uses
Specifying parts built in AEC-Q-certified fabs is an inexpensive way of creating exceptionally reliable, long-lasting designs. Kevin Parmenter, Taiwan Semiconductor USA Electronic components used in vehicles must have a AEC-Q100 qualification; this qualification means the device has passed specific stress tests and guarantees a certain level of quality/reliability. Of course, reliability is increasingly important in […]
Fast-recovery epitaxial diodes support higher current applications
A line of fast recovery epitaxial diodes called the PUUPxxH family extends the benefits of FRED technology to applications requiring up to 6 A of operating current. These high-reliability (AEC-Q101 qualified) devices deliver optimized switching speed vs. reverse recovery time. Their soft reverse recovery results in lower noise switching while achieving low losses and increased […]
LED driver with 4.5-75-V input designed for auto/industrial/med apps
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the introduction of the TS19503 single-channel, continuous conduction, hysteretic mode converter for driving single or multiple LEDs. Featuring best-in-class 4.5-75V input and 2A output, the TS19503 offers up to 97% efficiency and 2% accuracy over a wide range of external conditions. AEC-Q100 qualification assures high reliability while the hysteretic (bang-bang) control technique […]
Fast recovery epitaxial diodes feature low reverse leakage/reverse recovery charge
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the PU1xMx / PU2xMx families of fast recovery epitaxial diodes. This high-reliability (AEC-Q101 qualified) FREDs offer optimized switching speed vs. reverse recovery time. Their soft reverse recovery results in lower noise switching while achieving low losses and increased efficiency. The Micro SMA package heat spreader contacts provide excellent heat […]
AEC-Q101-qualified trench Schottky rectifiers feature wettable-flank packaging
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the TSUP Series of AEC-101-qualified trench Schottky rectifiers. These 5A/10A/15A-rated rectifiers are offered with peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings (VRRM) of 60V or 45V with 1.0ms peak forward surge current (IFSM) of nearly 300A. The SMPC4.6U-package offers both headroom and footprint advantages desirable in many automotive and industrial applications. […]
Bridge rectifiers feature peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings to 1,000V
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the availability of the GBU150x family of standard bridge rectifiers. These GBU-packaged, 15A-rated rectifiers are available with peak repetitive reverse voltage ratings (VRRM) from 600V to 1000V and 1.0ms peak forward surge current (IFSM) of 600A. The highest-rated (1KV) device, offered at the same price in production quantities as the others in […]
