Texas Instruments introduced power-management chips and design resources at Open Compute Summit in San Jose, California, from October 13-16. The products address power delivery requirements as data centers scale from 12V to 48V to 800VDC architectures. The company released a white paper developed in collaboration with NVIDIA examining power delivery trade-offs for 800 VDC power…

Ready for 48V automotive power architectures, the L98GD8 driver from STMicroelectronics has eight fully configurable channels for driving MOSFETs in flexible high-side and low-side configurations. Able to operate from a 58V supply, the L98GD8 provides rich diagnostics and protection for safety and reliability. The 48V powernet lets car makers increase the capabilities of mild-hybrid systems,…

EMIS has released the TPQH3411 passive harmonic filter for three-phase power systems. The filter is designed to maintain total harmonic current distortion in compliance with IEEE 519 requirements for current and voltage. The TPQH3411 uses resistors, inductors, and capacitors to suppress harmonic currents and voltages generated by non-linear loads, including variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power…

TDK Corporation has released Trusted Positioning DRIVE software that combines global navigation satellite system data with inertial navigation system measurements for positioning in advanced driver-assist systems, robotic platforms, and off-road vehicles. The software achieves centimeter to decimeter accuracy in environments where satellite signal reception is limited or unavailable. DRIVE processes data from GNSS receivers and…

Tark Thermal Solutions has introduced custom configurations in its OptoTEC MBX thermoelectric cooler series for optical transceivers operating at 800 gigabits per second, 1.6 terabits per second, and 3.2 terabits per second. The modules are designed for OSFP and QSFP-DD transceiver formats used in AI data centers and telecommunications infrastructure. The MBX series provides active…

Advanced Energy Industries has added two quarter-brick modules to its non-isolated bus converter product line. The NDQ1300 and NDQ1600 are designed for 48-volt power conversion in AI servers, networking equipment, robotics, and test and measurement systems. The modules convert 48-volt input to regulated 12-volt output for low-voltage, high-current power stages, PCIe slots, and memory devices.…

TE Connectivity has developed the HALVONEX connectors portfolio, a system of high-performing headers, connectors, and accessories that provide advanced mechanical, vibration, and sealing performance. Positioned between low-voltage, low-power connectors and high-voltage, high-power connectors, ​HALVONEX connectors help enable excellent electrical conductivity and are capable of handling high-current loads and low-voltage currents, typically in the range of 12…

Infineon Technologies AG is launching the OptiMOS TDM22545T dual-phase power module, the industry’s first trans-inductance voltage regulator (TLVR) module specifically designed for high-performance AI data centers. The module’s proprietary TLVR inductance architecture minimizes the number of output capacitors, reducing the overall size of the voltage regulator (VR) and significantly lowering material costs (bill of materials;…

Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the latest addition to its popular engineering kits: the KIT-RMCF2512FT-21. This new kit features 97 of the most popular resistance values, ranging from 1 ohm to 10K ohms, all in a 2512 chip case size. With 20 pieces of each E24 value and 1% tolerance, engineers now have 1,940 resistors at…

Alpha Networks Inc. announced the launch of its 1.6T liquid-cooled switch equipped with the Broadcom Tomahawk 6 chip to deliver up to 102.4 Tbps of switching capacity. Designed for AI/cloud data center and high-performance computing (HPC) applications, the product addresses high-speed connectivity requirements for generative AI, large-scale multimedia streaming, and Internet-of-Things deployments through a direct…

Same Sky’s Interconnect Group announced the addition of M12 field assembly plugs to its line of circular connectors. Designed for wire termination in industrial and factory automation, robotics, and related applications, these field assembly plug connectors provide engineers with flexible configuration options for demanding environments. The M12 connectors are available in male or female plug…

The process of converting alternating current (ac) into direct current (dc) is called ac-to-dc conversion. To achieve this, a converter is used that takes ac as the input and provides dc at the output. Such devices are known as ac-to-dc converters. In a previous experiment, a non-isolated 12-V ac-to-dc converter was designed. Building on that…

Littelfuse, Inc. has expanded its K5V Series illuminated tactile switch line with the release of the K5V4 models, available in Gull Wing (GH) and 2.1 mm Pin-in-Paste (PIP) versions. Both versions are compatible with reflow soldering, making them suitable for manufacturers shifting from wave soldering to surface-mount assembly. The K5V4 switches are constructed with polyarylate…

LEMO has introduced the OPTIMA D Series, a miniature connector platform designed for defense, aerospace, and other mission-critical systems. The connectors combine a reduced form factor with rugged construction, offering reliable performance in applications such as tactical communications, UAVs, avionics, and soldier-worn equipment. The OPTIMA D Series is engineered with IP68 sealing to withstand immersion…

Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the RA0L1 microcontroller (MCU) Group, built on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor, to expand its RA0 Series portfolio. The new devices are designed for low-power operation and integrate capacitive touch functionality, enabling user interfaces in consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial controls that must operate efficiently in battery-powered environments. The RA0L1 MCUs…

In the dynamic landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), the ability to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy connected solutions is essential. Whether the goal is to enhance smart city infrastructure, optimize logistics, or develop wearable health monitors, the proper tools can significantly accelerate the innovation cycle. The Nordic Semiconductor Thingy:91 X™ is a next-generation…

A reliable 5 V supply is at the heart of countless electronic applications, from chargers and adapters to small-scale embedded systems. In this project, we’ll walk through the design of a compact 5 V power supply that operates directly from the AC mains. To achieve this, we’ve chosen a non-isolated topology — a common approach…

Embedd.it has introduced a cross-vendor graphical MCU configurator to simplify hardware design and reduce vendor lock-in for electronics manufacturers. The tool enables hardware decoupling by allowing developers to configure microcontrollers across multiple families and vendors within a single interface. This approach supports faster development cycles and increases flexibility in sourcing components. The configurator integrates data…

Samtec, Inc. has expanded its AcceleRate HP product family with the addition of the APM6 and APF6 array connectors. These new connectors provide an 800-position configuration in a compact 5mm stack height, designed to meet the requirements of modern high-speed systems. The APM6 and APF6 connectors are built on a 0.635mm pitch and support data…

In our previous experiments, we designed a current source using a linear regulator. Linear regulators are simple to use but dissipate a significant amount of power, which makes them less efficient and more expensive. As a result, switching regulators are gaining popularity for voltage and current sources. Switching regulators operate on a switching topology, making…