With the increasing power requirements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) processors, server power supplies (PSUs) must deliver more and more power without exceeding the defined dimensions of the server racks. This is driven by a surge in energy demand for high-level GPUs, which could consume 2 kW or more per chip by the end of the…
Cinch Connectivity expands offerings with terminations for aerospace
Cinch Connectivity Solutions announced it’s now stocking Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) Terminations by Midwest Microwave Solutions. Midwest Microwave offers space-qualified SMA terminations designed to meet space and military industry standards and are suitable for high-grade satellites, deep space explorations, and thermo-vacuum chamber testing. With three standard screening levels and male and female versions available,…
CUI Devices unveils power relays for high-level current switching
CUI Devices’ Relays Group announced the expansion of its line of power relays with the addition of over 300 new SKUs. Ideal for high-level current switching in a range of industrial applications, measurement and control equipment, and safety systems, CUI Devices’ power relays offer max switching currents from 5 A up to 40 A. The PR…
Allegro expands portfolio with transformerless gate driver
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of the third product in its High Voltage Power-Thru portfolio. Allegro’s two-chip AHV85000 and AHV85040 isolated gate-driver IC solutions work together with external transformers to provide the freedom to design and maximize power efficiency for clean energy applications, including solar inverters, xEV charging infrastructures and energy storage systems (ESS),…
COSEL power supply offers high efficiency and compact design for industrial equipment
COSEL Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the HFA3500TF, a low-profile 3-phase, 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply designed for industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing, laser processing machines, and robotics. The HFA3500TF addresses worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, with an input voltage range of 180VAC to 528VAC. Utilizing an energy-optimized,…
Siemens unveils datapult AI NN for neural network accelerator design
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced Catapult AI NN software for High-Level Synthesis (HLS) of neural network accelerators on Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and System-on-a-chip (SoCs). Catapult AI NN is a solution that starts with a neural network description from an AI framework, converts it into C++, and synthesizes it into an RTL accelerator in Verilog…
Power Integrations’ plug-and-play gate drivers simplify design for wind, solar, and energy storage
Power Integrations has announced the launch of the SCALE-iFlex XLT family of dual-channel plug-and-play gate drivers. These drivers are designed for the operation of single LV100 (Mitsubishi), XHP 2 (Infineon), HPnC (Fuji Electric), and equivalent semiconductor modules up to 2300 V blocking voltage. The new gate drivers are suitable for wind, energy storage, and solar…
TDK introduces thin permalloy film for low-frequency noise shielding
TDK Corporation extended its Flexield family of permalloy thin film sheets with the new IPM01 series. This series features high permeability and high loss in a lightweight and 0.006 mm ultra-thin design. The new material effectively shields low-frequency band noise, an increasing issue in electric vehicles (EVs). Mass production began this month, May 2024. Electronic…
Radiation-tolerant MCU from Microchip targets space exploration
Microchip Technology has announced the SAMD21RT, a radiation-tolerant (RT) Arm Cortex-M0+ based 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) in a 64-pin ceramic and plastic package with 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM. Designed for space-constrained applications where size and weight are important, the SAMD21RT is available in a small 10 mm × 10 mm footprint. Running at…
Standex introduces low-profile MK33 SMD reed switch for space-constrained designs
The new MK33 surface mount Reed Switch series from Standex Electronics blends high performance in a small footprint, ensured by its deliberate bare-glass design. Economic by design yet mechanically and electrically high performing. The high-reliability KOFU switch, 10 VA power rating, and height of 2.3 mm max. yields the MK33 series the lowest profile switch…
iWave launches SMARC-compliant system on module
iWave has launched the iW-RainboW-G61M System on Module, powered by NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX 95 applications processor. Built on the SMARC v2.1.1 standard, the SoM provides product designers with scalability and modularity. The System on Modules and evaluation kits from iWave will be available for evaluation starting in April 2024. The SoM leverages the multi-core architecture…
Taiwan Semiconductor unveils low bias current Zener diode series
Taiwan Semiconductor announces its new series of Zener diodes with a selection of devices providing regulated voltages from 1.8VDC to 39VDC, all with ultra-low bias current (IZT) of 50µA and maximum power dissipation (PD) of 500mW. These devices are ideal for applications where exceptionally low bias current is needed (to extend battery life), essential (for…
CUI Devices expands connector portfolio with memory card options
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of memory card connectors to its connectors product portfolio. Available in a variety of SD and microSD card connectors as well as SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, and smart card connector types, CUI Devices’ memory card connectors offer multiple configurations to meet the requirements of a range of memory and consumer electronic applications.…
Pickering expands microwave test capabilities with MUX modules
Pickering Interfaces has announced a new family of high channel count PXI and PXIe microwave multiplexer (MUX) modules. Expanding Pickering’s range of RF and microwave switching, the 40/42-788 family is based on industry-leading, superior-quality Radiall mechanical microwave switches, with bandwidth options from 8GHz to 40GHz. Versatile switching configurations are available with single or dual SP8T, SP10T, or…
STMicroelectronics expands automotive power converter portfolio
STMicroelectronics has introduced new automotive-qualified step-down synchronous DC/DC converters that save space and ease integration in applications including body electronics, audio systems, and inverter gate drivers. The A6983 converters offer flexible design choices, comprising six non-isolated step-down converters in low-consumption and low-noise configurations and the A6983I isolated buck converter. With compensation circuitry on-chip, these highly…
Microchip launched rad-tolerant, 50 W power converters for space applications
Microchip Technology announces a new family of Radiation-Tolerant (RT) LE50-28 isolated DC-DC 50W power converters available in nine variants with single- and triple-outputs ranging from 3.3V to 28V. The off-the-shelf LE50-28 family of power converters is designed to meet MIL-STD-461. The power converters have a companion EMI filter and offer customers ease of design to scale and…
Advanced Energy expands DC generator line with water-cooled versions
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has added a fully water-cooled 60 kW option to its Ascent Arc Management System (AMS) family of DC generators for the precise control of film quality and repeatability, extending the industry-leading system with the most advanced software capabilities and the ability to operate in harsh environments. Delivering accurate, stable, and repeatable…
HBK introduces versatile miniature force sensor with digital and analog interfaces
HBK has released the U93A, a compact and easy-to-mount miniature force sensor that offers both digital and analog interface options. The U93A is available as a traditional passive mV/V sensor or can be ordered with different hardwired amplifier modules. Models with 0-10V or 4-20mA analog outputs are available, as well as a digital version with…
Microchip’s expands rad-tolerant FPGA portfolio with SoCs for space systems
Microchip Technology has introduced theRT PolarFire system-on-chip (SoC) FPGA. Developed on Microchip’s RT PolarFire FPGA, it is the first real-time Linux-capable, RISC-V-based microprocessor subsystem on a flight-proven RT PolarFire FPGA fabric. With today’s announcement, developers can now start designing using the commercially available PolarFire SoC (MPFS460) device and Libero SoC development tools. Along with Microchip’s…
CUI Devices blosters thermal portfolio with enhanced BGA heat sink series
CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group announced the expansion of its line of BGA heat sinks. Compatible with ball grid array (BGA) devices, the HSB family now offers aluminum or copper material options, clean or black anodized material finishes, and adhesive or PCB mounting styles. All BGA heat sink models are conveniently measured under four conditions for…