Power Management

Minimized R&D efforts and costs, along with highly efficient medium-voltage gallium-nitride (GaN) switches, are key requirements for modern power-electronics systems. In accordance with its strategically-designed GaN product portfolio to continuously strengthen full system solutions, Infineon Technologies is introducing the EiceDRIVER 1EDN71x6G HS 200V, single-channel gate driver IC family. The new product family is designed to…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the ClockMatrix 2 high-performance, precision, multi-channel timing devices for 400/800Gbps optical transport and wireline network applications. Building on the ClockMatrix devices introduced in 2019 for 5G wireless and 100/200Gbps wireline network applications, the second-generation family delivers improved performance with phase jitter as low as 88fs-rms.…

E-mobility and renewable energy systems require power-management solutions that drive performance and cost efficiencies while speeding up development time. To keep pace with these requirements, Microchip Technology announced its collaboration with Mersen on a 150 kilovolt-ampere (kVA), three-phase, silicon-carbide Power Stack Reference Design. Mersen is a global provider of power-management solutions for several industrial sectors,…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is introducing the RAA227063 Smart Gate Driver for brushless DC (BLDC) motor applications. The new device is programmable via an SPI interface, enabling it to support both motors with rotor position sensors and sensorless applications. It also provides programmable gate-drive voltage, offering support for N-channel MOSFETs…

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the smallest 24-bit wideband analog-to-digital converter (ADC), which delivers signal-measurement precision at wider bandwidths than competing ADCs. The ADS127L11, the newest product in TI’s portfolio of precision wideband ADCs, achieves ultra-precise data acquisition in a 50-percent smaller package — significantly optimizing power consumption, resolution, and measurement bandwidth for a range…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new IHCM common-mode choke for high-current commercial applications to 35 A. Available with a low-profile, surface-mount construction, the Vishay Custom Magnetics IHCM-2321AA-10 is more robust than bulky toroid-based devices, delivering superior performance across temperature ranges to +155° C. The IHCM-2321AA-10 offers a reduced size and volume, making it more resistant…

Microchip Technology Inc. recently announced a significant expansion of its gallium-nitride (GaN), radio-frequency (RF). power-device portfolio with new MMICs and discrete transistors that cover frequencies up to 20 gigahertz (GHz). The devices combine high power-added efficiency (PAE) and high linearity to deliver new levels of performance in applications — ranging from 5G to electronic warfare, satellite communications, commercial…

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that the lead times for its IHLP low-profile, high-current inductors remain stable and competitive at 10 to 16 weeks. As a result of improved productivity and a capacity expansion, the company is presently experiencing no shortages for its IHLP products. And with Vishay’s continued efforts to expand capacity, the company doesn’t…

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has announced the MAX17330 battery-management integrated circuit (IC) with integrated fuel gauge and advanced battery protection for one-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries. They deliver longer battery runtime for consumer applications than similar products. The new IC expands ADI’s battery management portfolio, which already delivers accuracy for the automotive and industrial markets that is…

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new bidirectional buck/boost converter with an ultra-low quiescent current (IQ) of 60 nA, which is one-third the IQ of competing boost converters. The TPS61094 buck/boost converter integrates a buck mode for supercapacitor charging while providing ultra-low IQ, enabling engineers to extend battery life by as much as 20 percent when compared…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the industry’s first industrial temperature DDR5 (5RCD0148H) and DDR4 (4RCD0232K) registered clock drivers (RCDs). The new devices are targeted at demanding applications such as edge computing, automotive vehicles, industry 4.0, and 5G applications. The new industrial temp RCDs support temperatures as low as -40° C…

CUI Inc, a Bel group company, has announced the expansion of two GaN desktop ac-dc power supply series to its SDI product family, broadening their product range for the GaN adapter line. The SDI300G-U and SDI300G-UR offer 300 W of continuous power from a compact desktop package and boast up to 100% increase in power…

Vishay Intertechnology announced a new modular panel potentiometer that delivers industry-high rotational torque of 8 Ncm — which is 200% higher than the closest competing device. It is ideal for off-road, aeronautics, and industrial applications. Featuring up to seven modules, the Vishay Sfernice P11H is offered in a compact 12.5 mm size, with a 6.35…

Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced two new PESD5V0R1BxSF low-clamping and capacitance bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes. Based on Nexperia’s TrEOS technology with active silicon-controlled rectification, the devices ensure optimal signal integrity for USB4 (up to 2 x 20 Gbps) data lines on laptops and peripherals, smartphones, and other portable electronic equipment. “Since…

Vishay Intertechnology recently introduced two new automotive-grade IHTH high-current and high-temperature through-hole inductor in the compact 1500 case size. For automotive applications, the Vishay Dale IHTH-1500MZ-5A (0.47 µH to 4.7 µH) delivers a high-saturation current of 156 A and a low, typical DCR (down to 0.19 mW). The IHTH-1500TZ-5A (6.8 µH to 100 µH) offers…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the RAA78815x Family of 5V differential RS-485/422 transceivers with electrical fast-transient (EFT) immunity ±5000V and ESD protection up to ±16,000V. These products are the ideal solution for noise-sensitive industrial communication networks. The six new full and half-duplex ruggedized devices meet both the RS-485 and RS-422…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new IHVR vertical-mount inductor in the 10.25 mm by 6.4 x 10mm, 4025 case size. Optimizing inductance and minimizing DCR for increased efficiency in DC/DC converters, the newly designed Vishay Dale IHVR-4025JZ-3Z offers high temperature operation (up to +155° C) for computer, server, telecom, and industrial applications. Compared to traditional…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced new, surface-mount small signal diodes in the ultra-compact DFN1006-2A plastic package with wettable flanks. Designed to save space and improve thermal performance in automotive and industrial applications, the 40 V BAS40L Schottky and 100 V BAS16L switching diodes are each available in AEC-Q101 qualified versions. Measuring only 1 x 0.6 x 0.45mm, the diodes…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveiled an innovative automotive gateway solution with R-Car S4 system-on-chips (SoCs) and power management ICs (PMICs) for next-generation vehicle computers, communication gateways, domain servers and application servers. Renesas’ new solution meets the automotive industry’s demands for high-speed networking, security, performance, and functional safety levels required…

STMicroelectronics’ STGAP2SiCSN single-channel gate driver, optimized to control silicon-carbide MOSFETs, now comes in a space-saving, narrow-body SO-8 package and delivers reliable performance with accurate PWM control. As SiC technology becomes widely adopted to boost power-conversion efficiency, the STGAP2SiCSN simplifies design, saves space, and enhances robustness and reliability in energy-conscious power systems, drives, and controls. Applications include…