Power Management

Broadcom Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of high-bandwidth co-packaged optics (CPO) network switches for cloud infrastructure. Under this partnership, Broadcom will provide the 25.6-Tbps Humboldt CPO switch device that features Broadcom’s best-in-class StrataXGS Tomahawk 4 switch chip directly coupled and co-packaged with four 3.2-Tbps Silicon Photonics Chiplets In…

Diodes Incorporated has announced further additions to its extensive range of programmable multi-channel linear ReDrivers, releasing three new 20Gbps devices with 1.8V voltage ratings addressing fast-growing USB4 Gen3, Thunderbolt 4.0, and DisplayPort 2.0 standards. The DIODES ReDrivers PI2DPX2020, PI2DPX2023, and PI2DPX2063 are targeted at use in laptops, desktop PCs, workstations, active cables, monitors and docking applications. Their…

Vishay Intertechnology has expanded its IHHP series of low-profile, high-current power inductors with three new devices in compact 0603, 0805, and 0806 case sizes. Combining low DCR and core losses with a low maximum height of 0.8 mm, the Vishay Dale IHHP-0603ZH-01, IHHP-0805ZH-01, and IHHP-0806ZH-01 are designed to save space and increase efficiency in the Internet of…

The demand for increased bandwidth and security in network infrastructure driven by growth in hybrid work and geographical distribution of networks is redefining borderless networking. Led by AI/ML applications, the total port bandwidth for 400G (gigabits per second) and 800G is forecasted to grow at an annual rate of over 50%, according to 650 Group.…

Broadcom Inc. has announced the delivery of the Trident 4C Ethernet switch ASIC — a 12.8 terabits/second security switch capable of analyzing all traffic at line rate. Trident 4C detects flow anomalies in real-time as part of a rapid cyber-threat defense. Network bandwidth has been increasing rapidly and security analytics until now have been forced…

Optimized performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-voltage power supplies need to be combined with reduced bill-of-material (BOM) count and cost, as well as lower design efforts. With its 5th generation fixed-frequency (FF) CoolSET portfolio, Infineon Technologies offers the ideal components to meet these needs and effectively manage the critical design trade-offs. The new 800 and 950 V AC-DC…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced 15 new FRED Pt Gen 5 600 V and 1200 V Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers in the compact SOT-227 package. Offering the best conduction and switching loss trade-off for devices in their class, the Vishay Semiconductors rectifiers are designed to increase the efficiency of high-frequency converters and of soft-switched or resonant designs.…

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into massive data centers, the demand for higher performance will continue to increase. Following this trend, high power density and energy-efficient solutions for smart enterprise systems have also become challenging. As a result, Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard…

STMicroelectronics has released two STPOWER modules that contain 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in popular configurations. Each uses ST’s ACEPACK 2 package technology to ensure high power density and simplified assembly. The first of the new modules, the A2F12M12W2-F1, is a four-pack module that provides a convenient and compact full-bridge solution for circuits such as DC/DC converters. Another module,…

STMicroelectronics has introduced the IPS1025HF fast-starting high-side power switch for use in safety systems that require minimal power-on delay time. The IPS1025HF responds to turn-on and turn-off signals in less than 60µs even considering the Vcc power-on and off, enabling protective systems to ensure a specified safety-integrity level (SIL). Featuring a wide input-voltage range from 8.65 to…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the first AEC-Q200-qualified IHSR high-temperature inductor with current ratings to 155 A. This is for the 19.0 x 17.1 x 7.0 mm 6767 case size. Designed for multi-phase, high-current power supplies and input and output filters in automotive under the hood and ADAS applications, the Vishay Dale IHSR-6767GZ-5A offers a 50%…

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has upgraded the Vishay BCcomponents 193 PUR-SI Solar series of snap-in power aluminum capacitors with a higher-rated voltage of 570 V and a category voltage of 475 V. Targeted at solar applications, the devices offer operation up to 600 V at specific conditions, long useful life, and high-rated ripple…

Diodes Incorporated has announced a further addition to its family of automotive-compliant DC-DC converters. The DIODES’ AP64060Q is a 600mA synchronous buck-converter device with an input voltage range that covers 4.5 to 40V. It incorporates a 600mΩ high-side power MOSFET plus a 300mΩ low-side power MOSFET so that high-efficiency step-down conversion (reaching 90%) can be…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new transistor array. The DIODES ULN62003A consists of seven 500mA-rated open-drain transistors, where all their sources are connected to a common ground pin. Capable of driving a wide variety of loads — such as solenoids, relays, DC motors, and LED displays — this high-current transistor array is aimed at climate…

The CoolSiC products from Infineon Technologies have been adopted by Delta Electronics, a Taiwan-based global provider of power and energy management solutions, to allow for a big step toward energy transition and carbon neutrality with green power. With the successful development of bi-directional inverters, a hybrid three-in-one system that integrates solar, energy storage, and charging…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a high-efficiency synchronous boost converter. The DIODES AP72250 is targeted at step-up conversion in consumer and industrial applications where small form factors are a priority. These include battery-powered devices, USB power-supply units, power banks, supercapacitor charging equipment, and metering systems. The AP72250 supports a 900kHz switching frequency with a 20µA quiescent…

With the rising number of mobile devices, notebooks, and battery-powered equipment, the need for increased charging power and fast charging has emerged. For engineers, this trend poses the challenge of achieving ever-higher power levels in smaller form factors while simultaneously meeting thermal performance requirements. To address these contemporary design needs, Infineon Technologies combines the hybrid…

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced two new IHDM edge-wound, through-hole inductors in the 1107 case for commercial applications with soft saturation current to 422 A. Featuring a powdered iron alloy core technology, the Vishay Custom Magnetics IHDM-1107BBEV-20 and IHDM-1107BBEV-30 provide stable inductance and saturation over a demanding operating temperature range from -55° to +180 °C…

Diodes Incorporated has announced a series of bidirectional current monitors based on a high-stability zero-drift architecture. These devices are capable of accurately measuring very low sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages. Key applications include laptop PCs, battery chargers, industrial servos, servers, power-supply racks in server farms, and robotic systems. Consisting of six…

Contemporary server, communication, and network storage applications struggle to minimize power losses and solution size. The rapidly changing market also requires system solution providers to address market needs faster than usual. To address these issues, Infineon Technologies has introduced highly efficient and reliable step-down DC-DC converter modules. Adding to the point-of-load (POL) family, these modules…