converters

A major advantage of a switching regulator is that it can boost a lower voltage into a higher one. This type of regulator is also known as a boost or step-up converter. A boost converter is used to step up an input voltage to a higher level as required by a load. This capability is…

CUI Inc., a Bel group company, has recently introduced the PQC30-O, PQC50-O, and PQC75-O series to expand its line of isolated dc-dc converters. The new converters are designed with a 36~75 Vdc input range and are presented in an economical and slim, open-frame, 1/16th brick form factor. The PQC-O series is tailored specifically for telecom…

CUI Inc, a Bel group company, announced the addition of two isolated dc-dc converters with the PQQC3-OS and PQQC6-OS series — featuring a 2:1 input range, 36~75 Vdc, and a single regulated output. The series is certified to 62368 safety standards for CE and UKCA and are suited for a variety of industrial, test & measurement, and…

Diodes Incorporated is addressing the need for advanced signal conditioning in modern automotive designs by introducing two precision operational amplifiers (op-amps) aimed at different signal frequency scenarios. The low signal-to-noise ratio characteristics of the DIODES AS2376Q mean it is optimized for high-frequency use, such as in onboard chargers (OBCs), DC-DC converters, battery-management system (BMS) implementations,…

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…

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%…

STMicroelectronics has released two reference designs that simplify building complete industrial or home-appliance motor drives for compressors with the STSPIN32 motor-control system-in-package (SiP). Each integrates the motor controller with a three-phase inverter to power the motor, and an offline converter and auxiliary circuitry. A production-ready PCB design and motor-control firmware are also included. The STEVAL-CTM011V1 targets general…

Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced a new portfolio of next-generation, 16-to-24-bit, ultra-high precision successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that simplify the often complex process of designing ADCs into instrumentation, industrial, and healthcare applications. The new high-performance SAR ADC family features ADI’s patented Easy Drive technology and versatile Flexi-SPI serial peripheral interface (SPI) that…

STMicroelectronics’ new, fully integrated Power-Management IC (PMIC) for AMOLED displays combines a low quiescent current and enhanced flexibility to extend the battery runtime of portable devices. With an input-voltage range from 2.9 to 4.8V, the STMP30 PMIC contains three integrated DC-DC converters to provide all the power rails needed for AMOLED displays in smartphones and other…

CUI Inc., a Bel group company, has announced the expansion of its PRQ Isolated dc-dc converters line, which provides a lower cost alternative to VHK models and high-wattage power solution. The PRQ150W-D and PRQ200W-D are EN 62368-1 certified 150W and 200W quarter-brick dc-dc converters housed in fully encapsulated aluminum alloy cases. They are suited for designers working on…

Space system designers cannot easily support non-standard voltages or add functions with traditional hybrid-style power converters. Microchip Technology has eliminated the cost, complexity, and customization challenges of these hybrid solutions by offering a discrete-component-based, space-grade DC-DC power converter family that now includes 28V-input, 50-watt (W) radiation-tolerant options. “Our latest 28V-input SA50-28 products greatly simplify and accelerate…

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…

Easing the transition to high-efficiency wide-bandgap technology, STMicroelectronics has released the MasterGaN3* and MasterGaN5 integrated power packages for applications up to 45 and 150W. Joining the MasterGaN1, MasterGaN2, and MasterGaN4 — which target applications from 65 to 400W — the additions give extra flexibility to choose the optimum Gallium Nitride (GaN) device and driver solution when designing switched-mode power…

Optimized for isolated buck regulator designs, STMicroelectronics‘ A6986I and L6986I DC/DC converter ICs have a wide input-voltage range and low quiescent current to ensure robust and energy-efficient operation in automotive and industrial applications up to 5W. The isolated buck topology drastically lowers the bill-of-materials in systems that require a regulated non-isolated primary voltage and one or more…