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The increasing demand for high-power density is pushing developers to adopt 1500 VDC link in their applications to increase the rated power-per-inverter and reduce system costs. However, 1500 VDC-based systems also pose more challenges on the system design, such as fast switching at high DC voltage, which typically requires a multi-level topology. This leads to…

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…

Diodes Incorporated has introduced the DGD0579U high and low-side gate driver. This high-frequency device, which has a built-in bootstrap diode, is capable of driving two N-channel MOSFETs in the half-bridge configurations that are commonly used for motor control and DC-DC power delivery functions. It also targets high-power applications, such as cordless power tools, e-bikes, and…

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…

Featuring a synchronous topology for optimum efficiency, the new STMicroelectronics STPD01 DC/DC buck converter is digitally programmable for USB power-delivery (PD) applications up to 60W. With a wide input-voltage range of 6 to 26.4V, the STPD01 offers flexibility to address applications such as AC multiport adapters, USB hubs, PC monitors, and smart televisions. The output…

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…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the R9A06G061 power-line communication (PLC) modem IC. The R9A06G061 delivers high-speed communication at up to 1Mbps over long distances of a kilometer or more — without the need for relays, expanding the range of practical applications for PLC. Optimized analog peripheral functions reduce the…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the industry’s first high-voltage chip divider to be offered in a ribbed, molded package with compliant surface-mount leads. Designed to reduce component counts and improve TC tracking performance and ratio stability in automotive and industrial equipment, the Vishay Techno CDMM delivers a maximum working voltage of 1500 V in the 4527 case…

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…

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…

Texas Instruments (TI) recently introduced the industry’s smallest and most accurate 1.5-W isolated DC/DC bias-supply module. The UCC14240-Q1 uses a proprietary integrated transformer technology to enable designers to cut their power solution size in half for use in high-voltage environments such as electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid EVs, motor-drive systems, and grid-tied inverters. With the accelerating…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the industry’s first automotive-grade, IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor in the 19 X 19 X 7mm, 7575 case size. Offering high-temperature operation (to +155° C) for under-the-hood automotive applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-7575GZ-5A offers up to 30 percent lower DCR and up to 35 percent higher current ratings than devices in the…

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…

TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG, now part of Maxim Integrated Products, recently introduced the fully integrated TMC6140-LA 3-phase MOSFET gate driver that simplifies design and maximizes battery life of brushless direct-current (DC) motor drives. The TMC6140-LA 3-phase MOSFET gate driver integrates all three bottom shunt amplifiers to provide a complete motor drive solution…

CUI, a Bel group company, has announced the addition of 12 new models to its VMS-C and VMS-C-CNF range of internal medical ac-dc power supplies. These new, higher power models are chassis-mount units, available in open-frame or metal-case variations that are ideal for use in medical and home healthcare applications, such as ultrasound machines and…

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is launching a new commercial IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor that is the industry’s first composite inductor in the 19 x 19 x 7 mm, 7575 case size. Offering a high-temperature operation (to +155° C) for computer, telecom, and industrial applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP‑7575GZ-51 offers up to 30 percent lower DCR and…

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…

STMicroelectronics’ ALED6000 single-chip automotive LED driver with integrated DC/DC converter is a low-BoM (Bill of Materials) solution that allows design flexibility and keeps the lighting intensity consistent as electrical conditions within the vehicle fluctuate. Suitable for exterior lighting such as daytime running lights, headlights, rear lights, stop lights, and turn signals, as well as interior lighting, the…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has unveiled a family of new 700V buck regulators that offers designers several advantages. The new RAA2230XX devices deliver superior power consumption, noise and EMI suppression, as well as reduced overall system cost. They’re ideal for a wide range of applications, including home appliances, sensing systems…

Power connectors are specifically designed for the purpose of transferring power from one device to another or from one point to another point of a same unit. Connectors of this category generally have comparatively high voltage, current and temperature ratings. In this article, we will be discussing some of the common power connectors including IEC…