STMicroelectronics’ STNRG012 is a highly integrated and space-saving digital power controller with advanced distortion mitigation that delivers an ideal solution for LED-lighting applications. The device contains a multimode power-factor correction (PFC) controller, resonant half-bridge controller, and 800V startup circuit that’s all managed by a digital engine. The PFC controller changes dynamically between transition mode, discontinuous-current mode (DCM),…
Infineon launches power-management solutions for Intel Xeon processors
Infineon Technologies has announced the launch of a complete power-management offering for compute servers, based on Intel’s Sapphire Rapids compute-processing units (CPU). This new “pick-and-place” solution uses several Infineon power-management devices and technologies that deliver optimum power efficiency and performance — including XDP digital multiphase controllers, OptiMOS integrated power stages and OptiMOS IPOL voltage regulator. This offering…
STMicroelectronics’ AMOLED power-management IC boosts viewing experience
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…
Vishay adds to its TNPV e3 series of thin-film, flat-chip resistors
Vishay Intertechnology has announced that it has extended its TNPV e3 series of automotive-grade, high-voltage, thin-film, flat-chip resistors with a smaller 0805 case size. The Vishay Draloric TNPV0805 e3 is the industry’s first such device in the compact 0805 case size to combine high-operating voltages to 450 V with tight tolerance of ± 0.1 %…
TE launches new series of V0 cable cleats
TE Connectivity (TE), a provider of connectivity and sensors, has launched a new series of V0 cable cleats that improves cable management and protection in a wide range of applications — including wind farms, substations, data centers, rail & metro, and more. As energy demand grows, so does the complexity of cable systems. Absent or unreliable cable-management solutions can…
Diodes introduces new series of low drop-out voltage regulators
Diodes Incorporated has added to its portfolio of power-management products with the introduction of a new series of low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulators. The new DIODES AP7387 devices are used in applications that include cordless vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, power tools, and various other household appliances. The devices have an input voltage range spanning from…
Microchip unveils industry’s lowest on-resistance 3.3 kV silicon-carbide power devices
System designers of traction power units (TPUs), auxiliary power units (APUs), solid-state transformers (SSTs), industrial motor drives, and energy infrastructure solutions require high-voltage switching technology to increase efficiency, reduce system size and weight. Microchip Technology has announced the expansion of its SiC portfolio with the release of the industry’s lowest on-resistance [RDS(on)] 3.3 kV SiC…
Next-generation EiceDRIVER 2EDN gate driver ICs set new benchmark for form factor
Infineon Technologies is releasing a new EiceDRIVER 2EDN product family. Aiming at space-limited designs, the next-generation devices complement the existing 2EDN driver ICs by providing higher system-level efficiencies, excellent power density, and consistent system robustness with fewer external components. Building on this expansion, the 2EDN family can now drive the power-switch device performance in applications…
STMicroelectronics’ 50W GaN converter enables high-efficiency power designs
STMicroelectronics‘ new VIPerGaN50 simplifies building single-switch flyback converters up to 50 Watts and integrates a 650V gallium-nitride (GaN) power transistor for superior energy efficiency and miniaturization. With its single-switch topology, high integration, current-sensing, and protection circuitry built-in, the VIPerGaN50 comes in a compact and low-cost 5 x 6mm package. The speed of the integrated GaN transistor…
Vishay to showcase latest power-management solutions at APEC 2022
Vishay Intertechnology has announced its product lineup for the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) 2022, taking place March 20-24 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Exhibiting in booth 1434, Vishay will highlight a broad range of power-management solutions — including its latest power IC, passive component, diode, and MOSFET…
CUI expands PRQ Isolated dc-dc converter line
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…
Infineon expands isolated EiceDRIVER Enhanced gate-driver portfolio
The highest possible system efficiency is a key requirement for modern power electronics, which is driving the development of increasingly higher power densities. However, high-system values are at stake should short-circuit events occur. To prevent this and enable systems with the best protection, Infineon Technologies is expanding its portfolio of isolated EiceDRIVER Enhanced gate drivers…
STMicroelectronics’ new dual high-side switches provide flexibility
STMicroelectronics’ latest high-side switches, the IPS2050H and IPS2050H-32, permit two programmable current-limit values for smart driving of capacitive loads that draw high startup current. These new dual-channel switches have an input-voltage range from 8 to 60V to withstand up to 65V on the input pin, ensuring flexibility and robust performance in industrial applications. The integrated power MOSFET…
Nexperia’s new Zener diodes extend battery-time and save PCB space
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has announced a comprehensive range of low-current voltage regulator diodes. The 50 µA Zener diode range is available in three different surface-mountable (SMD) package options, in an ultra-small discretes flat no-leads (DFN) package and AEC-Q101 qualified parts — providing the ultimate in customer choice and flexibility. Specified at a…
Diodes offers new high-frequency, 100V-rated gate driver
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…
New dual gate drivers simplify SiC and IGBT switching circuits
Two new dual-channel galvanically-isolated gate drivers for IGBTs and silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics save space and ease circuit design in high-voltage power-conversion and industrial applications. The STGAP2HD for IGBTs and STGAP2SICD for SiC MOSFETs leverage ST’s latest galvanic-isolation technology to provide 6kV transient-voltage capability in a SO-36W wide-body package. In addition, ±100V/ns dv/dt transient immunity prevents spurious turn-on…
Microchip advances family of non-hybrid, space-grade power converters
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…
Infineon’s smart, automotive gate driver protects battery systems
Battery systems for 48V are used in multiple, growing market categories including mild hybrid electrical vehicles, trucks, e-wheelers, and battery packs for solar panels. However, these Li-ion battery systems need to be protected against negative and positive voltages. In addition, these batteries must quickly and reliably disconnect from loads within microseconds in the event of…
STMicroelectronics launches digitally programmable, synchronous buck converter
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…
Infineon releases new single-channel, gate driver IC family
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…