Pulsiv Limited become the world’s first company to deliver 240W from a single USB-C port. This ground-breaking achievement has been developed by combining a Pulsiv OSMIUM front-end design with an industry standard flyback which passes strict EMC/Line Current requirements and is guaranteed to change the global charging market. Existing 240W USB-C chargers distribute the power across multiple ports […]
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Motor development suite debuts with pre-configured control algorithms
Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of the ModusToolbox Motor Suite, a comprehensive solution of software, tools, and resources for developing, configuring, and monitoring motor control applications. With its versatility across motor types, the solution enables developers to bring high-performance motor control applications to market quickly and efficiently. The suite supports industrial, robotics, and consumer […]
Gate drivers protect IGBTs and SiC MOSFETS to 9.6 kV
STMicroelectronics’ STGAP3S family of gate drivers for silicon-carbide (SiC) and IGBT power switches combines ST’s latest robust galvanic isolation technology with optimized desaturation protection and flexible Miller-clamp architecture. Featuring reinforced capacitive galvanic isolation between the gate-driving channel and the low-voltage control and interface circuitry, the STGAP3S withstands 9.6kV transient isolation voltage (VIOTM) with 200V/ns common-mode […]
Flat-wire construction yields low-profile inductors
Bourns, Inc. released its Model SRP-F Series shielded power inductors. The nine models in the series feature low DCR with flat wire construction in a small, low-profile (0.7 to 1.0 mm) form factor. The flat wire construction improves the efficiency of these new power inductors by significantly reducing DCR compared to other similarly sized power inductor devices […]
700 V chip features 120 mΩ rating in DPAK-4L package
Navitas Semiconductor has announced GaNSlim, a new generation of highly integrated GaN power ICs that will further simplify and speed the development of small form factor, high-power-density applications by offering the highest level of integration and thermal performance. GaNSlim enables the simplest, fastest, and smallest system design by integrating drive, control, and protection, with integrated […]
High-side gate driver protects battery-powered tools from faults
Infineon Technologies AG has now introduced the EiceDRIVER 1EDL8011, a high-side gate driver designed to protect battery-powered applications such as cordless power tools, robotics, e-bikes, and vacuum cleaners in the event of a fault. The device provides fast turn-on and turn-off of high-side N-channel MOSFETs with its high gate current capabilities. It consists of an […]
DC link capacitor offers 500 V to 920 V range
TDK Corporation introduces the xEVCap, a standardized and modular DC link capacitor design for powertrain inverters in passenger cars, commercial and off-highway vehicles, and machinery tools. Typically, such capacitor designs are fully customized, making the development time-consuming and practical only in large production volumes. In addition, if the customer requirements change during the project, this […]
Buck converter powers Intel Arrow Lake platform
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced its new application-specific EZBuck Regulator. The highly integrated, compact, and high-power-density AOZ23567QI Constant On-Time Buck Converter offers an upgraded solution that is designed to support VCCPRIM_VNNAON rails in the Intel Arrow Lake platform. AOS’ AOZ23567QI Constant On-Time Buck Converter delivers all necessary power silicon in a thermally enhanced QFN 5 x 5 […]
Common mode filters target high-frequency noise control in advanced electronic devices
TDK Corporation has announced the development of its TCM06U series of small thin film common mode filters designed for noise reduction in high-speed differential transmission. These filters, measuring just 0.65 x 0.5 x 0.3 mm, began mass production in August 2024. As digital devices like laptops, tablets, and game consoles continue to offer greater expandability […]
0201-size, automotive-grade resistors bring enhanced reliability in consumer and industrial applications
Many types of electronic devices now benefit from the higher reliability of automotive grade resistors. By specifying automotive grade resistors, design engineers in any market segment can increase electrical stability and environmental reliability without the significant increase in cost normally associated with established reliability resistors. Stackpole’s RMCA series is AEC Q200 qualified and provides excellent long-term reliability. The […]
