SCHURTER has introduced a new family of chokes designed for very high currents. The new current-compensated choke DKUH-1 is designed for currents ranging from 50 to 100A and supports a high voltage of 800 VDC, making it suitable for high-power energy applications. As energy applications become more compact and efficient, there is an increase in […]
Power Management
Ka-band amplifier targets high-volume satellite communications
CML Micro has introduced a Ka-band gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier designed for commercial high-volume satellite communication terminals. The CMX90A705 is a two-stage GaN linear power amplifier delivering +37.4 dBm (5.5 W) of saturated power, covering a frequency range of 27.5 to 31 GHz and offering 16.5 dB of small signal gain. It can function […]
Qorvo claims lowest on resistance in SiC JFET TOLL package for circuit breakers
Qorvo announced the industry’s first 4-milliohm silicon carbide (SiC) junction field effect transistor (JFET) in a TOLL package. It was designed for circuit protection applications including solid-state circuit breakers, where low resistance, superior thermal performance, small size, and reliability are paramount. With RDS(on) of just 4 milliohms, the UJ4N075004L8S offers the industry’s lowest on-resistance among the 650V […]
AEC-Q200 compliant inductors reduce parts count and board space
Bourns, Inc. introduced its Model CWP3230A Series chip inductors. These AEC-Q200-compliant automotive-grade inductors feature high current, inductance, and impedance in a compact form factor. The new series’ high impedance and current capabilities make them ideal for applications using coaxial cable, where both power and video signals are simultaneously transmitted. Bourns Model CWP3230A Series enables designers […]
GaN portfolio expanded to include high- and medium–voltage families
Infineon Technologies AG announces two new generations of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) CoolGaN devices which now enable customers to use Gallium Nitride (GaN) in voltage classes from 40 V to 700 V in a broader array of applications that help drive digitalization and decarbonization. These two product families are manufactured on high-performance […]
Wireless charging eval board delivers 50 W
STMicroelectronics has introduced a 50W, Qi-compatible transmitter and receiver combination to accelerate the development of wireless charging for high-power applications such as medical and industrial equipment, home appliances, and computer peripherals. Using ST’s new wireless charging solution, innovators can leverage the convenience and speed of wireless charging in applications that demand a higher power and […]
Low-profile, three-phase power supply features wide input voltage range for industrial use
COSEL Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the HFA3500TF, a low-profile 3-phase, 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply designed for industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing, laser processing machines, and robotics. The HFA3500TF addresses worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, with an input voltage range of 180VAC to 528VAC. Utilizing an energy-optimized, […]
Dual-channel gate drivers offer thermal management for inverter modules
Power Integrations has announced the launch of the SCALE-iFlex XLT family of dual-channel plug-and-play gate drivers. These drivers are designed for the operation of single LV100 (Mitsubishi), XHP 2 (Infineon), HPnC (Fuji Electric), and equivalent semiconductor modules up to 2300 V blocking voltage. The new gate drivers are suitable for wind, energy storage, and solar […]
Regenerative power source and simulator line targets electrification testing
Pacific Power Source announces its regenerative product line to support the growing demand for electrification. The line includes the All-in-1 AGX Regenerative AC/DC Source, 2-in-1 RGS Regenerative Grid Simulator, and RLS Regenerative Load Simulator. These bidirectional sources and loads emulate real-world power flows, making them suitable for testing utility grids, EV chargers, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home […]
IC protects battery backup systems from too much voltage and current
Littelfuse, Inc.has revealed the newest member of its eFuse Protection IC lineup, the LS0502SCD33S. This novel development introduces the Single Cell Super Capacitor Protection IC, tailored explicitly for charging backup power sources under extreme conditions, setting a new benchmark in the sector. Backup power is essential in numerous settings, but lithium-ion batteries’ limited temperature tolerance […]