HMI announced the launch of its HL8518, a single-chip 80 mΩ high-side switch ideal for automotive applications needing power switches for low-wattage lamps, high-side relays and valves, and general resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. The HL8518 is a single-channel, high-side power switch with 80 mΩ (typical) Rds(on) power FET. It combines comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, full […]
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Regenerative power sources and loads emulate real-world power flows
Pacific Power Source announced its regenerative product line to support the growing demand for electrification. The line includes the AGX Regenerative AC/DC Source, RGS Regenerative Grid Simulator, and RLS Regenerative Load Simulator. These bidirectional sources and loads emulate real-world power flows, making them ideal for testing the utility grid, EV chargers, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), […]
Flat wire and square core PFC chokes target industrial and automotive applications
ITG Electronics has introduced a line of power factor correction (PFC) chokes whose slim design enables engineers to incorporate them into tight spaces. The company’s PFC282820B and PFC282822B series of PFC chokes are suitable for 500-1000 watt continuous conduction mode PFC boost converter applications. ITG Electronics also offers a wider design (27.5 x 28.5 mm) compatible […]
Gate driver optimizes EMI and power efficiency for motor control
Infineon Technologies AG introduces the MOTIX TLE9140EQW gate driver IC for brushless DC motors targeting the demanding 24/48 V market. The TLE9140 is tailored for automotive motor control applications featuring higher voltage requirements from 24 V up to a maximum of 72 V, where higher system reliability and faster switching behavior are necessary. The IC […]
EE Training Day: automotive intelligent power distribution
This webinar explores a block diagram of a power distribution application and smart power devices. Its goal is to help with understanding the changes in vehicle power distribution architectures, including the trends and mega-trends driving the continuation of electrification’s evolution. While this webinar has already occurred, we understand that schedules can be demanding. That’s why we’ve […]
Gate driver offers programmable control and monitoring for automotive applications
The L99H92 automotive gate driver from STMicroelectronics provides an SPI port for programming and diagnostics, a charge pump, protective features, and two additional current-sense amplifiers for system monitoring. Containing two high-side and two low-side drivers, the L99H92 can control a single H bridge powering one bidirectional DC motor or two half bridges for two unidirectional […]
Resistors provide improved reliability for automotive and industrial applications
Many types of electronic products across a variety of market segments require higher reliability components. Automotive grade resistors offer increased reliability and improved performance without the high cost and limited availability of components procured to established reliability military specifications. For those applications that also require a defined pulse withstanding the options become limited. Stackpole’s RPCA […]
High-voltage DC caps operate to 105°C
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS power capacitors for DC link applications designed for an operating temperature of up to +105 °C. The components with the ordering code B25695E can operate at rated DC voltages from 700 V to 1300 V (voltage derating necessary from +85 °C). The ESR ranges from 1.0 mΩ […]
Reed relay series off enhanced power handling in compact form factor
Pickering Electronics has introduced its latest high-power reed relay, Series 144, featuring an impressive 80-watt power rating while stacking on a compact 0.25-inch pitch. The SIP (single-in-line-package) reed relay offers a switching current of up to 2 Amps, delivering up to 60 Watts, or 1 Amp for up to 80 Watts, with a continuous carry current of […]
Relays series expanded with new 3 A DC-rated version
Carlo Gavazzi introduced the expansion of their RM1D Series Solid State Relays, which will now include a 3 Amp DC-rated version. This new addition, the RM1D060D3, will have a rated output voltage of up to 60 VDC. This extension was inspired by evolving market research that showed a large portion of the DC solid-state relay market […]