Navitas Seminconductor is demonstrating new gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor technologies at electronica 2024, focusing on applications in AI data centers, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial systems. A new 8.5 kW power supply for AI and hyperscale data centers combines GaN power ICs with third-generation SiC MOSFETs. The SiC components, […]
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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 […]
Multi-output power supply IC features 1700 V GaN switch
Power Integrations has introduced a 1700 V gallium nitride (GaN) switch, the 1700 V InnoMux-2. marking a new technical milestone in high-voltage power semiconductors. The technology is implemented in the company’s InnoMux-2 family of power supply ICs, designed for multi-output power supplies operating from high-voltage DC sources. “The new device is fabricated using our PowiGaN™ technology. […]
IGBT and MOSFET drivers provide 4 A in 200 nsec
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new IGBT and MOSFET drivers in the compact, high isolation stretched SO-6 package. Delivering high peak output currents of 3 A and 4 A, respectively, the Vishay Semiconductors VOFD341A and VOFD343A offer high operating temperatures to +125 °C and low propagation delay of 200 ns maximum. Consisting of an AlGaAs LED optically coupled to an […]
Flyback controllers feature adaptive synchronous rectification for AC-DC conversion
Nexperia introduced a new series of AC/DC flyback controllers as the latest additions to its continuously expanding portfolio of power ICs. The NEX806/8xx and NEX8180x are designed for GaN-based flyback converters in devices such as power delivery (PD) chargers, adapters, wall sockets, strip sockets, industrial power and auxiliary power supplies, and other AC/DC conversion applications […]
Compact 3″ x 5″ power supplies achieve 92% efficiency
TRACO Power announces the release of the TXO 300 series of AC-DC power supplies. This new series represents the 300-watt power level of the TXO family, which is planned to expand up to 500 watts. The TXO line is designed to provide cost-efficient industrial power supplies. The TXO 300 series features a compact 3″ x […]
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 […]
Versatile 200 W converters available in 1″x1″ package for industrial applications
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand 200W rated i1C series in the 1”x1” industry standard package size. These non-isolated, buck-boost DC-DC (step-up, step-down) converters operate from input voltages of either 9 to 36V or 18 to 75V. The i1C series offers output voltages adjustable from 9.6 to 28V with output currents of […]
