Nexperia announced the release of single and dual small-signal MOSFETs in miniature DFN packages. The automotive-qualified devices are available in DFN1110D-3 and DFN1412-6 respectively. Particularly the DFN1110D-3 (1.1mm x 1 mm) package has seen increasingly wide adoption and is quickly becoming the ‘de-facto’ industry standard package for small-signal MOSFETs and bipolar transistors intended for use […]
Power Components
15mm² active area silicon photodiodes for 300-560nm sensitivity
Marktech Optoelectronics has introduced new Series 4 silicon photodiodes with improved response speed. These photodiodes offer a response time of 25ns compared to the 80ns of current Series 4 PDs with the same active area. The new silicon photodiodes feature reduced junction capacitance (Cj), which improves response time, frequency response, and bandwidth. This is achieved […]
Power supply offered in 85 – 265 V AC single-phase input option
TDK Corporation introduces the HWS3000 programmable AC-DC power supplies in the TDK-Lambda series. These units deliver up to 3000 watts in a 270 x 150 x 61mm case size. The HWS3000 offers programmable output voltages of 24V, 48V, 60V, or 130V, with the ability to adjust from zero to maximum rating. Engineers can choose between […]
FAQ on pull-up/pull-down resistors: part 2
Even this relatively simple circuit arrangement has subtleties that affect performance. Part 1 explored the role of pull-up and pull-down resistors to ensure that the binary (digital) circuit points are at an unambiguous 1 or 0 level. This part explores basic issues of sourcing, sinking current, and resistor sizing. Sourcing and sinking current Q: What […]
40 V automotive MOSFETs offer 75 percent weight reduction
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the release of four new 40V 1)MXT MV MOSFETs designed in Power Dual Flat No-Lead (PDFN) 33 packages for automotive applications. As automotive technologies like autonomous driving and infotainment systems advance, the number and variety of motors installed in vehicles are increasing. Consequently, there is a growing importance for high-performance MOSFETs […]
Solid-state relays address industrial switching needs
Littelfuse, Inc. has announced the release of the SRP1 Solid-State Relays (SSRs) family. These relays are designed to address reliability and durability issues in industrial and commercial machinery applications. The SRP1 SSRs aim to overcome the limitations of conventional relays by eliminating mechanical components prone to failure under constant use. The SRP1 SSRs feature a […]
FAQ on pull-up/pull-down resistors: part 1
Even this relatively simple circuit arrangement has subtleties that affect performance. In the crisp, clean, theoretical binary world, signals exist in only two unambiguous states, generally called 1 and 0 (one and zero). However, when engineering students, hobbyists, and digital-only professionals get into the hands-on real world of circuits and systems, they find that binary […]
5 A MOSFET gate drivers spin motors and drive power supplies
Littelfuse, Inc. announces the launch of the IX4341 and IX4342 dual 5 ampere low-side MOSFET gate drivers. These gate drivers are specifically designed for driving MOSFETs and complete the existing IX434x driver series by adding the remaining two logic input versions. The IX434x series now consists of dual non-inverting, dual inverting, and non-inverting and inverting input […]
240 W eval board targets gains in USB-C power delivery
Eggtronic has unveiled an evaluation board (EVB) that allows engineers to speed the development and significantly reduce the size and cost of 240W power delivery (PD) 3.1 applications while supporting ultra-fast charging through industry-leading efficiency. The SmartEgg 240W PD 3.1 EVB has a peak efficiency above 95% and operates at over 90% efficiency from light […]
SMT bidirectional TVS diode protects to 240 V, 1 kA
Bourns, Inc. further demonstrates its innovation and technology leadership with the introduction of the industry’s first 240 V/1 kA Bidirectional Power TVS (PTVS) Diode that offers the highest power density available in a surface mount package. The Bourns Model PTVS1-240C-M PTVS Diode is designed with advanced silicon processing technology that yields exceptionally high voltage-handling capabilities, and along with […]
