Murata Power Solutions has announced the D1U74T series designed to meet the CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supply) standard defined by Intel and target server products for supercomputers, high-performance computing (HPC) systems, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and crypto mining applications incorporating GPUs / ASIC topologies. The D1U74T provides 12 VDC at 2700 Watt output power […]
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NTC thermistor chip optimized for direct embedding in power modules
TDK Corporation presents the new L860 NTC thermistor chip which can be directly embedded into power modules and used within sintering and AI-heavy wire bonding. Its characteristics correspond to the common MELF-R/T curve with R100 of 493 Ω. The lead-free chip with ordering code B57860L0522J500 is designed for a wide temperature range of -55 °C […]
Artificial intelligence and machine learning for power electronics
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in power electronics build on the existing foundation of digital power and represent the next step in the evolution of power converter design, control, and optimization. Just as digital power enables more complex control algorithms than analog control techniques, AI and ML will allow even more complex and […]
Regulator chipset powers AI cores or Intel VR13.HC server CPUs
Designers of high-performance, high-power artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now achieve the highest efficiency (to reduce power cost and heat) and smallest total solution size with the MAX16602 AI cores dual-output voltage regulator and the MAX20790 smart power-stage IC from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Leveraging the current ripple cancellation benefit from Maxim Integrated’s patented coupled […]
PMICs power high-performance automotive AI SoCs
Dialog Semiconductor plc announces the release of the DA914X-A product family of extremely efficient, high current, automotive grade, step-down DC-DC (Buck) converters. The DA914X-A devices deliver unprecedented current levels, up to 40 amps, a significantly better alternative to power solutions that require a combination of a power controller and discrete FETs. The DA914X-A family integrates […]
PMIC optimized For RZ/G2L, V2L MPUs
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA215300 PMIC (Power Management IC) optimized to complement Renesas’ RZ/V2L and RZ/G2L microprocessors (MPUs) designed for AI-enabled applications. The new high-performance PMIC offers a wide range of features, including nine channels, a built-in charger, and a real-time clock. The high integration of the new device reduces design complexity, speeding time-to-market […]
Buck DC/DC converter ICs sport built-in MOSFETs
ROHM Semiconductor announced two new bucks DC/DC converter ICs with built-in MOSFET – the BD9G500EFJ-LA and BD9F500QUZ – ideal for applications supporting high voltages and currents in factory automation equipment (e.g., PLCs / inverters, and 5G base stations that handle high power). Recent years have seen evolving markets of battery-driven applications and advanced industrial equipment, such as 5G […]
Class D/G audio power amp features low noise, low quiescent power consumption
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. unveiled the MAX98396 Class D/G speaker amplifier with the industry’s lowest noise and lowest quiescent power consumption, which is nearly five times lower power than similar amplifiers. The 20V digital input audio power amplifier offers 12.7mW of quiescent power to meet and exceed the industry’s power compliance regulations, which support the always-on […]
Differential switch offers high-speed operation from DC to 20 GHz or 40 GHz
Menlo Microsystems, Inc. has announced a new double-pole/double-throw (DPDT) switch providing the industry’s highest performance and data rates for high-speed differential switching applications. Based on Menlo Micro’s market-proven Ideal Switch technology, the new MM5600 DPDT switch offers high-speed operation from DC to 20 GHz or 40 Gbps, significantly outperforming conventional electromechanical (EM) relays and solid-state switches. […]
Power stages target multiphase VR regulators powering high-performance GPUs, CPUs
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced a new series of Smart Power Stages (SPS) targeting multiphase VR regulators powering high-performance GPU and CPU in desktop Add-In Graphics Cards (AICs), gaming laptops, servers, data storage, artificial intelligence, and networking equipment. The AOZ527xQI series uses AOS’s latest generation of a flexible smart driver IC and Gen Alpha MOSFET technology to provide […]
