A growing number of portable devices, including notebook PCs, are adopting the USB Type-C PD standard that can charge up to 100W, providing a common charging platform. At the same time wireless charging is gaining traction, increasing the demand to support both charging methods. However, in order to deliver a wide power supply range required […]
Battery
Techargeable battery in SMD technology provides 100 µAh at 1.4 V
TDK Corporation presents CeraCharge – the first solid-state rechargeable battery in SMD technology. Depending on requirements, the number of charge/discharge cycles this battery is able to perform ranges from several dozens to up to 1000. With its compact EIA 1812 package (4.5 x 3.2 x 1.1 mm) it offers a capacity of 100 µAh at […]
Sager to stock 120-W single-output medical power supplies from SL Power
Sager Electronics is now stocking SL Power’s MB120S power supply series for medical applications. These 120 Watt AC/DC power supplies are feature-rich and highly efficient, easily fitting in a 1U chassis while providing 100 Watts of convection power. The MB120S Series from SL Power have a 10-year life design with premium e-caps, and are designed to […]
Ultra-high density Li–ion battery building block targets energy storage systems
A second-generation (Gen II) lithium-ion battery cell puts out 65 Ah and 223 Wh/kg over a long cycle life and delivers 47% more energy density compared to first-generation (Gen I) technology. Developed by XALT Energy, the 65-Ah UHE cell has a strong cycle and calendar life when compared to similar cells. It is a good […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – September
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the power electronics forum threads.) AC DC full bridge power supply – I’m designing a variable output full bridge power supply […]
120W quarter brick DC-DC converters have four package styles for industrial applications
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the GQA120 series of 120W industrial grade DC-DC converters. Four package types allow product performance to be optimized for the application. The series can accept a 12Vdc or 24Vdc nominal input, making it suitable for ruggedized communication equipment, automated vehicle mounted electronics, trackside rail and marine radar and navigation […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – July
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the power electronics forum threads. Build a constant current circuit – I am building a circuit which will provide me a […]
Manganese and sodium-ion-based material may offer eco-friendly battery option for EVs and mobile devices
In the battle of the batteries, lithium-ion technology is the reigning champion, powering that cellphone in your pocket as well as an increasing number of electric vehicles on the road. But a novel manganese and sodium-ion-based material developed at The University of Texas at Dallas, in collaboration with Seoul National University, might become a contender, […]
2-V input synchronous step-down switching regulator features super-low EMI/RFI emissions
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8609S, a 2A (3A Peak), 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. Its unique Silent Switcher® 2 architecture uses two internal input capacitors as well as internal BST and INTVCC capacitors to minimize the area of the hot loops. The LT8609S design dramatically reduces EMI/EMC […]
EV battery packs deliver high energy density in safe packaging
Anhui Xinen Technology Company, Ltd. announced the launch of its electric vehicle (EV) battery pack that is fire, water, leak, and temperature resistant and prevents explosions, resolving the most critical problem in the EV industry to provide uncompromised safety and reliability for consumers. Xinen’s patented battery pack module is composed of hundreds of battery cells positioned […]
