Bel Power Solutions announces the ABS400/MBS400 Series of convection cooled power supplies which are sealed and fully potted, offer IP66/67 ingress protection, and fit 1U applications. These power supplies may be mounted for conduction or convection cooling and are rated at 300 W in still air and 400 W with conduction via the optional heat […]
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Eval board wrings out LED power modules, includes analog and PWM dimming
With the MagI³C-LDHM (LED Step Down High Current Module) Power Module, Würth Elektronik now has the perfect solution for LED power supply in its portfolio. To make it even easier for developers to use these DC-DC converters with integrated controller IC, inductors, and capacitors—Würth Elektronik now offers an LDHM Evaluation Board. It integrates an efficient […]
Three-phase half-bridge driver ICs control brushless motors for e bikes, power tools
STMicroelectronics has created an integrated three-phase half-bridge driver IC with performance optimized for low-voltage industrial applications up to 75V, delivering a space-efficient and power-saving solution to control three-phase brushless motors in e-bikes, power tools, pumps, fans, light machinery, gaming consoles, and other equipment. The STDRIVE101 embeds three half-bridge drivers for external N-Channel MOSFETs, each able to sink […]
Offline converter IC integrates PWM, control components
The latest addition to the VIPerPlus series, the VIPer31 compact high-voltage converter IC from STMicroelectronics enables robust power-converter solutions that deliver excellent reliability and meet energy-saving eco-design norms while saving bill-of-materials (BoM) costs. VIPer31 is optimized for commonly used offline AC/DC converter topologies, including isolated and non-isolated flyback, buck, and buck-boost converters. The compact, highly integrated IC requires […]
Smart lighting base supports presence, light and activity detection
The LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base from TE Connectivity makes it simple to integrate innovations in street lighting controls. As smart cities become smarter and require more complex systems, LUMAWISE offers a streamlined product platform that supports modularity across lighting control products. LUMAWISE supports applications such as presence, light, and activity detection as well as […]
PLCC-packaged LEDs feature homogeneous color perception
Würth Elektronik has doubled its product range of SMT assembly white top view LEDs to 30 models. The 3014, 3030, and 5630 packages of the WL-SWTP product group have been expanded to include the “A series”. These new LEDs in PLCC packages feature the best possible lumen per watt ratio and MacAdam binning, thus achieving […]
eGaN 170-V FETs optimized for synchronous rectification apps
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation advances the performance capability while lowering the cost of off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of the EPC2059 (6.8 mΩ, 170 V) eGaN FET. This device is the latest in a family of 100 V – 200 V solutions suitable for a wide range of power levels and price points. […]
5 mm x mm, 60 V MOSFET is AEC-Q101-qualified
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced an AEC-Q101 qualified n-channel 60 V MOSFET that is the industry’s first such device in the PowerPAK SO-8L dual asymmetric package. The new Vishay Siliconix SQJ264EP is designed to meet the need for space savings and increased efficiency in DC/DC switch-mode power supplies for automotive applications. The new device combines a […]
1.2-kW enclosed ac-dc supplies handle industrial and medical applications
Bel Power Solutions announced the ABE1200 / MBE1200 Series of enclosed AC-DC power supplies. The ABE Series (industrial) and MBE Series (medical) are available in a couple of single output voltages and may be connected in parallel for redundancy and/or higher power. The ABE1200 Series power supplies feature a wide universal AC input range of 85-305 […]
SMD-packaged LEDs target horticulture apps
SMT mountable LEDs in a 2835 package extend Würth Elektronik extensive range of horticulture LEDs. The three WL-SMTW series LEDs emit light of the wavelengths 450 nm (Deep Blue), 660 nm (Hyper Red), and 730 nm (Far Red) – ideal for applications controlling plant growth through specific light mixtures. Besides vertical farming and lighting in […]