Pulsiv Limited become the world’s first company to deliver 240W from a single USB-C port. This ground-breaking achievement has been developed by combining a Pulsiv OSMIUM front-end design with an industry standard flyback which passes strict EMC/Line Current requirements and is guaranteed to change the global charging market. Existing 240W USB-C chargers distribute the power across multiple ports […]
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MOSFET design combines low RDS(on) with extended safe operating area
Infineon Technologies AG announces the new OptiMOS 5 Linear FET 2, a MOSFET designed to provide the ideal trade-off between the R DS(on) of a trench MOSFET and the wide safe operating area (SOA) of a classic planar MOSFET. The device prevents damage to the load by limiting the high inrush current and ensures minimal losses […]
Wide bandgap power devices from industrial motors to 8.5 kW data center systems
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, […]
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 […]
Surge protectors keep LEDs safe from lightning
Transtector has just introduced a new line of AC surge protectors for LED lighting and whole home surge protection. They are panel-style and rated to be located indoors or outdoors. The new AC SPDs (surge protective devices) feature a 25 kA/phase 8/20 µs lightning protection surge capacity that is ideal for LED lighting and whole home […]
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 […]
8.5 kW PSU achieves 98% efficiency for AI and data centers
Navitas Semiconductor has released an 8.5 kW power supply unit (PSU) that utilizes GaN and SiC technologies and has achieved 98% efficiency for AI and hyperscale data centers. The AI-optimized 54V output PSU meets Open Compute Project (OCP) and Open Rack v3 (ORv3) specifications. It incorporates GaNSafe and Gen-3 Fast SiC MOSFETs in 3-phase interleaved […]
Multi-channel switches support body domain controllers
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has released the NSE34 and NSE35 high-side switch families for automotive body control modules and zone control units. The switches support resistive, inductive, halogen lamp, and capacitive loads in first-level and second-level power distribution applications. The product line includes 26 devices across single-, dual- and quad-channel configurations. The switches operate at load currents […]
IP67 motor series spans 119 – 1,000 kW, 0 – 4,000 RPM range
Danfoss Power Solutions announced the launch of its Editron EM-PMI540B electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance-assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI540B functions as both a motor and a generator. Designed for electric or hybrid drivetrains in demanding applications, such as off-highway machinery and marine vessels, it offers high efficiency, non-stop continuous power, and a high […]
