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 […]
Development Tools
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 […]
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 […]
AEC-Q101 certified GaN devices enable 200/300m LiDAR range recognition
Innoscience Technology has expanded its portfolio with two 100V automotive-grade GaN devices. The company’s INN100W135A-Q (RDS(on),max = 13.5 mΩ) and smaller package INN100W800A-Q (RDS(on),max = 80 mΩ) are both certified to AEC-Q101 and optimized for LiDAR as well as for high power density DC-DC converters and Class D audio applications in the automotive sector. The […]
IGBT and MOSFET drivers provide 4 A in 200 nsec
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new IGBT and MOSFET drivers in the compact, high isolation stretched SO-6 package. Delivering high peak output currents of 3 A and 4 A, respectively, the Vishay Semiconductors VOFD341A and VOFD343A offer high operating temperatures to +125 °C and low propagation delay of 200 ns maximum. Consisting of an AlGaAs LED optically coupled to an […]
High-side gate driver protects battery-powered tools from faults
Infineon Technologies AG has now introduced the EiceDRIVER 1EDL8011, a high-side gate driver designed to protect battery-powered applications such as cordless power tools, robotics, e-bikes, and vacuum cleaners in the event of a fault. The device provides fast turn-on and turn-off of high-side N-channel MOSFETs with its high gate current capabilities. It consists of an […]
Power module reduces SiC content while maintaining performance
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing the HybridPACK Drive G2 Fusion, establishing a new power module standard for traction inverters in the e-mobility sector. The HybridPACK Drive G2 Fusion is the first plug’n’play power module that implements a combination of Infineon’s silicon and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. This cutting-edge solution provides an ideal balance between performance […]
