Würth Elektronik extends its MagI³C-FDSM power module product range: The fixed step-down regulator modules now cover all bus voltages from 12 V up to 48 V. The modules facilitate development for applications with direct connection to bus voltages of 12 V, 24 V or 48 V. The wide input voltage range up to 74.5 V makes the […]
Regulators
LDOs span 5-60-V input range
Diodes Incorporated has added to its portfolio of power management products with the introduction of a new series of low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulators. The DIODES AP7387 devices are used in applications such as cordless vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, power tools, and various other household appliances. The devices have an input voltage range spanning from […]
Quad-output series added to ultra-compact voltage regulators
Empower Semiconductor, Inc. has announced a series of quad-output step-down converters that combine the industry’s highest current density and efficiency, the fastest dynamic voltage scaling (DVS) and transient response, and extensive fault protection. As with previous members of Empower’s IVR family, the new digitally configurable EP71xx series can deliver complete voltage regulation and protection functionality […]
LDO voltage regulator optimized for noise-sensitive automotive apps
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP7347DQ low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator, which is highly optimized for demanding noise-sensitive power-related automotive applications. This automotive-compliant high output accuracy LDO is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities, and fully supports automotive production part approval processes (PPAPs). These qualities make it well-suited to design into […]
GaN-based power converters sport 90% power efficiency in space-constrained communications satellites
The industry’s first single-stage, isolated dc-dc converters for high throughput satellite payloads provide spacecraft designers with the industry’s most efficient power conversion modules for enabling reprogrammable, software-defined payloads. Compared to conventional two-stage dc-dc converters, the CAES single-stage converters increase power efficiency from approximately 80% to more than 90% while simultaneously reducing size, weight and power […]
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 […]
Rad-hard PoL buck regulator, digital isolators, 100-V GaN FETs target satellite apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched a new line of plastic-packaged radiation-hardened (rad-hard) devices for satellite power management systems. The four new devices include the ISL71001SLHM/SEHM point of load (POL) buck regulator, ISL71610SLHM, and ISL71710SLHM digital isolators, and the ISL73033SLHM 100V GaN FET and integrated low-side driver. Combining rad-hard assurance levels with the board area savings and […]
Ruggedized dc/dc converters help keep ocean water clean
Ruggedized power modules now play a role in minimizing the contamination of sea water from the world’s shipping industry. Axel Schütz, TRACO Power There are more than 90,000 ships of various types and sizes on the seven seas: Cargo and container ships, oil, gas and chemical tankers, ferries, tugboats and so forth. One aspect common […]
700-V buck regulators billed as EMI friendly
Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled a family of new 700V buck regulators that offers designers numerous advantages over competitive solutions. The new RAA2230XX devices deliver superior power consumption, noise, and EMI suppression, as well as reduced overall system cost. They are ideal for a wide range of applications, including home appliances, sensing systems such as smoke […]
2.5 V to 5.5 V, 3A reversible buck/boost regulator measures just 218mm2
System architects seeking backup power using supercapacitor or other energy sources can now deliver the best combination of highest efficiency and smallest size with the Continua MAX38889 2.5V-to-5.5V, 3A reversible buck/boost regulator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The latest addition to Maxim’s Continua family of backup regulators delivers the industry’s tightest output regulation of 2.5 […]
