Technology Articles

2019-08 Sensors Allegro MicroSystems, LLC

[Aug 11 2019] Allegro MicroSystems has announced the introduction of its new Hall effect current sensor IC, the ACS70310, which offers high speed and precision for sensing applications above 400A, making it ideal for high-precision sensing of 1000A or higher currents in hybrid/electric vehicle inverter applications. The ACS70310 is also a powerful solution with diagnostic capabilities to help improve safety an ...

2019-08 Power United Chemi-Con

[Aug 10 2019] UnitedSiC announced that it has launched a series of SiC JFET chips suitable for co-packaging with controller ics with built-in low-voltage MOSFETs, resulting in extremely fast, common-source, common-gate based flyback products of 20 to 100W. With an operating voltage range of 650 to 1700V, these constant-on-type SiC JFETs enable simplified start-up schemes with zero standby power consumption and ...

2019-08 Power XP Power

[Aug 9 2019] XP Power announced the launch of two new ultra-thin, bare-version power supplies that address the need for low-cost 40W and 60W power solutions for a wide range of medical, home and communications/industrial applications. Most markets today are under price pressure; The new FCS40 and FCS60 combine low unit costs with an easily integrated multi-terminal equipment market that meets this need throug ...

2019-08 Power EPC

[Aug 8 2019] EPC Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announced the launch of the 100 V EPC2052 gallium nitride field-effect transistor, which has A board area of just 2.25 square millimeters, a maximum on-impedance (RDS(on)) of 13.5 mΩ and a pulse output current of up to 74 A to support efficient power conversion. Applications requiring higher efficiency and higher power density do not need to choose between s ...

2019-08 Power Maxim Integrated

[Aug 7 2019] Maxim has introduced the MAX77860 3A Switching mode charger to help designers easily add USB Type-C (USB-C) charging to portable lithium-ion battery-powered devices. The device is the industry's first USB-C buck charger to integrate USB-C port control and charging, eliminating the need for a separate host controller, simplifying the software development process and reducing overall bill of materi ...

2019-08 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Aug 6 2019] Diodes Corporation expands its PCI Express (PCIe) Gen 2.0 solution portfolio with the introduction of four new 3 -, 4-port, 4-channel packet switches designed for the needs of 5G, IoT, and AI networks. These products are ideal for applications such as 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi routers, STBS, security systems, IPC, NAS and other high performance networks where power is important. The PI7C9X2G304SV, PI7C9X2G30 ...

2019-08 Power Flex Power Modules

[Aug 6 2019] Flex Power Modules has introduced its latest family of miniature DC-DC converters for industrial applications: PUA-A, PUC-B, and PUB-M. These new devices are isolated converters that provide up to 1W of output power without minimum load. At full load, their typical efficiencies are 84% (PUA-A), 80% (PUC-B), and 81% (PUB-M). Input-output isolation voltages are 2000V (PUA-A), 6000V (PUC-B), and 300 ...

2019-08 Connectors Bourns

[Aug 5 2019] Bourns has introduced a new range of polymer temperature Protectors (P-TCO) that feature the protection of USB-C cable lines from damaging and potentially dangerous thermal runaway events. Bourns' new P-TCO series offers overtemperature protection solutions optimized for USB C-C, C-B and C-A connector configurations for USB 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0 and other types of data/charging cables. The USB Ty ...

2019-08 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Aug 4 2019] On Semiconductor has introduced two new silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs. The industrial grade NTHL080N120SC1 and the automotive grade NVHL080N120SC1 compliant with AEC-Q101 bring wide band-gap technology capabilities and broad performance benefits to important high-growth end-use applications such as automotive DC-DC, EV on-board charters, solar, uninterruptible power supplies and server power supp ...

2019-08 Connectors TE Connectivity

[Aug 3 2019] TT Electronics has introduced improved OPF350A and OPF352A fiber optic transmitter solutions based on 850nm LED technology. This new device with field-proven reliability and consistently high output performance can help equipment manufacturers reduce turnaround times and simplify procurement and planning processes. The solution's lead time has also been reduced to 10 weeks. The OPF350A and OPF352 ...

2019-08 Power Flex Power Modules

[Aug 2 2019] Flex Power Modules has announced the launch of the BMR469 series, a digital Point of Load (PoL) regulator ideal for high-current ICT applications. The BMR469 has a high power density of up to 160A per square inch, saving valuable board space. The series comes in two models with different output currents, both in small packages. The 80A BMR4690000 measures 25.4×12.7×11.6mm (1.00×0.50×0.46in), whil ...

2019-08 Power Texas Instruments

[Aug 1 2019] Texas Instruments (TI) introduces several new isolated gate drivers. Not only do they provide excellent monitoring capabilities, they also provide a strong protective barrier for high-pressure systems. UCC21710-Q1, UCC21732-Q1 and UCC21750 help designers develop smaller, more efficient and superior performance traction inverters, on-board chargers, solar inverters and motor drive designs. These d ...