Power
AC/DC power supplies deliver 200-400W of continuous power
A series of AC/DC power supplies that deliver up to 400W with convection cooling has been introduced by Power Sources. The less than 1U height and flexible mounting options make the units suitable for high reliability applications. Power supplies are touch safe to IP2 protection.
PMIC/charger combo saves mobile power
Intersil has introduced the ISL95852 integrated PMIC and ISL95521 battery charger, saving power in 2-in-1s, ultrabooks and tablets. The devices support Intel's “Skylake” 6th gen Intel Core processors, leveraging Intersil’s patented R3 modulation technology, which delivers best-in-class light load efficiency, superior regulation accuracy and fast dynamic response, resulting in better system power management and longer b...
1700V SiC MOSFET reduces cooling requirements
A new 1700V SiC MOSFET from Wolfspeed is available from distributor Richardson RFPD with full design support capabilities. The C2M1000170J features high blocking voltage with low RDS(on), low parasitic inductance, ultra-low drain gate capacitance, and a separate driver source pin. It is easy to parallel and simple to drive.
Power battery management solution targets wearables
Delivering optimal battery life while reducing power consumption, Texas Instruments has introduced a highly integrated battery management solution presenting the industry’s lowest quiescent current at 700nA with a buck converter which operates at 1.8V. The bq25120 features a linear charger, configurable LDO, load switch, buck converter, pushbutton control and battery voltage monitor all in one.
5-6W converters offer 6kW isolation voltage
MTM Power has announced that it now offers, as part of its extensive programme of standard industrial converters, a version in a DIL 24 case with an output power of 5 to 6W and outstanding isolation voltage of 6kV. Besides their compact design, the PMD5UD-6kV converters are characterised by a 4:1 ultra wide input range.
Voltage scalable transistors result in more dies per wafer
The Full Service Foundry division of ams AG has announced an expansion of its 0.35µm High-Voltage CMOS process platform. The advanced ‘H35’ process provided now includes a set of truly voltage scalable transistors offering area and performance improvements. Foundry customers developing complex high-voltage analogue/mixed-signal applications such as large driver and switching ICs instantly benefit from more dies per wafer.
Hall effect latches offer sensitivity & output options
Providing various operating magnetic thresholds, the AH37xx family of high-voltage Hall effect latch ICs from Diodes Incorporated address applications such as: controlling the commutation of BLDC motors in washing machines, dishwashers, fridge-freezers, air-conditioners, food processors, power tools and cooling fans; the measurement of speed in motors, pumps and flow meters; and contactless position sensing/indexing in printers, scanners and wind...
Precision differential amp is optimised for SAR & ΔΣ ADCs
Linear Technology Corporation has announced the introduction of the LTC6363, a low power, high precision, fully differential amplifier optimised for driving high performance 16-, 18- and 20-bit SAR and ΔΣ ADCs. Featuring 100µV maximum input offset voltage and 2.9nV/√Hz input-referred voltage noise, the LTC6363 consumes just 19mW on a 10V supply.
Deeper integration for higher efficiency
A 3-in-1 solution that integrates three topologies into one flow1 housing has been released by Vincotech. The flowRPI 1 is designed for welding, charger and SMPS applications rated from 1.5 to 7kW.
Automotive applications beckon power inductors
Now available in Europe through TTI is TDK’s CLF-NI-D series of rugged power inductors for use in automotive electronics. The CLF7045NI-D wirewound SMD power inductors feature high efficiency and reliability over a very wide temperature range extending rom -55 to +150°C and offer rated inductance values from 1.0μ to 470μH (E6 series).