Power
USB Type-C controllers enhance operation safety
Two new USB Type-C-certified port-controller ICs have been introduced by STMicroelectronics. The ICs offer built-in protection which help designers implement interfaces cost-effectively to support their required blend of USB features. These can include power negotiation, managed active cables, and support for guest protocols. USB Type-C specifies reversible plug orientation and cable direction, which simplifies attaching and powering a...
Low-power turnkey pedometer comes with embedded functionality
ROHM Group company Kionix has added embedded functionality to its line of high-performance accelerometers. The new KX126 tri-axis accelerometer integrates a step detector and step counter. According to Nader Sadrzadeh, Kionix’s CEO, “As the applications for sensors grow, we look for use cases that become widespread enough to warrant embedding algorithms and functionality directly into our sensors.
DC-AC inverters with battery charger and UPS function
Powersolve has just announced its EPS series of DC/AC inverters which are a low cost DC and AC input sine wave inverter featuring an integral battery charger for UPS function. DC input options available are 12V, 24V and 48V. AC input is 175-264VAC and AC output can be ordered set to either 220 or 230VAC.
Triac-dimmable constant voltage power supplies suit LED applications
Schukat has added Self Electronics' SLD75 triac-dimmable constant voltage power supplies to its range of power products, suitable for leading edge or trailing edge dimming. Self Electronics has developed these 75W triac-dimmable power supplies especially for LED applications in constant voltage operation without a separate control cable for dimming. Schukat has now introduced the SLD75-12VL-E and SLD75-24VL-E models to its range as a retrofi...
TVS diodes help overcome transient surges in vehicles
Now available in Europe through TTI are SLD8S Series Automotive SMT Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes from Littelfuse offering a choice of 7000W (10/1000μs) or 2200W (load dump) peak pulse power dissipation ratings in a surface mount SMTO-263 package. The high peak pulse power dissipation ratings enable power systems to pass the ISO test standards that are widely used in the automotive industry as the basis for transient specification...
Dual output modules enhance power supply range
Dual DC output modules for the EFORE RCB/MCB 600W configurable power supply series are available at Luso Electronics. They offer a wide voltage adjustability range. The dual output modules allow the power supplies to double the number of outputs in the same package size.
Ultra-wide input range in the smallest isolated DC/DC converter
MINMAX has announced the new MDWI08 series of 8W Isolated/Regulated DC/DC converters with ultra‐wide input ranges in the smallest/ultra‐compact 16 pin DIP package measuring only 0.94x0.54x0.31”, which offers a very high power density up to 50W/in3. This level of integration offers system designers the opportunity to reduce overall PCB layout area or add more features into existing PCB profiles.
Industrial switching power supply has wide universal input range
The addition of the Cincon CFM300S Series open-frame industrial AC/DC power supply has been announced by Power Sources Unlimited, which provides 300W of regulated power in a 3x5” footprint. The CFM300S meets the radiated and conducted emission requirements for EN 55032, EN 55024 Class B. Active PFC Meets EN 61000-3-2.
Railway DC/DC converters include RIA12 surge capacity
The DCR 30R-F0 series has recently been added to ABSOPULSE Electronics line of RIA12 railway quality DC/DC converters. The input voltage surge withstand capacity is 3.5 times greater than the nominal input voltage for 20 milliseconds, which ensures that the converters meet RIA12, the specification for the protection of traction and rolling stock equipment from transients and surges in DC control systems.
New parts help simplify designs and optimise SWaP-C attributes
Ruggedised modular DC/DC converters in a thermally adept, low profile (9.3 mm) VIA package, have been introduced by Vicor as the VIA DCM family and have a wide input voltage range specifications and isolated, regulated high efficiency outputs. The new DC/DC converter family, features enhanced functionality and performance, including EMI filtering, transient protection, inrush current limiting, as well as a secondary-referenced control interf...