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IC protects single-cell Li-ion or Li-poly batteries
Protecting single-cell Li-ion or Li-poly battery packs, the AP9101C battery protection IC has been announced by Diodes Incorporated. The device can turn off external MOSFET switches when detecting over-charge voltage, over-discharge voltage, over-charge current, over-discharge current and other abnormalities. This is particularly important in consumer markets for products such as smartphones.
300mV start-up DC/DC converter features PowerPath management
Linear Technology announces the LTC3106, a highly integrated, 1.6µA quiescent current 300mV start-up buck-boost DC/DC converter with PowerPath management, optimised for multisource, low power systems. The LTC3106 is suitable for powering low power wireless sensors from rechargeable or primary batteries supplemented by energy harvesting.
High performance AC power sources are now CE Marked
Powerstax announces the availability of two ranges of high performance AC power sources that are now CE Marked and therefore compliant with all relative European EMC and safety directives.
Compact DC/AC inverters deliver 500W pure sine wave output
ABSOPULSE has introduced two series of compact, industrial quality DC/AC inverters which can deliver up to 500W pure sine wave output. The CSI 500-FX and CSI 500F-FXW high frequency PWM inverters employ a new design topology and semiconductor technology that simplify the inverter circuitry and enable compact construction on a single PCB at a more competitive price than previous versions of the same output power.
Next-gen batteries will be worth $10bn in 2030
Li-ion batteries have led to revolutions in consumer electronics, EVs and grid storage, but still face limitations in terms of cost and performance. While incremental improvements will extend their dominance into the next decade, a new generation of battery technologies are rising, according to Lux Research, and will be worth $10bn by 2030.
Power supplies suitable for harsh environments
In order to meet the demands for high-grade AC/DC power supplies, necessitating low noise and operation under humid, dusty, oily, salty, ultra low or high temperature, high vibration, high altitude and poorly ventilated environments, MEAN WELL is pleased to unveil the 240W/320W ~HEP-240/320 series soon after launching HEP-100/150/185/600 series into the market.
10W DC/DC converters meet medical safety requirements
Designed in an industry standard DIP-24 package with reinforced insulation, a series of high performance, regulated 10W DC/DC converters have been introduced by Power Sources Unlimited. The THM 10WI series converters meet the medical safety requirements for IEC/EN 60601-1 3rd Edition and 2x MOPP (Means Of Patient Protection).
Single channel low-side drivers integrate robust protection features
Infineon Technologies expands its µHVIC family of integrated circuits for high and low voltage: the single channel low-side drivers IR44252L, IR44272L and IR44273L enable robust and cost effective design solutions. The device family utilises Infineon’s proven, robust high voltage junction isolation (HVJI) technology to realise multiple functions and integrate robust protection features.
DC/DC controller seamlessly sources or sinks up to 5A
Linear Technology announces the LT8714, an 80V input synchronous PWM four quadrant output DC/DC controller. This device cleanly transitions the output voltage through zero volts with up to 5A sourcing and sinking current capability, regardless of the output voltage polarity, making it suitable for regulating to positive, negative or zero volts.
High-density DC/DC converter is first to reach 9W
Sager Power Systems is proud to announce the TMR 9 Series from TRACO Power. These high power density DC/DC converters have isolated and regulated outputs with 9W of output power in the ultra-miniature SIP-8 package measuring just 0.86x.038x0.44”.