Power
PWM IC reduces costs in 5V/2A smartphone chargers
Dialog Semiconductor introduce the industry’s first digital pulse width modulation controller that can easily and efficiently drive low-cost, 10W power bipolar junction transistor switches to reduce the BOM cost in 5V/2A smartphone adapters and chargers. The new iW1679 allows designers to replace field effect transistors with lower-cost BJTs and address the market trends for lower standby power and higher light-load and active average effic...
Ultra-small P-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs
Advanced Power Electronics has today announced the introduction of a new P-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET, the AP2325GEU6-HF-3, which is well-suited for use in applications such as load switches. Combining fast switching, low on-resistance and cost-effectiveness, the AP2325GEU6-HF-3 is simple to use and has a low gate charge.
Linear DC-DC µModule step-down regulator delivers up to 144A
Linear Technology has today announced the introduction of a dual 18A per output or single 36A output DC-DC µModule step-down regulator capable of delivering up to 144A when four devices are current shared. The LTM4630 is a complete DC-DC regulator system in a 16mm x 16mm x 4.41mm LGA package, which includes inductors, MOSFETs, DC-DC controller and compensation circuitry.
10 W - 30 W DC-DC converters for battery-driven applications
CUI introduce the new high efficiency PYB DC-DC converter family. Housed in board mount packages with six-sided shielding, the new family offers an output power range of 10 W - 30 W across four series and features an ultra-wide, 4:1 input range. Efficiencies are also increased significantly over previous generations reaching 91%, up 3 percentage points.
High current isolated base dual thyristor and diode modules
IXYS has introduced an extensive range of new high current isolated base dual thyristor and diode modules. The new range of devices is based on the same 60mm die used in the largest of IXYS UK’s range of single device isolated base modules. Typical applications include industrial drives, soft starts, welding and all types of front end rectification needs.
5 - 20W AC-DC miniature encapsulated power supply
In response to the energy-saving and miniature requirement for electronic end products, MEAN WELL introduced a new generation of AC-DC miniature encapsulated type power supply - IRM-05/10/15/20 series, 5W-20W on board module type featuring with compact size and low load power consumption at standby mode. Comparing to the prior generation of PM series, IRM series greatly reduced their size to help system designers solve the tough issue of PCB spac...
TI wireless power chip simplifies development of Qi charging stations
Building on its industry-leading power management portfolio, Texas Instruments introduce its next-generation wireless power transfer circuit to support the WirelessPower Consortium 1.1 specification. The bq500212A transmitter, which is shipping in volume production, requires one-third fewer components than competitive solutions. The circuit allows designers to quickly take to market Qi-compliant wireless charge pads or stations that can operate f...
Intersil unveil versatile synchronous buck regulator
Intersil has today announced the introduction of the ISL85415, a versatile 500mA synchronous buck regulator featuring a wide input voltage range, integrated synchronous FETs and internal compensation. New generations of communication, industrial and consumer systems require switching regulators to accommodate a wide range of input voltages and the ISL85415 meets that need supporting from 3V to 36V capability.
Synchronous boost DC-DC converter in 150°C H-grade
Linear Technology announces the high temperature H-grade version of the LTC3122 in a12-lead thermally enhanced MSOP package. The LTC3122 is a 3MHz current-mode, synchronous boost DC-DC converter with integrated output disconnect. Its internal 2.5A switches deliver output voltages as high as 15V from an input voltage range of 1.8V at start-up (0.5V when running) to 5.5V, making it ideal for various battery chemistries or standard 3.3V and 5V power...
Ruggedized, Flexible High Power AC/DC PSUs
Powerstax plc announces the release of the MC1U series. Offered in 400W (MC1U-6A), 700W (MC1U-6B) and 1000W (MC1U-6C) versions, supporting a 47Hz to 440Hz input frequency range, these PSUs provide design engineers with a plug and play solution that can easily be adapted to meet their exact functional specifications - with the output voltage adjusted as required using an integrated multi-turn potentiometer.