Power

WR-FAST Fast Connection is the name of a series of THT-configurable male connectors for accommodating single wires with blade receptacles — for example in household appliances. The new connectors are available in various blade designs, orientations and dimensions and are intended for current flows up to 16A and working voltages up to 300V.

The PKU4000D series from Flex Power Modules is an analogue DC/DC converter module that can deliver up to 260 W of power with an efficiency of up to 96%. It is available at distributor Digi-Key.

Vicor has announced their high-efficiency power autonomous wireless charging solutions that neutralise thermal management constraints, enabling innovative adaptive-matching transmitter for any battery, any robot, and any station.

RECOM has announced that it is adding the RACM60-K series to its range of open frame AC/DC power supplies. The low-profile two by three inch design features 90% efficiency across its load range, enabling full-power operation from -40 to +55°C without forced cooling, and up to +85°C with derating or forced air.

KEMET has strengthened its power conversion solutions by extending its popular KC-LINK range using KONNEKT high-density packaging technology to meet the growing demand for fast-switching wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, EV/HEV, LLC resonant converters, and wireless charging applications.

TDK Corporation has announced the granting of a United States patent for the GENESYS+ series of programmable power supplies. The issued patent protects TDK Lambda’s intellectual property regarding the method used to control and monitor paralleled power supplies connected in a scalable master-slave configuration.

Availability of a new range of toroidal transformers and related magnetic components from Nuvotem – Talema is announced by BEC Distribution.

 Toshiba Electronics has added two newly developed display interface bridge ICs to their product lineup for automotive in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. Through the greater complexity and extended functionality of automotive IVI systems, the number of display panels incorporated into modern vehicles has increased significantly, with IVI systems often including several different display interface types (like LVDS).

This year, the PCIM Europe digital days' will be taking place as a virtual event from 7th-8th July 2020. As ever, the event will cover innovations and developments in the field of power electronics. Participants can learn more about the latest trends in power electronics with the high caliber lecture program online. 

Farnell has strengthened its power semiconductor portfolio by adding a new range of compact, highly energy efficient power, motion control, and sensor solutions by Monolithic Power Systems (MPS).