Power
High Power Multiphase Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features Differential Remote Sensing, Active Voltage Positioning & Stage Shedding Technology
Linear Technology introduced the LTC3856, a two-phase single output high efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with PolyPhase® operation, differential output voltage sensing and integrated phased-lock loop (PLL) synchronization. Up to 12 phases can be paralleled and clocked out of phase to minimize input and output filtering requirements for high current applications (up to 300A). The differential amplifier provides remo...
Intelligent 4 Quadrant Bipolar Power Supply from Kikusui
Kikusui's new PBZ Power Supplies enable polarity change without changing terminals. Just vary the output control to seamlessly pass through zero. Four quadrant operation allows the power supply to act either as a source or load.
TDK-Lambda attains ISO 9001:2008 group certification across Europe
TDK-Lambda has achieved ISO 9001:2008 group certification across all European operations following a rigorous assessment of its quality processes and procedures by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
Infineon Launches 3rd Generation High Speed 600 V and 1200 V IGBTs
Infineon Technologies today introduced its 600V and 1200V High Speed 3 (3rd generation) IGBT product family optimized for high frequency and hard switching applications. The device family sets a new benchmark in reduced switching losses and best-in-class efficiency and is designed to address topologies switching at up to 100kHz.
Infineon - Compact IGBT Modules with Highest Power Density and Reliability
Infineon Technologies presents new IGBT modules designed for highest power density and reliability: a PrimePACK™ module with 1400A in 1700V in a PrimePACK 3 packaging, and the new flagship of the EconoDUAL™ family, the EconoDUAL 3 with 600A in 1200V.
STMicroelectronics and Micropelt Demonstrated ‘Perpetual Energy’ Thermoharvesting Power Supply
STMicroelectronics and Micropelt GmbH, a young German company specializing in novel thin film thermoelectric devices, have announced a jointly-developed autonomous wireless sensor evaluation kit. The TE-Power NODE evaluation kit combines Micropelt’s Thermogenerator and ST’s EnFilm™ solid-state thin-film battery as energy storage for power backup and pulse current. Power management and charge monitoring circuitry connect to the included grap...
Price Drop and New Connector Option on Precision HV Power Supplies
UltraVolt, Inc announced today that the E Series of precision high-voltage modules has moved into full production. As such, the prices of all units in this product line were reduced up to 10%. This move to production also includes the addition of the new optional SHV- and BNC-style connectors.
austriamicrosystems launches the world’s first integrated measurement IC to reduce system cost and boost performance of power inverters
austriamicrosystems has announced the AS8002, the world’s first integrated solution for voltage and current monitoring in power inverters. This single chip design offers improved performance and reduced system cost of power inverters while allowing simplified design with a reduced number of components. The AS8002 is especially targeted for grid connected systems such as solar photovoltaic inverters.
Murata Power Solutions strengthens its range of OkamiTM PoL 3 and 6 Amp DC/DC converters
Murata Power Solutions has added three new series to its Okami(TM) OKL range of non-isolated point-of-load (PoL) DC/DC converters that feature the innovative inspectable Land Grid Array (iLGA) package. The OKL series offers a high power density, high power conversion efficiency (up to 95.3%) solution for space constrained embedded applications and is a cost-effective alternative to discrete design approaches.
1A VLDO Outputs Down to 0.2V from 0.9V Input
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3022, a 1A very low dropout linear regulator (VLDO™), featuring input voltage capability down to 0.9V and adjustable output voltage down to 0.2V. The LT3022's low VIN capability, coupled with the device's low dropout (145mV typical at full load), make it ideal for low-voltage, high current rails in digital ICs such as FPGAs, ASICs, DSPs, microprocessors and microcontrollers. It also has applications...