Power
TI introduces 2.5-A, 60-V step-down SWIFT DC/DC converter
Texas Instruments introduced its first 2.5-A step-down SWIFT converter to support input voltages up to 60 volts. The new TPS54260 monolithic synchronous switcher with integrated high-side FET provides up to 95 percent efficiency and low operating current to 12-, 24- and 48-V point-of-load designs and GSM/GPRS modules used in electronic meters (e-meters), fleet management and security systems.
V1-Series - Intelligent Power Modules with High Output Power from Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric has launched the new V1-Series as part of the IPM (Intelligent Power Module) line-up. V1-Series is a new intelligent power module which is mainly developed to increase the efficiency of motor drives and power supplies like DC/DC converters. The V1-Series IPM is focussing on applications in the two digit kW- class offering a respective line-up of 200A/300A/450A in 1200V and 400A/600A in 600V.
Intelligent Power Modules for Solar Inverters
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is introducing its new “PV Series” of intelligent power modules (IPMs), which is mainly intended for use in residential photovoltaic (PV) inverters. The six different modules which are also well-suited for inverters in fuel cell systems, are integrated in packages with a footprint of just 90mm x 50mm.
Toshiba Electronics expands power MOSFET range with surface-mount devices rated to 600V
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has further expanded its family of power MOSFETs by introducing new surface mount devices with voltage ratings up to 600V. Supplied in a compact DPAK package, the new TKxP MOSFETs will be ideal for lighting ballasts, battery chargers and other power supply applications requiring currents up to 7A.
MAX8900A/B: Switch-mode chargers with JEITA-compliant battery-temperature monitoring for mobile devices
Maxim introduced the MAX8900A/MAX8900B switch-mode DC-DC chargers with JEITA-compliant battery-temperature monitoring for safely charging 1-cell lithium-ion (Li+) or lithium-polymer (Li-Poly) batteries. These are the first chargers to integrate ±20V overvoltage protection, which allows them to provide added safety and reliability without external switches.
Vishay Siliconix Introduces 30V P-Channel TrenchFET Gen III Power MOSFET in PowerPAK 1212-8 Package
Vishay unveiled the first 30-V p-channel TrenchFET Gen III power MOSFET in the PowerPAK 1212-8 package. The device features the industry's lowest on-resistance for a p-channel MOSFET with this voltage rating in the 3.3-mm by 3.3-mm footprint area.
Mitsubishi Electric and Infineon Technologies team up to serve the global power electronics industry
Infineon Technologies AG and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, agreed to establish a service agreement by which they will both serve the industrial motion controls and drives market worldwide as sources for the advanced IGBT module packages SmartPACKs and SmartPIMs. This revolutionary package concept, recently developed by Infineon Technologies, will be available with the latest generation of power chip technologies from the two leaders.
Dual, 26VIN, 4A DC/DC µModule Regulator in 15mm x 15mm Surface Mount Package
Linear Technology has introduced the LTM4619, a complete dual step-down DC/DC µModule regulator system, including inductors and MOSFETs in a tiny surface mount package. The LTM4619 regulates two output voltages ranging from 0.8V to 5V at up to 4A each from an input supply of 4.5V to 26.5V (28V abs max). The outputs are regulated with 180º out-of-phase operation to minimize input ripple current, thus requiring fewer input capacitors.
Picor introduces PI3101 Cool-Power 60W isolated DC-DC converter setting a new benchmark for size and power density
Picor, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation specialising in the design and development of high performance power management solutions, announces the PI3101 Cool-Power™ high-density isolated DC-DC converter, ideal for end-systems such as advanced telecom and wireless infrastructure, networking & communications, Power-over-Ethernet applications and high speed server platforms. The PI3101 is the first in a new family of high-density power conversion ...
12V AA battery holder with sliding covers & switch
Memory Protection Devices introduces part number BK-6049 for holding 8 AA batteries. Offering 12 volts output with 8 AA alkaline batteries in series or 9.6 volts with rechargeable batteries. A built in sliding switch in the case is recessed below the surface to prevent accidental activations and is rated for 0.5A. Dual sliding covers have snap locking tabs and allow for quick battery changes without the use of tools.