Power
Low-cost 6 Watt DC-DC converters in compact package
XP Power have introduced two new series of low-cost compact 6 Watt DC-DC converters. Achieving a power density of 15 Watts per cubic inch and an efficiency of up to 84% (single and dual output models), the new JCE06 and JTE06 series DC-DC converters are ideal for a wide variety of of mobile communications, industrial and transportation applications.
200W pluggable hot-swap modular power supplies
Gresham Power Electronics has introduced a new series of 200W pluggable hot-swap modular power supplies, the BL series. Featuring a universal input voltage and power factor correction, the BL series is ideally suited for customers assembling instrumentation, test and measurement systems or industrial control applications.
-20 V p-channel MOSFET is ideal for mobile computing
Extending its broad range of TrenchFET p-channel Gen III power MOSFETs, Vishay Intertechnology have introduced the industry's first -20 V device in a 2.4 mm by 2.0 mm by 0.4 mm CSP MICRO FOOT package size. Featuring extremely low on-resistance of 8.0 mΩ and 11.0 mΩ at -4.5 V and -2.5 V gate drives, respectively, the Si8851EDB is optimised for load and battery switches in power management applications for tablets, smartphones, and note...
60W open frame AC-DC medical-grade power supply
Expanding SL Power's line of high-density open frame AC-DC medical-grade power supplies, the new MB60S is a single output 60 watt AC-DC PSU. Supplied in an ultra-compact 2" x 3" x 1.0" package, this convection cooled power supply is certified for use in both patient vicinity and patient contact applications, including blood pressure monitors and ultrasound equipment.
MOSFET family meets differing cost/performance points
The new AP4034 family of 30V N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFETs have been unveiled by Advanced Power Electronics. Available in several popular package alternatives to meet differing cost/performance points, the AP4034 family provides fast switching performance and feature a low typical gate charge of 15nC for good switching performance.
Ultra-low forward voltage Schottky barrier diodes
Extending its portfolio of surface mount Schottky barrier diodes, Toshiba has introduced the CxS15S30 device. Based on the latest Toshiba semiconductor process, the new SBD features improved forward voltage and reverse current performance. The CxS15S30 is ideal for space-limited applications requiring high current handling and low forward voltage.
High-accurate charge/discharge control in new ICs
A new member of ROHM's IC series, providing high-accurate charge/discharge control, monitoring and protection functions for Li-ion secondary battery packs, has been anounced today. The ML5218 is a Li-ion battery monitoring IC for packs of 5 up-to 16 cells detecting over-charge or over-discharge and over-current of each cell. This makes the device adaptable to systems using safer lithium iron phosphate batteries of multiple cells connected in seri...
New PFC controller cuts power consumption in half
Texas Instruments has announced the release of the UCC28180 8-pin power factor correction controller. Featuring the industry's widest range programmable frequency operating in continuous conduction mode, the UCC28180 delivers power factor correction greater than 0.95 and also cuts power consumption in half, compared to existing solutions.
Regulator increases power system design efficiency
The new ZL2102 signals an expansion by Intersil of their industry-leading family of power management ICs. The ZL2102, a 6 Amp digital synchronous step-down DC/DC power regulator, is a fully integrated regulator able to support adjustable output voltages of 0.54V to 5.5V operating from input voltages from 4.5V up to 14V.
Compact metal power inductors feature profile of just 1.0mm
The new VLS-HBX series of compact metal power inductors has been announced by TDK. Featuring a high current capability and profile of just 1.0mm, the two new types have footprints of 2.0 mm x 1.6 mm and 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm respectively. Due to the use of a magnetic metal core material with a high saturation flux density, the power inductors offer rated currents of up to 6.0 A DC, depending on type.