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Switching Inductive Loads With a Mechanical Switch

Switching Inductive Loads With a Mechanical Switch

A mechanical switch’s headline current rating is a resistive rating. Switching an inductive load is a different problem, set by the flyback voltage, the arc it strikes, and the contact erosion that follows.


TDK Intros Non-Isolated 12.5 kW 3-Phase Power Supplies

TDK Intros Non-Isolated 12.5 kW 3-Phase Power Supplies

The 12.5-kW TPF12500-385 is a non-isolated three-phase supply delivering 385 VDC at 97.5% efficiency to feed isolated DC-DC converters and DC microgrids.


RLC Roundup: New Passives Push Power, Frequency, and Temp Limits

RLC Roundup: New Passives Push Power, Frequency, and Temp Limits

New passive components from TDK, Vishay, Murata, and Bourns address higher capacitance, RF power handling, automotive power circuits, and high-temperature operation.


Tektronix Unveils Regenerative Dynamic Test System for 800 V Power

Tektronix Unveils Regenerative Dynamic Test System for 800 V Power

The EA-ELR 21000 regenerative dynamic test system recreates load transitions at up to 12 A/µs per 240 kW rack for validating 800 V power shelves and racks in AI data centers.


ST Rolls Out Battery Management IC for Lithium Packs Up to 10 Cells

ST Rolls Out Battery Management IC for Lithium Packs Up to 10 Cells

The L9962 integrates cell monitoring, balancing, protection, and a 3.3-V LDO in a 7 mm x 7 mm package and draws just 2 uA in deep sleep


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XP Power Adds 320 W Baseplate-Cooled Full-Brick AC-DC Supplies

XP Power Adds 320 W Baseplate-Cooled Full-Brick AC-DC Supplies

XP Power's ASB320 series packs seven DC output options, a built-in EMC filter, an AC fuse, and a bulk storage capacitor into one encapsulated 320 W brick


Preventing Under and Overdamping With Optimized GaN Gate Switching Waveforms

Preventing Under and Overdamping With Optimized GaN Gate Switching Waveforms

Discover how optimizing gate resistance and adding RC snubber networks can effectively suppress gate voltage oscillations and overshoots during GaN HEMT switching.


Bel Fuse Launches High-Density DC-DC Converters for Rail Applications

Bel Fuse Launches High-Density DC-DC Converters for Rail Applications

The second-generation XRCM series of DC-DC converters blends an ultra-wide input range with stringent railway safety compliance in a compact footprint, streamlining system design for modern rail transport.