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An Introduction to Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

An Introduction to Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

This short series will touch on the basics and the differences between GFCIs and AFCIs. This article will focus on ground-fault circuit interrupters.


Diodes Incorporated’s 40V Synchronous Buck Converters Deliver High Efficiency Across All Loads

Diodes Incorporated’s 40V Synchronous Buck Converters Deliver High Efficiency Across All Loads

The special gate-drive/bootstrap design enables them to operate in LDO mode, with near 100% duty cycle, maintaining regulation even when the input…


Littelfuse Introduces a Series of 1700V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes

Littelfuse Introduces a Series of 1700V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes

The new silicon carbide (SiC) diodes feature higher speed and greater efficiency than last generation silicon diodes.


RECOM Debuts Three 5-Watt Single Output AC/DC Converters

RECOM Debuts Three 5-Watt Single Output AC/DC Converters

The new units operate from 100 to 270VAC inputs and provide either 5V, 12V, or 15V outputs.


Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

With the advent of wide bandgap semiconductors, we are facing a transition to higher operating frequencies and more importantly shorter switching…


GaN Systems and onsemi Partner on Bridgeless Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

GaN Systems and onsemi Partner on Bridgeless Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

Companies Introduce World’s First Bridgeless Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board.


Silanna Semiconductor Debuts an ACF Controller Supporting Power Adapters up to 100W

Silanna Semiconductor Debuts an ACF Controller Supporting Power Adapters up to 100W

The new active clamp flyback (ACF) controller operates over input ranges of 90 to 165VAC and enables efficiencies of up to 95%


ABLIC Debuts Thee Series of 1-Cell Battery Protection ICs

ABLIC Debuts Thee Series of 1-Cell Battery Protection ICs

The new devices feature an overcharge detection accuracy of ±15 mV and draw a maximum of 990 nA when operational.


GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems is teaming up with precision motor control startup FTEX to deliver GaN-based motor drives for e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
TDK Expands its Range of Coupled Inductors

TDK Expands its Range of Coupled Inductors

TDK Corporation has extended its range of coupled inductors to include the new EPCOS series B82472D6*.


Traco Power Introduces 24, 36-Watt Medical and Industrial AC-DC Power Supplies with Multiple Mounting Options

Traco Power Introduces 24, 36-Watt Medical and Industrial AC-DC Power Supplies with Multiple Mounting Options

The TMW Series were designed for flush box-mounting to support IoT and home/building automation markets.


Nexperia Debuts Nine Bipolar Junction Transistors in DPAK Packages

Nexperia Debuts Nine Bipolar Junction Transistors in DPAK Packages

The new NPN and PNP bipolar junction transistors (BJT) can handle from 2 to 6 amps and operate at 45 to 100 volts.


An Introduction to Electrical Load Emulators

An Introduction to Electrical Load Emulators

There are different ways to emulate electrical loads. One of the most prominent ways is to use power electronic converters. Read on to learn more…


Infineon Introduces USB PD 3.1 MCUs with Support for High Wattage

Infineon Introduces USB PD 3.1 MCUs with Support for High Wattage

The new microcontrollers (MCUs) are aimed at embedded systems and support up to 28 volts at 140 watts.


TDK Debuts a Series of Screw Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

TDK Debuts a Series of Screw Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

The new devices feature capacitances ranging from 820 µF to 15,000 µF with rated voltages from 400 to 500 VDC.


Bourns’ New Surge Protectors Tackle MOV Degradation Issues

Bourns’ New Surge Protectors Tackle MOV Degradation Issues

The new IsoMOV protectors combine MOV and Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) protection in a single component


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…


Jasper Electronics Introduces High Efficiency Compact Convection Cooled Power Supply Series

Jasper Electronics Introduces High Efficiency Compact Convection Cooled Power Supply Series

Rated from 200W to 500W output power, the new GPAD Series convection cooled power supplies feature universal AC input (90 – 264VAC), power factor…


ROHM Debuts Three IGBTs with Built-In SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD)

ROHM Debuts Three IGBTs with Built-In SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD)

The new devices utilize ROHM’s Schottky SBDs as a freewheeling diode to effect minimal switching power losses


EPC Space Announces Cost Effective New 60V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

EPC Space Announces Cost Effective New 60V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

EPC Space introduces a new 60 V radiation-hardened (rad-hard) gallium nitride (GaN) transistor for power conversion solutions in critical…