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Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

The operating environment for mains-powered electrical equipment is separated into four overvoltage category (OVC) areas according to their level…


GaN Systems Debuts Two Low-cost E-Mode GaN Power Transistors

GaN Systems Debuts Two Low-cost E-Mode GaN Power Transistors

The new devices allow designers to reap the benefits of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology at a reduced cost per watt.


AOS Introduces a Digital Multiphase Controller for Telecom and General-Purpose Applications

AOS Introduces a Digital Multiphase Controller for Telecom and General-Purpose Applications

AOZ97774 Dual Output 3+1 Phase Digital VCOT controller with pin strap selectable device configurations. Provides high performance and flexibility…


How Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) Can Contribute to Energy Savings

How Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) Can Contribute to Energy Savings

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration (Power Stage, Drivers,…


GaN Systems and onsemi Debut a Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

GaN Systems and onsemi Debut a Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

The new evaluation board employs onsemi's NCP1680 controller and GaN Systems’ GS66508B 650V Enhancement Mode GaN Transistor.


An Introduction to Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)

An Introduction to Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)

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


XP Power Debuts a Series of 3kW Power Supplies Providing 150 to 400VDC

XP Power Debuts a Series of 3kW Power Supplies Providing 150 to 400VDC

The units operate over single phase 90V to 264VAC inputs and feature outputs of either 150, 200, 250, 300 or 400VDC.


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…