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Microchip’s Reference Design Simplifies Secondary MCU Control of Primary Power

Microchip’s Reference Design Simplifies Secondary MCU Control of Primary Power

An innovative transformer developed with Würth Elektronik eiSos and Microchip’s MCP1012 auxiliary AC/DC controller are key to the new design.


1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs Compared to High-Speed 3 IGBTs for Servo-Drive Systems

1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs Compared to High-Speed 3 IGBTs for Servo-Drive Systems

This article highlights Infineon Technologies AG CoolSiC™ MOSFET performance that are for servo-drive systems, which are typically characterized…


Embedded World 2021 to Showcase Technology from Power Giants Virtually

Embedded World 2021 to Showcase Technology from Power Giants Virtually

The annual Embedded World exhibition and conference is continuing this year with a five-day, digital-only program, from March 1–5.


News Feb 23, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nexperia Extends LFPAK56D MOSFET Line-up with AEC-Q101-qualified Half-bridge Package

Nexperia Extends LFPAK56D MOSFET Line-up with AEC-Q101-qualified Half-bridge Package

The half-bridge configuration of two MOSFETS is a standard building block for many automotive applications including motor drives and DC/DC…


Efficient Power Conversion Debuts Laser Driver IC Family

Efficient Power Conversion Debuts Laser Driver IC Family

The new eGaN FET units are aimed at time-of-flight (ToF) lidar applications.


Ricoh Electronics Devices Launches a 4-Channel, High-Voltage Window Voltage Detector

Ricoh Electronics Devices Launches a 4-Channel, High-Voltage Window Voltage Detector

For higher security, the R3500 series has a fault-diagnostic function that checks if the IC itself can operate properly, as the new product is…


Infineon to Host Online Industrial WBG Developer Forum

Infineon to Host Online Industrial WBG Developer Forum

German semiconductor giant Infineon will host a virtual Wide-Bandgap Developer Forum on March 11. Here’s what attendees can expect.


News Feb 22, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Texas Instruments Debuts Three Phase Brushless DC Motor Gate Driver Unit

Texas Instruments Debuts Three Phase Brushless DC Motor Gate Driver Unit

These gate drivers for N-channel, half-bridge configurations are aimed at 48-volt, MOSFET-based automotive applications.


TDK Debuts a Series Of Power Supplies Delivering 5, 10, or 15 Kilowatt Outputs

TDK Debuts a Series Of Power Supplies Delivering 5, 10, or 15 Kilowatt Outputs

The programmable AC/DC units offer 50, 400 or 500 VDC outputs and are offered in 1U, 2U and 3U high 19 inch rack-mount packages


Layout Considerations for GaN Transistor Circuits

Layout Considerations for GaN Transistor Circuits

This article is the first in a series of articles discussing three topics that can help power systems designers achieve the most out of their…


EPC and Renesas Introduce a Demo Board Showcasing GaN Technology

EPC and Renesas Introduce a Demo Board Showcasing GaN Technology

The new device is meant to strengthen EPC’s ongoing argument that GaN is as easy to use as silicon


EBV Elektronik Introduces High-voltage, Single-phase BLDC Motor Controller Based on Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch Device

EBV Elektronik Introduces High-voltage, Single-phase BLDC Motor Controller Based on Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch Device

The fully-featured stand-alone solution can be powered directly from the main's AC.


Researchers Reveal Unique Nanostructure for Enhancing Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers Reveal Unique Nanostructure for Enhancing Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University unveils a vaulted structure that helps improve anode energy…


News Feb 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
TDK Selection Tool for PTC Inrush Current Limiters

TDK Selection Tool for PTC Inrush Current Limiters

In addition to their use in converters and power supplies for industrial and household electronics, PTC inrush current limiters are also used in…


Absopulse Introduces 5kW Power Supplies Operating from 3-Phase 208 VAC Input

Absopulse Introduces 5kW Power Supplies Operating from 3-Phase 208 VAC Input

Active power factor correction (PFC) assures a power factor of 0.97 or less at full load.


Bel Power Announces a Titanium Efficiency 4kW Power Supply for OCP, CORD, and Data Centers

Bel Power Announces a Titanium Efficiency 4kW Power Supply for OCP, CORD, and Data Centers

This article highlights Bel TET4000-48-069RAH, a 4000 W power supply designed to provide the highest efficiency (Titanium) power conversion for…


CUI Devices Adds Ultrasonic Sensors Product Line to Sensors Portfolio

CUI Devices Adds Ultrasonic Sensors Product Line to Sensors Portfolio

This article highlights CUI addition of ultrasonic sensors to its product portfolio that offers distance ratings from 0.2 up to 18 meters and…


UK Startup Connected Energy Receives Strong Financial Backing for Further Development in 2021

UK Startup Connected Energy Receives Strong Financial Backing for Further Development in 2021

Connected Energy secures funding from ENGIE New Ventures, Sumitomo and Macquarie, Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2, and others for its second life…


News Feb 20, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
STMicroelectronics Eases Design of USB Type-C Power Adapters with Efficient Power Delivery and PPS Reference Design

STMicroelectronics Eases Design of USB Type-C Power Adapters with Efficient Power Delivery and PPS Reference Design

This article highlights STMicroelectronics STEVAL-USBPD27S reference design combines the STM32G071 microcontroller (MCU), which integrates a…


Researchers Look to Improve Rechargeable Sodium-ion Batteries with “Doped” Carbon Anodes

Researchers Look to Improve Rechargeable Sodium-ion Batteries with “Doped” Carbon Anodes

Scientists from the Korea Maritime and Ocean University have published new research focusing on overcoming the limitations of carbon-based anode…