➀ TDK has expanded its TDK-Lambda CN-B110 series with new 50W, 100W, and 150W quarter-brick DC-DC converters; ➁ These converters are suitable for 72Vdc or 110Vdc nominal railway systems; ➂ The CN-B110 series features high-voltage transient and altitude requirements, with efficiency up to 92%.
Recent #DC-DC Converter news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Nexperia introduces a 110V 4A half-bridge gate driver IC designed for use in consumer devices, servers, telecommunications equipment, and micro-inverters. ➁ The NGD4300 offers a peak sourcing current of 4A and can sink 5A, with a delay as low as 13ns. ➂ It supports operation across a wide ambient temperature range and has built-in features for compatibility with CMOS and TTL.
The article introduces a 100 W LLC DC-DC converter reference design, highlighting its efficiency, compact design, and suitability for industrial equipment and various applications. The design achieves 88% efficiency at full load and utilizes an LLC resonant circuit for high efficiency and minimal heat generation.
➀ Bel Fuse has announced a 4kW liquid-cooled dc-dc converter for low voltage accessories in hybrid and electric vehicles; ➁ The converter, called 350DNG40-12-8, can deliver between 10 and 15Vdc from 240 to 450Vdc at up to 93% efficiency; ➂ It features a CAN bus interface, IP67 or IP6k9k environmental ratings, and is suitable for various vehicles and equipment.
➀ This article discusses a dual active bridge DC-DC reference design using silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs for high efficiency and fast switching speeds. ➁ The design is by Microchip Technology and is suitable for high-voltage applications like EV charging systems. ➂ It features a bidirectional operation system capable of handling input and output voltages up to 900 VDC, with hot plug functionality and a galvanically isolated CAN interface.
1. Introduces a ready-to-use radiation-tolerant DC-DC converter for LEO satellite missions; 2. Eliminates the need for custom design and qualification of converters; 3. Highlights the convenience and efficiency of off-the-shelf solutions for space applications.