Recent #power electronics news in the semiconductor industry

6 months ago
➀ Traco Powers introduces a new series of compact DC/DC converters, TEC 3UI, with an ultra-wide 8:1 input range, designed for industrial operations and space-constrained environments. ➁ The converters support input DC voltages from 9V to 75V and operate reliably at temperatures from -40°C to +80°C and altitudes up to 5000m. ➂ They feature enhanced protection and remote ON/OFF functionality, making them suitable for various industrial applications.
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6 months ago
➀ XP Power has developed two new DC-DC converter series with a 12:1 ultra-wide input range, addressing various applications in renewable energy, battery systems, and railways; ➁ The RDF150 and RDF200 series operate from a 14V-160V DC input range and are designed to simplify power solutions in railway systems; ➂ These converters are suitable for engineers and designers in renewable energy, battery systems, and railway infrastructure.
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6 months ago
➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-020030 reference design offers a power stage solution for various applications, including inverter and motor control development, especially for hybrid and electric vehicle traction inverters; ➁ The design supports high-voltage and high-current loads with protections for overcurrent and short-circuit; ➂ It integrates diagnostic and system monitoring features for real-time performance validation and fault detection.
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6 months ago
➀ This reference design from Texas Instruments introduces a compact power solution for various charging applications using GaN technology; ➁ It improves efficiency and power density with reduced losses and higher switching frequencies; ➂ The design allows for smaller inductors, reduced core sizes, and fewer primary windings, making it suitable for mobile wall chargers and USB wall power outlets.
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6 months ago
➀ Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the OptiMOS 5 Linear FET 2, a MOSFET designed to enhance safe hot-swap functionality in AI servers and telecom applications; ➁ The Linear FET 2 delivers enhanced performance with improved SOA, reduced gate leakage, and expanded packaging options; ➂ The MOSFET provides a significant increase in SOA, improving current distribution in BMS applications and enabling compact, high-density designs.
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7 months ago
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.
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7 months ago
➀ ST's STGAP3S family integrates the latest galvanic isolation technology with optimized desaturation protection and flexible Miller-clamp architecture; ➁ The drivers feature reinforced capacitive galvanic isolation and can withstand high transient isolation voltage; ➂ They are used in various industrial and power applications, offering different current capabilities and protection thresholds for optimal performance.
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