Recent #power electronics news in the semiconductor industry

11 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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11 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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12 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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12 months ago
➀ The 150 kVA 3-phase SiC Power Stack reference design simplifies inverter creation by streamlining component selection, enhancing efficiency, and improving industry reliability. ➁ The design is aimed at enhancing and streamlining the development process for high-performance inverters. ➂ The integrated approach addresses electrical, mechanical, and thermal challenges, optimizing efficiency and reliability across various industries.
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12 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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12 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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12 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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12 months ago
➀ Infineon and Stellantis are collaborating on the power architecture for Stellantis' electric vehicles, signing major supply and capacity agreements. These agreements cover Infineon's smart power switches, SiC semiconductors, and AURIX microcontrollers. ➁ The partnership will establish a Joint Power Lab to define the next-generation scalable and intelligent power architecture. ➂ Infineon's facilities and partnerships, including its SiC fab in Malaysia and joint ventures with TSMC and ESMC, will support the increased demand for auto ICs.
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about 1 year ago
➀ The intern will work in the field of Power Electronics engineering under the mentorship of a technical expert. The individual will work on a function depending on their prior coursework and degree; ➁ The intern will work on electrical design projects, prepare technical proposals, execute test plans, and provide technical support to the project team; ➂ The intern will contribute to the development of advanced solutions for distribution networks automation.
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