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Step-down converter in a small footprint

The TPS62827 from Texas Instruments is claimed to be the industry’s smallest 5V, 4A synchronous buck converter, and it has 2A and 3A friends in the same tiny QFN footprint. The device's fast transient response and high output accuracy deliv

Texas Instruments | 03-10-2019

Compact SMPS offer higher efficiency and lower levels of heat dissipation

Available now from RS Components, the TDK-Lambda switch mode power supplies are a type of electronic circuit used to convert power. They are also recognised as switching-mode power supplies or SMPS for short. The general topology of an SMPS

RS Components | 02-10-2019

Non-isolated DC-DC converters with up to 94% efficiency in SIP-3 footprint

Traco Power has released their TSR 0.6WI and TSR 1WI non-isolated point-of-load converters in the industry-standard SIP-3 package commonly utilised by LMxx series linear regulators. The ultra-wide 8:1 input range of 9-72VDC make these a ver

Traco Power | 02-10-2019

New transformer for high power and high-frequency applications

Murata has announced a new transformer technology for high power, high-frequency applications that utilise a novel winding technique to enable designers to efficiently reach power and frequency levels that were not possible with conventiona

Murata | 01-10-2019

Isolated DC-DC converters deliver accurate high voltage at higher efficiency with low EMI

The XP Power HRL30 Isolated DC/DC Converters are miniature 30W regulated high voltage DC-DC converters providing voltages up to 6kV. This device is available now from Mouser. These DC-DC converters provide accurate high voltage at higher ef

Mouser Electronics | 27-09-2019

MOSFET in new package ideal for growing e-bike market

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation has released a 100V Mid-Voltage MOSFET with a new thermal package (M2PAK-7P) created for the fast-growing e-bike market. This MOSFET is ideal to satisfy the particular requirements of electric bike system

MagnaChip | 27-09-2019

High-efficiency step-down converter extends battery life even further

The Texas Instruments TPS62840 is a high-efficiency step-down converter providing an ultra-low operating quiescent current of typically 60nA. The device comprises special circuitry to deliver just 150nA IQ in 100% mode to extend battery lif

Texas Instruments | 26-09-2019

New highly efficient external PSUs for industrial, IT and healthcare applications

XP Power has delivered two new series of external power supplies that are designed for modern medical applications, which include safety approvals for home-based healthcare, and IT applications where energy efficiency and international safe

XP | 26-09-2019

Active current sharing added to DC-DC converter

Flex Power Modules has launched the BMR490 DC-DC converter with active current sharing. The current sharing ability allows two or more converters to be employed in parallel for demanding datacom applications, therefore achieving higher powe

Flex Power Module | 25-09-2019

High-power density solutions for industrial and medical applications

Bel Power Solutions has released the ABE1000 Series featuring a wide universal AC input range of 85-264VAC, providing up to 1000W of output power with an integrated fan, in a compact footprint (5" x 9.51" x 1.61" (127mm x 241.5mm x 41mm)) a

Bel Power | 25-09-2019

Isolated DC-DC converter focuses on combining cost efficiency and quality

The Traco Power THL 15WI series is the latest addition to the company's existing 15W DC-DC converter range. This range is available now from RS Components. With the focus on combining cost efficiency and quality, this converter is ideal for

RS Components | 24-09-2019

MOSFET increases efficiency and power density in small footprint

Vishay Intertechnology has launched a new 60V TrenchFET Gen IV n-channel power MOSFET that is claimed to be the industry’s first optimised for standard gate drives to achieve maximum on-resistance down to 4mOhm at 10V in the thermally enhan

Vishay | 24-09-2019

Reshaping electrical power with new passive harmonic filter

Schaffner's new FN 3287/88 EMC filter series introduces innovations in three-phase EMC filters and is now offered with low leakage currents (<1mA) versions for general machine and plant construction. Also on display will be the new, read

Schaffner EMV AG | 24-09-2019

New isolation technology maximises power efficiency and minimises emissions

Analog Devices now offers a simple power solution that maximises efficiency and minimises electromagnetic emissions of motion systems as clients move to higher density automation. The ADuM4122 is an isolated, dual-drive strength output driv

Analog Devices | 23-09-2019

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