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DC-DC converters in an ultra-compact package ideal for a wide range of applications

XP Power has two new series of fully isolated DC-DC converters in an ultra-compact DIP-16 package, offering a very high power density of up to 50W/in3. With two ultra-wide input voltage ranges, they are ideal for any application that requir

XP | 22-05-2017

Multi-protocol linear redriver is a versatile signal conditioner for multiple applications

The TUSB544, from Texas Instruments, is a USB Type-C Alt Mode redriver switch supporting data rates up to 8.1Gbps This protocol-agnostic linear redriver is capable of supporting USB Type-C Alt Mode interfaces including DisplayPort. The

Texas Instruments | 19-05-2017

Energy efficient ’green’, low profile power supply is IT and medically approved

New ultra reliable VKL280 series open frame AC/DC power supplies from FiDUS come in a 3” x 5” package with a low 1.18” (30mm) profile. The device offers a high convection cooled power rating of 210W, with 280W available when force cooled.

FiDUS | 19-05-2017

Compact analog switch saves space and improves signal integrity

Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new dual DPDT / quad SPDT analog switch featuring low resistance of 0.37ohm at 2.7V in the compact 2.6mm x 1.8 mm x 0.55 mm miniQFN16 package. Ideal for both analog and digital signal switching in space-c

Vishay | 19-05-2017

Multi-range DC power supplies are capable of replacing several on the bench

B&K Precision Model 9103 and 9104 Multi-Range DC power supplies, available from Mouser, are capable of replacing several power supplies on the bench by offering extended operating areas. Unlike conventional supplies with fixed output ra

Mouser Electronics | 18-05-2017

Highly reliable embedded switch mode power supply with medical safety approvals

The GHA series of Cosel Power Supplies are available now from RS Components. Models come in a variety of specifications, including a current rating ranging from 6.3A to 41.7A. All Power supplies are open frame and come with a universal inpu

RS Components | 18-05-2017

Automotive precision reinforced isolated amplifier is ideal for motor control applications

Texas Instruments’ AMC1301-Q1 device is a precision, isolated amplifier with an output separated from the input circuitry by an isolation barrier that is highly resistant to magnetic interference. This barrier is certified to provide reinfo

Texas Instruments | 18-05-2017

New gate driver IC ideal for latest three-level topology photovoltaic inverters and arrays

Power Integrations has announced an expansion of its SCALE-iDriver family of galvanically isolated single-channel gate driver ICs. The new devices support IGBT blocking voltages up to 1700V, which are generally used in 400VAC and 690VAC lin

Power Integrations | 18-05-2017

Dual MOSFET driver controller requires minimal external components for LLC topologies

ON Semiconductor has introduced an advanced SR controller optimised for LLC resonant converter topologies. The FAN6248 requires minimal additional components, delivers high efficiency, eases thermal management, improves overall system relia

ON Semiconductor | 18-05-2017

Medical AC/DC power supply series complies with 4th Edition EMC standards

AC/DC medical power supplies. The VMS-300A series, available in industry standard 3” x 5” open frame and metal enclosed packages, delivers efficiencies up to 94% and high power densities up to 14.5W/in3. Meeting EN 60601-1 edition 3.1 safet

CUI | 18-05-2017

Gate drivers simplify the switching of MOSFETs and IGBTs in motors and power supplies

Diodes Incorporated has introduced the DGD2103M, DGD2104M and DGD2304 gate drivers that feature a floating high-side driver to simplify the switching of two N-channel MOSFETs or two IGBTs in a half-bridge configuration. These drivers suit a

Diodes Inc | 18-05-2017

Ultra-compact power supplies offer high performance and reliability to OEMs

Luso Electronics has introduced Qualstar’s new N2Power-branded XL270 family of AC/DC modules that provide significantly more power in an ultra-compact 50.8mm x 101.6mm package than comparable solutions available in the market. The serie

Luso | 17-05-2017

Stand Alone Single Cell 3-A Fast Charger with High Input Voltage and Power Path

The Texas Instruments bq25606 device is a highly-integrated standalone 3A switch-mode battery charge management and system power path management device for single cell Li-Ion and Li-polymer battery. The low impedance power path optimizes sw

Texas Instruments | 16-05-2017

Impedance spectroscopy for lithium ion batteries

Rutronik together with the Chemnitz University of Technology are presenting their research project “Expanding monitoring and analysis functions in the battery management system based on impedance spectroscopy”. It allows impedance spectrosc

Rutronik | 16-05-2017

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