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Gate drivers boost powertrain performance with start-stop and high-temperature operation

Texas Instruments has introduced two new automotive motor drivers that support high-performance powertrain applications. The DRV8305-Q1, a highly integrated three-phase brushless DC gate driver, and the UCC27211A-Q1, a high-current half-bri

Texas Instruments | 17-06-2016

Compact new 30W / 40W DC-DC converters offer ultra-wide input range

Power Sources Unlimited (PSU) now supplies Semiconductor Circuits' highly-efficient 30W (CP30) and 40W (CP400 Series DC-DC converters with ultra-wide 2:1 and 4:1 input ranges. Available in open-frame or optional encapsulated package the CP3

PSU | 17-06-2016

Isolators enable high speed capability for servo motor control and high noise immunity

Available from Mouser, Silicon Labs Si838x isolated multi-channel input devices provide in a compact QSOP package eight channels of 24V digital field interface, to either sinking or sourcing inputs with integrated safety rated isolation. In

Mouser Electronics | 17-06-2016

New convection-cooled modular power supplies can deliver 600W

The new CoolX600 Series of convection-cooled modular power supplies has been unveiled by Excelsys Technologies delivering a notable 600W without fan assisted cooling from a compact 8.5 x 4.5 x 1U package. The only fanless modular power s

Excelsys | 17-06-2016

Harsh-environment 4:1 input 20W DC-DC converter targets railways and more

The RP20-FR series isolated 20W DC-DC converter, from RECOM, is especially designed for railway applications; it is also a reliable choice for industrial and telecommunication applications. The compact 2 x 1 inch modules feature a wid

Recom International | 16-06-2016

DC-DC converters provide high efficiency and temperature range ideal for convection-cooled equipment

Available from Mouser, the CUI PRD15 and PRD25 isolated DC-DC converters output 15W or 25W power in one square inch (27.9mm x 24.4mm x 8.4mm) of board space. These DC-DC converters provide high efficiency of up to 91% and offer a -40C to +8

Mouser Electronics | 16-06-2016

Micro regulator targets industrial, factory-automation and avionics systems

Linear Technology has introduced the LTM8053 µModule (micro power module) step-down regulator with up to 40V input voltage (42V abs max). The module can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 12V to 36V input supplies in noisy envi

Linear | 16-06-2016

Feature rich automotive eFuse with integrated short-to-battery protection

The Texas Instruments TPS25940-Q1 eFuse power switch is a compact, feature rich power management device with a full suite of protection functions. The wide operating range allows control of many popular DC bus voltages. Integrated back-to-b

Texas Instruments | 15-06-2016

Thermal cut off devices used to prevent heat and fires caused by excess current

Available from Farnell element14, Bourns KOMATSULITE thermal cut off devices are used in batteries for such devices as notebook PCs, tablets, digital cameras, and smartphones. These devices are self-preserving, and designed to stay

Farnell element14 | 15-06-2016

Miniature medical-grade surface-mount 2W DC-DC converter

Murata Power Solutions has introduced the MTC2 series of 2W single output, regulated and isolated DC-DC converters. Available with either a 12V or 24VDC 2:1 input voltage range and output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, or 12VDC, the surface-mount MT

Murata | 15-06-2016

Low-dropout linear regulator ideal for always-on applications

Texas Instruments TPS7B69xx device is a low-dropout linear regulator that operates at up to 40V VI. With only 15µA (typical) quiescent current at light load, the device is applicable for standby microcontrol-unit systems, especially for alw

Texas Instruments | 14-06-2016

AC-DC open frame power supplies for industrial and medical applications

Bel Power Solutions' ABC40 and MBC40 series of open-frame power supplies, available from Digi-Key, have a wide universal 90VAC to 264VAC input range and high-power density. They are available at 40W of output power and a variety of single a

Digikey | 14-06-2016

Ultra compact power modules for space critical low power or segregated circuits

Powersolve have announced the TMPS 05 series of ultra-compact 5W AC/DC power modules designed for space critical low power or segregated circuits or as an efficient power source for a standby mode when compliance to the recently introduced

Powersolve | 14-06-2016

High voltage IC can drive high speed MOSFETs and IGBTs operating up to 1200V

IXYS IX2120 1200V high and low side gate driver, available from Mouser, is a high voltage integrated circuit that can drive high speed MOSFETs and IGBTs that operate at up to +1200V. It is configured with independent high-side and low-side

Mouser Electronics | 14-06-2016

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