Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4371, a rugged ideal diode-OR controller for dual feed high power telecom and datacom boards. The LTC4371 provides seamless handoff between redundant power…
Liquid-cooled material designed to dissipate large amounts of heat
Rogers Corporation’s Power Electronics Solutions (PES) group has introduced its latest high-performance cooling material, curamik CoolPerformance Plus. curamik CoolPerformance Plus is an advanced liquid-cooled material designed to dissipate…
Barracuda-Series DC-DC Converters from GE
GE’s Critical Power business (NYSE: GE) has launched its Barracuda-series™ QBVE094A0S10R7 1,000-watt (W) DC-DC bus converters, providing the highest power density and lowest cost-per-rated-watt in a quarter-brick solution…
Ultra-low-forward-voltage-drop Schottky barrier rectifier outperforms conventional switching diodes
Littelfuse, Inc. has added a series of silicon Schottky devices designed for ultra-low forward voltage drop (VF) to its rapidly expanding power semiconductor portfolio. The new DST Series…
Axial-leaded, wet electrolytic caps feature high CV for high-rel apps
AVX Corporation has added new high voltage components to its high-reliability TWA Series COTS Plus axial-leaded, wet electrolytic tantalum capacitors. Featuring a high capacitance cathode system that enables…
Power Magnetics Catalog Includes Reference Designs
Premier Magnetics, global producer of high-quality magnetic components for switch-mode power supplies, DC-DC converters and data communications applications, announces the availability of its new 87-page catalog providing details…
Power Magnetics Catalog Includes Reference Designs
Premier Magnetics, global producer of high-quality magnetic components for switch-mode power supplies, DC-DC converters and data communications applications, announces the availability of its new 87-page catalog providing details…
Advanced ROLINX capacitor-busbar solutions at APEC 2016
Rogers Corporation’s Power Electronics Solutions (PES) group will be showing examples of its latest advances in busbar power management technology at the upcoming APEC 2016 conference and exhibition,…
Schottky barrier rectifiers block 1.2 kV with low leakage
Littelfuse, Inc. has added two series to its expanding power semiconductor portfolio: the MBR Series Schottky Barrier Rectifiers (Standard Schottky) are the latest devices based on silicon Schottky…
Teardown video: Inside a transformerless solar inverter
We recently had a chance to look inside a transformerless solar inverter from Fronius. The video gives an overview of what we found. Among the more interesting bits…
Explosion proof stop/start momentary switch
Larson Electronics has announced the release of a ten amp explosion proof momentary push button switch for controlling machinery or process in industrial and commercial applications. The EPS-2XPB-SG-MS…
Power modules let MCUs run 3-phase, 5-A motors
STMicroelectronics has expanded its Intelligent Power Module portfolio with the introduction of the SLLIM-nano 2nd series, adding higher power levels and new package options that are especially suited…
New G6DN slim relay with 5A switching
Omron is pleased to announce the release of G6DN slim relay, a SPST slim power relay with low power consumption, long life and high switching capacity ideal for…
Active Harmonic powerline filters sport low distortion
Schaefer Inc. is proud to introduce a new series of Active Harmonic Filters and Advanced Display & Measurements Functionally. Three-wire and four-wire Active Harmonic Filter modules/systems that are…
1.2 kV SiC Diode targets rugged industrial applications
Fairchild (NASDAQ: FCS) has released its first 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) diode, the FFSH40120ADN, in its series of upcoming SiC solutions. The 1200V diode’s combination of superior switching…
Larson Electronics releases a 25 Watt blue forklift LED warning light
Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 25 watt blue forklift LED warning spotlight produced to expand the safety measures in a work area. The LEDWL-FLKT-BLUE blue…
High-power AC supplies get price reduction
Behlman Electronics Inc. has announced that, effective March 1, 2016, the prices of their fifteen BL(F) High-Power Series AC Power Sources / Frequency Converters with fixed Voltage &…
Multi-Phase 55-V Synchronous Boost Controllers Simplify target vehicular systems
Intersil Corporation has announced two new 55V two-phase synchronous boost controllers with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFET drivers. The ISL78227 and ISL78229 are the industry’s most robust and…
Regulator delivers 50 A or dual 25 A from 12 VIN to 0.9 VOUT
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4650, a dual 25A or single 50A output step-down µModule regulator with onboard shielded inductors, MOSFETs and a dual DC/DC regulator IC housed…
Larson Electronics releases Low Profile 40 Watt General Area LED Strip Light
Larson Electronics, a company that specializes in industrial lighting solutions, announced the release of a 40 watt LED strip light designed to provide high light output in a…
Common-Mode Choke Finder web tool locates filter components quickly
Coilcraft has launched an all-new Common Mode Choke Finder web tool that allows users to search and compare hundreds of common mode filter options in just seconds. Common…
Researchers 3D-print supercaps with aerogels
Super-compact ultracapacitors could come out of work now progressing at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab where researchers are extruding graphene aerogel on a special 3D printer. The 3D-printing…
APEC 2016 Industry Session to cover Transportation Power Electronics
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Transportation Power Electronics Technical Committee is sponsoring the APEC Industry Session “Transportation Power Electronics.” Featuring speakers from industry and government research laboratories…
AC surge protector devices with type 1 and type 2 meet the latest UL 1449 standard
Bourns, Inc. has announced the expansion of the company’s AC surge protective device (SPD) line with two new heavy duty models that meet the latest Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL)…
New encapsulated DC to DC converters
AutomationDirect’s Rhino line of power products now includes encapsulated DC to DC converters as well as additional plastic slim line models. With tightly regulated output voltages, Rhino DC…