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New Products
May 17, 2013
Toshiba, APEC and Vicor Target DC-DC Applications
During the recent PCIM Europe trade show Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE), Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (APEC) and Vicor Corp. all introduced products targeting various dc-dc converter applications. TEE expanded its family of low-voltage, ultra-efficient MOSFETs with two new series that deliver the lowest ON resistance (RDS(ON)) in their class. APEC announced a miniature, ultra-low on-resistance 6A dual load switch. Comprising two N-channel MOSFETs with associated control circuitry, the APE8990-3 has an RDS(ON) of 20mΩ and controlled turn on functionality. And Vicor announced the expansion of its ultra-high density Picor Cool-Power® PI31xx series of isolated, ZVS-based dc-dc converters optimized for 24 V industrial, 28 V aerospace/defense and/or demanding wide temperature applications. The new Cool-Power PI31xx converters retain the product series’ signature 0.87" x 0.65" x 0.265" surface-mount package profile to provide up to 334 W/in3 power density and 2,250 V input to output isolation.
Latest New Product Headlines:
TDK Expands Portfolio of Automotive-Grade C0G Mid-Voltage MLCCs
ROHM Claims New Hybrid MOS Combines the Best Characteristics of MOSFETs and IGBTs
Infineon and IR Target Automotive Systems with New Power Semis
Qspeed Diodes Combine Low Recovery Losses and Softness to Optimize Efficiency and Minimize EMI
Digital Multimeter from Rigol Features Ultra-Competitive Price
Industry News
May 17, 2013
European Project Reports Achievements in Drive to Shape the Future of Power Microelectronics
LAST POWER (Large Area silicon-carbide Substrates and heTeroepitaxial GaN for POWER device applications), the European Union-sponsored program aimed at developing a cost-effective and reliable technology for power electronics, today announced its three-year program achievements that place Europe at the forefront of research and the commercialization of energy-efficient devices for industrial and automotive applications, consumer electronics, renewable-energy conversion systems, and telecommunications.
Latest News Headlines:
Alstom Grid and KEPCO Create Strategic HV Power Electronics Joint Venture
PbC Battery Maker Reports Sales Increase and Product Development Progress
Cymbet EnerChip Solid State Batteries Verified 100% Biocompatible
ANSI EESCC Begins Development of Energy Efficiency Standardization Roadmap
ZBB Energy Reports Q3 Commercial Revenue More Than Doubled From the Prior Year
White Papers
March 11, 2013
Power Modules for Charger Applications
Sponsored by Vincotech
February 27, 2013
The Adaptive Cell Converter Topology Enables Constant Efficiency Over Universal Input AC Line in Front-End, High-Density Power Factor Correction Applications
Sponsored by Vicor Corp.
February 27, 2013
From 48 V direct to Intel VR12.0: Saving "Big Data" $500,000 per datacenter, per year
Sponsored by Vicor Corp.
More White Papers
- Altera Acquires Enpirion for $140 Million, Forms Power Business Unit
- Ericsson Saves Board Space with Surface-Mount Digital Bus Converter
- SiC Modules, IGBTs and Super-Junction MOSFETs Introduced on Day One of PCIM
- PowerbyProxi Joins Wireless Power Consortium
- SiC and GaN Again a Major Focus at PCIM Europe
- Vincotech and Infineon Introduce New Packaging Options at PCIM Europe
- Bosch Claims First Sub-$450 240V EV Charging Station
- DOE Selects Consortium to Develop Next-Generation Batteries for Automobiles
- Dana Receives Grant from NRCan to Improve Thermal Management for EV Battery Packs
- Gate Drive Optocouplers for High-Speed SiC FETs Deliver up to 2.5A
- Power-One Gets $1 Billion – ABB Gets Inverters
- Renesas Adds IGBT Drivers with Micro-Isolator for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Inverters
- Bosch Claims First Sub-$450 240V EV Charging Station
- Eltek Signs Agreement with Caterpillar on Telecom Hybrid Systems
- Altera Acquires Enpirion for $140 Million, Forms Power Business Unit
- LED Lighting Power & Dimming Controls Introduced by Phihong
- SL Packs 60 Watts of Industrial-Grade AC-DC Power in Small and Robust Package
- Eltek's New Rectifier Delivers 97.2% Efficiency for Data Center and Server Powering
- Fairchild's Integrated Low-Side Gate Driver Incorporates 3.3-V LDO in 5-Lead SOT-23
- Vicor Reports Reduced Q1 Results – Anticipates a Brighter Future
- Green Building Power Forum 2010: Fujitsu Components America
- Darnell's Digital Power Forum 2009: CUI Incorporated
- Green Building Power Forum 2010: EMerge Alliance
- Green Building Power Forum 2010: Anderson Power Products
- Green Building Power Forum 2009: Independence Station
- Darnell's Digital Power Forum 2009: Coilcraft
- Darnell's Digital Power Forum 2009: Champs Technologies
- Darnell's Digital Power Forum 2009: EXAR Corporation
- Darnell's Digital Power Forum 2009: PMBus
- Darnell's Digital Power Forum 2009: Power Plaza
Design Features
October 22, 2012
Energy Efficiency with Class D Amplifier Modules
Class-D switching amplifiers are helping audio designers create personal multimedia devices and home audio/visual systems that demonstrate how compact and stylish equipment can also deliver high sound quality and high audio output power. The key to this breakthrough, providing freedom from the large and bulky boxes housing traditional audio products, lies in the class-D amplifier’s high energy efficiency, which is typically around 90%. This allows designers to reduce or eliminate heatsinks as well as using smaller-sized PCBs and smaller components such as transformers, connectors and power supplies.
Design Features
October 8, 2012
The Role of Hall Effect Sensors in Power Distribution Infrastructure
Power distribution units (PDUs) form an essential part of modern computing and data communications hardware. They provide multiple outputs for transferring electrical power with maximum efficiency, controlling the power capacity and safeguarding against the possible causes of supply interruption. With an ever increasing need from tech savvy consumers for higher data throughput and greater quantities of data storage capacity, as well as tough international legislation now governing CO&sub2; emissions, the demands being placed on these units are proving challenging for engineering teams to satisfy.
Product Focus
August 13, 2012
The Year in AC-DC Power Supply Technology
The past year witnessed significant new product releases, technological developments, and industry news related to the field of AC-DC Power Supply technology.