Technology Articles

2022-05 Sensors Yageo

[May 5 2022] In the application of electric vehicles, since MLCCs need to be used in high temperature, high pressure and high power environments, the large-sized X7R and NPO MLCCs are considered to be the most suitable for many electric vehicle needs. However, the size and weight of the body always affect its overall energy efficiency, so when using MLCCs, it is necessary to consider smaller size and have a h ...

2022-05 Semiconductors Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[May 5 2022] Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has started mass production of the press-fit injection enhancement gate transistor (IEGT) "ST2000GXH32" using a trench-type IEGT chip and a newly developed high-speed diode chip for high-voltage converters. This product has a collector-emitter voltage rating of 4500 V and a collector current (DC) rating of 2000 A. The cathode structure in the diode ...

2022-05 Power TDK

[May 5 2022] TDK Group introduces the B40640B*/B40740B* series of polymer hybrid capacitors with significantly enhanced ripple current capability. Using hybrid polymer technology, the new components have a 29% increase in ripple current capability to 35 A (20 kHz, 125 °C) over previous models, are rated at 63 V, have a capacitance range of 390 µF to 720 µF, and have ultra-high Low Equivalent Series Resistance ...

2022-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 5 2022] STMicroelectronics has launched the third-generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET transistor[1] to advance the cutting-edge applications in electric vehicle powertrain power equipment, as well as in other scenarios where high power density, high energy efficiency, and high reliability are important goals application. As the market leader in SiC power MOSFETs, STMicroelectronics integrates ...

2022-05 Power Advanced Energy

[May 4 2022] Advanced Energy announces another new addition to its plasma power supply family, a new 10kW pulsed DC power supply with industry-leading power and control features and pre-installed PowerInsight by Advanced Energy, an embedded process optimization program . The Ascent SMS AP (Advanced Pulse) power supply features patented pulsing technology that brings optimized arc management and precise plasma ...

2022-05 Power Renesas Electronics America

[May 4 2022] Renesas Electronics Group, a global supplier of semiconductor solutions, announced the launch of the RA6T2 MCU product group, which features rich peripheral functions and hardware accelerators designed for motor control and is ideal for home appliances, smart homes, industrial and building automation, and inverter control. The latest motor control design provides an excellent combination of perfo ...

2022-05 Power Power Integrations

[May 4 2022] Power Integrations, a well-known company deep in the field of high-voltage integrated circuit high-efficiency power conversion, has launched the highly integrated InnoSwitch3-TN series of constant voltage/constant current offline flyback switch ICs. The InnoSwitch3-TN IC is housed in a safety-compliant thin MinSOP™-16A package and integrates a 725V primary MOSFET, a feedback mechanism for primary ...

2022-05 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[May 4 2022] Leading the way in smart power and intellisense technology, ON Semiconductor has released a new 600 V SUPERFETÒ V MOSFET series. These high-performance devices enable power supplies to meet stringent energy efficiency regulations such as 80 PLUS Titanium, especially under challenging 10% load conditions. The three product groups under the 600 V SUPERFET family - FAST, Easy Drive and FRFET are opt ...

2022-05 Sensors Melexis Technologies NV

[May 4 2022] Two new development kits from Melexis allow engineers to explore the capabilities of Melexis current sensor chips, reducing customer development time and accelerating project completion. One of the development kits can test chips with IMC-Hall® technology (with or without shield); the other can test chips with traditional core-based Hall technology. With these two development kits, engineers can ...

2022-05 Power Microchip Technology

[May 4 2022] Electric mobility and renewable energy systems require power management solutions that increase performance efficiency and accelerate development time. To meet these requirements, Microchip Technology Inc announced a 150 kilovolt-ampere (kVA) three-phase silicon carbide power stack reference design in partnership with Mersen. Mersen is a global supplier of power management solutions to a wide ran ...

2022-05 Sensors Melexis Technologies NV

[May 3 2022] Melexis announced the launch of new LIN BLDC motor pre-driver chip solutions for automotive electromechanical applications, the MLX81340 and MLX81344, which combine the advantages of small size, high performance and high power. The MLX81340 (32KB Flash) and MLX81344 (64KB Flash) contain three channels of high-side and low-side drivers. External NFETs with up to 60nC capacitance can be controlled ...

2022-05 Power Analog Devices

[May 3 2022] Analog Devices, Inc. announces two nanoPower modules from a family of fundamental analog high-efficiency power ICs with built-in inductors that help designers extend battery life and reduce size in space-constrained Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The MAXM38643 offers a 1.8V to 5.5V input, 330nA quiescent current (IQ), 600mA step-down module, and the MAXM17225 offers a 0.4V to 5.5V input, 300nA ...