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2022-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 25 2022] In order to facilitate the transition to high-efficiency wide-bandgap semiconductor technology, STMicroelectronics has released two integrated power system packages, MasterGaN3 and MasterGaN5, for power conversion applications up to 45W and 150W, respectively. Together with MasterGaN1, MasterGaN2 and MasterGaN4 for 65W to 400W applications, these two new products enable engineers designing switch ...

2022-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 24 2022] STMicroelectronics has recently added several new products to its STPOWER LDMOS transistor product family, which consists of three different product families optimized for various commercial and industrial RF power amplifiers (PAs). STPOWER LDMOS products feature high energy efficiency and low thermal resistance, packaged chips that can handle high RF power, combined with short on-channel and hig ...

2022-05 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[May 24 2022] Diodes Incorporated introduces the PAM8907 Piezo Sounder Driver, which maximizes sound pressure levels with ceramic/piezo sounders. The PAM8907 has a built-in synchronous boost converter that can extend the sound pressure level in battery-powered systems, outperforming comparable sounder drivers. The device is optimized for use in wireless trackers, industrial alarm systems, medical instruments a ...

2022-05 Power C&K

[May 24 2022] C&K has developed a versatile sealed tact switch that can be used in a variety of applications across major markets. Aiming at similar products on the market, EL tact switches combine a common design height and operating force, while providing a longer lifespan than the competition with up to 200,000 operations. The EL series is an excellent addition to C&K's tact switch portfolio, addressing bas ...

2022-05 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[May 24 2022] Edge computing systems require compact programmable devices with low power consumption and a heat-generating area small enough to eliminate the requirement for fans and other heat-dissipating components, while providing powerful computing power. Medium-bandwidth Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and FPGA System-on-Chip (SoC) devices from Microchip Technology Inc cut static power consumption in ...

2022-05 Semiconductors Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage

[May 24 2022] Toshiba has expanded its IGBT product lineup with a new discrete IGBT rated at 1350V/30A, the GT30N135SRA. The new products are mainly suitable for household appliances using AC200V input voltage resonant circuit, such as IH induction cooker, IH rice cooker and microwave oven. The collector current rating of GT30N135SRA is 30A, which is 1.5 times that of existing product GT20N135SRA. This increas ...

2022-05 Power Vishay

[May 24 2022] Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced the launch of a new bidirectional asymmetric (BiAs) single-channel ESD protection diode, the VCUT0714BHD1, in a new small, easy-to-adsorb solder side pad DFN1006-2A package. Vishay Semiconductors VCUT0714BHD1 saves space over SOT package solutions with low capacitance and leakage current to protect high-speed data lines from transient voltage signals. The di ...

2022-05 Power Vishay

[May 24 2022] Vishay Intertechnology, Inc introduces a new fast-acting thin-film chip fuse, the MFU 0603 AT. Vishay Beyschlag MFU 0603 AT is AEC-Q200 qualified and rated from 0.5 A to 5.0 A for a variety of automotive applications. In addition to light-load circuit protection, the devices announced today can also be used for voltage detection circuit protection in electric (EV) and hybrid (HEV) automotive batt ...

2022-05 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[May 23 2022] Standards for AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC Power Conversion To reduce aircraft emissions, developers are increasingly moving toward more efficient designs that use electrical systems to replace the current on-board alternators, actuators, and auxiliary power units (APU) powered pneumatic and hydraulic systems. To enable the next generation of aircraft electrical systems, new power conversion technologie ...

2022-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 23 2022] Designed for isolated buck regulators, ST's A6986I and L6986I DC/DC converter chips have been optimized with wide input voltage range and low quiescent current to ensure stable and efficient converters in automotive and industrial applications Operation, the maximum output power is 5W. If the system requires a non-isolated primary-side regulator and one or more isolated secondary-side regulators, ...

2022-05 Power Renesas Electronics America

[May 23 2022] Renesas Electronics Group, a global semiconductor solutions provider, announced the launch of the RAA215300 PMIC (Power Management IC), a complete power supply solution for RZ/G2L, RZ/V2L microprocessors (MPUs) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Key features include nine power output channels, a built-in charger and a real-time clock; its high level of integration reduces design compl ...

2022-05 Sensors Schurter

[May 23 2022] The FMBD EP is SCHURTER's flagship two-pole filter series, which is more compact than ever before, suitable for three-phase systems with neutral, and special versions are available for high rated voltage applications. This range of products is suitable for applications with very high electromagnetic radiation, such as equipment and systems for automated production, motor drives, and industrial pl ...