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2021-07 Power Power Integrations

[Jul 14 2021] Power Integrations, a leading company in the field of energy-efficient power conversion for high voltage integrated circuits, announced the launch of the InnoSwitch™4-CZ series of high frequency, zero voltage switching (ZVS) flyback switching ics. The InnoSwitch4-CZ device integrates a reliable and durable 750V primary switch with Power Integrations' PowiGaN™ technology and a new high-frequency a ...

2021-07 Passive Components AVX

[Jul 13 2021] AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control and antenna solutions, has released its new UBC 550 series of ultra-wideband capacitors designed to deliver reliable, repeatable performance from 16KHz to 70 + GHz in ultra-wideband microwave and millimeter wave RF applications with stringent operational requirements. The new U ...

2021-07 Connectors United Chemi-Con

[Jul 13 2021] United Silicon Carbide Corporation (UnitedSiC), a leading global manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, has announced the continued expansion of its FET portfolio with the launch of six new 650V and 1200V products, all of which are packaged in the industry-standard D2PAK-7L surface mount package. Available in 30, 40, 80, and 150mΩ versions, these latest SiC FETs represent ano ...

2021-07 Semiconductors Allegro MicroSystems, LLC

[Jul 12 2021] Allegro MicroSystem today announced the introduction of the A31315, the newest member of the 3DMAG family of rotary and linear magnetic position sensor ics for automotive and industrial applications. The 3DMAG™ family of sensors combines Allegro's long-proven planar and vertical Hall effect technology with the ability to operate along three axes (X, Y, X, Y, X, Y). Z) Measurement of magnetic fiel ...

2021-07 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Jul 12 2021] Renesas Electronics has announced the introduction of a new RZ/V2L MPU designed for entry-level AI applications, expanding its RZ/V family of microprocessors (MPUs). As part of the RZ/V family, the new MPU integrates Renesas' unique artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator, DRP-AI (Dynamically Configurable Processor), to make embedded AI systems simpler and more energy efficient. The new RZ/V2L f ...

2021-07 Passive Components Vishay

[Jul 11 2021] Vishay Intertechnology introduces new high-precision thin-film resistors for industrial, medical, defense and aerospace applications. Compared to competing devices, the Vishay Sfernice P2TC has an extended resistance and temperature range, a TCR up to ± 2 ppm/C, multiple form factors and increased power ratings. The device includes five dimensions from 0402 to 2010, with resistance values of 100 ...

2021-07 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jul 11 2021] STMicroelectronics has released the first reference design for MasterGaN, demonstrating how new highly integrated devices can improve power density, energy efficiency, simplify product design and reduce time to market. The EVLMG1-250WLLC reference design is a 250W resonant converter with board dimensions of 100mm x 60mm and a maximum component height of 35mm. The power chip is MasterGaN1, which i ...

2021-07 Semiconductors Silicon Labs

[Jul 10 2021] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of chips, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, has announced the addition of Si828x Version 2 to its family of isolated gate drivers. This update enables the product family to achieve efficient silicon carbide (SiC) field-effect transistor (FET) gate drives to meet the growing market for half-bridge and full-bridge inverters and power suppli ...

2021-07 Power Diodes Incorporated

[Jul 10 2021] Diodes Corporation consolidates its position in the linear ReDriver™ IC market with the introduction of the 1.8V PI2DPX1066, PI2DPX1217 and PI2DPX1263. These components are suitable for a range of product applications, including laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets, docking stations, game consoles, displays and virtual reality devices, use lower power supply voltages and consume less power tha ...

2021-07 Passive Components TDK

[Jul 9 2021] TDK Group introduces a new series of EPCOS power capacitors for DC link applications. The rated voltage range of the new family of components is 700 V DC to 2000 V DC and the capacitance range is 20 µF to 270 µF. At 65°C, the current tolerance is up to 60 A (depending on the model) and can withstand peak currents up to 7.5 kA and hot spot temperatures up to 85°C. The highlight of the new element ...

2021-07 Passive Components Knowles

[Jul 9 2021] Knowles Precision Devices announced the introduction of the new 100nF capacitance capacitor, a new member of the V Series single-layer capacitor family. The 100nF, high frequency, wire bonded single-layer capacitor is perfectly suited for GaN and GaA amplifier applications where its small size and microwave performance are critical. "We are excited that the new 100nF single-layer capacitor will e ...

2021-07 Power Power Integrations

[Jul 8 2021] Power Integrations, a well-known company in the field of energy-efficient power conversion for high voltage integrated circuits, announced the addition of its automotion-grade InnoSwitch™3-AQ flyback switch IC series, which offers a 900V rated switch. Provides sufficient margin for 400V and 800V EV inverters, battery management and thermostat control applications. The InnoSwitch3-AQ product famil ...