With the advent of Electric Vehicles and Internet of things the need for sophisticated power electronic design has increased. These new fields are constantly evolving the demands for high-power motor drives, energy efficient power supplies, wireless power transfer etc.
In this section we will design and test various power electronic projects for a wide variety of applications including EV, Solar, IoT, SMPS Power supplies, LED Drivers, Portable power supplies etc. The section also covers the latest power electronic news and articles to update the readers with latest technology trends.
Microchip’s SA50-120 series is the family of space-qualified COTS-based radiation-hardened DC to DC power converters that help minimize risk and lower development costs in space applications. Offering eight million hours Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and up to 87% efficiency, the SA50-120 power converters maximize system performance and reliability.
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ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced that Embedded Artists is using their highly integrated PMIC, BD71847AMWV along with i.MX 8M Nano from NXP on the new iMX8M Nano uCOM board to deliver a robust and cost-effective solution for industrial applications. This new uCOM board measures 45mm x 42mm and features the i.MX 8M Nano processor with Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 and…
GeneSiC Semiconductor’s new third-generation 1200V G3R SiC MOSFETs with low on-state resistance and best figure-of-merits can surpass its currently available options in terms of performance, robustness, and quality to harness extremely high levels of efficiency and system reliability in automotive and industrial applications. Faster switching frequency, increased power…
With 66 % more power compared to traditional silicon chips available in the market, the new NV6128 high power 650V/800V-rated GaNFast power IC from Navitas Semiconductor is suitable for high-power mobile and consumer power electronics. This 70 mOhm device in compact 6 x 8 mm PQFN package is a next-generation semiconductor technology that is capable of running up to 20…
If you are exploring the world of electronics, and you want to know more about the Transistors and MOSFETs for your upcoming brilliant project, you are at the right place. In this article, we will discuss the basics of BJTs, Transistors, and MOSFETs. Before semiconductors (particularly transistors), the only devices available for signal amplification and switching were…
Toshiba Electronics has released a 100 V high-current photorelay, TLP241B for industrial equipment building automation systems and mechanical relay replacements, security systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), Battery Management System (BMS), etc. Encompassed in a DIP4 package, this new device comprises of a photo MOSFET optically coupled to an infrared…
Toshiba Electronics has introduced a new function-rich resettable eFuse, TCKE712BNL featuring adjustable over-voltage protection and flagging capabilities. Ensuring a high degree of safety, this new device can be used in various consumer electronics goods including cameras, cordless cleaner, and power tools, cleaning robots, servers, smart, speakers, thermostats, and…
MAX17852, a 14-channel high-voltage ASIL-D data-acquisition system from Maxim Integrated enables designers to deliver a high level of safety for voltage, current, temperature, and communications while also saving space and reducing solution cost. Designed for integration within electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and other transportation systems, this new IC is…
STMicroelectronics' 800V 8H Triacs operate at full rated current up to the maximum junction temperature of 150°C, allowing heatsinks in drives for AC loads to be up to 50% smaller to combine compact dimensions with high reliability.
Suited to industrial, personal care, smart-home, and smart-building applications, the new Triacs leverage ST’s…
EiceDRIVER 2ED24427N01F from Infineon Technologies is a newly introduced 24 V dual-channel low-side non-inverting gate driver that enables higher power and faster switching frequencies in multiple applications with a reduced PCB footprint and increased reliability by simplifying high power density system design. Available in a DSO-8 package with a thermally efficient and…
Renesas Electronics has introduced a 60W wireless power receiver, P9418 to deliver faster wireless charging experiences, best thermal performance, and best-in-class current sense accuracy in a high power density solution. Featuring Renesas’ WattShare technology, this highly integrated IC enables quick and convenient charging for a variety of portable computing devices…
ACS37800 from Allegro MicroSystems is an integrated power monitoring chip that allows simultaneous measurement of power, voltage, and current for single-phase AC and DC solutions. Offered in an efficient SOIC16 footprint, this single-chip solution with reinforced isolation significantly reduces PCB size, bill of materials (BOM) cost, and complexity in various IoT devices,…
