Power Adapters

The USBpwrMe Adapter Run USB Devices Off Your Bench Power Supply With USBpwrMe

KS Elektronikdesign is soon to launch the USBpwrMe on Crowd Supply, an adapter that can be used to power USB devices directly from a bench power supply. It supports USB Type-A and Type-C ports, operates from 3 V–20 V, and can perform charge negotiation at 5 V. Both ports can be used simultaneously; however, the campaign notes that only one USB output should be used at max load. 

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ProtoV Mini Breadboard Power Supply ProtoV MINI Brings USB-C Powered Dual-Rail Power to Breadboards

A new breadboard-friendly power supply called ProtoV MINI has been announced and is expected to launch soon. Roughly the size of a credit card, the device is designed to plug directly into a standard breadboard and power both rails independently using a single USB Type-C input. Each channel can be adjusted up to 20 V with fine digital control and includes current limiting and built-in…

GaN-Based PD3.1 Notebook Adapters Collaborative Innovation by Infineon and Chicony Power Unleashes High-Efficiency GaN-Based PD3.1 Notebook Adapters

In a strategic alliance aimed at revolutionizing power conversion and reducing environmental impact, Infineon Technologies AG and Chicony Power Technology join forces to enhance the capabilities of the PD3.1 notebook adapter series. Infineon's pioneering gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology enables power efficiency improvements,…

SRK1001 Secondary-Side Synchronous Rectification Controller New Synchronous Flyback Converter IC for Affordable and High Efficiency Power Adapters

STMicroelectronics has introduced the SRK1001 secondary-side synchronous rectification controller that is available with adaptive features that cut bill-of-materials costs, minimize circuit size, and simplify the design of power adapters, chargers, USB Power Delivery outlets, and lighting power supplies based on flyback topologies. The controller has been designed for fast…