Power Conversion
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Microchip Expands Space Power Portfolio with New Radiation-Tolerant GaN Point-of-Load Converter Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the POL-05-20S-T, a radiation-tolerant, Point-of-Load (POL) converter, designed to address the demanding power requirements of space processing applications. The new device uses Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices to deliver up to 20A of output current with high efficiency and power density. The converter is supplied in a compact, 25g… |
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Vishay Intertechnology SOT-227 Power Modules Increase Power Conversion Efficiency While Eliminating the Need for PCB Redesigns Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced four new power modules featuring 650 V superjunction MOSFETs in the industry-standard SOT-227 package. Designed to deliver an optimized balance between conduction and switching losses, the Vishay Semiconductors VS-FC50SA65, VS-FC100SA65, VS-FC150SA65, and VS-FC50LA65 support high efficiency power conversion in industrial applications.… |
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Infineon’s PSOC Control C3 Performance Line sets new standard for real-time control and PQC security Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced the launch of its PSOC™ Control C3 Performance Line microcontroller family to enable real-time control for power and motor applications. The new family of microcontrollers (MCUs) offers best-in-class performance through high control loop frequency, accuracy and system efficiency. Based on Arm® Cortex®-M33 multi-core… |
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TDK introduces programmable DIN-rail mount isolated DC-DC converters with 120 W and 240 W outputs and wide conversion ratios TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda DDSM 120 W and 240 W programmable DC-DC converters. These products feature a wide input and output voltage range with an isolated design. The DDSM series also offers remote control and real time monitoring via Modbus over USB using the PowerCMC control and monitoring center. In addition, a… |
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High-Performance PSOC Control MCUs for Advanced Motor Control and Power Conversion Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its new PSOC™ Control microcontroller (MCU) series, engineered for cutting-edge motor control and power conversion applications across diverse sectors including home appliances, power tools, renewable energy, industrial drives, and lighting. Featuring the Arm® Cortex®-M33 core, the PSOC Control MCUs offer enhanced on-board… |
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DIY Power Consumption Monitoring Device using ESP32 Electrical appliances are all around us, starting from the indispensable charger of your smartphone to heavier appliances like room heaters, air conditioners, washing machines, and whatnot. Given the status quo of a looming global energy crisis, it is vital to have an understanding of the power consumed by these devices. While our monthly electricity bill gives us a… |
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MasterGaN4 Power Devices with Two symmetrical 650V GaN Power Transistors for High-Efficiency Power Conversion up to 200 Watts Integrating two symmetrical 650V gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors with 225mΩ RDS(on), the new MasterGaN4 power device from STMicroelectronics can simplify the design of high-efficiency power-conversion applications up to 200W. This latest addition to ST’s MasterGaN family uses wide-bandgap GaN power semiconductors by taking away the complex gate-control and circuit-… |
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Understanding Dot Convention in Transformers From large power stations to compact SMPS circuits, transformers can be found almost everywhere. Though there are many types of transformers and their exact working differs based on the application, the basic working of the Transformer remains the same. When examining transformer circuit schematics, you'll notice "dot" symbols placed on transformer windings. These dots… |
