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June 2020
Han-Modular Flexbox: Modular connectors for energy chains
Han-Modular Flexbox: Modular connectors for energy chains
The interface has been developed so longer, moving cable runs for machines and machine modules are easier to install and maintain. The Han-Modular Flexbox makes it possible to sub-divide energy chains into flexibly manageable and easily replaceable segments. The modular housing concept replaces the previou
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06/30/2020
Modular evaluation platform for discrete CoolSiC MOSFETs
Modular evaluation platform for discrete CoolSiC MOSFETs
Its centre comprises a motherboard with interchangeable drive cards.  The drive options include a Miller clamp and a bipolar supply card; additional variants will be launched in the near future. In shortening time-to market for a variety of applications, this portfolio will help paving the way for silicon car
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06/30/2020
ROHM adds Ultra-Compact LED Driver for automotive LED lamps
ROHM adds Ultra-Compact LED Driver for automotive LED lamps
In response to the growing demand for higher levels of reliability, safety, and increased flexibility for the LED’s thermal management in combination with an ultra-compact design, ROHM developed the industry-leading Automotive LED Driver BD18336NUF-M. “ROHM is embracing the market trend towards miniaturization with its new
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06/30/2020
Test instruments with 1.35 mm E-band coaxial connector
Test instruments with 1.35 mm E-band coaxial connector
The connector covers frequencies up to 90 GHz and shall be included in the next releases of both IEEE and IEC relevant standards. Rohde & Schwarz has been a partner in the 1.35 mm E connector development project since its beginning in 2017. An expert group with collective knowledge of microwave signal transmission
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06/30/2020
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-LHMD high-current inductor
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-LHMD high-current inductor
Thanks to their iron powder cores, the high-current inductors for audio applications (available in 1008 and 1213 packages) display stable behaviour at high peak currents. The WE-LHMD features the 2-in-1 design from non-coupled inductors and is therefore suitable for compact BTL (Bridge-Tied Load) applications.
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06/30/2020
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-HIDA high-current inductor
Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-HIDA high-current inductor
The high current inductor is characterized by low core losses, very low DC resistances from 2.5 mΩ to 14.8 mΩ and high saturation currents.  WE-HIDA is not only available as a single inductor, but also in 2-in-1 designs (package sizes 1415 and 1521) for compact BTL (Bridge-Tied-Load) applications.
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06/30/2020
Chip-set enables higher performance AI
Chip-set enables higher performance AI
A driver, MCD4609, and a pair of MCM4609 current multiplier modules supply up to 650A continuous and 1,200A peak. Owing to their small footprint and low profile (45.7mm x 8.6mm x 3.2mm), current multipliers are placed close to the processor enabling reduced power distribution network (PDN) losses and higher pow
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06/30/2020
MOSFET Gate Driver Switch Intelligent Power Devices
MOSFET Gate Driver Switch Intelligent Power Devices
The TPD7106F and TPD7107F can be used to control the conduction and shut-off of currents being supplied to automotive electronic control units (ECUs), including junction boxes and body control modules. They are also suited to use in power distribution modules and semiconductor relays. When combined with
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06/30/2020
Danfoss secures capacities for electro-mobility chips at Infineon
Danfoss secures capacities for electro-mobility chips at Infineon
Infineon will supply chipsets of IGBTs and diodes to the Danfoss Silicon Power business unit. The chips are mainly used in power modules for inverters that control the motors in electric vehicles.  “The market for electro-mobility is picking up noticeably, and the supply industry is getting ready for
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06/30/2020
4th Generation SiC MOSFETs Feature Lowest ON Resistance
4th Generation SiC MOSFETs Feature Lowest ON Resistance
In recent years, the proliferation of next-generation electric vehicles (xEVs) has been accelerating the development of smaller, lighter, and more efficient electrical systems. In particular, improving efficiency while decreasing the size of the main inverter that plays a central role in the drive system remains a
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06/30/2020
€10.3M project for the most energy-efficient GaN power modules
€10.3M project for the most energy-efficient GaN power modules
CGD leads the European funded GANEXT project under the PENTA Programme, targeting the design and development on highly efficient, highly compact prototypes of next generation Gallium Nitride power modules, for low and high power applications. The GaNext Penta project is undertaken by a powerful consortium with co
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06/30/2020
Advanced, secured NOR Flash memory
Advanced, secured NOR Flash memory
Based on Semper NOR Flash’s field-proven and robust smart memory architecture, Semper Secure NOR Flash is the first memory solution to combine security and functional safety in a single NOR flash device to deliver the security, safety, and reliability required for the most advanced connected automotive, industri
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06/30/2020
Autonomous Wireless Charging Solutions Increase Uptime
Autonomous Wireless Charging Solutions Increase Uptime
As robotic fleets reshape logistic, delivery and inspection industries, the demand for more efficient and flexible charging solutions is increasing while the feasibility for these fleets to be managed manually and recharged ad hoc by a 24/7 rotation of personnel is decreasing. The next step is toward enhanced au
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06/30/2020
Wide Selection of High-Frequency Connectors
Wide Selection of High-Frequency Connectors
In 174 pages, the "Coax Connectors" English language catalog presents nine product groups. The new product families of SMB and SMP connectors is the highlight. The following product families are featured in the coaxial catalog available today: SMA and Reverse Polarity SMA, MCX and MMCX, SMP and SMB Mor
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06/30/2020
SiGe rectifiers offer high efficiency and thermal stability
SiGe rectifiers offer high efficiency and thermal stability
The rectifiers combine the high efficiency of their Schottky counterparts with the thermal stability of fast recovery diodes. Targeting automotive, communications infrastructure and server markets, the new 1-3 A SiGe rectifiers are of particular benefit in high-temperature applications like LED lighting, engine co
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06/30/2020
Compact intelligent Toshiba power device with 600V rating
Compact intelligent Toshiba power device with 600V rating
With its rated power supply voltage (VBB) of 600V, the TPD4162F can be used for any applications with input signals in the range 200 to 220VAC. The new IC contains a PWM circuit, 3-phase decoder, level shifting high-side driver and low side driver with embedded IGBTs and FRDs. This allows direct drive of brushle
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06/30/2020
300W non-isolated, buck-boost DC-DC converters output 9.6V to 48V
300W non-isolated, buck-boost DC-DC converters output 9.6V to 48V
The output voltage of these step-up and step-down converters can be adjusted from 9.6 to 48V and accept a wide range input voltage of 9 to 53V. The converters seamlessly transition from buck to boost mode operation without disruption in performance. The i7C 8A series can be used to derive additional high-power outputs
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06/30/2020
Low Dropout Regulator Offers High PSRR
Low Dropout Regulator Offers High PSRR
The device meets the need for voltage regulation in noise-sensitive, battery-operated devices such as wearables, portables, and connected sensors. The AP7353 is available in X1-WLB0707-4 (Type A1) and X2-DFN1010-4 (Type B) packages, each measuring less than 1mm on each side. These dimensions result in a sma
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06/30/2020
CoolSiC MOSFET 1700 V SMD offers best efficiency
CoolSiC MOSFET 1700 V SMD offers best efficiency
Having added 650 V to the portfolio earlier this year, the company is now launching the 1700 V class with its proprietary trench semiconductor technology. Maximizing the strong physical characteristics of silicon carbide (SiC), this ensures that the new 1700 V surface-mounted devices (SMD) offer superior reliabi
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06/30/2020
Electric Vehicle Power Electronics Push Test Equipment Performance Limits

Table 1. LV123 Operational status vs. operating voltage ranges

Electric Vehicle Power Electronics Push Test Equipment Performance Limits
Zeke Pietsch, Senior Support Engineer, EA Elektro-Automatik, Inc.

Power Electronics in New Vehicle Systems Automotive electronics are changing in dramatic ways. While it is true that “traditional” internal combustion engine vehicles still dominate the market, the automotive world is racing into a disruptive future. The market demand for reduction in the use of fossil fuels
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06/30/2020
Smallest Automotive Controllers for Smart Surfaces
Smallest Automotive Controllers for Smart Surfaces
To help enhance and ease today’s driving experience, automotive manufacturers are implementing additional touch displays beyond the center infotainment display (CID). Supporting the application of these secondary displays with advanced features, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the extension of its market-leading ma
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06/29/2020
Software Accelerates System Development for FPGA Designs
Software Accelerates System Development for FPGA Designs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced availability of the latest version of its popular software design tool for FPGAs, Lattice Radiant 2.1. The version includes support for the company’s new general-purpose Lattice Certus-NX FPGAs, the second family introduced within six months using Lattice Nexus FPGA de
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06/29/2020
PSDcast – Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles

Ivana Ivanovska, Application Design Engineer at KEMET

PSDcast – Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles
Two of the hottest topics that we’ve been covering rather extensively on the PSDcast are wireless charging and electric vehicles. Not coincidentally, the two topics often intersect ...  
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06/26/2020
Power Supply Technology Significantly Reduces Capacitance
Power Supply Technology Significantly Reduces Capacitance
ROHM announces the development of Nano Cap power supply technology that ensures stable control of power supply circuits in the automotive and industrial fields – even with ultra-small capacitances in the magnitude of nF (Nano: 10-9 ). The growing awareness for sustainable energy consumption has led to gr
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06/25/2020
NTC Thermistors Robust Temperature Sensor for E-Mobility
NTC Thermistors Robust Temperature Sensor for E-Mobility
TDK Corporation presents the new B58703M1103A* temperature sensor − specifically developed for demanding e-mobility applications, which call for significant long-term stability. The NTC sensor is designed for a temperature range of -40°C to +150°C, whereby a temporary load of up to 200°C is permitted. At 25
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06/23/2020
4th-Gen SiC MOSFETs Feature Industry's Lowest ON Resistance
4th-Gen SiC MOSFETs Feature Industry's Lowest ON Resistance
ROHM announces the cutting-edge 4th Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs optimized for automotive powertrain systems, including the main drive inverter, as well as power supplies for industrial equipment. In recent years, the proliferation of next-generation electric vehicles (xEVs) has been accelerating the devel
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06/17/2020
PSDwebinar Power Panel: Standing out from the Crowd
PSDwebinar Power Panel: Standing out from the Crowd
Standing out from the Crowd! A deeper look into GaN & SiC products Hosted by Power Systems Design, featuring Cree, Power Integrations, United SiC, Analog Devices, and Infineon Now wide bandgap materials are established in the marketplace and being deployed in many applications, manufacturers are looking for ways
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06/11/2020
Reinforced Isolated High-Power Modules Takes on Hall Sensors
Reinforced Isolated High-Power Modules Takes on Hall Sensors
Riedon is set to redefine the current measurement landscape with the introduction of its SSA Smart Shunt series. These next-generation current sensing modules combine the attributes of conventional passive shunt resistors with those normally associated with considerably more expensive and bulky closed-loop Ha
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06/10/2020
Precision Chip Resistors for High Moisture Applications
Precision Chip Resistors for High Moisture Applications
Precision resistors with tolerances of 0.1% or tighter and TCR of 25 ppm or better have become more common due to the wide range of applications and end products requiring such resistors. However, some of these applications require circuit operation in high humidity environments. This can pose a problem for so
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06/10/2020
Power Source is Ideal for Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging
Power Source is Ideal for Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging
  Single Phase Power Solutions introduces the 1-to-3 Microgrid Power Source, a single-phase solution for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Ideal for remote areas without access to three-phase power, the 1-to-3 Power Source uses revolutionary Written-Pole Technology to generate solid and reliable
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06/09/2020
World's Smallest Ferrite Chip Beads for Automotive Apps
World's Smallest Ferrite Chip Beads for Automotive Apps
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has introduced the BLM18SP_SH1 series of the world's smallest*1 chip ferrite beads (for noise suppression) for use in automotive power supply applications. The company has started shipping samples, and volume production is scheduled to begin in June 2020. *1 The world's smallest pr
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06/09/2020
TTI Offers SSI's P61 Pressure and Temperature Transducer
TTI Offers SSI's P61 Pressure and Temperature Transducer
TTI, Inc., is now offering Amphenol’s SSI Technology P61 Pressure and Temperature Transducer.  The P61 Pressure/Temperature MediaSensor family of bulk micro-machined, absolute, and sealed pressure transducers and transmitters are for both harsh and benign media. They have a superior zero/span error of +/-
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06/09/2020
Propelling FPGA-based Processor Design with New IP Ecosystem
Propelling FPGA-based Processor Design with New IP Ecosystem
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced Lattice Propel, a new software solution designed to accelerate development of unique applications based on low power, small form factor Lattice FPGAs.  The design environment will empower developers of any skill level to quickly and easily design Lattice FPGA-based ap
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06/04/2020
Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors Serve Automotive Applications
Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors Serve Automotive Applications
Holy Stone offers a range of Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) designed and tested to meet High Reliability Automotive Applications. These Products are offered as AEC-Q200 Certified using a Holy Stone product code “AEC” and TS16949 Certified (PPAP Level 3 + AEC-Q200) under Holy Stone product code
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06/04/2020
Extended Range of Hybrid-Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
Extended Range of Hybrid-Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
TDK Corporation has extended its product range of hybrid-polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors and now offers two series with an axial design. The B40600* / B40700* series is designed for rated voltages of 25 V and 35 V. These cover a capacitance range from 780 µF to 2200 µF. Capacitors in
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06/02/2020
Automotive Exterior Lighting Solutions

Figure 1. Power Consumption Characteristics Comparison

Automotive Exterior Lighting Solutions
Stefan Drouzas, Senior Application Marketing Manager, ROHM Semiconductor GmbH

Changing exterior lamps from bulbs to LEDs makes it possible to achieve smaller, thinner light sources, allowing more manufacturers to improve lamp design. To improve design, it is necessary to increase LED output while reducing the power consumption of the LED drive control circuit along with size. At the same ti
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06/01/2020
Low EMI, Silent Switcher, 1.2 A µModule Regulator in 4 mm × 4 mm × 1.82 mm BGA Package

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Figure 1. The LTM8074 uses Silent Switcher architecture for a complete low noise solution in a tiny package.

Low EMI, Silent Switcher, 1.2 A µModule Regulator in 4 mm × 4 mm × 1.82 mm BGA Package
Austin Luan, Analog Devices, Inc.

Crowded application boards leave little space for high performance DC-to-DC POL converters. Furthermore, electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a significant concern at high component densities, limiting the field of acceptable power solutions. The LTM8074 µModule regulator easily meets these limiting factors. It
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Date:
06/01/2020
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