Powering Communications

March 2025

Figure 1: Reference schematic of a buck converter Vin = 24 V; Vout = 5 V

Annika Frankemölle, Alexander Lang / Editor: Gerhard Stelzer, Würth Elektronik

Increasing current densities and short switching times in MOSFETs are placing ever greater stress on the dielectric strength of inductors. Molded inductors with a distributed air gap based on iron powder enable high inductance values in the smallest of spaces and thus increase the power density. A new test con

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Date:

03/31/2025

Portwell Expands ANS Series for Enhanced Security and Scalable SD-WAN Networking

Portwell, a global innovator in IPC and embedded computing solutions, announces the expansion of its next-generation ANS Series network solutions, purpose-built for SD-WAN edge applications. Designed to meet the growing demand for network transformation, the ANS Series offers robust hardware platforms wi

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Date:

03/27/2025

Premier Magnetics’ New Chokes Offer Integrated Magnetics and Innovative Mounting

Premier Magnetics, global producer of high-quality magnetic components for a wide range of power conversion and communications applications, introduces the PM-CMCX5 Series, the first offering in the company’s new CM Guard Series™ of advanced-technology chokes. The CM Guard Series implements integrated ma

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Date:

03/26/2025

Renesas Introduces Low-Power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC for Automotive Applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced a new industry-leading Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm® M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact SoC design. The DA14533, the first automotive-qualified de

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Date:

03/25/2025

650 V Qspeed Silicon Diodes Replace SiC Parts in AI Servers, Telecom, Networking & Industrial Applications

Power Integrations’ ultra-fast Qspeed H-Series diodes are now available with 650 V and up to 30 A ratings. These high-power devices feature the industry's lowest reverse recovery charge (Qrr) for a silicon diode. They offer a compelling alternative to silicon carbide (SiC) diodes, delivering comparable efficiency and

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Date:

03/24/2025