Data Centers

    May 2023
    Combining Lowest RDS(on) + SMT for Space-Limited, High-Performance Apps

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    Figure 1: The Qorvo SiC FET – a ‘cascode’ of a Si-MOSFET and SiC JFET

    The performance of wide band-gap (WBG) semiconductor switches such as silicon carbide cascode FETs (‘SiC FET’ henceforth) (Figure 1) and SiC MOSFETs is closely tied to its package. At the pure technology level, nanosecond switching speed and low specific on-resistance result in very low losses, allowing mu
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    Date:
    05/30/2023
    ­Introduction Effective galvanic isolation is crucial in high-voltage applications to prevent unwanted leakage currents from flowing between two parts of a system with different ground potentials (GPD) [1]. As depicted in Figure 1 (left), the DC return current from the input to the output can cause a potentia
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    Date:
    05/14/2023
    ­1 watt DC/DC converters with 480 VAC isolation voltage

    TRACO POWER’s new TRI 1 and TRI 1SM

      The core characteristic of the TRI 1(SM) series is a sophisticated reinforced isolation system which is able to withstand high test voltages (8000 VDC for 1s and 3000 VAC for 60s) and working voltages (480 VACrms). Efficiencies up to 84% allow safe operation from –40°C to +85°C without derating.
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    Date:
    05/10/2023
    Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

    Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

    ­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of the 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders product line. The latest 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders are rated 600 VAC/VDC voltage at 20 amps in a 5x20 mm size. These convenient inline fuses are ideal for applications requiring supplemental circuit pr
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    Date:
    05/10/2023
    Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

    Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

    ­Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the availability of its G3 Universal Input Rack PDU (G3 UPDU). With its universal input, dynamic C39 outlets and global approval, the G3 UPDU can be easily deployed into a single data center or a global data center network across multiple locations—saving ti
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    Date:
    05/09/2023
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