Motor Drives, Robotics & Controls
May 2015
Inertial Measurement Systems
MEMSIC plans to demonstrate its latest advanced technologies at the Sensors Expo and Conference, to be held June 10-11 2015 at the Long Beach Convention Center, CA, booth number 245. MEMSIC products, including semiconductors and system-level devices, are designed to solve challenging inertial and flow sensing so
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05/29/2015
PS3C Series connectors
Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has introduced the PS3C Series connector, a high power, single circuit (position) cable connector supporting 150 Amps for storage battery applications. The PS3C Series is designed with a highly reliable blade contact that features a clip-like st
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05/29/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Infineon explains their latest CoolMOS at PCIM 2015. The CoolMOS C7 series is a major step forward, presented as having the worlds’s lowest R DS(on)/package and, thanks to its low switching losses, efficiency improvements over the full load range. C7 is optimized for hard switching topologie
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05/29/2015
A niche market only a few years ago, the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is now becoming a mainstream electricity provider, and changing the way the world is powered. Following a difficult period of industry consolidation and economic crisis, PV installations saw another record year in 2013, with more than 38
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05/29/2015
Energy harvesting has been around for a very long time. I still remember my 1980s pocket calculator with a solar cell powering the computing unit as well as the LCD display. But even much before that, usable energy was harvested in the early days of the electrical revolution with putting generators on river mi
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05/29/2015
Many fields of research focus on achieving a combination of more powerful batteries and devices that consume less and less energy. However, Moore's law does not apply to batteries.
The performance and component density of processors and memory chips double approximately every 18 months. Gordon E. Moore pred
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05/29/2015
Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD
The first modern wave of rapid human development, also known as the first industrial revolution, began in the middle of the 18th century. The development of devices that could be used to magnify a human’s capabilities immediately changed the face of the planet, impacting everything from agriculture to warfare. T
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05/29/2015
Today’s power conversion and power management applications demand compact yet robust power switching circuitry that supports high-voltage, high-frequency operation with the minimum of losses from the smallest possible PCB area.
By definition, the choice of MOSFET technology has a significant impact on how su
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05/29/2015
Brad Micro-Push M12 Connectors
Molex Incorporated launches today its Brad Micro-Push M12 Connectors for factory automation and industrial lighting applications. Featuring an innovative push-on mating interface, the connectors reduce installation time up to 80% compared to screw-style connectors and facilitate simple blind-mate connections in
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05/28/2015
In diesem Episode von PSDtv Infineon zeigen Ihre neuesten Power Solution für Power Systems Design beim PCIM 2015. Das neue Gerät ist eine rückwärts leitender IGBT mit Dioden Überwachung - RCDC kombiniert IGBT und Dioden-Funktion auf einem Chip. Diese neue Technologie folgt den Schlüssel-Anforde
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05/28/2015
Jim Witham, CEO, GaN Systems
GaN material offers orders of magnitude improvement in switching and conduction performance and, when produced on GaN-on-Silicon substrates, can reduce power system costs. Only diamond power semiconductors have been proposed as a superior material system to GaN, but the consensus is that we are decades aw
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05/28/2015
As power levels are increased and output voltages drop, it is common to have just a few turns in the windings of inductors and transformers. When this happens, standard round wires are usually not the best choice for building magnetic structures, and foil is often used. With a foil winding, the width of the fo
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05/28/2015
We thought it would be helpful to assemble a top five list of the most common mistakes or “don’ts” that occur during the design of efficient power systems – and how to avoid them. This information comes from our observations and yes, some of our own experiences during Electrocube’s 50-plus years in th
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05/28/2015
Did you know that every 10°C rise in ambient temperature reduces every component’s lifetime by 50%? That power supplies with drop-offs or variances can lead to premature failures and even completely fried parts in your system? Indeed, most agree that power-intensive applications need, and really must have, lo
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05/28/2015
System architects of embedded systems, networking, and datacom equipment are constantly being pushed to increase the data throughput and performance of their systems as well as add functionality and features. At the same time, pressure is being applied to decrease the system’s overall power consumption. For ex
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05/28/2015
Michael Frisch von Vincotech
In diesem PSDcast Michael Frisch von Vincotech spricht mit Alix Paultre von Power Systems Design über ihre neuesten Power Solutions auf der PCIM 2015 Ausstellung. Unter den Lösungen vorgestellt, Vincotech enthüllt ihre neue flow7Pack Line Familie - der Fluss7PACK 1200 V Produktfamilie mit einer Bremse, dreiphasiger We
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05/27/2015
In this episode of PSDtv GaN Systems goes over their latest wide-bandgap power solutions and packaging for Power Systems Design at PCIM 2015. In addition to their new top-cooling packages, the company also shows some of the advanced products using their devices.
GaN Systems
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05/27/2015
Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator
Vicor announced the expansion of its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Point-of-Load Regulator portfolio with the introduction of high efficiency PI3542, PI3543, PI3545, and PI3546 buck regulators. The entire Cool-Power portfolio is characterized by products with benchmark efficiency and density performance that are simple to
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05/26/2015
SiC 900V MOSFETs
Cree, a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has introduced its latest breakthrough in SiC power device technology: the industry’s first 900V MOSFET platform. Optimized for high frequency power electronics applications, including renewable energy inverters, electric vehicle charging systems, and th
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05/26/2015
ADuM4135 isolated IGBT gate driver
Analog Devices introduced the ADuM4135 isolated IGBT gate driver to improve electric motor energy efficiency, reliability and system-control performance in industrial motor control applications. Incorporating ADI’s award-winning iCoupler digital isolator technology, the ADuM4135 ensures safety and reliability th
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05/26/2015
600 V EF Series fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs
Vishay Intertechnology introduced three new devices in its new 600 V EF Series of fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs. With low reverse recovery charge and on-resistance, the Vishay Siliconix SiHx21N60EF, SiHx47N60EF, and SiHx70N60EF increase reliability and save energy in industrial, telecom, computing, an
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05/26/2015
The flow7PACK line from Vincotech
Power electronics designers are constantly seeking innovative, flexible solutions to satisfy the industry's tough demands for EMC, a small footprint and low system costs. The flow7PACK line from Vincotech is a remarkably flexible and convenient option for applications in which EMC presents a problem because of
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05/25/2015
2EDN7524 MOSFET driver
Infineon Technologies has launched a new family of CoolMOS C7 series superjunction (SJ) MOSFETs. The 600 V series offers a 50 percent reduction in turn-off losses compared to the CoolMOS CP, offering a GaN-like level of performance in PFC, TTF and other hard-switching topologies. The CoolMOS C7 achieves an industry fi
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05/22/2015
Bernd Neuner von ZES Zimmer
In diesem PSDcast Bernd Neuner von ZES Zimmer spricht mit Alix Paultre von Power Systems Design über advanced energy management und die Notwendigkeit von besseren Energie Messung Tools und Prozesse. Die Messgeräte der LMG600-Familie verfügen als erste Leistungsmessgeräte in jedem Strom- und Spannungskanal ü
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05/22/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Fairchild describes their latest motor control solutions for motor control for Power Systems Design at the 2015 PCIM exhibition. Since electrical motors are the single largest consumer of electrical power and account for between 40 to 50 percent of total global energy consumption, it is
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05/22/2015
SiC MOSFET featuring a trench structure
ROHM announced the first development and mass production of an SiC MOSFET that adopts the trench structure. Compared to existing planar-type SiC MOSFETs, ON resistance is reduced by 50% in the same chip size, making it possible to significantly decrease power loss in a variety of equipment, from industrial inverters an
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05/21/2015
In diesem Episode von PSDtv spricht eine Gruppe von Studenten vom Projekt TechFak EcoCar, der Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg über deren selbstentwickeltes Elektromotorrad ElMo für Power Systems Design. Der Aufbau eines Elektroantriebs ist mit Anforderungen aus verschiedenen Fachbereichen
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05/21/2015
GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, launched the latest addition to its range of E-mode GaN-on-Silicon high power transistors based on its three core proprietary technologies. The new GaN high-power enhancement-mode device, designated the GS65516T, boasts the highest cu
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05/19/2015
Powerex Integrated Power Module
The Powerex Integrated Power Module (PIPM) is a configurable IGBT-based power platform.
The module has rated power outputs from 75-229 KW and operates on DC bus voltages from 400 to 800 VDC and switching frequencies of up to 20 kHz.
The power module can be mounted on various heatsinks, including both f
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05/19/2015
Standex-Meder Electronics, a manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting electronic and magnetic components is exhibiting at PCIM Europe and Sensor & Test Show in Nuremberg/Germany from May 19th to the 21st in Nuremberg, Germany. PCIM Europe is an international leading meeting point for specialists in
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05/14/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Tom Spohrer of Microchip talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about updating high-availability power systems. In this world of high-demand, high-reliability power systems, the ability to update on the fly can enhance any system. Their latest 14-member dsPIC33EP “GS” fam
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05/13/2015
dsPIC33EP “GS” family of Digital Signal Controllers
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the 14-member dsPIC33EP “GS” family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The dsPIC33EP “GS” family delivers the performance needed to implement more sophisticated non-linear, predictive an
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05/13/2015
SV Series high voltage, automotive grade, multilayer ceramic (MLC), radial-leaded capacitor
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the SV Series high voltage, automotive grade, multilayer ceramic (MLC), radial-leaded capacitors. Qualified to AEC-Q200 and rated for 1,000VDC, the new SV Series capacitors are designed with C0G (NP0) Class I dielectric ma
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05/13/2015
Empowering Innovation Together
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is partnering with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara and Astrobotic, the solar system’s first lunar logistics company and Google Lunar XPRIZE Milestone winner, to reveal the first of several Innovation Spotlight in
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05/12/2015
STMicroelectronics’ powerSTEP driver
Premiering at PCIM Europe 2015, STMicroelectronics’ powerSTEP driver delivers the advantages of compact motor-control design for applications at high power ratings. The fully integrated stepper-motor driver system-in-package offers an unprecedented power density of up to 500W/cm2, enabling cost-effective systems tha
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05/11/2015
PowerNavigator version 5.2
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions today unveiled PowerNavigator version 5.2, a free, downloadable graphical user interface (GUI) that helps system designers quickly configure, validate and monitor their power supply architectures. The new features included in
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05/11/2015
4646-X7xx current sensor for PCB mounting
At this year’s PCIM in Nuremberg (held from 19th – 21st May), VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) will again present its comprehensive portfolio of sensors. The company’s stand, No. 119 in Hall 7, will contain proven products in addition to debuting DI sensors designed specifically for electric vehicle charging cables, as
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05/11/2015
The Cores and Components division of VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) will again attend PCIM in Nuremberg this year. From 19th to 21st May, VAC's stand 119 in Hall 7 will focus its product presentations on transformers, cut cores and chokes using the nanocrystalline material VITROPERM®.
This year, VAC will highlight its IGBT
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05/08/2015
A collaboration agreement between MIRA - a leader in advanced vehicle engineering, research and product testing - and Samsung Techwin - a leader in supply of security and energy solutions - is set to bring forward the development of custom battery and powertrain systems for automotive and off-highway hybrid an
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05/04/2015
The Infineon DC Motor Control Shield for Arduino
The Infineon DC Motor Control Shield for Arduino is now available for purchase from Newark element14, an electronics distributor and online community for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts. The product enables fast and inexpensive prototyping of DC motor control.
Infineon’s DC Motor Control Shield fo
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05/04/2015
Cree, a leading supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) based power products, will introduce its new 900V SiC MOSFETs at PCIM 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany, which takes place May 19 to 21. At the show, Europe's leading meeting-point for specialists in power electronics and its applications in intelligent motion, renewable ene
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Date:
05/04/2015
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