Motor Drives, Robotics & Controls

    March 2017
    HiperPFS-4 Power Factor Correction ICs from Power Integrations Enable 98% Efficient PFC Designs Up to 550 W

    New PFC IC features high PF at light load, low standby power consumption and supports 305 VAC input

    Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced its HiperPFSTM-4family of power factor correction (PFC) ICs. The new device family serves applications targeting excellent efficiency and power factor performance at both full load and light load conditions. HiperPFS-4 devicesincorporate a 600 V MOSFET suitable for 305 VAC in
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    03/30/2017
    Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages

    Ultra-Low Dropout 150mA Regulator from Diodes Incorporated Supports Wide Input Voltage Range with Fixed Output Voltages

    The AP7380 series of ultra-low dropout regulators introduced byDiodes Incorporated operates from a wide 24V input voltage range and offers various fixed output voltage options to address common system requirements. These features, combined with high accuracy and an ultra-low quiescent current, make this device we
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    Date:
    03/28/2017
    504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power

    504W Quarter Bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power

    TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the iQG series of 504W rated DC-DC converters, further expanding its isolated DC-DC product portfolio.   Packaged in the industry standard ¼ brick form factor, the iQG models offer exceptionally high true useable power, even in demanding thermal environments.  Ap
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    Date:
    03/28/2017
    ON Semiconductor Introduces Industry’s First 100 V Bridge Power Stage Module for Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge DC-DC Converters

    Introduces Industry’s First 100 V Bridge Power Stage Module for Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge DC-DC Converters

    ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has launched the FDMF8811, the industry's first 100 V Bridge Power Stage module for half-bridge and full-bridge isolated dc-dc converters. The 25 A-rated device integrates a 120 V driver IC, a bootstrap diode, and two highly efficient power MOSFETs in a PQFN-36 package. The FDMF8811 reduces the b
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    03/28/2017
    Coilcraft’s New Power Inductor Selection Tool Provides Significantly More Performance Data

    Coilcraft’s New Power Inductor Selection Tool Provides Significantly More Performance Data

    Coilcraft has launched a new suite of Power Inductor Selection Tools that allows users to easily select the appropriate path for their particular search while also providing more application-specific performance data than previously available on any industry site. Len Crane, Coilcraft’s Director of Technical Marke
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    03/27/2017
    Now at Mouser Electronics: Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs  with Core Independent Peripherals

    Microchip PIC18F K40 MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals

    Mouser Electronics, Inc.,the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The 8-bit PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers combine flash, EEPROM, and RAM memory; r
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    03/27/2017
    Downloads of Toolbox App from RS Components exceeds 60,000

    Toolbox App from RS Components

    RS Components (RS), the global distributor for engineers, today announced that the company’s Toolbox App has reached a cumulative total of more than 60,000 user downloads. Launched at the end of 2013, the app is available for iOS devices including iPhones and iPads, as well as for Windows-based PCs. Availa
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    03/27/2017
    Danfoss and General Electric join forces in strategic collaboration
    Danfoss Silicon Power is establishing production in the US and entering into a collaboration with industrial giant General Electric (GE). The collaboration means that Danfoss Silicon Power will become the world’s leading provider of silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules. The SiC power modules will create sm
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    03/27/2017
    Versatile DF40GL Series FPC connector supports transmission speeds up to 10Gbps...

    Industries first low-profile FPC-TO-Board connector with positive lock

    Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has launched a new low-profile flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that supports FPC applications in a small package, and operates at USB 3.1 gen 2 speeds up to 10Gbps. The DF40GL Series is an excellent choice for daughter boards in US
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    03/27/2017
     Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, and Monolith Semiconductor Inc., a Texas-based start-up company developing silicon carbide technology, today announced demonstrations and other activities planned for their booth (#536) at the Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2017), March 26-30, 2017. The theme
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    03/27/2017
    Fusible resistors from TT Electronics save PCB space

    Fusible resistors from TT Electronics save PCB space

    TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today launched its ULWP2R range of fusible wirewound resistors. By combining the functions of a fuse and a line input resistor in a single, vertical radial formed component the resistors save valuable PCB space. Th
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    Date:
    03/27/2017
    New 3300V Gate Drive from Amantys Power Electronics enables rapid Power Stack Optimization

    New 3300V Gate Drive from Amantys Power Electronics enables rapid Power Stack Optimization

    Amantys Power Electronics Limited has launched a fully configurable version of it’s 3300V gate drive. The 3300V gate drive contains Amantys’ Power Insight technology that enables two way communications between the gate drive and a central controller for configuring the gate drive and communicating fault in
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    03/27/2017
    Ruggedized Axial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Meets Specs from -40 ° to +150 °C

    Ruggedized Axial-Leaded Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Meets Specs from -40 ° to +150 °C

    Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) has introduced a new line of axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors for applications which require very high-performance under all operating conditions.  The AXLH is a uniquely-designed axial-lead electrolytic that has the performance characteristics required fo
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    03/21/2017
    Mouser Offers Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards

    Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Air Quality Eval Boards

    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking Telaire AAS-AQS-UNO air quality evaluation boards from Amphenol Advanced Sensors. The AAS-AQS-UNO evaluation boards help engineers evaluate Telaire air quality sensors and other s
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    Date:
    03/21/2017
    BeagleBone Blue now at Mouser

    BeagleBone Blue

    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader that empowers innovation, is now stocking the highly anticipated BeagleBone Blue from BeagleBoard.org, a complete robotics controller built around the BeagleBone open hardware single-board computer (SBC). The high-performance BeagleBone Blue co
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    03/17/2017
    HEITEC opens online configurator for HeiPac Subracks

    HEITEC’s new online configurator allows to create individual subracks step by step

    At the Embedded World 2017 in Nuremberg (March 14-16, 2017), HEITEC will be presenting its Online-Configurator for HeiPac Subrack Series in hall 1-booth 340. In parallel, the new product catalogue which is adopted to the online configurator will be available as print copy and for download. The new online Su
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    Date:
    03/17/2017
    Bel Power expands high-efficiency AC-DC front-end supplies with TET3000

    TET3000-12-069RA power supply

    Bel Power Solutions, a leading manufacturer of power management devices, announced the expansion of Bel Power Solutions front-end, AC-DC power supply portfolio to include the TET3000-12-069RA power supply suitable for a wide range of servers and networking applications. The TET3000 is a 3000 W Titanium efficient
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    Date:
    03/17/2017
    Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an expanded, global distribution agreement with Coilcraft, a leading global supplier of magnetic components. In addition to Europe, Asia, South America and Central America, Mouser is now authorized to
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    03/16/2017
    Microchip's PIC18 family's array of core-independent peripherals simplify complex designs

    PIC18F “K42” family

    Microchip announced the PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), high-resolution analogue, on-chip Direct Memory Access (DMA) and vectored interrupts for fast processing. The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory space and peripherals without C
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    03/16/2017
    TI claims smallest 12V, 10A DC/DC step-down power solution

    SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules

    Texas Instruments introduced a pair of 12-V, 10-A, 4-MHz step-down power modules that provide a power management solution that is 20 percent smaller than any other 10-A power module-based solution available. The easy-to-use SWIFT TPSM84A21 and TPSM84A22 DC/DC modules integrate power MOSFETs, shielded inductors, inp
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    Date:
    03/16/2017
    TI's INA260 high/low-side digital current and power monitor now at Mouser

    Texas Instruments INA260 Digital Current/Power Monitor

    Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the INA260 digital current, power, and voltage monitor from Texas Instruments (TI). Designed with an I2C- and SMBus-compatible interface and an integrated 2-milliohm precision shunt resistor, the
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    03/10/2017
    Wuerth Elektronik eiSos to exhibit at electronica China

    REDCUBE Plug is a terminal module for removable wire-to-board connections

    Wuerth Elektronik eiSos will be exhibiting at electronica China on booth E5.5109, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from 14th to 16th March 2017. The company will present its latest ranges of power modules, SMD power chokes as well as high-current contacts from its REDCUBE product range. The manufacturer of
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    Date:
    03/10/2017
    Infineon expands its offering of 62mm IGBT modules

    62 mm IGBT module

    Infineon Technologies is expanding its offering of 62 mm IGBT modules. The new power modules serve the growing demand for higher power density without increasing package size. This is realized by a larger chip area and an adapted DCB substrate in the proven 62 mm package. Typical applications for modules with 12
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    Date:
    03/10/2017
    AVX's latest supercapacitor tech now at TTI

    AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors

    AVX Supercapacitors or Double Layer Capacitors provide a unique combination of characteristics recognised as delivering an excellent compromise between electronic and dielectric capacitors. Available now in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, the technologies de
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    Date:
    03/09/2017
    Molex µPDB sealed modules address space-conscious apps

    µPDB Custom Sealed Modules

    Molex introduces its µPDB Custom Sealed Modules which are ideal for customers looking to add or relocate power switching and circuit protection in vehicles. Fully customised to customers’ needs, the modules utilise only the specific components and materials needed for the application. “Transitioning from a hard-wi
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    Date:
    03/09/2017
    Ultra-low-current LDO from Diodes handles up to 150mA with 1% accuracy

    AP7350 low dropout voltage regulator

    Available with output voltages from 1.2V to 3.3V and supporting load currents up to 150mA, the AP7350 low dropout voltage regulator (LDO) introduced by Diodes Incorporated targets low-power handheld and wearable device applications. Its ultra-low quiescent current of just 0.25μA and 1% accuracy enable designs to
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    Date:
    03/09/2017
    Microchip's hardware cryptography-enabled MCU secures smart devices

    CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller

    The CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The CEC1702 addresses the increasing need for security measures, such as secure boot, driven by the continual gr
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    03/08/2017
    TDK adds 300W rated modules to HVDC input converter series

    PH-A280 series

    TDK announced the addition of new, higher power models to the PH-A280 series of high voltage input DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from 200 to 425Vdc, these 300W output power modules are suitable for use in data centres, telecommunications, and renewable energy applications utilising a 380V nominal high vo
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    Date:
    03/08/2017
    Kokam's XPAND, high-performance Li-ion solution drives EVs and E-bus/trams

    XPAND battery pack

    Kokam Co., Ltd, the world’s premier provider of innovative battery solutions, today introduced the XPAND battery pack, delivering electric vehicle manufacturers a safe, high performance, cost-effective battery solution for electric bus, tram, truck, ground support equipment (GSE), military, marine, special-purpose an
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    Date:
    03/08/2017
    Schaffner's FN3420 active harmonic filter safeguards sensitive systems

    ECOsine Active 3420

    Schaffner EMC introduced the ECOsine Active 3420 - a harmonic filter which provides harmonic compensation in real-time for demanding industrial and commercial environments. With a capacity of 30 to 300A, operating at 200-480VAC (+/- 10%), the connection-ready 3420 (3-wire) cabinet models include forced air cooling and
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    Date:
    03/03/2017
    High-density resistor networks from TT Electronics serve critical apps

    QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks

    TT Electronics, a leading provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has launched the QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks that combine high precision with stability and reliability. By using a ceramic substrate and a relatively large feature size, they offer better cr
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    Date:
    03/03/2017
    Vicor launches Cool-Power ZVS buck-boost regulator

    Cool-Power ZVS Buck-Boost Regulators

    Vicor announced a new addition to its growing PI37xx family of Cool-Power ZVS Buck-Boost Regulators. Delivering up to 140 Watts of power, and up to 8 Amps of output current, at up to 96% efficiency, the new PI3740 Cool-Power regulator features an input operating voltage range of 8 – 60 VDC and a regulated ou
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    Date:
    03/03/2017
    Ametherm's 30A circuit-protection thermistor touts resistance, current, and energy

    SL32 0R230 circuit protection thermistor

    Ametherm released a new UL-approved circuit protection thermistor that helps to conserve power, save space, and lower costs for a wide variety of applications with industry-best hot resistance, current handling, and energy ratings. The new SL32 0R230 released today is the only UL-approved circuit protectio
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    03/03/2017
    Navitas claims first integrated half-bridge GaN power IC

    NV6250 AllGaN half-bridge GaN Power IC

    Navitas Semiconductor announced a major technology breakthrough with the introduction of the industry’s first integrated half-bridge Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power IC. Half-bridge circuits are essential building blocks in the power electronics industry, used in everything from smartphone chargers and laptop adapters, to
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    Date:
    03/03/2017
    Wolfspeed expands third-gen MOSFET platform to 1200V

    1200V, 75mΩ MOSFET

    Wolfspeed, a Cree Company and a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has expanded its innovative C3M platform through the introduction of a 1200V, 75mΩ MOSFET in its recently released low-inductance discrete packaging. The new device simplifies designs and enables an increase in frequency while maintaining ef
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    Date:
    03/03/2017
    TE Connectivity's bidirectional power-switching solution is among the smallest

    KILOVAC current-sensing [KCS] high-voltage contactor

    TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has released an additional size for the KILOVAC current-sensing [KCS] high-voltage contactors. The KILOVAC KCS01 contactor is a compact power-switching solution with an integrated current sensor and current trip function. These contactors are su
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    Date:
    03/03/2017
    Texas Instruments, a leader in power-management integrated circuits, will give design engineers the “Power to Do Anything” through a series of demonstrations and presentations at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), March 26-30, in Tampa, Florida. Find TI power experts in booth No. 701, as t
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    Date:
    03/02/2017
    Microchip's advanced motor control tool has auto-tune and self-commissioning capability

    motorBench Development Suite

    An advanced motor control software plug-in for Microchip’s MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with auto tuning and self-commissioning capability is now available from Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The plug-in, called mo
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    Date:
    03/02/2017
    Toshiba's 40V/45V N-channel power MOSFET boasts leading-class on-resistance

    U-MOS IX-H series of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs

    Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its U-MOS IX-H series of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs with new 40V and 45V products delivering industry leading-class[1] low on-resistance and high-speed performance. The new products - nine 40V and five 45V versions - are designed for industrial and consumer applications, in
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    Date:
    03/01/2017
    Littelfuse's unidirectional ESD protection is first in a 01005 flip-chip

    SP3145 Series TVS Diode Arrays

    Littelfuse, a leader in circuit protection, introduced an industry first: a new series of three unidirectional TVS diode arrays in space-saving 01005 flip chip packages (0.230mm x 0.430mm). Unidirectional protection is typically preferable to bidirectional protection, particularly on logic and data lines, which ty
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    Date:
    03/01/2017
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