Digital Power
March 2015
In this episode of PSDtv STMicroelectronics demonstrates their latest Qi-compatible wireless power solution for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. As a member of the Qi Wireless Power Consortium and the PMA (Power Matters Alliance), ST ensures full compatibility with these leading wireless-charging protocols an
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03/31/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Linear Technology demonstrates their Linduino One Isolated Arduino-Compatible Demonstration Board at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. Linduino is Linear Technology’s Arduino compatible system for developing and distributing firmware libraries and example code for Linear Technol
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03/30/2015
Texas Instruments announced its MSP432 microcontroller (MCU) platform, presented as the industry’s lowest power 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F MCUs. These new 48MHz MCUs leverage TI’s ultra-low-power MCU expertise to optimize performance without compromising power, while only consuming 95µA/MHz in active power and 850
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03/27/2015
NXP Semiconductors announced its new GreenChip power solution, the TEA1916+TEA1995 platform – an innovative and easy-to-design new Resonant LLC solution targeted for desktop PC/AiO, gaming consoles, notebook adapters and large panel TVs.
Building on NXP’s success as the market leader in GreenChip power ICs,
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03/27/2015
Ericsson's two-phase 90A 3E digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power modules
Ericsson has launched a new two-phase 90A 3E digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power module that offers compensation-free performance and the ability to easily connect modules in parallel to provide up to 360A to advanced network-processors that require high performance in power delivery and high levels of software con
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03/26/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Teledyne LeCroy demonstrates their MDA810 1 GHz, 8 Ch, 12-bit, 2.5 GS/s, 50 Mpts/Ch Motor Drive Analyzer for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The Motor Drive Analyzer is built on the 8ch/12-bit HDO8000 platform. It contains all of the advanced oscilloscope capability you need for em
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03/26/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Microchip Technologies demnonstrates their latest power management tech for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The demonstrations include gesture-driven lighting controls and wired ethernet command protocols and Power over Ethernet (PoE).
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03/24/2015
ISL8272M DC/DC digital PMBus power module
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the industry’s first 50A fully encapsulated digital DC/DC PMBus power module. The ISL8272M is a complete step-down power supply that delivers up to 50A of output current from industry standard 12V or 5V input pow
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03/23/2015
NDM3Z-90 digital POL module
CUI announced the release of its highest current digital POL family to date from the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Designed specifically to address the rapidly-rising power requirements of today’s most advanced integrated circuits, the NDM3Z-90 is a non-isolated mo
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03/23/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Altera explains their latest power system-on-a-chip at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. The PMBus-enabled EM1130 digital power module is optimized for high-end FPGAs, offering the highest efficiency in the smallest footprint. It meets the toughest specification requirements for hi
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03/23/2015
In this episode of PSDtv International Rectifier+Infineon describe their latest enhancement-GaN-based power converter solution at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. GaN switch performance features low charge and excellent dynamic performance in reverse conduction compared to Silicon FET options, enabling more
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03/20/2015
SmartMesh IPTM
Linear Technology’s SmartMesh IPTM wireless sensor networking products now provide the ability to program industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications directly on the embedded ARM Cortex-M3, running Micrium’s µC/OS-II real-time operating system. Users no longer need a separate processor for sensor interface and
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03/19/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Alex Lidow of Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) explains the various wireless-power demonstrations and other technologies for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. As wireless power gains popularity, there is a push for operation in the higher frequency ISM bands of 6.78 MHz and 13.56 M
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03/19/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Intersil demonstrates their latest digital power module for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The ISL8272M is a 50A step-down PMBus compliant digital power module with an integrated high performance digital PWM controller, dual-phase power MOSFETs, inductors and the passives. This hi
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03/18/2015
In this episode of PSDtv STMicroelectronics demonstrates their DC/DC technology with autotuning for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015, The technology allows the power supply to dynamically address complex loads and increase reliability and performance.
STMicroelectronics
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03/18/2015
NXP Semiconductors announced its new GreenChip power solution, the TEA1916+TEA1995 platform – an innovative and easy-to-design new Resonant LLC solution targeted for desktop PC/AiO, gaming consoles, notebook adapters and large panel TVs.
Building on NXP’s success as the market leader in GreenCh
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03/16/2015
TRINAMIC BLDC / PMSM gate driver
TRINAMIC, a technology innovator specializing in the control of small electric motors, extends its portfolio of 3-phase motor drivers by leveraging Boschs innovative and highly integrated B6 power modules.
Bosch B6 bridges match perfectly to the new TRINAMIC BLDC / PMSM gate driver product family, whose fi
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03/16/2015
Digital Power BoosterPack
Texas Instruments announced that it has simplified digital power control design with the new, low-cost Digital Power BoosterPack. The BoosterPack is a plug-in daughter card for the C2000 Piccolo TMS320F28069M LaunchPad development kit that makes it easy to understand digital power development using the real-time co
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03/16/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design takes an in-depth look at a Formula e car and talks to the race team at the Miami Formula e races about the workings of the car with one of the crew leaders.
Formula e
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03/14/2015
The IntelliMOS power stage family
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced the MIC4520/MIC4521, an IntelliMOS power stage family capable of delivering up to 20A in a compact 4mm x 6mm TQFN package. The MIC4521 is a two-phase power stage (includes MOSFET dri
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03/13/2015
The BMR465 POL converter
Ericsson has launched a new two-phase 90A digital point-of-load (POL) DC/DC power module that offers compensation-free performance and the ability to easily connect modules in parallel to provide up to 360A to advanced network-processors that require high performance in power delivery and high levels of software con
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03/13/2015
Oldenburg Electronics, a designer and manufacturer of electronics products serving the lighting, mining, defense and industrial markets introduces the new Low Voltage Control Interface with Dimming (LVPC-DIM).
Now patient rooms can easily incorporate dimmed lighting with a single button control found at most p
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03/11/2015
Powervation will showcase its Intelligent Digital Power solutions for high-performance computing, communications infrastructure, and advanced digital power modules at this year’s Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) and Exposition scheduled in Charlotte, North Carolina. Powervation will again participate in
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03/11/2015
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, will be showcasing some of its latest advances in power management technology at APEC including a new LLC current-mode power supply for computers and LED TVs, significant developments in GaN, and a sensor-less motor driver controller.
Current-Mode LLC Power Supply
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03/11/2015
The LTC3118 dual input synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter
Linear Technology announced the LTC3118, a dual input, wide voltage range synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter with an intelligent, integrated low loss PowerPath control. Its unique power switch architecture provides high efficiency operation from either input source to a programmable output voltage above, bel
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03/10/2015
PV3203 & PV3205 digital dual-phase controllers
Powervation, an Intelligent Digital Power company, announced its latest series of digital DC/DC controllers for gaming & high-performance motherboards, embedded computing, networking, and telecom applications. The PV3203 & PV3205 digital dual-phase controllers provide fast transient response and new fea
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03/09/2015
ams, a leading provider of high-performance analog ICs and sensors, and STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, introduced an NFC system reference design that assures easy, reliable and secure contactless transactions while suiting the sleek fo
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03/09/2015
Freescale Kinetis KL27/17 Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB
Newark element14 has launched the new Freescale Kinetis KL27/17 Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB. The board is ideal for evaluating low power Cortex-M0+ based designs that require USB capability.
The Kinetis KL series of MCUs is one of the most energy efficient MCUs in its class. The new Kinetis FR
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03/09/2015
Digilent Analog Discovery USB Oscilloscope
Mouser Electronics, an authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the Analog Discovery USB Oscilloscope from Digilent. This USB oscilloscope is a powerful and portable multi-function test and measurement tool that turns any PC into a powerful engineering te
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03/09/2015
Altera is demonstrating its portfolio of FPGA and power solutions at the Applied Power Electronics Conference, (APEC) being held at the Charlotte Convention Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina, from March 15 to 19. System designers can use field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and SoCs coupled with Altera En
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03/09/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Microsemi explains their latest low-power RF tech at embedded world 2015 for Power Systems Design. Their latest low-power RF tech is currently embodied in their latest transceivers. Microsemi's ZL70251 ultra-low-power radio frequency (RF) transceiver provides a wireless link in
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03/09/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Freescale Semiconductor goes over the latest Kinetis Series MCUs for Power Systems Design at embedded world 2015. Freescale's Kinetis V Series MCUs are based upon the ARM® Cortex®-M0+ and M4 cores and are designed for BLDC, PMSM and ACIM motor control, as well as digital power con
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03/06/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Infineon explains their latest digital power management technology at embedded world for Power Systems Design. The core of the demo, the XMC4200, combines Infineon's leading-edge peripheral set with an industry-standard ARM Cortex-M4. As one of its key features it offers a PWM unit with
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03/06/2015
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, is exhibiting at the annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exhibition (APEC), which will take place in Charlotte, NC, March 15–19, 2015. Eight of AVX’s top engineers and technical product managers will be on
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03/06/2015
In this episode of PSDtv STMicroelctronics demonstrates their latest 3-phase brushless dc motor-control tech at embedded world 2015 for Power Systems Design. In the demo the STMicro vector conrol library allows the system to learn the dynamics of the motor and how to properly operate it, dynamically self-ad
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03/05/2015
The LM5160A improves power density and addresses higher power needs more efficiently and reliably
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 65-V synchronous step-down converter that provides isolated bias supplies up to 15 W – without the need for an opto-coupler. As part of TI’s innovative Fly-Buck power portfolio, the LM5160A improves power density and addresses higher power needs more efficiently an
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03/05/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Microchip demonstrates their latest self-contained motion control solution for Power Systems Design at embedded world 2015. The MM7150-PICtail combines motion sensors (accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope) with a motion coprocessor with integrated sensor fusion. The MM7150-
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03/04/2015
In this episode of PSDtv Infineon demonstrates their latest advanced motor control IC for Power Systems Design at embedded world 2015. the 7x7-mm device targets motion control apps like pump control in industrial and automotive products. The TLE987x family offers scalability in terms of Flash memory sizes and
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03/03/2015
Texas Instruments’ ADS8339 Low Power ADCs
Mouser Electronics, anl authorized distributor of the latest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the ADS8339 Low Power ADCs from Texas Instruments. Optimized for low power operation, where power consumption scales directly with speed, the ADS8339 is a miniature, micro-power, 16-bit analog-to-digital co
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03/03/2015
The LTC2956 wake-up timer
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2956, a wake-up timer with pushbutton control that manages 1.5V to 36V system power. Using microcontrollers or real-time clocks to track timing overcomplicates many designs. Electronic devices used to perform routine tasks, such as monitoring human body temperature, monitoring st
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03/03/2015
In this episode of PSDtv STMicroelectronics demonstrates their STM32L4 ultra-low-power microcontroller at embedded world for Power Systems Design. STmicro combined their ultra low-power microcontroller technology with an ARM Cortex-M4 core to create the STM32L4 series for next-generation energy-conscious cons
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03/03/2015
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