Industrial
June 2020
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced the availability of StarPower’s new X-Series 1700V IGBT modules.
The new X-Series features ultra-low conduction losses as well as short circuit ruggedness, strengthening StarPower’s offerings as a leading and independent manufacturer of power modules. This new
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Date:
06/30/2020
Current sensing resistors that operate at high power can experience significant self-heating. This self-heating can cause error in measurement if the sense resistor has high TCR. Stackpole's CSM2512 current sense resistor offers a metal element with TCR now improved to 50 ppm. This ensures high accuracy measurem
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06/30/2020
The interface has been developed so longer, moving cable runs for machines and machine modules are easier to install and maintain.
The Han-Modular Flexbox makes it possible to sub-divide energy chains into flexibly manageable and easily replaceable segments. The modular housing concept replaces the previou
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Date:
06/30/2020
Its centre comprises a motherboard with interchangeable drive cards.
The drive options include a Miller clamp and a bipolar supply card; additional variants will be launched in the near future. In shortening time-to market for a variety of applications, this portfolio will help paving the way for silicon car
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06/30/2020
Thanks to their iron powder cores, the high-current inductors for audio applications (available in 1008 and 1213 packages) display stable behaviour at high peak currents.
The WE-LHMD features the 2-in-1 design from non-coupled inductors and is therefore suitable for compact BTL (Bridge-Tied Load) applications.
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Date:
06/30/2020
The high current inductor is characterized by low core losses, very low DC resistances from 2.5 mΩ to 14.8 mΩ and high saturation currents.
WE-HIDA is not only available as a single inductor, but also in 2-in-1 designs (package sizes 1415 and 1521) for compact BTL (Bridge-Tied-Load) applications.
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06/30/2020
A driver, MCD4609, and a pair of MCM4609 current multiplier modules supply up to 650A continuous and 1,200A peak. Owing to their small footprint and low profile (45.7mm x 8.6mm x 3.2mm), current multipliers are placed close to the processor enabling reduced power distribution network (PDN) losses and higher pow
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Date:
06/30/2020
The TPD7106F and TPD7107F can be used to control the conduction and shut-off of currents being supplied to automotive electronic control units (ECUs), including junction boxes and body control modules. They are also suited to use in power distribution modules and semiconductor relays.
When combined with
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Date:
06/30/2020
CGD leads the European funded GANEXT project under the PENTA Programme, targeting the design and development on highly efficient, highly compact prototypes of next generation Gallium Nitride power modules, for low and high power applications. The GaNext Penta project is undertaken by a powerful consortium with co
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Date:
06/30/2020
Based on Semper NOR Flash’s field-proven and robust smart memory architecture, Semper Secure NOR Flash is the first memory solution to combine security and functional safety in a single NOR flash device to deliver the security, safety, and reliability required for the most advanced connected automotive, industri
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Date:
06/30/2020
In 174 pages, the "Coax Connectors" English language catalog presents nine product groups. The new product families of SMB and SMP connectors is the highlight.
The following product families are featured in the coaxial catalog available today: SMA and Reverse Polarity SMA, MCX and MMCX, SMP and SMB Mor
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Date:
06/30/2020
The rectifiers combine the high efficiency of their Schottky counterparts with the thermal stability of fast recovery diodes.
Targeting automotive, communications infrastructure and server markets, the new 1-3 A SiGe rectifiers are of particular benefit in high-temperature applications like LED lighting, engine co
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Date:
06/30/2020
With its rated power supply voltage (VBB) of 600V, the TPD4162F can be used for any applications with input signals in the range 200 to 220VAC.
The new IC contains a PWM circuit, 3-phase decoder, level shifting high-side driver and low side driver with embedded IGBTs and FRDs. This allows direct drive of brushle
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Date:
06/30/2020
The new device anables the combination of a charging station for smartphones with identification and payment functions. Other new additions to the world's largest range of wireless power transfer coils include a high power coil (WE-WPCC 760308101311) with 400 W output and a "flat" version, two coils whose respective heigh
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Date:
06/30/2020
The new device allows manufacturers and industrial operators to achieve greater control system flexibility while reducing their own product complexities. Traditional control systems require costly and labour-intensive manual configuration, with a complex array of channel modules, analogue and digital signal converte
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Date:
06/30/2020
The output voltage of these step-up and step-down converters can be adjusted from 9.6 to 48V and accept a wide range input voltage of 9 to 53V. The converters seamlessly transition from buck to boost mode operation without disruption in performance.
The i7C 8A series can be used to derive additional high-power outputs
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Date:
06/30/2020
The device meets the need for voltage regulation in noise-sensitive, battery-operated devices such as wearables, portables, and connected sensors.
The AP7353 is available in X1-WLB0707-4 (Type A1) and X2-DFN1010-4 (Type B) packages, each measuring less than 1mm on each side. These dimensions result in a sma
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Date:
06/30/2020
Having added 650 V to the portfolio earlier this year, the company is now launching the 1700 V class with its proprietary trench semiconductor technology. Maximizing the strong physical characteristics of silicon carbide (SiC), this ensures that the new 1700 V surface-mounted devices (SMD) offer superior reliabi
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Date:
06/30/2020
Decentralisation of system components has proven to be an important factor in modern system planning as it simplifies installation, enables expansion and reformatting of systems, and simplifies maintenance. In addition, conventional control cabinets can be replaced by smaller versions or even removed completel
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06/30/2020
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced availability of the latest version of its popular software design tool for FPGAs, Lattice Radiant 2.1. The version includes support for the company’s new general-purpose Lattice Certus-NX FPGAs, the second family introduced within six months using Lattice Nexus FPGA de
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06/29/2020
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the magnet-free IPS2200 inductive position sensor. Featuring high accuracy and speed, total stray field immunity, and efficient motor integration in a thin and lightweight form factor, the IPS2200 is ideal for use as an absolute position sensor in a wide rang
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06/29/2020
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the HIP2211 and HIP2210, a new pair of 100V half-bridge MOSFET drivers. The HIP2211 is a next-generation pin-compatible upgrade to Renesas’ popular ISL2111 bridge driver, while the new HIP2210 offers a tri-level PWM input to simplify power supply and motor drive design. Th
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06/25/2020
ROHM announces the development of Nano Cap power supply technology that ensures stable control of power supply circuits in the automotive and industrial fields – even with ultra-small capacitances in the magnitude of nF (Nano: 10-9 ).
The growing awareness for sustainable energy consumption has led to gr
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Date:
06/25/2020
KEMET continues to strengthen its solutions for industrial applications with its range of environmental PIR sensors. By utilizing the pyroelectric effect, these thin-film PZT sensors have both high sensitivity and fast response times to ensure rapid and accurate detection of gas, flame, motion, food and organic co
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Date:
06/19/2020
The Nextreme Recirculating Chiller Platform from Laird Thermal Systems offers reliable and precise temperature control of 3D printing systems used in additive manufacturing applications in a wide range of industries. The Nextreme Recirculating Chiller Platform is able to efficiently control the temperature of al
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06/18/2020
ROHM announces the cutting-edge 4th Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs optimized for automotive powertrain systems, including the main drive inverter, as well as power supplies for industrial equipment.
In recent years, the proliferation of next-generation electric vehicles (xEVs) has been accelerating the devel
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Date:
06/17/2020
Power supplies and current sensing circuits have requirements that are as wide ranging as the end products they serve. For applications that require low TCR sense resistors, yet don’t need extremely low resistance values for high current handling, this can be difficult. Low resistance values typically offer low T
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Date:
06/17/2020
ProTek Devices has introduced a new patent-pending series of hybrid semiconductor components for AC power supply circuit protection in consumer and industrial applications like home appliances, industrial equipment automation controls, instrumentation, and SMART meters. The new semiconductor technology is an id
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06/15/2020
Standing out from the Crowd! A deeper look into GaN & SiC products
Hosted by Power Systems Design, featuring Cree, Power Integrations, United SiC, Analog Devices, and Infineon
Now wide bandgap materials are established in the marketplace and being deployed in many applications, manufacturers are looking for ways
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Date:
06/11/2020
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its popular ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform with the power of embedded artificial intelligence (e-AI), enabling smart odor sensing for ventilation systems, bathroom monitoring and controls, and air quality monitors.
The enhanced platform combines neural ne
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Date:
06/11/2020
Riedon is set to redefine the current measurement landscape with the introduction of its SSA Smart Shunt series.
These next-generation current sensing modules combine the attributes of conventional passive shunt resistors with those normally associated with considerably more expensive and bulky closed-loop Ha
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Date:
06/10/2020
Precision resistors with tolerances of 0.1% or tighter and TCR of 25 ppm or better have become more common due to the wide range of applications and end products requiring such resistors. However, some of these applications require circuit operation in high humidity environments. This can pose a problem for so
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Date:
06/10/2020
TTI, Inc., is now offering Amphenol’s SSI Technology P61 Pressure and Temperature Transducer.
The P61 Pressure/Temperature MediaSensor family of bulk micro-machined, absolute, and sealed pressure transducers and transmitters are for both harsh and benign media. They have a superior zero/span error of +/-
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06/09/2020
TRACO Power’s new 1 Watt, TRV 1M series of High Isolation DC/DC Converter in a compact SIP-9 package provide 5kVAC I/O isolation with reinforced insulation for both medical and industrial applications.
The series consists of 28 models offering a choice of 4.5-5 / 9.6-14.4 / 12-18 / 19.2-28.8 Vin ranges and sin
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06/08/2020
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced Lattice Propel, a new software solution designed to accelerate development of unique applications based on low power, small form factor Lattice FPGAs. The design environment will empower developers of any skill level to quickly and easily design Lattice FPGA-based ap
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Date:
06/04/2020
Kanthal, which specializes in industrial heating technology, designed an oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to cook a whole pizza in 37 seconds, a world record.
One of the topics we cover on a regular basis is “thermal management,” and normally that means waste heat or cooling off electromechanical systems, but if we take it to the consumer side, it could refer to this neat story that crossed my desk about the world’s fastest pizza ...
Date:
06/03/2020
TDK Corporation has extended its product range of hybrid-polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors and now offers two series with an axial design. The B40600* / B40700* series is designed for rated voltages of 25 V and 35 V. These cover a capacitance range from 780 µF to 2200 µF. Capacitors in
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Date:
06/02/2020
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the ADM2867E series of reinforced iCoupler isolated RS485 + integrated isolated dc-to-dc converters. These new parts provide low radiated emissions and enable solutions that meet EMC compliance with fewer board spins and budget overruns. The transceivers’ simplified PCB la
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Date:
06/01/2020
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Figure 1. The LTM8074 uses Silent Switcher architecture for a complete low noise solution in a tiny package.
Crowded application boards leave little space for high performance DC-to-DC POL converters. Furthermore, electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a significant concern at high component densities, limiting the field of acceptable power solutions. The LTM8074 µModule regulator easily meets these limiting factors. It
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Date:
06/01/2020
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Figure 1. Isolators are essential to ensure the safety of both devices (machines and equipment) and human operators
Isolators are required to ensure our safety when operating equipment and to protect sensitive components within the equipment. They also maintain critical data (signal) integrity by providing immunity against external noise sources in safety-critical process control equipment. Countless devices must be i
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Date:
06/01/2020
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Figure 1. Industrial Security Camera in Action.
Demand for industrial video surveillance equipment (Figure 1) is rapidly growing. Businesses benefit from using video systems that provide higher security for customers and employees. They help detect theft and monitor employees to make sure they are complying with safety guidelines. A new growth ar
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Date:
06/01/2020
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