Power Semiconductors

August 2023
Nexperia integrated 5 V load switch

Nexperia has expanded its analog and logic product portfolio with a new load switch product family.

Headlining the release is the NPS4053, a high density Integrated Circuit (IC) designed to provide a smaller footprint and superior system protection to help increase system reliability and ensure safety. The device is optimized for application in portable devices such as notebook computers, desktops, docking stations, a
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08/29/2023

DC/DC Converter Eval Board for 100 W Fast Charging

Silanna’s new evaluation board will help build and test 100 W end-to-end fast charger applications built around the company’s CO2 Smart Power family.

The SZDL3105BB-EVB02 buck converter design example is configured for a 5 V to 20V at5 A output and integrates all necessary connections to properly test and evaluate the efficiency and other performance metrics of the Silanna SZDL3105B fully-integrated DC/DC converter. A range of compatible daughter boards ensure
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Date:
08/29/2023
THERM-A-GAP GEL 50TBL excels in thin bond line applications

THERM-A-GAP GEL 50TBL excels in thin bond line applications

THERM-A-GAP GEL 50TBL is a new dispensable thermal gel that offers 5 W/m-K bulk thermal conductivity. At a minimum bond line thickness of 0.05 mm, the apparent thermal conductivity exceeds 10 W/m-K. With a ‘TBL’ suffix that stands for ‘thin bond line’, the new thermal gel needs no mixing or secondary
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08/29/2023
Ultra compact 6 Watt DC/DC converter

Ultra compact 6 Watt DC/DC converter from TRACO POWER

They solidify the new package standard in this power range with a power density of 1,6 W/cm3 by almost doubling the power density compared to 6 Watt converters in DIP-24 packages. The TEL 6 and TEL 6WI offer wide 2:1 or 4:1 input voltage ranges respectively and feature a high efficiency of up to 87% which enables a
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Date:
08/29/2023
Revolutionizing e-Bike Charger Efficiency

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Figure 1. PFC-flyback currents with regard to the input voltage

Introduction E-bike chargers play a pivotal role in addressing common pain points riders face, such as the fear of running out of power and the burden of carrying or storing portable chargers. As e-bikes continue to gain traction as a sustainable and economical mode of transportation, it becomes imperative to em
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Date:
08/29/2023
High-Efficiency DC/DC Converter Evaluation Board for 100 W Fast Charger Designs

High-Efficiency DC/DC Converter Evaluation Board for 100 W Fast Charger Designs

­Silanna Semiconductor has announced an evaluation board that will help engineers to quickly build and test 100 W end-to-end fast charger applications built around the company’s CO2 Smart Power family of wide-voltage, high-frequency point of load converters.  The SZDL3105BB-EVB02 buck converter d
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Date:
08/10/2023
Bourns Adds 12 New High Current Model Series to its Shielded Power Inductor Line

Bourns adds 12 new model series to its shielded power inductor portfolio

­Bourns, Inc., announced the addition of 12 new high current model series to its shielded power inductor line. The Bourns power inductors are manufactured to provide engineers with distinct design advantages through either a carbonyl powder core or a metal alloy powder core, shielded construction to provide hi
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Date:
08/10/2023