Power Supplies

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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Date:
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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Date:
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
New Dielectric Material for High Voltage Capacitors

New Dielectric Material for High Voltage Capacitors

­Dean Technology is excited to introduce the Class II Y6P, a new dielectric material for high voltage ceramic capacitors. DTI’s Y6P dielectric material is a Class II ceramic capacitor dielectric that has a high dielectric constant, low dissipation factor, and excellent stability over a wide
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Date:
08/29/2023
Selecting an EMI Filter

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Figure 1. Types of Conducted Noise

To mitigate the effects of EMI, power line filters are often used. However, selecting the right power line EMI filter is crucial to ensure its effectiveness in reducing EMI. This essay will explore several factors that need to be considered in detail when selecting a power line EMI filter, including understanding EM
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Date:
08/21/2023
GaN Integrated Power ICs Deliver High-Speed, High-Efficiency Power in 40% Smaller Size

New gallium nitride (GaN) integrated power ICs deliver high-speed, high-efficiency power in 40% smaller size than best-in-class, legacy silicon solutions for power-hungry AI and Edge computing.

­Navitas Semiconductor, the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company, announced that its CRPS185 3,200 W “Titanium Plus” server reference design not only surpasses the stringent 80Plus Titanium efficiency requirements, but also effectively satisfies the increasing power demands of AI da
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Date:
08/03/2023