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May 2016

TDK's encapsulated medical supplies have Class II input

KMS-A series pcb mount power supplies

TDK's encapsulated medical supplies have Class II input

TDK announced the introduction of the KMS-A series of single output, medically-certified 15W - 60W encapsulated power supplies. With a Class II input, the products require no earth ground connection, making them ideal for use in a range of medical, dental and home healthcare. They are also suitable for broadcast, te

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05/31/2016

Linear's 150V low IQ inverting synchronous DC/DC controller uses a single inductor

LTC3896, a high-voltage inverting switching regulator controller

Linear's 150V low IQ inverting synchronous DC/DC controller uses a single inductor

Linear Technology introduced the LTC3896, a high-voltage inverting switching regulator controller that drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage. Most low to medium power inverting DC/DC converters utilize a coupled inductor or transformer. However, the LTC3896 uses only a single inductor and converts a 4

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05/25/2016

TI's latest SWIFT converter claims industry’s highest power density

TPS54A20 SWIFT synchronous DC/DC converter functional block diagram

TI's latest SWIFT converter claims industry’s highest power density

Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 12-V, 10-A, 10-MHz series-capacitor buck converter that achieves more than 50 A/cm3 in current density, which is four times higher than any other 12 V power management component or solution available today. The unique topology of the TPS54A20 SWIFT synchronous DC/D

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05/23/2016

Broadcom selects Avnet as Distributor in the Americas and EMEA

Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, announced an expanded, exclusive distribution agreement with Broadcom. Under the new agreement, Avnet will serve as the exclusive broadline distributor for Broadcom in the Americas and EMEA regions. Avnet will also continue its franchise in Asia. As part of t

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05/23/2016

Google ATAP and Infineon advance their partnership in Soli radar tech

One day products may be controlled exclusively through gestures

Google ATAP and Infineon advance their partnership in Soli radar tech

For the first time, two prototypes of products controlled exclusively through gestures were demonstrated at “Google I/O”, a smartwatch and a wireless speaker. Both devices can recognize gestures that replace switches or buttons with this revolutionary concept. Infineon Technologies and Google ATAP enabled the

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05/23/2016

Toshiba’s 2nd-gen SiC Schottky diodes significantly improve current density and surge current ratings

SiC Schottky barrier diode

Toshiba’s 2nd-gen SiC Schottky diodes significantly improve current density and surge current ratings

Toshiba Electronics Europe has unveiled Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) based on the company’s second-generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology. These SBDs deliver current densities up to 50% higher than first generation devices and can handle significantly higher forward surge currents. Use of SiC se

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05/19/2016

MicroPower Direct's latest converters target space-constrained apps

MI1000ERU series 10W DC/DC converter

MicroPower Direct's latest converters target space-constrained apps

The MI1000ERU series, a family of 10W DC/DC converters, is now available from MicroPower Direct. These high performance power converters are designed to provide the model selection, long field reliability, economy and high performance features required for a wide variety space critical applications. Twenty models ope

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05/18/2016

Analog Devices' AD7768 8-Channel, 24-Bit, simultaneous sampling ADC now at Mouser

AD7768 8-Channel, 24-Bit, Simultaneous Sampling ADC

Analog Devices' AD7768 8-Channel, 24-Bit, simultaneous sampling ADC now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics, is now stocking the AD7768 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Analog Devices. The 8-channel, simultaneous sampling ADC features a sigma-delta modulator and digital filter per channel, enabling the device to perform synchronized sampling of both AC and DC signals and allowing it to

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05/18/2016

Ampleon's latest GaN RF transistors empower solutions for mobile broadband

CLF2H27LS-140 single-ended transistor

Ampleon's latest GaN RF transistors empower solutions for mobile broadband

Ampleon announced its second generation of 50 Volts 0.5 um GaN on SiC RF power transistors, dedicated for mobile broadband applications. Providing a 5 % improvement in power efficiency compared to LDMOS-based devices, and enabling high-power multiband applications, this GaN family also offers a size reduction in

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05/17/2016

Imec expands its silicon platform for quantum computing

At the Quantum Europe conference, taking place in Amsterdam, Belgian’s nanoelectronincs research center imec announced that it is ramping-up its R&D activities focused on quantum computing. Imec will implement qubits and supporting nanoelectronic functionality for quantum computing, leveraging its advanced si

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05/17/2016

Orion's latest programmable EC fans offer savings & performance benefits

EC Series fan

Orion's latest programmable EC fans offer savings & performance benefits

Orion Fans has developed a family of Electronically Commutated (EC) fans that offer a low power, dual speed, energy-efficient cooling solution. Designed for large, power hungry equipment, the EC Series fan speed settings can be pre-programmed at the factory to simplify installation and deliver even more power sa

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05/17/2016

Toshiba increases current capability of their high-voltage intelligent power devices

TPD4207F HV-IPD

Toshiba increases current capability of their high-voltage intelligent power devices

Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its HV-IPD (high-voltage intelligent power device) line-up with a 600V, 5.0A part for PWM control of BLDC motors. The TPD4207F will simplify the implementation of high-efficiency BLDC applications ranging from home appliances to industrial pumps and fans. The TPD4207F

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05/17/2016

XP Power's latest encapsulated converters offer chassis or DIN-rail mounting

DTE series fully-encapsulated single-output DC-DC converters

XP Power's latest encapsulated converters offer chassis or DIN-rail mounting

XP Power announced the DTE series of fully-encapsulated single-output DC/DC converters. The series comprises three ultra wide input voltage range models offering 20 (DTE20), 40 (DTE40) and 60 Watts (DTE60) output power. The units are available in either a chassis mount or a DIN rail format, offering flexibility to

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05/16/2016

JSAP researches spin currents at metal-oxide interfaces for magnetic memories

Top: Fermi contours with Rashba splitting, and non-equilibrium spin accumulation resulting from a shift of Fermi contours by spin injection. Bottom left: Experimental setup for the spin pumping measurement. Bottom right: Schematic of spin-to-charge current conversion at the Cu/Bi2O3 interface. Spin currents are generated by spin pumping from a Py layer in ferromagnetic resonance to a Cu layer and reach a Cu/Bi2O3 interface. Then, the spin-to-charge current conversion occurs owing to the spin-momentum locking at the Rashba interface.

JSAP researches spin currents at metal-oxide interfaces for magnetic memories

Devices based on spin currents rather than charge currents, offer interesting technological opportunities, such as future high-density, ultrafast and low-power magnetic memory devices. Conversion between charge and spin currents is key for exploiting such “spintronics”. Researchers at the University of Tokyo an

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05/16/2016

Narrow Profile Series of DC-DC Regulated Power Supplies

Acopian's 288W narrow-profile DC/DC regulated supply series now UL, CE and RoHS compliant

Acopian Power Supplies, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of standard, modified-standard and custom power supplies, announced that their Narrow Profile DC-DC Regulated Power Supply Series is certified to UL 60950 (Information Technology Equipment) and UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment) Sa

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05/14/2016

PSDcast - Robert DeRobertis of Vicor describes their enhanced online design tool

Robert DeRobertis of Vicor

PSDcast - Robert DeRobertis of Vicor describes their enhanced online design tool

In this PSDcast, Robert DeRobertis of Vicor talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the latestest updates to their online design tool at PCIM 2016. Enabling engineers to select components and simulate them online, the new additions to Vicor's PowerBench online design center include an interactive too

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05/13/2016

Tech Power Electronics extends nanocrystalline current-sense transformer range

Nanocrystalline current-sense transformers

Tech Power Electronics extends nanocrystalline current-sense transformer range

Tech Power Electronics announces the release of three new nanocrystalline current sense transformers SCTN20, SCTN30, SCTN70. They are designed for power electronic applications which require a highly-accurate current measurement. In comparison with other soft magnetic materials, nanocrystalline alloys is

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05/09/2016

Stockwell Elastomerics' reinforced conductive silicone rubber gaskets now have new materials

Stockwell Elastomerics announced the availability of new materials SNE-556-R and SNE-540-R, nickel-graphite filled silicone rubber with fabric reinforcement

Stockwell Elastomerics' reinforced conductive silicone rubber gaskets now have new materials

Stockwell Elastomerics announced the availability of new materials SNE-556-R and SNE-540-R, nickel-graphite filled silicone rubber with fabric reinforcement that can be die cut or water jet cut into EMI shielding gaskets with narrow cross sections. SNE-556-R is a 65 durometer conductive silicone used for EMI a

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05/09/2016

Quiescent current in power supply designs

Meng He, Maxim Integrated

Now more than ever, the blooming of the Internet of Things (IoT) has been putting emphasis on the longevity of battery life. Every IoT node demands a battery to operate. A household of two people can have anywhere from 20 to 60 batteries in use at any time, and consumers can’t be burdened with the need to ch

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05/07/2016

Fast switching just got safer

Ashish Gokhale, Isolation Products Manager, Silicon Labs

Isolated power supply systems are prevalent in server systems, industrial applications, and telecommunication and networking equipment. In this bandwidth-hungry age of the Internet of Things (IoT), a growing number of these systems need to be efficiently powered, driving up the need for power-efficient, cost-effective so

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05/07/2016

High isolation voltage flyback transformer - Part 2

Edgar C. Taculog, TT Electronics

Part 1 of this article provided an overview of TT Electronics’ AEC Q200 qualified and certified transformers, which are optimized for use with a gate drive optocoupler to improve and simplify the design of isolated power supplies. This introduction looked at the theory of operation and how this impacts on ke

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05/07/2016

Advanced overvoltage protection

Carlos Augusto Schlabitz Filho, EPCOS

Overvoltages and the associated high surge currents can damage, or even destroy electrical and electronic devices. Reliable overvoltage protection is therefore essential. On the basis of a new ceramic material, TDK has now developed a high-surge series of multilayer varistors that combine compact dimensions wi

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05/07/2016

C&K PTS830 series SMT top-actuated switches now at Astute

Astute Electronics, a leading supplier of electronic components and value added services, is taking miniaturisation to a new level with the C&K PTS830 series of SMT top-actuated switches with a high actuation force of up to 450gf. They provide reliable switching for wearable electronics, portable wireless de

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05/06/2016

IDT’s F197x digital step attenuators now available from Mouser

IDT F1975 and F1977 Digital Step Attenuators

IDT’s F197x digital step attenuators now available from Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the F197x 75-Ohm digital step attenuators from Integrated Device Technology (IDT). IDT F197x digital step attenuators (DSAs) are the newest additions to IDT’s Glitch-Free family of radio frequency (RF) silicon solutions. The F197x devices are ideal for applications such as ca

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05/06/2016

Micropower Direct unveils compact, 8W, isolated MiniDIP DC/DC converters

MG800xRW series

Micropower Direct unveils compact, 8W, isolated MiniDIP DC/DC converters

Available immediately from MicroPower Direct, the MG800xRW series provides 8W of output power in a space saving MiniDIP package. They are specifically designed to provide the compact size, high power density, I/O isolation and model selection required by a wide range of space-critical board-level applications. Twenty one models

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05/06/2016

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands its family of FPC connectors

WR-FPC back-lock dual-contact ZIF plug-in connector

Wuerth Elektronik eiSos expands its family of FPC connectors

There are many interesting applications for flexible printed circuits and flat-flex cables, but there’s one problem they all have in common: FFCs and FPCs need a reliable connector base. Wuerth Elektronik eiSos has now extended its family of WR-FPC products by a back-lock dual-contact ZIF plug-in connector. The simple-to

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05/04/2016

Wuerth's REDline Power Boxes offer custom configuration in a standard housing

Wuerth's REDline Power Boxes offer custom configuration in a standard housing

Wuerth's REDline Power Boxes offer custom configuration in a standard housing

A novel approach to enabling power distribution, signal transmission, and function management in commercial vehicles, the REDline Power Box family is the name of the new system solution from Wuerth Elektronik ICS. With this series, the leading development partner and supplier of circuit-board-based central electrical sy

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05/04/2016

Conductive adhesives to enable low-temperature electronics

Rachel Gordon, IDTechEx

Conductive adhesives to enable low-temperature electronics

Rachel Gordon, IDTechEx

Materials are needed to replace the estimated 50,000 metric tons of tin-lead solder currently used each year, but there are no "drop-in" replacements for eutectic tin-lead solder. $1.2 billion of electrically conductive adhesives (ECAs) are already selling each year, and they are becoming increasingly co

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05/04/2016

Accurate current measurement and reporting

Lemuel Thompson and Roy Alan Hastings, Texas Instruments

The term “hot swap” refers to the practice of inserting or removing modules from a powered system. Hot-swap controllers are sometimes categorized together with power distribution switches; however, there are key differences that must be understood for proper system design. A hot-swap controller uses an external se

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05/04/2016

Do You Have a Plan B?

Tony Armstrong, Linear Technology

Being a Sci-Fi geek, I am a fan of the late 1950’s Hollywood “cheesy” low budget Ed Wood movies typical of this genre. One of my favorite films is “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” in which aliens come to Earth to stop humanity from building a doomsday weapon that could destroy the entire universe. However, th

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05/04/2016

Powerbox acquires Eplax, strengthening custom power offerings

From left to right:
Andreas Mielke – Eplax – Co-Managing Director
Martin Sjöstrand – Powerbox C.E.O.
Wolfgang Pape – Eplax – Co-Managing Director
Henrik Flygar – Alder / Powerbox – Board Member

Powerbox acquires Eplax, strengthening custom power offerings

Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, announced that it has acquired the privately-held German power supply manufacturer Eplax. The acquisition strengthens Powerbox custom-power capabilities, addressing its four ma

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05/03/2016

Artesyn's cost-effective, long-life DIN Rail supplies suit industrial apps

ADNB DIN rail power supply family

Artesyn's cost-effective, long-life DIN Rail supplies suit industrial apps

Artesyn Embedded Technologies announced the ADNB series, a cost-effective addition to its DIN rail power supply family, that offers high efficiency, reliability and long life for a wide range of industrial applications. With power ratings of 40, 60 and 96 W, the new ADNB series is ideal for applications such as

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05/03/2016

Rogers to exhibit high-performance circuit materials at Del Mar Electronics Show

Rogers will be exhibiting at the upcoming Del Mar show May 4th and 5th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego, CA. Representatives from Rogers will be exhibiting at Booth #622, with information and insight on the use of their circuit materials, including 92ML laminates & prepregs, ULTRALAM 3850HT, CLTE-XT, an

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05/03/2016

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