Product News

    February 2024
    ­Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations

    SemiQ’s high-performance 1200V SiC modules are designed to operate reliably in high-frequency and high-power environments.

      SemiQ unveiled the latest addition to the company’s QSiC family. The QSiC 1200V SiC MOSFET modules in full-bridge configurations deliver near zero switching loss, significantly improving efficiency, reducing heat dissipation, and allowing the use of smaller heatsinks.   With a high br
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    Date:
    02/26/2024
    ­High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

    ­High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

      This groundbreaking high amperage solution is available in 200 A, 250 A and 300 A variants with an enhanced boost mode that increases its amperage to 500 A. Designed and manufactured in Europe, these tethered lead, mode 4 connectors feature a unique exchangeable mating face that enables EV charging network
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    Date:
    02/26/2024
    ­P-Duke Adds Ultra-Compact 50W Unit to Medical AC/DC Range

    P-DUKE has expanded its medical grade open-frame power supplies portfolio with the addition of the new MAD50 series, ranging from 15W to 450W.

      The series features a compact 3"x1.5" footprint and delivers 50W continuous output power, with a peak power function that allows the power supply to deliver up to 140% of rated output power for 5 seconds. It is designed with a high conversion efficiency of up to 92.5%, enabling full-power ope
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    Date:
    02/26/2024
    ­Next-Gen GaN Technology Enables Super-Fast Charging

    ­Next-Gen GaN Technology Enables Super-Fast Charging

      Flagship hardware specifications include a 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) dynamic AMOLED 2X, and 120 Hz screen, plus the Galaxy S24 delivers innovative and practical AI features to help transform the way users communicate, create and discover the world. Galaxy AI features like Live Translate, Chat Assist and new “Circl
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    Date:
    02/26/2024
    ­Silanna Semiconductor Takes ACF Integration to Next Level

    Highly integrated ACF controller simplifies and speeds design of high-efficiency, high-power-density AC/DC power supplies and adapters.

      Silanna Semiconductor has expanded its CO2 Smart Power Family of AC/DC and DC/DC converter technologies.   The new active clamp flyback (ACF) controller integrates adaptive digital PWM control with ultra-high-voltage (UHV) components comprising a 700 V primary GaN FET, X capacitor (X-Cap) d
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    Date:
    02/26/2024
    OmniOn Power Expands BPS Power System Family, Offers Enhanced Flexibility

    OmniOn Power Expands BPS Power System Family, Offers Enhanced Flexibility

    ­OmniOn Power has expanded its recently announced BPS power system family with its new BPS-Flex, providing advanced controller features in a compact, cost-efficient footprint. The power system offers a broad range of power, from 2 to 18 kilowatts (kW), depending on the number of shelves and rectifiers us
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    Date:
    02/21/2024
    ITT Cannon Introduces New CCS2 High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

    ITT Cannon Introduces New CCS2 High Amperage EV Connectors with 500 Amps Charging Capability

    ­ITT Cannon announced the launch of its high-performance CCS2 Electric Vehicle (EV) connector for the European charging station market. This groundbreaking high amperage solution is available in 200 A, 250 A and 300 A variants with an enhanced boost mode that increases its amperage to 500 A. Designed an
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    Date:
    02/21/2024
    Infineon Introduces the OPTIGA Trust M MTR, Making it Easy to add Matter and Security to Smart Home Devices

    The new process of building Matter devices with OPTIGA™ Trust M MTR – simple, easy and secured.

    ­In a world of increasing connectivity and the growing popularity of the Internet of Things, it is important to simplify interoperability across connected devices and to enhance their security and reliability. The Matter standard 1 was created precisely for this purpose. In order to facilitate integration of
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    Date:
    02/21/2024
    Highly-Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations for Solar Inverter and EV Charging

    Highly-Efficient, Compact MOSFET Modules in Full-Bridge Configurations for Solar Inverter and EV Charging

    ­SemiQ Inc, a designer, developer, and global supplier of superior silicon carbide (SiC) solutions for ultra-efficient, high-performance, and high-voltage applications, unveiled the latest addition to the company’s QSiC™ family. The QSiC 1200V SiC MOSFET modules in full-bridge configurations deliver near ze
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    Date:
    02/19/2024
    New eBook from Mouser and Analog Devices Highlights New Solutions for Enhanced Productivity and Energy Efficiency

    New eBook from Mouser and Analog Devices Highlights New Solutions for Enhanced Productivity and Energy Efficiency

    ­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has released a new eBook in collaboration with Analog Devices, offering a detailed analysis of the technologies being used to support sustainable manufacturing pr
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    Date:
    02/19/2024
    LiTime Has Released 12V 100Ah Group 24 Lithium Battery with Bluetooth Function

    LiTime Has Released 12V 100Ah Group 24 Lithium Battery with Bluetooth Function

    ­LiTime is delighted to present its newest breakthrough: the 12V 100Ah Group 24 Bluetooth Lithium Deep Cycle Battery. This battery is equipped with Smart Bluetooth 5.0. Users can connect the LiTime APP to monitor the battery's overall status and data in real time, including SOC, charge/discharge/idle state
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    Date:
    02/19/2024
    ­SBDs Achieve Class-Leading Reverse Recovery Time

    ROHM has developed 100V breakdown Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) that deliver industry-leading reverse recovery time (trr).

      The SBDs are intended for applications including power supply and protection circuits in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.   Although numerous types of diodes exist, highly efficient SBDs are increasingly being used inside a variety of applications. Particularly SBDs with a trench
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    ­Enhanced Reliability Power Supplies for Industrial Applications

    COSEL's PDA series of AC/DC power supplies has enhanced reliability for industrial applications.

      In order to offer the highest price/performance ratio while maintaining a high quality standard, the PDA series uses a quasi-resonant topology with a limited number of components, resulting in higher reliability. The PDA series is 100% form, fit and function backwards compatible with the PBA series, which is ret
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    ­GaN FETs Deliver Power Density and Efficiency

    EPC GaN FETs leverage drivers and controllers by Analog Devices to simplify GaN design, increase efficiency, reduce cooling cost.

      EPC announces the availability of several reference designs that feature EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) controllers. The newly released EPC9195 synchronous buck converter reference design board, operating at 750 kHz switching frequency, converts an input voltage of 36 V - 48 V to a regu
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    ­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters

    ­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters

      Murata Power Solutions is known worldwide as the leading manufacturer of DC-DC converters as well as compact, high-efficiency power products designed to address power application requirements of all sizes.   The new products added to the range carried by Farnell include the MGN1 series of DC-DC conv
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    ­0.635 mm pitch, Slim Body Edge Rate Connectors

    ­Samtec 0.635 mm pitch, Slim Body Edge Rate Connectors

      It also includes a lower-profile 5 mm mated height. ERF6 & ERM6 Series Edge Rate connectors support 56 Gbps PAM4 high-speed, rugged mezzanine applications for industrial, embedded vision, instrumentation and monitoring, drones, and robotics.   ERF6 & ERM6 have two rows of pins while ma
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    ­480W and 960W Three-phase AC-DC DIN Rail Power Supplies

    TDK-Lambda’s DRB series of DIN rail mount power supplies now includes higher power and three-phase AC input models.

      With 24V, 48V and 72V outputs, the products are rated for continuous operation at 480W or 960W and can deliver a boost of 720W and 1440W respectively for up to seven seconds. This, and a constant current overload characteristic, enables operation with capacitive and inductive loads. These power supplie
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    ­Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in CFP3-HP Packaging

    Nexperia ­Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in CFP3-HP Packaging

      The portfolio includes 11 industrial, as well as 11 AEC-Q101 qualified products. This release supports the growing trend for manufacturers to replace devices in SMx-type packaging with smaller footprint CFP-packaged devices, especially in automotive applications. These diodes are suitable for use in,
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    3-Phase BLDC Motor Controller IC

    3-Phase BLDC Motor Controller IC

    ­Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc. has launched the NA7200BE series 3-Phase BLDC Motor Controller IC intended for general purposes such as fan and other small BLDC motors. The versatile NA7200BE offers a range of functions to design a feature-rich circuit to drive BLDC motors. A wide operating voltage range fr
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    Date:
    02/16/2024
    Infineon Introduces Lower-Cost Bluetooth Long-Range Module, CYW20822-P4TAI040, for Low-Power Applications

    Infineon’s CYW20822-P4TAI040 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth LE-LR use cases

    ­Infineon Technologies AG announced the CYW20822-P4TAI040, its latest Bluetooth® module that pushes the low-power and range boundaries for wireless connectivity in IoT and consumer electronics. This module is the most cost effective in its class, offers seamless integration, enhanced performance with Bluetooth lo
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    Date:
    02/15/2024
    SiTime Complete and Differentiated Clock Portfolio Now Available

    Multiple SiTime clocks and oscillators are used throughout the cloud and datacenter.

    ­For datacenter, AI and networking applications to function properly, you’ve got to get the timing right. That can be a challenge as data proliferates and workloads continue to increase. For example, in the datacenter, data travels through switches, active cables and SmartNIC cards to se
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    Date:
    02/14/2024
    TimeProvider 4500 Series is the Industry's First Grandmaster to Provide High-Speed Network Interfaces up to 25 Gbps

    TimeProvider 4500 Series is the Industry's First Grandmaster to Provide High-Speed Network Interfaces up to 25 Gbps

    ­The operators of critical infrastructure market segments such as 5G telecommunications, power utilities and transportation need to continuously upgrade their networks with technology capable of delivering higher processing speeds and highly accurate time sources that are not dependent on the Global Navigation Sa
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    Date:
    02/14/2024
    KYOCERA AVX Releases TCD Series DLA 04051 & COTS-Plus Conductive Polymer Capacitors

    KAVX034 TCD Series DLA & COTS-Plus Capacitors

    ­KYOCERA AVX released the new TCD Series DLA 04051 and COTS-Plus conductive polymer capacitors. These new high-reliability conductive polymer capacitors are engineered for use in demanding military, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, including power supplies and filtering circuits, and compliant wi
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    Date:
    02/13/2024
    Nexperia Now Offers Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in Space-Saving CFP3-HP Packaging

    Nexperia Now Offers Automotive Planar Schottky Diodes in Space-Saving CFP3-HP Packaging

    ­Nexperia, the global semiconductor manufacturer announced that it is now offering a portfolio of 22 new planar Schottky diodes in CFP3-HP packaging. The portfolio includes 11 industrial, as well as 11 AEC-Q101 qualified products. This release supports the growing trend for manufacturers to replace de
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    Date:
    02/13/2024
    General Micro Systems Lightweight, Smart, Rugged Tablet/Display Adds Flexibility, Portability, and Intelligence to the Battlefield

    The X9 Spider Thunderbolt Tablet/Display offers the ultimate in battlefield flexibility, portability and intelligence as a rugged mounted display or
    operation as a compact, hand-held computer

    The smart version of ­General Micro Systems’ recently introduced high-definition (HD) rugged Thunderbolt display adds the Qualcomm® QRB6165 embedded/AI processor, uniquely enabling the tablet to be mounted on a ship or vehicle; mounted and then dismounted for portable operations or used exclusively as
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    Date:
    02/13/2024
    ­10A Relays Deliver High Dielectric Strength for Extra Safety

    Omron has extended its relay portfolio with the introduction of its G6RN-E, for heat pumps, smart building, factory automation and energy applications.

      The latest model provides current load to 10A, with extended dielectric strength to 6000VAC, high sensitivity with 220mW coil power consumption.   The new G6RN-E relays provide greater safety, conforming glow-wire test requirements for household and similar electrical appliances to IEC/EN60335-1 and con
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    ­Synchronous 34V Input Buck Switching Regulator Controller

    Nisshinbo Micro Devices has launched the NC2780AK series switching regulators intended for consumer, industrial and automotive applications.

      The NC2780AK has a wide input voltage range from 4.0 to 34 V and an externally adjustable output voltage from 0.7 to 5.3 V. An additional external high-side and low-side N-Channel MOSFET and some passive components are required to complete the buck switching regulator controller. The product is highly
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    ­IP67 – even when unmated

    Protective caps for binder's 670- and 770-series cable connectors reliably protect the components against any ingress of dust and liquids when unmated.

      The requirements of protection degree IP67 are thereby met. binder, a leading supplier of industrial circular connectors, is adding protective caps for the cable connectors to its NCC (Not Connected Closed) 670- and 770-series portfolio. Their task is to prevent the ingress of particles and humidity
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    ­Innovative Double-Sided Cooling DFN 5x6 Package

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has announced the AONA66916, a 100V MOSFET packaged in a top and bottom side cooling DFN 5 x 6 package.

      Delivering a state-of-the-art package that keeps its semiconductor products cooler, AOS is taking a huge step in enabling engineers to develop more efficient designs in telecommunications and industrial applications that must frequently operate in harsh conditions.   Typically, when using
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    ­SOT-223-3 600V MOSFETs Contribute to Smaller Designs

    ROHM has added a lineup of compact 600V Super Junction MOSFETs – the R6004END4 / R6003KND4 / R6006KND4 / R6002JND4 / R6003JND4.

      These devices are ideal for small lighting power supplies, pumps, and motors. In recent years, power supplies for lighting and motors for pumps are required to be smaller as devices become more sophisticated – spurring the demand for compact MOSFETs that are essential for switching operation.  
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    100V Bi-Directional GaN IC for 48V/60V Battery Management System Applications

    100V Bi-Directional GaN IC for 48V/60V Battery Management System Applications

    ­Innoscience Technology has launched a new 100V bi-directional member of the company’s VGaN IC family. The first family of VGaN devices rated 40V with wide on-resistance range (1.2mOhm – 12mOhm) have been successfully deployed in the USB OVP of mobile phones such as OPPO, OnePlus etc. The new 100V
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    Vector Introduces New Configurable Test System for Charging Communication Tests

    Vector Introduces New Configurable Test System for Charging Communication Tests

    ­Vector's vCTS, short for Vector Charging Test System, is a modular test system for charging communications tests. vCTS offers both manufacturers and suppliers of electric vehicles and charging stations comprehensive conformity and interoperability tests to validate charging communication. The new product is
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    Dual-Channel High-Side Switches for Robust Automotive Protection

    Dual-Channel High-Side Switches for Robust Automotive Protection

      The ZXMS82090S14PQ, ZXMS82120S14PQ, and ZXMS82180S14PQ switches are an expansion of the company’s IntelliFET self-protected MOSFET portfolio. These intelligent switches deliver high power within a compact footprint while also providing robust protection and diagnostic capabilities. The series is d
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    ­Automotive Power Inductors Bring 38% Reduction in DC Resistance

    ­Automotive Power Inductors Bring 38% Reduction in DC Resistance

      Compared with existing products in the Murata DFE2MCAH_J0 series, the 0.33µH part, for example achieves the highest standards in the industry with a reduction of 38% in DC resistance to 18 mOhm along with a 31% increase in rated current to 5.1 A for the same temperature rise. Rated current for a sp
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    ­New Current Sensor for High-Power Automotive Applications

    ­New Current Sensor for High-Power Automotive Applications

      The collaboration results in the core-based Nano sensor that is 60% smaller than anything previously available without any compromise on performance.   “The Nano current sensor is a great example of how LEM is able to work hand-in-hand with industry specialists to tackle customers’ system challenges and
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    ­High-accuracy zero-drift op amp is temperature stable

    ­High-accuracy zero-drift op amp is temperature stable

      Capable of accurately amplifying output signals from sensors installed in various measurement devices, this new op amp is ideal for current sensing applications such as power control inverters and temperature/pressures/flow/gas detectors.   As automotive and industrial equipment become more sophisticated and applica
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­Würth Elektronik extends MagI³C-FISM family

    ­Würth Elektronik extends MagI³C-FISM family

      The device is 100% pin-to-pin compatible with the previous MagI³C-FISM. It has improved properties: the efficiency goes up to 84 percent, the ambient temperature range has been increased to 105°C and the isolation voltage is 3 kV (for 60 seconds). Like some of its predecessors, this power module ha
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    New Yorker Electronics Releases New Exxelia High-Power Alcon Film Capacitor Series

    New Yorker Electronics Releases New Exxelia High-Power Alcon Film Capacitor Series

    ­New Yorker Electronics has announced the release of Exxelia’s new Alcon FP-20-400-SP Film-Capacitor for high-power applications. Because of its extraordinary power density, it’s able to handle high levels of power without compromising on performance. This device has an operating frequency up to 1000KH
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs

    Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs

    ­Littelfuse, Inc. introduces the 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, offering designers unparalleled flexibility for space-constrained applications. With its compact design and low power consumption, the 59177 Series reed switch provides a reliable solution for various high-speed switching ap
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ROHM Introduces Zero-Drift Operational Amplifier with High Accuracy Regardless of Temperature Changes

    ROHM Introduces Zero-Drift Operational Amplifier with High Accuracy Regardless of Temperature Changes

    ­ROHM Semiconductor introduced the new LMR1002F-LB zero-drift operational amplifier (op amp). It is designed for industrial and consumer electronics devices and minimizes both input offset voltage and input offset voltage temperature drift. Capable of accurately amplifying output signals from se
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Environmental Lights Announces the Launch of Dual-Mode Universal Dimming Drivers

    Environmental Lights Announces the Launch of Dual-Mode Universal Dimming Drivers

    ­Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announces the launch of Dual-Mode Universal Dimming Drivers. Dual-Mode Universal (DMU) Dimming Drivers are highly versatile power supplies. These full-capacity drivers accept universal input dimming signals compatible with all major control systems.
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­PI introduces InnoSwitch5 offline flyback switcher IC

    ­PI introduces InnoSwitch5 offline flyback switcher IC

      The single-chip switcher achieves over 95 percent efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme which achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without a dedicated and costly additional high voltage switch. The new IC, which features a 750 V or a 900 V PowiGaN™ primary switch, primary-side contr
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Power Semiconductor Modules for EVs and PHEVs

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    Power Semiconductor Modules for EVs and PHEVs

    Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the coming release of six J3-Series power semiconductor modules for various electric vehicles (xEV), featuring either a silicon carbide metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) or a RC-IGBT (Si), with compact designs and scalability for use in the in
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    Date:
    02/06/2024
    Offline Flyback Switcher IC with Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) for 95 % Efficiency

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    Offline Flyback Switcher IC with Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) for 95 % Efficiency

    Power Integrations has released the InnoSwitch5-Pro family of high-efficiency, programmable flyback switcher ICs. The single-chip switcher achieves over 95 percent efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme which achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without a dedicated and costly additional high-volta
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
    GaN FETs Enable 75 - 231 Ampere Laser Diode Control in Nanoseconds for Lidar

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    GaN FETs Enable 75 - 231 Ampere Laser Diode Control in Nanoseconds for Lidar

    ­EPC launches three laser driver boards dubbed EPC9179, EPC9181 and EPC9180 containing pulse current laser drivers of 75 A, 125 A, and 231 A, showcasing EPC's AEC-Q101-qualified GaN FETs. These FETs (EPC2252, EPC2204A, and EPC2218A) are 30% smaller and said to be more cost-effective than their predecessors. Des
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
    FRD Super Junction MOSFETs with RDS(on) of 95 mOhm

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    FRD Super Junction MOSFETs with RDS(on) of 95 mOhm

    ­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) has released two aMOS5 600V FRD Super Junction MOSFETs. aMOS5 is AOS's high voltage MOSFET platform, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs of servers, workstations, telecom rectifiers, solar Inverters, EV charging, motor drives and industrial pow
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
    SiC FET in D2PAK for 750V EV Designs

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    SiC FET in D2PAK for 750V EV Designs

    ­Qorvo unveiled an automotive-qualified SiC FET offering an RDS(on) of 9mΩ in a compact D2PAK-7L package. This 750V SiC FET is the first in a new family of pin-compatible SiC FETs from Qorvo with RDS(on) options up to 60mΩ, making them well suited for electric vehicle applications, including on-b
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
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