Power

New eighth-brick DC/DC converters target high density embedded applications

Murata Power Solutions has introduced a new UWE series of highly efficient 100 – 120 Watt open frame isolated DOSA-compatible eighth-brick DC/DC converters. Using the industry standard through-hole package, measuring 58.42 x 22.86 x 9.91 mm (2.3 x 0.9 x 0.39 inches), the single output units offer the nominal outputs of 3.3, 5 or 12 VDC.

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Ultra-fast switching 600V high frequency IGBTs for automotive power applications

International Rectifier has introduced an innovative 600V automotive grade IGBT platform, the COOLiRIGBT for use in a wide range of fast switching applications for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) including on-board DC-DC converters, motor drives, and battery chargers.

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Microsemi launches ultra-fast-startup LED driver for linear lighting fixtures

Microsemi Corporation has launched a new dimmable LED driver module that has been optimised for worldwide residential, commercial and industrial light fixtures. The 30 watt (W) LXMG221W-0700030-D0 LED driver enables start up times of 150 milliseconds (ms) or faster, closely emulating the “lights-on” performance of a typical incandescent lamp.

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New scalable power management architecture unveiled by Lattice

Lattice Semiconductor has launched a scalable, in-system upgradable, star topology power management architecture that can be used across a wide range of circuit boards requiring more than 12 power supply rails.  Lattice has also simultaneously made available two new application notes for its Platform Manager devices that will enable customers to quickly adopt the new architecture. 

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Low capacitance bus switch exhibits extended operating voltage range

The TC7SB3157CFU from Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is a 1-bit SPDT (single pole double throw) bus switch for high-speed digital applications requiring a 5V interface. With low I/O terminal capacitance (CI/O) and on resistance (RON) the new device is suitable for switching high-speed data traffic.

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NXP releases GreenChip providing greater flexibility in high-power LED design

NXP Semiconductors has launched the SSL2109 – a high-efficiency buck controller for high-power, non-dimmable LED lighting applications using non-isolated topologies. Designed for use with an external power switch, the SSL2109 LED driver IC provides a single design platform for 100V, 120V and 230V mains input voltages and power ranges up to 25 W.

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Easily configurable 80W power supply platform from UNIPOWER

UNIPOWER LLC has launched a new 80W power supply platform with up to four outputs that can be quickly configured to order while maintaining all international safety approvals. Part of UNIPOWER’s EASYMOD family of power platforms, the AE-080U can be quickly configured to provide output combinations and user defined features not available with standard power supplies.

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New low noise micro DC/DC converter from Torex

New from Torex Semiconductor the XCL208/XCL209 is a family of 400mA micro DC/DC Step-Down Converters with integrated coil. Measuring only 2.5mm x 2.15mm x 1.05mm, the series is designed to minimise EMC emissions and maximise efficiency, while delivering a very stable output with low peak to peak ripple Voltage (<10mV).

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