New Webtools Speed IGBT Selection and Design

Design tools are transitioning from a convenience feature to a fundamental requirement, even more important than the data sheet itself...

Topology Key to Power Density in Isolated DC-DC Converters

Topologies once used only in high power applications are now being applied into much lower power, high power density, and small form factor solutions...

Shunt Resistor Thermal Drift Must Be Controlled

Shunt resistors are employed to accurately measure large currents, such as in the electric vehicle fast chargers...

Designing with DrMOS, Part 1: Concept and Features

A new class of power modules combine the MOSFETs and their drivers in a single package, offering compact and efficient power conversion solutions...

Modem PLC Transceiver IC Meets Low-Cost/High Performance Needs

A power line communications chip from Semitech provides a cost-effective, versatile communications option for designers implementing automated meter reading systems...

1200V SiC MOSFET Poised to Replace Si MOSFETs and IGBTs

The new SiC MOSFET will enable power electronic system engineers to develop higher power switching circuits with improved energy efficiency, size and weight...

New Hybrid Capacitor Increases Energy Density by 115 Percent

A hybrid capacitor combines EDLC (electric double-layer capacitor) and lithium-ion technology, resulting in an energy density up to 115 % higher...

China Innovates Innovation

A THOMSON REUTERS report by Dr. Eve Y. Zhou and Bob Stembridges entitled Patented in China: The Present and Future State of Innovation in China points...

German PV Installations to Fall in 2011, but Global Market Will Grow to 19 GW

The global PV market is predicted to see double-digit growth again in 2011, growing to 19 GW, according to IMS Research. Although the market in Germany,...

National Report Tallies Up to 6 Gigawatts of Atlantic Offshore Wind Projects

UP AND DOWN the Atlantic coast, states and offshore wind developers are making significant progress in advancing offshore projects according to a new...

IHS Closes Acquisition of iSuppli Corporation

IHS Inc. has completed the closing of its acquisition of iSuppli Corporation, the global leader in technology value chain research and advisory services....

Patent Litigation Affects Intermediate Bus Architecture Converters

SynQor, Inc. announced that it has prevailed in its patent litigation suit against industry suppliers of unregulated and semi-regulated bus converters...

LED Driver

ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, Inc. introduces a new multi-output white LED driver for LCD backlighting in consumer and industrial displays. Allegro's new A8515...

Modular Right Angled Terminal Blocks

AUTOMATION SYSTEMS Interconnect, Inc (ASI) has recently introduced new 5mm right-angled modular PCB terminal blocks. Available in two to three positions,...

Asymmetric Dual TrenchFET Power MOSFET

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, Inc. introduced the first asymmetric dual TrenchFET power MOSFET in the PowerPAIR 6 mm by 3.7 mm package to utilize TrenchFET...

LED Lighting Controller with Power Factor Correction

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Incorporated introduced a new single-stage LED lighting pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. The TRIAC-dimmable solution regulates...

Compact PCB-Mount 100 and 150-Watt Power Supplies

TDK-LAMBDA HAS unveiled its latest addition to its ZWS line of compact AC-DC pcb-mountable power supplies. The new single-output ZWS-BAF series are 100...

Family of 25 V and 30 V Performance PQFN Power MOSFETs

INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER announced the introduction of a family of 25 V and 30 V devices featuring IR's latest HEXFET MOSFET silicon in a new performance...

Switching Charger Also Provides USB-OTG Capabilities

FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR'S FAN 5400 family of USB-compliant, Li-Ion switching chargers have USB On-The-Go (USB-OTG) capabilities. It fills the need for...

Wide Lens LED Rocker Switch

COLE HERSEE Company introduces its newly engineered LED Rocker Switch for electrical applications. Engineered with safety as a top priority, this low...