April 24, 2024 — TDK Corporation recently announced the new EPCOS B43659 series of snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. This is the next generation of ultra-compact general-purpose components for voltages of 450 V (DC) featuring an extremely high CV product. It provides the same features and serves the same applications as the previous series; however, the B43659 is […]
Both consists of a power module soldered to driver board “The companion gate driver boards are designed to be integrated with [power] modules to provide an all-in-one motor drive solution for the electrification of systems such as flight controls, braking and landing gear for drones to all-electric aircraft,” according to the company. CD-MSCSM70XM19CTYZBNMG is rated […]
April 12, 2024 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. recently introduced four new series of surface-mount industrial-grade TRANSZORB® and Automotive Grade PAR® transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the low profile DFN3820A package with wettable flanks. Providing space-saving solutions for automotive, computer, consumer, and industrial applications, the 6DFNxxA, 6DFNxxxCA, T6NxxA, and T6NxxxCA offer peak pulse power of 600 W at 10/1000 μs and low leakage […]
Radial flux AC motors offer some performance and packaging benefits but also bring some thermal and manufacturability issues. Part 1 of this series examined the axial-flux motor (AFM) in detail and compared it to the very widely used radial-flux motor (RFM). Part 2 of this FAQ continued the exploration of AFMs and RFMs. This final part […]
Table of Contents Introduction Key Figures in Power Electronics: Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison The Dawn in the History of Power Electronics The Mercury Arc Rectifier Era Vacuum Tubes: Controlling Electricity Flow The Semiconductor Revolution Technological Challenges and Solutions in Power Electronics Miniaturization and Efficiency in Power Electronics The MOSFET Breakthrough The Advent of IGBTs […]
Combining Strengths. Image source: Infineon Key Takeaways from Infineon’s Acquisition of GaN Systems: GaN Systems integrates into Infineon, expanding its technological prowess. Infineon enhances its portfolio, becoming a comprehensive provider of power semiconductors. The merger creates a robust manufacturing network, increasing resilience to market fluctuations. Introduction It’s been a hot topic for over a year, and […]
Called the ZL series, the parts come in five case sizes from 5mm diameter (ø) x 5.8mm high (47 or 82μF), to 10ø x10.2mm (470 or 680μF). There are two capacitance values at each case size, one rated at 25V and a smaller capacitance rated at 35V. The company makes two other comparisons with its […]
It has a design service for vehicle companies seeking custom power distribution units that handle between 60 and 1,000V “that are compact, robust and can be flexibly configured”, it said. “Press-fit technology makes it possible to implement solutions that have proven to be reliable under extreme operating conditions,” according to Wurth. “Low contact resistance leads […]
March 14, 2024 — Infineon Technologies AG recently launched the new CoolSiC™ MOSFET 2000 V in the TO-247PLUS-4-HCC package to meet designers’ demand for increased power density without compromising the system’s reliability even under demanding high voltage and switching frequency conditions. The CoolSiC MOSFETs offer a higher DC link voltage so that the power can […]