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TDK Corporation announces the introduction of an extension to the TDK-Lambda PH-A280 series of dc-dc power modules with high-voltage dc input. Operating from a wide range dc input of 200- to 425-Vdc, which is widely used in HVDC (High Voltage DC Current) applications, the PH-A280 range now includes 3.3V, 15V and 28V outputs. Recommended: 100W 2:1 Input 16th Brick DOSA

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Synopsys, Inc. today introduced the industry’s first USB IP solutions that support the USB Type-C™ connectivity specification as well as the USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0 specifications. The new Type-C specification simplifies mechanical USB connectors with reversible cables, rotational symmetry, up to 10 Gbps data rate, bi-directional power delivery, audio multiplexing and alternate modes such as DisplayPort and MHL. The

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) spinout Cambridge Electronics Inc.(CEI) has announced a line of enhancement-mode (normally-off) GaN transistors and power electronic circuits. Among the initial devices are 200V CEI20T550L1 with an on-resistance of 550 mΩ, the 200V CEI20T290L1 with an on-resistance of 290 mΩ, the 650V CEI65T550L1 with an on-resistance of 550 mΩ, and the 650V CEI65T290L1 with an on-resistance

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has extended its 157 PUM-SI series of ultra-miniature snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a higher rated voltage of 500V. Designed for power supplies, industrial motor controls, and solar PV inverters, the enhanced devices save board space and lower costs by allowing designers to utilize one component instead of two 250V capacitors. Recommended: Modular Energy Storage Solution

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SunPower Corporation announced today at PV Japan 2015 that the company is making its X-Series Solar Panels available in Japan in early 2016. The X-Series is a product line for the rooftop market that offers 21.2 percent nameplate efficiency. Compared with conventional solar panels, X-Series panels deliver approximately eight to ten percent more energy per rated watt and approximately 70

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Embedded ac-dc and dc-dc converters are a growing technology in the automotive marketplace. For EV and HEV cars that become to be produced at huge volumes, both onboard battery chargers and 14V power supplies are required to ensure the transfer of energy from the 50/60Hz mains when charging to the final equipment used during a drive (ECUs, radio-GPS systems, lightning,

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new series of surface-mount TransZorb® transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the low-profile DO-214AA package. Vishay General Semiconductor SMBJXXD series TVS achieve ±3.5% breakdown voltage tolerance and very low reverse leakage current. Compared to previous-generation devices, the new series offers excellent clamping features with higher peak pulse surge current and lower clamping voltage for better input

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Microsemi Corporation today announced the availability of the first device in its new family of sensor interface ICs based upon inductive sensing technology. The LX3301A, the first inductive sensor IC in the market utilizing linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) architecture implementations on printed circuit boards (PCB), is designed for applications within the automotive and industrial markets. Recommended: 8-Bit MCUs feature

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Start-up SiliconReef has begun shipping the EH01, a complete power management solution for a variety of energy-harvesting applications, providing a small and simple solution combining power from different sources: a dc wall adapter, photovoltaic cells and a Li-Ion battery. This device enables a simple implementation of a 5V supply, like a USB charger compatible with the ITU standard for the

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TDK Corporation has extended its range of EPCOS frame core power line chokes with the B82733V series in a vertical design. The new series complements the existing horizontally designed B82733F series. The vertical design is particularly advantageous when there is limited space on the printed circuit board. With an insertion height of 27 mm, for example, the new chokes have

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