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High-power GaN switching transistors offer significant advantages over silicon MOSFETs

GaN Systems has signed a new-distribution agreement with Ecomal Europe to promote and distribute its gallium nitride (GaN) high power switching transistors. GaN Systems' gallium nitride power transistors are based on its proprietary Isla

Ecomal | 28-01-2015

Cost-effective and space-saving 500W DC-DC power converter

The cost-effective and space-saving Delta Electronics Power Q48SC DC-DC power converter is now available from Mouser. It is a high power density power converter with a standard industry standard DOSA 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.37 inch footprint.

Mouser Electronics | 28-01-2015

Compact thermally-efficient power MOSFET drivers improve performance

The first power MOSFET drivers in a new product family, the MCP14A005X and MCP14A015X have been introduced by Microchip. The drivers feature an entirely new driver architecture for high-speed operation, the first in the MCP14A product

Microchip Technology | 28-01-2015

Synchronous buck DC-DC converter integrates low on-resistance power MOSFETs

Rohm's BD9B300MUV, a synchronous buck switching regulator with built-in low on-resistance power MOSFETs is now available from Mouser. Capable of providing current up to 3A, the device features fast transient response by employing const

Mouser Electronics | 28-01-2015

High-efficiency digital point-of-Load DC-DC power converters can deliver 50A - 165W

Available now from Mouser stock, Murata Power Solutions' OKDx series high-efficiency, digital point-of-Load (PoL) DC-DC power converters are capable of delivering 50A to 165W. Aimed at applications such as telecommunications, networkin

Mouser Electronics | 27-01-2015

High-accuracy adjustable power limiters protect systems from various fault conditions

Maxim's MAX14692-MAX14693 high-accuracy adjustable power limiters are now available from Mouser stock. The adjustable over-voltage, under-voltage and over-current protection devices guard systems against over-current faults in addition

Mouser Electronics | 27-01-2015

Negative-input synchronous buck-boost / inverting DC-DC controller

A new synchronous PWM controller for negative-to-negative or negative-to-positive DC-DC conversion, the LT8709 has been developed by Linear technology. The device is 'unique' in solving the problem of regulating a negative voltage with res

Linear | 23-01-2015

New high-voltage 500V MOSFETs built on Gen II Super Junction technology

Vishay has added eleven new devices to its 500 V series of high-voltage MOSFETs optimized for operation in switch mode power supplies (SMPS) to 500 W. Featuring the same benefits of extremely low conduction and switching losses as the co

Vishay | 23-01-2015

Synchronous step-down regulator module features adaptive ON-time control

Featuring a novel adaptive ON-time control architecture, Micrel's MIC452x synchronous step-down regulator module is now stocked by Mouser. The module incorporates a DC-DC controller, power MOSFETs, bootstrap diode, bootstrap capacitor,

Mouser Electronics | 23-01-2015

High-performance 500W AC/DC power supply for medical devices and industrial test equipment

Designed to solve a multitude of power challenges for next-generation medical devices and industrial test equipment, SL Power Electronics has unveiled the MINT1500 AC/DC power supply. The high-performance MINT1500 meets design enginee

SL Power | 22-01-2015

Combined high-attenuation LC type EMI suppression filters for modern devices

Aimed at demanding automotive, industrial electronic equipment and healthcare markets, Murata has the BNX series of surface-mount, LC combined-type EMI suppression filters. The devices employ an exclusive circuit configuration combining

Murata | 22-01-2015

Programmable DC power sources can run at full power for extended periods

A series of high-performance Delta Elektronika rack-mount or bench-top programmable power sources capable of providing up to 6000W is now available from Powersolve. They are designed for demanding applications where the need for absolute

Powersolve | 22-01-2015

New high power density AC/DC converter for thermally-challenging applications

Astrodyne now offers a new Super MegaVerter Series high power density COTS AC/DC converter, the high-efficiency sMV500 (500W) family. Ideal for use in the most rigorous requirements of mil/aero COTS and other thermally-challenging applic

Astrodyne | 22-01-2015

Low-noise single-coil fan driver IC with built-in current limiting

Aimed at the development of energy-efficient cooling system designs, Melexis has introduced the MLX90297, a new 600mA single-coil fan driver IC. Based on the proven MLX90287, the newcomer integrates a high-sensitivity Hall-effect sensor

Melexis | 22-01-2015

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