FTM 25-iii articles

The X-NUCLEO-DRP1M1 expansion board and a Nucleo board from STMicroelectronics provide an application environment for evaluating the features of the TCPP03-M20, an advanced USB Type-C^® Power Delivery (PD) controller.

The AP22919Q from Diodes Incorporated performs slew rate control in automotive applications, helping the power-system designer to produce a stable and optimized power rail.

Murata PQC600 operates at high efficiency from a mains input voltage. Compliant with safety and other standards, this power supply offers the high reliability required by medical and industrial applications.

The NPIM_HA series from NIC Components, which is notable for low dc resistance and high current handling, can tolerate the high temperatures found in applications such as automotive electronics and data center servers.

The Matter protocol is popular with consumer device manufacturers because it provides for interoperability with important home technology platforms. But it is wise to understand the certification process before embarking on a Matter-based design. 

By Pawel Kaczynski
Manager, Future Design Centre, Future Electronics

Infineon has introduced the OptiMOS™ 5 Linear FET 2, a MOSFET which combines a wide safe operating area (SOA) with low on-resistance to give both strong fault protection and high power density and efficiency.

In the new PWD5T60, STMicroelectronics has integrated gate drivers, power MOSFETs, bootstrap diodes, and high-speed protection functions in a single package, reducing the board space occupied by motor drive circuits.

The AVR inductors from Abracon offer low dc resistance, helping power-system designers to achieve high efficiency in servers, data centers, and other applications which require efficient power conversion in a restricted space.

The ETQPxMxxxKVx power choke coils from Panasonic provide a range of options for case size and inductance, giving designers flexibility to meet the requirements in drive and converter circuits.

The ECS-2520MV oscillators from ECS Inc. are compatible with battery power supplies and with fixed input voltages between 1.8 V and 3.3 V. They offer high timing stability and precision.

The NXH800H120L7QDSG power module from onsemi features new field stop trench IGBT technology which results in lower losses. Extensive testing assures the reliability of the module in harsh and demanding operating conditions.

The InnoSwitch3™-AQ ICs from Power Integrations feature robust and efficient PowiGaN gallium nitride (GaN) switches for use in 400 V automotive auxiliary power supplies supporting loads of up to 100 W.

The automotive-grade LDL40 LDO from STMicroelectronics provides a robust input-voltage handling capability to withstand harsh electrical conditions when connected to a vehicle battery.

Hirose ix Industrial™ connectors support data rates up to 10 Gbits/s. Available in a wide range of mounting styles for various cable sizes, the ix Industrial connectors can be positioned closely side-by-side on a single PCB.

The STMicroelectronics STBR3012L2Y-TR automotive-grade rectifier enables power-system designers to achieve high efficiency and high reliability, and is particularly well suited to use in battery charging systems.

The RAA489118 and RAA489400 from Renesas offer high efficiency and a comprehensive set of safety features to enable OEMs to build a USB Type-C^® power supply into consumer or light industrial products.

KYOCERA AVX produces a wide range of thyristor, diode and IGBT power modules with high voltage and current ratings, helping power-system designers to reduce the time spent integrating discrete power components.

The KSC2 series switches from Littelfuse provide reliable operation in industrial and consumer applications. The switches feature an operating force of 4.75 N and lifespan of 300,000 switching cycles.

The RECx0K converters from RECOM provide a regulated single- or dual-voltage output. These application-ready modules are supplied with certificates and standards compliance for easy design integration.

The STEVAL-SCR002V1 developed by STMicroelectronics is a compact, solid-state system for performing inrush current limitation, offering a superior alternative to conventional electromechanical solutions.

Nexperia has launched the NEX806xx and NEX808xx flyback controllers for use in USB power supplies, and the new NEX8180x synchronous rectifier controllers, to help designers to improve power efficiency and reduce standby power consumption.

The VY1 Compact series of safety capacitors from Vishay provide robust performance in circuits exposed to high transient voltages, and withstand harsh environmental operating conditions.

The APTGX150TA120TPG power module from Microchip is based on its latest seventh-generation IGBTs, which offer higher efficiency and lower losses, while improving ease of use.

The ROHM Semiconductor SCS2xxxNHR and SCS2xxxN diodes feature a unique package design which gives improved insulation resistance, and creepage distance which is 1.3x longer than standard competing products.

The SMC S1M1000170x family of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs gives designers the headroom to reduce component count and increase efficiency in power systems operating at voltages higher than 800 V.

The STMicroelectronics STM32G4 series of microcontrollers features a 32-bit RISC core which runs the DSP and floating point unit instructions for motor-control applications, with a rich set of software and development resources.