Power

RF and mmWave specialist Filtronic has further enhanced its hybrid and semiconductor packaging capabilities by investing in a fully automated wedge bonder suitable for power semiconductors, automotive power modules, and industrial power hybrids. The state-of-the-art auto-wedge bonder improves capacity and adds volume process capabilities that will enable the company to explore …

Renesas Electronics, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has launched a new automotive Intelligent Power Device (IPD) that will safely and flexibly control power distribution within vehicles, addressing the requirements of next-generation E/E (electrical/electronic) architectures. The new RAJ2810024H12HPD is available in the small TO-252-7 package and reduces the mounting area …

Pickering Electronics, the reed relay company which has pioneered miniaturization and high performance has announced significant growth as it enters its 55th year. A sales revenue increase of over 85 per cent in the last two years, Pickering Electronics puts its success down to continuous product innovation. A reed relay, …

Aircraft manufacturers designing More Electric Aircraft (MEA) are looking to convert the flight control systems from hydraulic to electric to reduce weight and design complexities. To meet the needs for an integrated and configurable power solution for aviation applications, Microchip Technology has announced a new comprehensive hybrid power drive module, the …

TDK Corporation has announced the addition of the TDK-Lambda brand DTM70 and DTM160 series to the DTM family of compact medical and industrial AC-DC power adapters that are available in various power classes from 36W to 300W. Both series are available in Class I versions with a protective earth terminal …

The commercialization of the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) region is transforming space exploration and satellite communication at roughly 1,200 miles above Earth. For satellites to successfully operate and reach their destination it is essential to select components that can withstand the harsh space environment. Building on its existing radiation-tolerant portfolio, Microchip …

Mouser Electronics has announced a new eBook in collaboration with Analog Devices, exploring the latest innovations in power management and how they can be used in a range of applications. The eBook, titled Power Management for All of Tomorrow’s Innovations, examines new technology developments for cutting-edge applications, including electric vehicles, …

The December launch of Boeing’s O3b mPOWER communication satellite marks a milestone for Vicor Corporation, whose high-performance, radiation-tolerant modules support Boeing’s satellite mission. Boeing’s O3b satellite will help deliver broadband internet access to the “other 3 billion” (O3b) people around the globe where access is limited or non-existent. Drawing on …

Flex Power Modules is announcing an upgrade to the specification of their BMR510, a two-phase voltage regulator module. The BMR510 now utilizes advanced materials of magnetic core, yielding high inductance in a small package size, allowing lower switching frequency operation than would be necessary with the gapped ferrite cores previously …

ISMOsys have now signed a pan-European agreement with Pulsiv. Established in 2013, Pulsiv’s journey started with developing techniques for extracting more energy form solar panels and has now evolved to applying their patented methods to AC to DC power electronics for use in mains powered and battery charging applications. Their …