Power

CUI Inc has introduced a complete range of 3D models for their full line-up of ac-dc power supplies and dc-dc converters allowing engineers to configure, view, and download 2D and 3D drawings in any of the major mechanical CAD formats; significantly simplifying and speeding the development process. The models are available for free via the CUI website and through CUI’s distribution partners Digi-Key and Future Electronics.

Analog Devices has introduced four 8-kV ESD (electrostatic discharge) switches that have been designed to guarantee latch-up prevention in high-voltage industrial applications operating up to ±22 Vds or +40 Vss.

A racing car battery designed and manufactured by Zytek Automotive and the University of South Wales has contributed to a major series victory for Honda. Engineers at the University provided specialist testing facilities, knowledge and input into the design of the bespoke hybrid battery system for automotive supplier Zytek and its customer Honda for the Super GT Championship.

XP Power has released the JCE06 and JTE06 series of low cost compact 6 Watt DC-DC converters aimed at a broad range of mobile communications, industrial and transportation applications. Constructed in a plastic industry standard 24-pin DIP through hole mounting package, and measuring 31.75 x 20.32 x 10.40 mm (1.25 x 0.80 x 0.40 inches), the single and dual output units achieve a power density of 15 Watts per cubic inch and an efficiency of up to 84%.

SL Power Electronics, a division of SL Industries, has launched the MB60S, a single output, convection cooled, wide temperature range power supply that provides 60 watts of power. Designed in an ultra-compact 2” x 3” x 1.0” package it joins the company’s growing line of SL high-density open frame AC/DC medical-grade power supplies.

Intersil Corporation has expanded its family of power management ICs with the new ZL2102, a 6 Amp digital synchronous step-down DC/DC power regulator. The ZL2102 is a fully-integrated, auto compensated DC/DC regulator able to support adjustable output voltages of 0.54V to 5.5V operating from input voltages from 4.5V up to 14V.

Now available from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a new product evaluation kit for helping customers during the design process for the company’s A4915 3-phase MOSFET controller IC. The kit consists of a printed-circuit board containing everything required to spin and control a brushless DC (BLDC) motor. All the user has to do is provide a voltage supply and the motor itself.

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has unveiled the TB9101FNG and TB9102FNG, the latest additions to its line-up of small sized brushed DC motor drivers for automotive applications, such as control of air-conditioner valves and door mirrors, which require low power consumption driver ICs.

Linear Technology have unveiled the LT8490, a synchronous buck-boost battery charging controller for lead acid and Lithium batteries, featuring automatic maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and temperature compensation. The device operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated battery float voltage.

Ericsson has unveiled the latest version of its DC/DC Digital Power Designer software tool, which includes a number of new features that enable board power designers and system architects to simulate either simple or complex power schemes, reducing time-to-implementation and time-to-market.