2016-11-16 - Intersil

Intersil buck-boost chargers give a 5V-20V reverse-boost

Intersil's ISL9238 and ISL9238A buck-boost battery chargers add 5V-20V reverse boost and can fast-charge mobile battery packs with up to…

2016-11-03 - Texas Instruments

60V eFuse offers reverse polarity protection

TPS2660 features advanced protection and integration, reducing board space up to 40% by eliminating the need for external components.

2016-10-11 - Bill Schweber

Modular smartphone power issues pile up

Engineers know that a good set of power rails is like a good foundation for a structure: if it is…

2016-10-05 - Microchip Technology

DEPA controllers improve battery charging support

The controllers use integrated linear regulator, MOSFET drivers, 8-bit PIC microcontroller core, precision oscillator and analog control loops.

2016-09-27 - Vivek Nanda

Inverter uses SiC components to boost EV range

A new inverter offers greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package – a hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturer’s dream.

2016-09-25 - Toshiba

Photorelays offer up to 3750Vrms voltage isolation

TLP172AM and TLP172GM utilise multi-chip technology and were developed as high spec, pin-compatible versions of Toshiba existing 2.54SOP products.

2016-09-23 - Silicon Labs

CMOS-based isolated FET drivers reduce system cost

The Si875x family features isolated FET drivers designed to transfer power across an integrated CMOS isolation barrier.

2016-09-22 - Linear Technology

Two-phase controller boosts automotive battery power

The LTC3871 operates in buck mode from the 48V bus to the 12V bus or in boost mode from 12V…

2016-09-14 - Maxim Integrated Products

Cell-string optimiser improves solar output

The cell-string optimisers are highly integrated DC-DC converters perform maximum power point tracking deep inside the PV module.

2016-09-11 - Vishay Intertechnology

Thin-film resistors offer 4x power dissipation

The devices are effective whether the application needs full power capability or a fraction of the nominal rated dissipation for…