Westcode Semiconductors has launched a new 8000 A, 2800 V, large area fast thyristor. The new device represents the highest current rating fast switching thyristor in this voltage class and breaks new ground for the maximum power that can be controlled in a single converter.
The thyristor has an average current rating of 4001 amperes for a sink temperature of 55°C and is encapsulated in two options of fully hermetic press pack outlines with pole face electrodes of 100 mm in diameter. Options are industry standard 36 mm (part number R3968FC28x) and 26 mm (R3968FD28x) thick packages. 2 kV and 2,4 kV versions are also available as standard.
All device types can be supplied to one of four turn-off time limits: 60, 65, 70 and 100 microseconds. Where required, devices can be selected for their reverse recovery characteristics or supplied in explosion-rated packages.
The devices offer the opportunity to build resonant power supplies for applications such as induction melting and billet heating, by offering potential equipment power rating up to and above 10 Megawatts without the need for many parallel device paths. By optimising turn-off time, the device presents options for switching frequencies up to 8 kHz, or even higher by multiplexing power bridges.
MOSFET half-bridge power stage 30 June 2020, Altron Arrow
, Power Electronics / Power Management
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new 30 V n-channel MOSFET half-bridge power stage that combines a high-side TrenchFET MOSFET and low-side SkyFET MOSFET with integrated Schottky diode in one compact ...
Read more...Programmable electronic DC loads with energy recovery 30 June 2020, Vepac Electronics
, Power Electronics / Power Management
Elektro-Automatik’s new series of electronic DC loads with energy recovery to mains, called EA-ELR 9000 HP, is an advancement of the series EA-ELR 9000. It offers a wider AC input range for operation ...
Read more...18 V synchronous buck converters 30 June 2020, Altron Arrow
, Power Electronics / Power Management
Suitable for consumer and industrial applications, Diodes Incorporated announced the AP62xxx family of high-efficiency synchronous step-down DC-DC converters including the AP62250 (2,5 A), AP62300 (3 A), ...
Read more...MOSFET half-bridge power stage 30 June 2020, Altron Arrow
, Power Electronics / Power Management
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new 30 V n-channel MOSFET half-bridge power stage that combines a high-side TrenchFET MOSFET and low-side SkyFET MOSFET with integrated Schottky diode in one compact ...
Read more...Laser diode driver power supplies 30 June 2020, Vepac Electronics
, Power Electronics / Power Management
DEI offers a variety of laser diode driver instruments designed with the laser researcher, system designer and scientist in mind. In both bench-top and rack-mount configurations, as well as a variety ...
Read more...USB Type-C power delivery controller 30 June 2020, CST Electronics
, Power Electronics / Power Management
The MAX77958 from Maxim Integrated is a robust solution for USB Type-C CC detection and power delivery (PD) protocol implementation. It detects connected accessories or devices by using Type-C CC detection ...
Read more...What’s in your healthcare monitor? 29 July 2020, Altron Arrow
, Power Electronics / Power Management
System designers of portable and wireless medical monitoring devices used for in-home patient health monitoring purposes face daunting design challenges such as thermally- and space-constrained enclosures, as well as being able to transmit data without interference or interruption.
Read more...Laser diode driver power supplies 29 July 2020, Vepac Electronics
, Power Electronics / Power Management
DEI offers a variety of laser diode driver instruments designed with the laser researcher, system designer and scientist in mind.
In both bench-top and rack-mount configurations, as well as a variety ...
Read more...Low-voltage automotive buck converter 29 July 2020, Altron Arrow
, Power Electronics / Power Management
Diodes Incorporated announced the AP61100Q, a 5,5 V, 1 A continuous output current, automotive-compliant, synchronous buck converter for point of load (POL) applications.
With a fully integrated 110 mΩ ...
Read more...LDO for noise-sensitive applications 29 July 2020
, Power Electronics / Power Management
Diodes Incorporated announced the AP7353 low dropout (LDO) regulator, which offers a high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) in a small package, meeting the need for voltage regulation in noise-sensitive, ...
printer friendly version