Category: Power
High Current MOSFET Based Power Switch with Gate Driver
This power load switch project provides a simple and inexpensive method for power control. It is intended for driving a resistive or inductive load. A TTL logic signal from the system turns the load switch ON and OFF. The project consists of a low ohm N-Channel Power Trench MOSFET...
Continue ReadingPMP22650 – GaN-based, 6.6-kW, bidirectional, onboard charger reference design
The PMP22650 reference design is a 6.6-kW, bidirectional, onboard charger. The design employs a two-phase totem pole PFC and a full-bridge CLLLC converter with synchronous rectification. The CLLLC utilizes both frequency and phase modulation to regulate the output across the required...
Continue Reading6V – 2.5Ah Sealed Lead-Acid Battery Charger
This dual-level float charger was designed for a 6V (three 2V cells) 2.5Ah battery. D2 LED was added for visual indication of charge completion, D3 indicates power, D4 LED presents overcharge condition, etc. 6V lead-acid battery charger is built using the UC3906 chip. UC3906 contains...
Continue ReadingPhase-Shifted Full-Bridge PWM Controller Module – LM5046 Breakout Board
This is a Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge PWM LM5046 carrier board that contains all of the features necessary to implement a phase-shifted full-bridge topology power converter. All inputs and outputs pins are accessible using the header connector. High efficiency DC-DC converter can be...
Continue ReadingSparkFun AP63203 Buck/BabyBuck Regulator Breakouts
SparkFun AP63203 Buck/BabyBuck Regulator Breakouts are 2A synchronous buck converter boards that operate at 3.8V to 32V wide input voltage range. These breakouts integrate a 125mΩ high-side and a 68mΩ low-side power MOSFET that provides high-efficiency step-down DC/DC...
Continue ReadingMolex Disposable Thin-Film Battery stocked by Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized global distributor for Molex, has expanded its selection of electronic component solutions with the company’s disposable thin-film battery. The thin-film batteries are zinc-carbon primary cells...
Continue ReadingCATL Releasing their Fast-charging First Generation of Sodium-ion Batteries
(CATL) successfully held its first online launch event “Tech Zone” on July 29. Dr. Robin Zeng, chairman of CATL, unveiled the company’s first-generation sodium-ion battery, together with its AB battery pack solution - which is able to integrate sodium-ion cells and lithium-ion...
Continue ReadingNew Energy Harvesting System will Power Wearables using Heat Generated by Your Skin
While several advancements in battery technology, thanks to increased research in the field, have driven up the potential and range of applications for wearables, there are some application areas of wearables that are still being hindered by power, with issues ranging from the size of...
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