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Choosing the Right Diode – Types and Uses Explained for Beginners
From small LED drivers to rectifiers to Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), the diode is a key component in each of those everyday appliances. They are also used in charging LED indicators and reverse polarity protection circuits in router chargers and many more; diodes are used...
Continue ReadingNexperia Silicon Germanium (SiGe) rectifiers offer Cutting-edge high efficiency
Nexperia’s SiGe rectifiers combine the high efficiency of Schottky rectifiers with the thermal stability of fast recovery diodes. Targeting automotive, server markets, and communications infrastructure, the AEC-Q101 compliant rectifiers are of particular benefit in high-temperature...
Continue ReadingHigh-Performance Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes
MCC’s SiC diodes are well-suited for inverters for solar and motion control, UPS, Telekom base stations, PFC, and lighting Micro Commercial Components’ high-performance SiC Schottky diodes provide a high-efficiency, high-temperature performance of up to +175°C. These diodes,...
Continue ReadingGEN2 650V SiC Schottky Diodes Offer Improved Efficiency, Reliability and Thermal Management
Littelfuse, Inc. today introduced two second-generation series of 650V, AEC-Q101-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes. The LSIC2SD065CxxA and LSIC2SD065AxxA Series SiC Schottky Diodes are available with a choice of current ratings (6A, 8A, 10A, 16A or 20A). They offer power...
Continue ReadingUltralow Power Transistors Function for Years Without Batteries
Researchers at Cambridge University have just achieved a spectacular breakthrough in electronics design. They have developed new ultralow power transistors that could function for months or even years without a battery. These transistors look for energy from the environment around, thus...
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