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Two power supplies extend output options


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wo models have been added to the Kikusui PWR- 01 series


which are available in the UK from Telonic Instruments. The 0-40V,


0-200A PWR2001L and 0-80V, 0-100A PWR2001ML are the latest members of the PWR-01 programmable benchtop DC power supply series. The two latest models


bring the total number of power supplies in the series to 14. The PWR-01 series offers four maximum outputs and outputs of 400W, 800W, 1200W and 2000W. Power supplies in the PWR-01 family are equipped with LAN (LXI), USB and RS232C interfaces as standard. Sequences can be set with an embedded CPU or via analogue control.


The PWR-01 power supplies have front-facing output terminals as well as rear terminals, variable internal resistance, bleeder circuit ON/OFF, CC/CV priority switching, synchronised operation, programmable internal memory, and protection functions for use.


Like the earlier members, the PWR2001L and PWR2001ML have variable internal


impedance, a soft-start function to limit inrush current, programmable internal memory and synchronised operation for complex sequence testing over multiple channels. They can be used with Wavy sequence creation software to create actuator or sensor simulations, and the rise/fall of power supplies in multiple channels.


The power supplies provide flexible current and voltage for a variety of applications in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace and energy. The rugged power supplies have a guaranteed operating temperature of up to 50°C (122°F).


The PWR-01 series, including the latest additions - the PWR2001L and PWR2001ML – are available now from Telonics Instruments.


Smallest package, more design flexibility


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IPOS Maxi SiC IPM is a 55 mΩ three- phase CoolSiC MOSFET-based open emitter


intelligent power module in a 36x23D DIP package. It offers a full-featured compact inverter solution with excellent thermal conductivity and a high range of switching speeds (up to 80 Hz). This makes the series suitable for applications such as three-phase and permanent magnet motors in variable speed drives, as those used in active HVAC filters and industrial motor and pump drives. The CIPOS Maxi SiC IPM features an improved 6-channel 1200 V gate driver based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology and six CoolSiC MOSFETs, increasing system reliability.


The DIP 36x23D is the smallest package for 1200 V IPMs. At the same time, the IPM has a particularly high-power density in this voltage class. This combination allows the CIPOS Maxi SiC IPM to meet EMI requirements, provide overload protection for even the most demanding designs, be extremely flexible in use, and help reduce system costs. The SiC power module’s resilient 6-channel SOI gate driver thanks to an integrated dead time avoids damage from transients. Additional undervoltage protection (UVLO) on


all channels as well as protection functions against overcurrent shutdown round off the safety measures. These are supplemented by an independent UL-certified thermistor for temperature monitoring.


The IPM also impresses with its simple control system, in which the pins of the low-side emitters are accessible for phase current monitoring. In addition, there is a programmable fault clearing time and an enable input. Thanks to the precisely matched evaluation and controller boards, handling and development time can also be noticeably optimised.


For more information about Infineon´s CIPOS Maxi SiC IPM IM828 series and a direct ordering option, please visit our e-commerce platform at rutronik24.com.


Nexperia invests $700 million to boost production capacity N 6 June 2021


experia has announced the latest stage of its global growth strategy, confirming a $700 million investment over the next 12-15 months at its European wafer fabs, assembly factories in Asia and global R&D sites.


The new investment will boost manufacturing capacity at all sites while supporting research and development into areas such as gallium nitride-based (GaN) wide bandgap semiconductors and power management ICs. It will also underpin recruitment activities, with Nexperia looking to attract new chip designers and engineers.


“This is an exciting time in the global semiconductor market, which has mounted a resurgence since the challenges of the first half of last year,” said Achim Kempe, Nexperia’s COO. “Nexperia reported robust product sales of $1.4B in 2020, with demand accelerating rapidly in Q3 and Q4. That momentum has been maintained so far this year, and we expect it to continue over the long term. The $700 million investment will ensure that we continue to provide the technology and manufacturing


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There will also be a significant expansion of research and development activities, with new laboratories and other facilities across all sites. This includes Nexperia’s headquarters in Nijmegen, where the Analog & Logic business group is located. Recruitment activities will be stepped up, as Nexperia looks to fill over 200 global vacancies primarily across various technical roles.


capacity needed to deliver products in volumes that support increasing demand.”


As a result, the capacity of the Hamburg fab in Germany – which currently produces more than 35,000 wafers (8-inch- equivalent) per month (70 billion semiconductors per year) – will further increase by 20 per cent from mid-2022. While in the UK, at Nexperia’s dedicated TrenchMOS fabrication facility in Manchester, the capacity will rise by 10 per cent by mid-2022 from the current 24,000 wafers (8-inch-equivalent) per month.


The investments are in line with the company’s strategy to achieve growth across the globe, increase its industrial footprint and market share. “Even before the pandemic started, Nexperia had a strong global growth strategy in place,” said Toni Versluijs, general manager of Nexperia’s MOSFETs and GaN FETs business. “These efforts are now paying off. An example is the imminent release of our first power MOSFETs from the new 8-inch production line in Manchester. As the recovery continues, we are committed to ongoing investment in products, processes and people across our factories and R&D facilities. This sustained activity reflects our belief in the long-term prospects for the power semiconductor sector.”


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