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Date: 16 February 2026
 
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Latest News this Week
Empower Introduces Embedded Si Capacitors for AI and HPC Power Integrity - Empower Semiconductor
Sonnex Energie Enhances PV Performance with Intelligent Smart Solar Modules - Sonnex Energie
ST Introduces Ultra-Compact Isolated Thyristor Gate Driver for AC Appliances - STMicroelectronics
MPS Enhances EMC Testing for Advanced Power Systems - Allegro MicroSystems
Infineon Outlines 2026 GaN Market and Technology Trends - Infineon Technologies
Pulsiv Horizon Optimizes Solar Yield with MLPE Technology - Pulsiv
Vicor Enables High-Density Power for Next-Gen Electric ROVs - Vicor
Navitas Unveils 10 kW GaN DC-DC Platform for AI Data Centers - Navitas Semiconductor
Vertical Power Conversion Technology for Next-Gen AI Data Centers - Amber Semiconductor
SMA Highlights Sunny Tripower X Smart Three-Phase PV Inverter - SMA Solar Technology
PolyCharge Introduces NanoLam Capacitors for High-Performance Electrification - PolyCharge
Allegro MicroSystems Launches High-Accuracy Hall-Effect Current Sensor - Allegro MicroSystems
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New White Papers & Articles
Trench-Assisted Planar SiC MOSFET Technology - Navitas Semiconductor
High-k Dielectrics for SiC Power MOSFET Technology: Unrivaled Reliability, Ruggedness and Performance - Hitachi Energy
Power Analyzers: The Backbone of Modern Electrical Engineering - Vitrek
What is a High Voltage Power Supply?
Why Thermal Management is Crucial in Silicon Carbide Power Electronic Devices?
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Featured Power Electronic Products this Week
Power Resistor
AEC-Q200-Qualified Thick Film Resistors
Power Resistor  from Vishay

The RCA-SR e3 Series from Vishay are AEC-Q200-Qualified Thick Film Resistors. These power resistors have a resistance of 10 ohms to 10 mega-ohms and a resistance tolerance of up to ±5%. They have power ratings of up to 0.25 W and operate from 30-200 V. These RoHS-compliant resistors utilise thick-film technology and are resistant to sulphur-containing atmosphere, according to ASTM B809-95 (60°C, 1000 h).
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Solar Panels
440 Wp Bifacial Solar Module
Solar Panels  from Astorios

The ASTR 108HCND/10 TOPCON 440Wp from Astorios is a Bifacial Solar Module. It has an open circuit voltage of 38.87 V and a short circuit current of 14.39 A. This double glass solar panel delivers an output power of up to 440 Wp and has an efficiency of over 22.50%. It minimizes hot spot risk and withstands sand, ammonia, and salt mist, meeting international standards for reliable performance in harsh environments.
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Battery Management IC
7-16 Cell Battery Monitor and Protector IC
Battery Management IC  from Monolithic Power Systems

The MP2797 from Monolithic Power Systems is a 7-16 Cell Battery Monitor and Protector IC that is designed for complete analog front-end (AFE) monitoring and protection. It requires an input voltage of 18-75.2 V and an input current of 23 µA. This battery management IC (BMIC) delivers a state-of-charge (SOC) accuracy of better than ±2% and integrates an internal passive balancing MOSFET capable of supporting balancing currents up to 58 mA.
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Solar Fuse
16 A Cylindrical Photovoltaic Fuse Link
Solar Fuse  from Adler Elektrotechnik

The A892160b00 from Adler Elektrotechnik is a Cylindrical Photovoltaic Fuse Link that is ideal for PV combiner/junction boxes, inverters, and battery charge controllers. It has a voltage rating of 1500 V and a current rating of 16 A. This UL 248-19-approved PV fuse has an interrupting rating of 30 kA and has a power dissipation of 5.6 W. It features a special design with silver-plated caps for high-power PV applications.
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DC to DC Converter
Stackable Switching Buck DC-DC Converter
DC to DC Converter  from Microchip Technology

The MCPF1525M06 from Microchip Technology is a Stackable Switching Buck DC-DC Converter that converts an input voltage of 4.5-16 V to an output voltage of 0.6-1.8 V. This fully integrated and highly efficient Point-Of-Load (POL) voltage regulator module supports I2C and PMBus protocols and standalone operation without a digital interface. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 6.8 × 7.65 × 3.82 mm.
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Gate Driver
Single-Channel Isolated Gate Driver
Gate Driver  from Infineon Technologies

The 1ED3011MC12I from Infineon Technologies is a Single-Channel Isolated Gate Driver IC with an opto-emulator input that has been designed to drive IGBTs, Si MOSFETs, and SiC MOSFETs. It requires an input voltage 9.6-32 V and provides an output current of up to 6.5 A (peak). This driver is suitable for operation at high ambient temperatures and in fast-switching applications. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 4.9 x 1.75 mm.
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Battery Management IC
7-Cell Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Protection IC
Battery Management IC  from ROHM Semiconductor

The ML5248MBZ0CX from ROHM Semiconductor is an Analog-front-end Protection IC for the 7-cell Li-ion rechargeable battery pack. It requires an input voltage of 5-31.5 V. This Battery Management IC (BMIC) features individual cell voltage monitoring and charge/discharge current monitoring function, and the external MCU controls overcharge/undervoltage protection and overcurrent protection of each cell.
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IGBT
650 V Field Stop Trech IGBT
IGBT  from Magnachip Semiconductor

The MBQ40T65S6FSTH from Magnachip Semiconductor is a Field Stop Trech IGBT. It has a collector-emitter breakdown voltage of 650 V, a gate threshold voltage of up to 6 V, and a collector-emitter saturation voltage of 1.65 V. This IGBT has a DC collector current of 75 A and a pulsed collector current of 160 A. It has a power dissipation of up to 250 W. This IGBT offers high-speed switching and has low switching loss, with ultra-fast recovery anti-parallel diode.
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