Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) have now become part of the standard battery pack of choice used in most notebook, smartphone, e-reader, and tablet designs. The LIB chemistry produces optimal characteristics with regard to high energy density, low self-discharge, light weight, long cycle life, lack of memory effect, and low maintenance. LIBs are now gaining popularity in other market segments such as electric vehicl...

  Global circuit protection company, Littelfuse, has announced the LSP05GI series - a 10kV/5kA capable surge protection module with IEC/EN 61643-11 certification to help luminaire manufacturers meet the latest testing standards. It also provides double insulated cable to simplify cable routing design in the luminaire.

  Increasingly, personal and business information is being stored as digital information in the cloud, G.fast technology allows fast, reliable and secure access, writes Phillip Havens, principal engineer, Standards & Applications, Littelfuse

  Four new series of 1,200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes have been introduced by Littelfuse. They diodes are from the company's GEN2 product family, which was originally released in May 2017.

Optimised to protect sensitive telecommunication ports against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and lightning-induced surge events, Littelfuse has introduced a series of AEC-Q101-qualified TVS diode arrays. SP4208 series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) integrate low capacitance steering diodes with either one avalanche breakdown diode (for unidirectional protection) or two (for bidirectional protection).

  Welcome to the IGBT and rectifier diode modules selection guide. An insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is a three-terminal power semiconductor device primarily used as an electronic switch which, as it was developed, came to combine high efficiency and fast switching.

  Discover Littelfuse's latest webinar, which will address the rugged 1.2KV SiC MOSFETs fabricated in high volume 150mm CMOS Fab.

Littelfuse covers the 777 Series axial-lead 3.6x9mm fuse designed to protect electronic appliance chargers from overcurrents. The robust design lets the device withstand up to 24 hits of a 7.5kV ringwave surge. 

  The axial lead 3.6x9mm 777 series fuse from Littelfuse is designed for overcurrent protection in electronic appliance charger applications. The robust design enables the device to withstand up to 24 hits of 7.5kV ringwave surge; it will open safely on a direct short condition without producing body ruptures and soot phenomenon.

  The LSP10GIHP series modules provide coordinated protection for most commercially available LED drivers used today, reducing driver failure more effectively than ever before. Lower clamping voltage and surge let-through current ensure greater luminaire protection.

  A most integral appliance in any home is a washing machine. Washing machines have helped make the chore of cleaning clothes quite effortless. Like many modern appliances, washing machines today use a variety of sensors to ensure proper, safe, and energy-efficient operation. Littelfuse’s magnetic sensor products help make these appliances as reliable as ever.

  Appliances like refrigerators, freezers, and wine coolers traditionally consume significant amounts of energy, thus not being very environmental-friendly. Like many modern appliances, refrigerator and freezer microprocessor based controllers allow the use of a variety of sensors to ensure proper, safe, and energy-efficient operation.

  The completion of Littelfuse acquisition of IXYS Corporation has been announced. IXYS is a global pioneer in the power semiconductor market with a focus on medium- to high voltage power semiconductors across the industrial, communications, consumer and medical device markets.

Littelfuse has introduced two series of SIDACtor protection thyristors optimised to protect equipment located in high exposure environments from severe overvoltage transients. The Pxxx0MEL 5kA series and Pxxx0FNL 3kA series SIDACtor protection thyristors offer enhanced reliability through multiple high energy surge events.

  Clothes dryers have had a history of being energy inefficient ranked only behind the refrigerators and freezers.

  In applications such as uninterruptible power supplies, HVAC, smart meters, power inverters, and three phase AC/DC power supplies, high voltage AC power lines require robust overcurrent protection - the kind that high voltage AC fuses can deliver. Circuit designers now have a new, compact, fast-acting option for these applications.

  The kitchen is said to be the most important room of a home, while cooking is the centre and focal point when using the kitchen. The design of ranges, which includes the stove and cook top have improved with better cooking features and efficiencies. Electric ranges are the most popular while gas controlled ovens are also available.

  Keeping both business and personal communications moving depends on our ability to recharge devices quickly and safely. However, without the right circuit protection, charging cables and connectors can be damaged by the heat generated by faults within the cable connector or port.

  SiC high voltage MOSFETs and diodes are wide bandgap devices that ensure low conduction and low switching loss. Maximising their performance requires more than just plugging them into your application.

How would your next power electronics application benefit from higher efficiency, greater robustness, and reduced need for thermal management? With negligible reverse recovery, the new LSIC2SD120 Series of SiC Schottky Diodes reduces switching losses dramatically to boost system efficiency. They also support large surge currents and have a high maximum junction temperature of 175°C.