EDN

Thyristor Power Control Devices

Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced two new Alternistor Triac and two new QUADRAC Thyristor Power Control Devices. These devices are designed for use as the switch in a dimmer circuit to adjust the light ...
EDN

Thyristor Power Control Devices from Littelfuse Expand Usable Range of Lighting Spectrum from LED, CFL, and Incandescent Loads

CHICAGO, March 7, 2013 – Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has introduced the Q6008LH1LED and Q6012LH1LED Series of Alternistor Triac and Q6008LTH1LED and Q6012LTH1LED Series ...
Electronic Design

Intelligent Power Device Meets Space-Challenged BLDC Motor-Drive Needs

Advanced and sophisticated control of all types of motors, and especially brushless DC (BLDC) types, has been receiving lots of attention and support in recent years. This makes sense, as advanced ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Addressing Trench Structures And Larger Wafers For Power Devices

Wind power. Rail. Solar energy. And, perhaps most significantly, electric and hybrid vehicles. Together, these four forces are among the major demand drivers for power devices. While silicon (Si) ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Using FTIR To Improve SiC Power Device Performance

The figures alone are impressive: SiC power devices are experiencing an annual average growth rate approaching 34% through 2027, according to the Yole Group. However, the potential for this amongst ...