Power Integrations

Power Integrations InnoSwitch™5-Pro enables up to 95% Efficiency

Charging, Technology / By Ryan Sanderson / February 6, 2024 / Power Integrations, Wired Charger and Power Adapter

Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits (ICs) for power conversion, announced this week the release of its InnoSwitch™5-Pro family of high-efficiency, programmable flyback switcher ICs. The single-chip switcher achieves over 95 percent efficiency with a novel secondary-side control scheme that achieves zero-voltage switching (ZVS) without a dedicated and costly additional high-voltage …

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United Airlines to Introduce Wireless Charging on Domestic Flights

Buildings, Charging, Technology / By Ross Denyer / July 18, 2023 / Airport, Boeing, Power Integrations, United Airlines, Wireless Charger Pad, WPC

United Airlines (often referred to as “United”) is a US airline that operates both domestic and international flights, measured by fleet size and number of routes, it is reportedly the third largest airline in the world since the merger with Continental Airlines. United has announced that it will be installing a new domestic first-class seat that …

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Power Integrations Launches 900 V GaN Flyback Switcher ICs

Charging, Mobility, Player / By Ryan Sanderson / March 28, 2023 / EV Charging Residential Wallbox New Deployments, EV Charging Stations Public New Deployments, Passenger Car BEV, Power Integrations

Last week at APEC 2023 held in Orlando, Florida, Power Integrations announced a 900V (GaN) extension to its InnoSwitch3™ family of switcher ICs. The new ICs deliver up to 100W at greater than 93% efficiency and will be targeted for use in EV auxiliary power applications. This development is significant for a couple of reasons. …

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Infineon to acquire GaN Systems

Player / By Ross Denyer / March 16, 2023 / GaN Systems, Infineon, Navitas, Power Integrations, Transphorm

Infineon Technologies AG and GaN Systems Inc. have announced that they have signed an agreement under which Infineon will acquire GaN Systems. Both Infineon and GaN Systems currently offer a range of GaN (Gallium Nitride) based High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) that are used in many applications of power electronics and are a quickly growing …

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Transphorm and Weltrend Semiconductor Partner to Release Integrated GaN System-in-Package

Charging, Computing, Mobile Devices, Player, Technology / By Ross Denyer / March 3, 2023 / High End Smartphone, Laptop, Low Cost Smartphone, Mid Range Smartphone, Navitas, Power Integrations, Tablet, Transphorm, USB Wall Socket, Weltrend

Transphorm has partnered with Weltrend to release a GaN based system in package (SiP), the WT7162RHUG24A. This SiP is designed for use in 45 to 100 watt USB-C PD power adapters charging smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other smart devices. This SiP is another step forward for Transphorm who so far have been focussed on discrete …

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Power Integrations expands InnoSwitch4-CZ integrated switcher family to 220 W

Charging, Computing, Technology / By Ross Denyer / June 30, 2022 / Laptop, Power Integrations, Wired Charger and Power Adapter

Power Integrations is one of the primary suppliers of GaN based power ICs, specialising in very highly integrated solutions. It has announced the expansion of its InnoSwitch4-CZ family to meet the latest USB PD 3.1 specification, allowing adapters to reach power ratings up to 220W. So far, highly integrated solutions have been used in designs …

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