Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC3700, a constant-frequency, 550kHz, step-down, dc/dc controller with up to a 94-percent operating efficiency that...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) announced its new LT1970, a precision amplifier that features voltage-programmable output-current limit with guaranteed two-percent accuracy. The LT1970 greatly simplifies the task of supplying a precisely controlled amount of voltage and/or current to a load. The LT1970 guarantees an output current of up to 500mA, however the IC can directly […]
Celestica Inc. (Toronto, ON) announced the launch of its PowerChip family of SMT isolated dc/dc power converters specifically designed for the telecommunications...
Tyco Electronics Power Systems (Dallas, TX) announced a new surface-mount version of its LUW025 Series of low-profile, single-output, open-frame, 25W, dc/dc converters....
ROHM Electronics USA (San Diego, CA) announced its new BU9817-FV four-channel, thermal-sensing IC, which provides thermal management and over-voltage monitoring functions for notebook computers and other portable systems. Up to four devices can be monitored and comparison voltages can be set separately for each device by utilizing programmable detection-level and operating-mode settings. The device integrates […]
Linear Technology Inc. (Milpitas, CA) announced its new LTC1629-6 dc/dc converter, also called a synchronous step-down controller, with a 0.6V reference that drives two output stages out of phase at frequencies up to 300kHz. The new converter is designed to power the latest generation of high-current, sub-1V ICs such as network processors and graphic chips. […]
Maxell Corp. (Fairlawn, NJ) introduced its new line of polymer, rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries, which are available in 12 different size types. The cells measure just 3mm thick and use a gel polymer instead of a liquid to trap electrolytes in a non-woven fabric. The new batteries are made up of LiCoO² as a cathode electrode, […]
Surge Technology Controls Pvt. Ltd. (Long Beach, CA) announced its new modular dc/dc power supply, the SP1061, which provides a single 25W output, and the CP60-48C-24Q155 that delivers four outputs up to 60W. With an efficiency greater than 80 percent and an output regulation of ±1 percent, the SP1061 comes with a 3.3V, 5.1V, 12V, […]
Analog Devices Inc. (Norwood, MA) unveiled what is claimed to be the industry's first RF IC that measures modulated-waveform power found in next-generation 3G infrastructure equipment, the AD8362, with a linear input and dB output that measures up to 2.7GHz over a 60dB range. The device has a measurement range from -45dBm to +15dBm within […]
Polytron Devices Inc. (Paterson, NJ) introduced its new 60W dc/dc converters that offer input-voltage ranges of 9V to 36V, 16V to 72V and 36V to 72V, each delivering a 12V output. Other input and output ranges are also available. The converters come in a sealed, heavy-duty, aluminum package measuring 6in x 3in x 1.7in. Specifications […]
AstroDyne (Taunton, MA) introduced its new DRM/DRL Series of DIN-rail-mount switching power supplies, which offer users 30 models, all of which accept inputs from 85Vac to 265Vac and provide single outputs from 5Vdc to 48Vdc. The DRM Series features a modular DIN-rail package for space-limited applications from 10W to 30W. The DRL Series are more […]
American Technical Ceramics Corp. (ATC, Huntington Station, NY) announced its new 700E Series of NPO, porcelain, multilayer capacitors that provide a Q-factor...
Ohmite Manufacturing Co. (Skokie, IL) introduced its new RM Series of resistors, which operate at up to 2.5kV and are designed with...
Sheng Ye Electrical Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new CBB3X Series of metallized film capacitors, which are offered with capacitance values of...
Pantec Technology Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) announced its new BL7215 rechargeable lithium battery packs, which are designed for use in scooters. The lightweight battery packs feature a weight of only 0.72kg, with dimensions of 750mm x 720mm x 650mm. The battery packs have a nominal capacity of 7.2Ah and a nominal voltage of 15V. The batteries […]