Kemet Electronics Corp. (Greenville, SC) has extended the capacitance range and voltage ratings of its aluminum polymer capacitor line. The AO-Cap Series now has a capacitance range of 47µF to 390µF and voltage ratings of 2V, 4V and 6V. Available case sizes are D, V and X. The devices are suitable for extending battery life, […]
Absopulse Electronics (Carp, ON) announced its new 500W single-output battery charger, the BCH500, which can be customized to deliver output voltages to 125V. Suitable for telecom and high-grade industrial applications, the BCH500 is available as either a stand-alone battery charger (115Vac/230Vac or 220Vdc/280Vdc input), or may be incorporated into an uninterruptible power supply system. The […]
Celestica Inc. (Toronto) announced its new QHS40 Series of quarter-brick converters measuring 2.28in x 1.45in x 0.4in that can deliver 40A, which...
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced its new LTC3830 step-down dc/dc controller, which uses a synchronous switching architecture with n-channel MOSFETs...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced its LT1769 switch-mode battery charger IC, packaged in a thermally enhanced 20-lead TSSOP, which improves heat dissipation resulting in lower junction temperature while delivering 2A of current. The company also claims that the device has a charging efficiency of >87 percent without requiring external MOSFETs. The LT1769 is used […]
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Osaka, Japan) announced that it has launched a power management AN32500A IC for portable wireless devices based on the Intel PXA210 and Intel PXA250 applications processor. The new IC, which only requires a low supply voltage and operates with a software-controllable voltage management in accordance to CPU performance, is slated […]
Fujiter Semiconductor Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) introduced its new FJT TF202-01 n-channel JFET, in SOT-113 packaging, which is claimed to be 50 to 60 percent smaller than similar models in SOT-23 packages. It is suitable for use in condenser microphones for PDAs and mobile telephones. Measuring 0.8mm x 1.4mm x 0.6mm, the JFET has a gate-to-drain […]
Wall Industries (Exeter NH) introduced the new HCD Series of dual-output dc/dc converters, which offer users 100W in the industry-standard half-brick size and footprint. The series has an input range of 18V to 75V and dual outputs of +3.3Vout and +5Vout, or +2.5Vout and +5Vout, or +3.3Vout and +2.5Vout. Any current combinations can be used […]
Shenzhen Zeitgeist Electronics Co. Ltd. (China) announced the 0603, 0805 and 1206 Series of NTC thermistors, which feature high solderability and high...
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, CA) announced its new expanding LICC Series. Designed for use in high-speed circuits, the devices provide design engineers...
Nanjing Zhongxu Microelectronics Co. Ltd. (China) announced the HVC-020 and HVC-25H voltage sensors, which feature an insulation resistance >500 megohms. The devices...
Toko America Inc. (Mount Prospect, IL) announced the availability of its LLV0603FB non-polarity, multilayer ceramic chip inductor with an EIA standard 0201...
Schott Applied Power Corp. (SAPC, Rocklin, CA) announced its new 165W multicrystalline photovoltaic (PV) module, the SAPC-165. The SAPC-165 is a high-quality, high-power and competitively priced PV module. It is UL listed and on the California Energy Commission's list of approved modules. The high-power module has a rating of 165W and 72 5in (125mm) multi-crystalline […]
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) announced its new MAX6710 quad-voltage monitor in a six-pin SOT23 package, which monitors voltages down to 0.622V. Various combinations of fixed and adjustable voltages meet a variety of low-voltage system requirements. For example, integrated reset timing is designed to monitor multi-voltage systems in telecommunications, networking gear, storage devices, high-end […]
Endicott Research Group (Endicott, NY) announced its new 8D Class low-profile (dc/ac) inverters designed for LCD modules backlit by a single cold-cathode fluorescent lamp or tube. Designed to power backlit LCDs spanning 4in to 12in on the diagonal, the 8D offers flexible delivery schedules to mesh with production schedules. The high-efficiency inverter, at 8mm high, […]