International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced three new multiphase, high current dc-dc converter reference designs. All three reference designs use the...
Philips Semiconductors (Eindhoven, The Netherlands) announced the PUCC3801 current-mode PWM controller IC, which is suitable for a range of low-cost applications such as mains adapters for laptop computers, printer power supplies, low-power off-line power supplies, STB power supply units and PDA chargers. The IC incorporates all control and protection functions required for implementing an off-line […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Puyallup, WA) announced its new TC2117 fixed-LDO positive regulator, which offers a high-performance solution in a space-saving package for designs requiring lower supply current, lower dropout voltage and smaller output capacitor. Applications include battery-powered equipment; consumer electronics, such as cellular phones, PDAs, pagers and laptops; networking equipment; instrumentation; linear post-regulation for SMPS; […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the MAX1809, a reversible energy flow, constant-off-time, PWM step-down converter. It is suitable for use in notebook and sub-notebook computers that require 1.1V to 5V active termination supplies. The device accurately tracks an external reference voltage, produces an adjustable output from 1.1V to Vin, and achieves efficiencies up to […]
Apex Microtechnology Corp. announced the PB51 "power booster" amplifier, which is designed to work in tandem with small-signal, general-purpose op amps to...
Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) announced the release of the world's first surface-mountable Micro DC/DC Converter, the latest in the firm's...
B&K Precision Corp. (Placentia, CA) has announced the immediate availability of its new Model 1605 125W dc/ac inverter. The new inverter uses...
Zetex Inc. (Hauppauge, NY) introduced the ZXSC300 dc/dc boost controller IC, which provides a programmable constant current drive for white LEDs and...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) recently introduced the IRF5810, a dual MOSFET housed in a TSOP-6 package. The new device combines...
Broadband TelCom Power (BTCPower, Santa Ana, CA) introduced the new BTC1036 rectifier power module, an 800W front-end ac/dc power supply for distributed-power...
CALEX Mfg. Co. Inc. (Concord, CA)announced the new SLC Series of 1W, single- and dual-output, dc/dc converters. The SLC converters are housed...
DATEL Inc. (Mansfield, MA) announced its new BWR-5/3.3, 30W Series of dual-output, 5V and 3.3V dc/dc converters, which offer affordable, total control...
Axiomatic Technologies Corp. (Ontario) announced the release of a dual soft-shift controller for two-directional, flow and pressure-control proportional solenoid valves in mobile...
Microchip Technology Inc. (Puyallup, WA) announced the release of six new additions to its low dropout (LDO) regulator family, the TC2014, TC2015, TC2054, TC2055, TC2185, and TC2186. These six new devices feature extremely low dropout voltage (140mV at 150mA) and supply current (55uA), extending battery life and improving system efficiency. By offering superior upgrades to […]
Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. (Japan) debuted a AA nickel-metal hydride battery, the Metal Hydride 1700 Series. Matsushita claims the new battery has the industry's highest capacity, with a large electric current for the same price as its existing models. A set of four 1700 Series batteries is priced at 1,940 yen, and a set […]