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Components
Philips Semiconductors Introduces the Flip Chip DC/DC Converter IC
Philips Semiconductors (Sunnyvale, CA), an affiliate of Royal Philips Electronics, recently announced a chip-scale package version, Flip Chip, of the TEA1207 low-cost dc/dc converter (IC). This device is designed to address the growing demand for smaller case sizes with the smart mobile consumer product market for applications such as mobile and cordless telephones, PDAs, and […]
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Power Supplies
Vicor Announces the Availability of M-Grade DC/DC Converters
Vicor Corp. (Andover, MA) recently announced the availability of a new low-operating temperature grade, the M-Grade that is designed for military environments, for use on all second-generation dc/dc converters. According to Vicor, the baseplate operating temperature range of -55 degrees to +100 degrees C improves the suitability of these converters for commercial off-the-shelf applications. The […]
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Automotive Electronics
ZeTek Power Announces Expansion Program
ZeTek Power plc (UK) has announced an expansion program with major implications for automotive, marine and distributed power applications. The company is actively encouraging partners to sign up as ZeTek Approved Systems Integrators (ZASI) to develop specific commercial applications of its fuel cell technology. ZeTek Power's alkaline fuel cell modules generate electricity by the catalytic […]
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Communications Power
APC Obtains Lead Share Position in China for UPS Sales
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced that it has obtained the lead share position in China for UPS sales. According to 1999 research conducted by the China-based Market Information Center of the Center of Computer and Integrated Circuits Development (CCID-MIC), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Information Industry, APC is the sales leader […]
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Power Supplies
Elgar Introduces the CW Series of Programmable AC Power Sources
Elgar (San Diego, CA) recently introduced the CW Series of continuous wave programmable ac power sources. The new models will be available in power ratings of 800VA, 1,250VA or 2,500VA. The single-phase output frequency ranges from 45Hz to 500Hz, while the switchable output voltage ranges are 0Vrms to 135Vrms with a maximum current of 9.26ARMS […]
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Automotive Electronics
ON Semiconductor Acquires Cherry Semiconductor
ON Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ), formerly the analog business of Motorola Corp., announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition by ON Semiconductor of Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI), a subsidiary of the Cherry Corp. The purchase price is $250.0 million in cash, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The transaction […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Micrel Semiconductor Debuts New Boost Regulator IC, MIC2142
Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) has debuted the MIC2142, a micropower boost regulator IC capable of driving white LEDs and providing LCD bias. Intended for use in cellular phones and PDA applications, the new MIC2142 is housed in Micrel's IttyBitty SOT23-5 packaging. It requires three external components, and has a 2.2V to 16V input voltage […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Midtronics Purchases Exide's Charger Division
Midtronics Inc. (Willowbrook, IL) recently announced that it has purchased the Charger Division of Exide Corp. (Reading, PA) for an undisclosed amount. Already claiming to be the world's leader in battery-management technology, Midtronics adds retail and commercial battery chargers to its line of battery testers along with its new PowerLogic and inCHARGE brands of professional […]
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630Automotive ElectronicsFord Escape HEV Shown at Greater LA Auto Show
This year's Greater LA Auto Show, which was held January 6 through 14, 2001, saw the debut of Ford Motor Co.'s (Dearborn,...
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Motion Control
Cadence Design Systems Teams with Analog Devices
Cadence Design Systems (San Jose, CA) and Analog Devices Inc. (Norwood, MA) have formed a strategic alliance to assist the development of next-generation embedded systems and products that utilize DSP technology. Under the agreement, Analog Devices will seek to bring to Cadence's design services new customer opportunities involving DSP technology, and Cadence will endeavor to […]
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Communications Power
Viasystems Purchases Marconi's European and Chinese NC&S Business
Viasystems Group Inc. (St. Louis, MO) purchased Marconi plc's (London) Network Components and Services business in Europe and China (NC&S) for US$115.0 million. NC&S was acquired by Marconi as part of its acquisition of Reltec Corp. in April 1999. NC&S is a leading European and Chinese manufacturer of enclosures, electro-mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies designed for […]
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Power Components
AVX Announces Completion of Website Expansion and Redesign
Passive component supplier AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) has completed an extensive redesign and expansion of its website. In addition to detailed product information in the form of PDF data sheets, the new site includes extensive design software tools. AVX's spice model software applications are available on-line, for accessing circuit models and specific technical parameters […]
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Components
Dallas Semi Intros DS1680 Portable System Controller for Touch-Screen Applications
Dallas Semiconductor (Dallas, TX) is introducing the new DS1680 portable system controller for touch-screen applications. The company claims that this device is the first IC to combine touch-screen control with complete power and processor monitoring and control, as well as a system real-time clock. The product, available for 3.3V and 5V supplies, is designed for […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Sanyo's CEO Pledges to Increase the Company's Efficiency Within Three Years
The president of Sanyo Electric Co. (Japan), Yukinori Kuwano, reports that the company intends to double its number of digital technicians from just under 5,000 to 10,000. This move is part of his three-year comprehensive strategy to focus on electrical parts, including rechargeable batteries and liquid crystals; and digital equipment, including mobile phones and digital […]
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Power Quality Protection
MGE UPS Systems Receives Certification for Its Pulsar Ellipse UPS
MGE UPS Systems Inc. (Costa Mesa, CA) has been awarded Microsoft's Windows 2000 Certification logo for its Pulsar Ellipse UPSs with USB interface. The Ellipse UPSs offer plug-and-play installation. The Windows 2000 CD includes drivers that automatically install a dedicated power panel for the Ellipse to enable the UPS to function as seamlessly as the […]
