IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) expanded its F-Class HiPerRF power MOSFET line, which utilizes a patented dual-metal MOSFET structure, enabling higher power ratings up to 600W. The 500V MOSFETs are the IXFN55N50F, IXFK55N50F and IXFX55N50F, which all handle 55A of current in SOT227 hole-less TO-247 and TO-264 packages, respectively. The 1kV MOSFETs are the IXFH12N100F […]
ON Semiconductor Corp. (Phoenix, AZ) announced that total product revenues in the third quarter of 2001 were $275.4 million, a decrease of 10 percent from the second quarter of 2001, and a decrease of 47 percent compared to the third quarter of 2000. Excluding amortization of intangibles and non-recurring charges, the company had a net […]
Anpec Electronics Corp. (Taiwan) announced the new APA4835 power amplifiers, which are capable of delivering 2.8W output into a 3-ohm load with less than 10 percent THD+N. These devices are targeted at notebook and desktop computers, multimedia monitors, and portable devices. The amplifiers feature a dc volume control and selectable gain, and are capable of […]
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced the new FD and FM Series of half-brick and quarter-brick dc/dc modules, which provide high...
IEC Electronics Corp. (Newark, NY) announced that it has been named a prime supplier of electronic assemblies by Acumentrics Corp. (Westwood, MA). Acumentrics recently signed a long-term agreement with IEC, who has been providing prototype and volume production services for Acumentrics' ruggedized UPS systems for the past two years. New orders will not only include […]
ROHM Co. Ltd. (Japan) introduced its new PSOP8 power MOSFETs, which feature ultra-low profile, exhibit ultra-low on-resistance and provide high output power....
Anpec Electronics Corp. (Taiwan) introduced the APA2020A power amplifiers, which are housed in 24-pin SOPs and TSSOPs, and are designed for employment in notebook computer speakers. They are capable of delivering 1.2W or 1.8W of continuous rms power per channel into 8-ohm and 4-ohm loads, respectively, with less than one percent THFD+N. Major specifications include […]
International Power Sources Inc. (IPS, Holliston, MA) announced that it will officially change its name to XPiQ Inc. on November 1, 2001. The new company will continue to support the former IPS product line of ac/dc and dc/dc converters, but will also increase their focus on new product development. The name change was approved by […]
Meled S&T Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new CM2012 Series surface-mount wirewound chip inductors, which offer high-frequency properties, increased EMI resistance capabilities...
Triquint Semiconductor (Hillsboro, OR) announced the TQM7136 HBT power amplifier module, which is targeted at the fast-growing cellular phone market. The amplifier exhibits high RF performance, which is enabled by a SiGe semiconductor process. The power amplifier module maximizes mobile phone talk time by allowing the phone designer to vary the module's power setting as […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (South Portland, ME) announced it has appointed Laurenz Schmidt as senior vice president of global operations. Schmidt will be responsible for the ongoing success of Fairchild's manufacturing expertise and will report directly to the president, CEO, and chairman of the board, Kirk Pond. Schmidt has 25 years experience in the semiconductor industry. […]
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) announced its new LTC3201, which can drive up to six LEDs in a parallel configuration from a single-cell lithium-ion battery. It was designed specifically to minimize both input and output noise. The chip also utilizes a constant frequency switching topology to minimize input current noise. To reduce noise to absolute […]
Absopulse Electronics (Carp, ON) announced its new PFC6300 modular, dual-output power supply with power-factor corrected input. Originally designed for powering a large...
Xicor Inc. (Milpitas, CA) announced that it has named Todd Smathers as senior vice president of operations, reporting to Xicor's President and CEO Lou DiNardo. Smathers will be responsible for all of the company's operations activities, including manufacturing, quality and reliability, product and test engineering, as well as material management, logistics and information technology. Smathers […]
EOS Corp. (Camarillo, CA) introduced its new MVLT110 Series 110W, open-frame, ac/dc switching power supply, certified for use in non-patient medical applications, including hospital data systems, health-care information systems, touch-screen displays, dental equipment, outpatient equipment, laboratory and analysis systems, and medical research equipment. Packing over 6.8W per cubic inch in a 3in x 5in x […]