Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced that its subsidiary, Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), has released the new Si91860 400mA smart regulator...
Texas Instruments (TI, Dallas, TX) has developed the OPA355, a new operational amplifier with 200MHz gain-bandwidth and a 360V/us slew rate. The new operational amplifier is suitable for use in video processing, ultrasounds, optical networking, photo-diode amplifiers, communications and ADC input buffering. TI's new voltage-feedback devices are unity-gain stable and can drive an output current […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the availability of an improved version of the IXDP610, its digital PWM controller. This controller IC chip can now operate up to 400kHz and has decreased the latency from three clock periods to one. The chip interfaces with most standard microprocessor and microcomputer buses. Typical applications for the IXDP610 […]
STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) has introduced the first in a family of high-gain bipolar power transistors that feature low saturation voltage. The new STT818A/B device is suitable for use in low-voltage switching applications. The STT818A/B high-gain PNP power transistor, using an inter-digitated layout, harnesses low-voltage epitaxial planar technology. It exhibits a typical collector-emitter saturation voltage of 0.25V. […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the new MAX5019 and MAX5020 current-mode PWM controllers with an integrated startup circuit. The devices integrate all the building blocks necessary for implementing dc/dc fixed-frequency power supplies. Either primary- or secondary-side regulation may be used to implement isolated or nonisolated power supplies. The devices are suitable for use in […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) announced its new product line of 200V Schottky diodes, which are claimed to have lower forward-voltage...
Sorensen (San Diego, CA), a division of the Elgar Corp., recently introduced its DLM Series of 3kW and 4kW programmable dc power...
Sprague-Goodman Electronics Inc. (Westbury, NY) has added six new inductance values to the Surfcoil GLY Series of surface-mount SMT chip inductors. The...
Condor DC Power Supplies (Oxnard, CA) introduced a new 60W external power supply for medical-device applications. The GXM60 Series is made with...
Cornell Dubilier Electronics (Liberty, SC) has introduced a series of surface-mount aluminum electrolytic capacitors that offer 40 to 60 percent lower impedance,...
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), an 80.4-percent-owned subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), has released the first three ESD-protected devices in...
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) has begun distributing its Low Inductance Capacitor catalog, which offers specification and application information on AVX's low-inductance product line. The catalog reflects the expansion of AVX's product lines, including updated information on packaging options; thickness options; and updated termination information for AVX's low-inductance chip capacitors, InterDigitated Capacitor product line and […]
SL Industries Inc. (Mt. Laurel, NJ) announced that net sales from continuing operations for the second quarter, ended June 30, 2001, were $32.5 million, or $35.4 million inclusive of discontinued operations. In comparison, the company had net sales of $39.1 million, or $44.1 million inclusive of discontinued operations, for the second quarter last year. This […]
Cooper Electronic Technologies (Boynton Beach, FL) announced that Ed Carter has been named vice president of sales for the company, directing sales efforts for all Cooper Electronic products worldwide. Carter has worked in the electronics industry for 15 years, three years with Cooper Electronic Technologies and 12 years with Cooper Bussmann, where he held a […]
Littelfuse Inc. (Des Plaines, IL) has introduced its first TVS avalanche diode. The SP0501BAC, in a 0402 chip size, is suitable for high-speed signal line protection in hand-held and portable devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, MP3 players, PDAs and laptop computers. It can also be employed in broadband and Internet applications such as […]