Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the LX8211 Series of PMOS-based power regulators targeted at battery-operated laptop and notebook computers, PDAs, mobile phones, pagers, and other portable consumer electronic applications. The new linear regulators are available in two versions, one with a choice of fixed outputs of 2.5V, 2.7V and 3.0V, and one for adjustable voltage […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced a new series of integrated switchers that combine a HEXFET power MOSFET with a controller IC in a single package. The IRIS Series of integrated switchers are claimed to decrease the component count by 25 percent, with same or better efficiency than discrete-based circuits in ac/dc applications. The […]
C&D Technologies (Blue Bell, PA) announced that the NKE Series of ultra-miniature, 1W, SIP4 dc/dc converters is now available with 3.3V input,...
Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) announced the first two devices in a new generation of micropower CMOS LDO regulators for battery-powered applications. The new MIC5255 and MIC5256 expand Micrel's line of 150mA micropower LDOs in IttyBitty SOT-23 packaging. They are suitable for use in cellular phones and pagers; battery-powered equipment; and laptop, notebook and palm […]
Siliconix Inc., an 80.4-percent-owned subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced the release of the first ESD-protected devices in its lead-less ChipFET power MOSFET series. The new p-channel devices, which occupy a footprint measuring 3.05mm x 1.80mm, are suitable for use in load switching, battery-charger switching and power amplifier switching in cellular phones, PDAs […]
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced that it has extended the exchange offer for the common stock of Siliconix Inc., its 80.4-percent-owned subsidiary, until July 5, 2001. Vishay commenced its offer on May 25, 2001, to exchange 1.5 shares of common stock of Vishay for each share of common stock of Siliconix that it does […]
Elantec Semiconductor Inc. (Milpitas, CA) introduced two new dual, low-noise operational amplifiers. The EL2227C and EL2228C are suitable for use in telecommunications and medical-imaging applications. The EL2227C has a voltage-noise specification of 1.9nV/rt-Hz and a current noise specification of 1.2pA/rt-Hz. It features a bandwidth of 115MHz and has a minimum gain of two. The EL2228C […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) announced its new SOT-23 off-line power-supply controllers, the MAX5021 and MAX5022. These new current-mode PWM controllers contain all the control circuitry required for the design of wide-input voltage range isolated power supplies. They are suitable for use in universal input (85Vac to 265Vac) off-line or telecom (-36Vdc to -72Vdc) power […]
STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) announced an integrated semiconductor chip that functions as a controller and can be directly embedded in the motor assemblies and solenoids of cars. The new design can be integrated into the electromechanical components of a car. ST reports that the new chip has been produced for DaimlerChrysler (Germany) and expects to produce similar […]
Fairchild Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) announced the new FS6S Series of switched-mode power supply power switches for CRT monitor flyback power supplies....
Sipex Corp. (Billerica, MA) announced that it will be reducing its workforce by approximately 15 percent. The reduction is primarily focused on manufacturing operations and administrative positions. In addition, the company will be shutting down its manufacturing operations for some period in the company's third quarter. The additional charges of approximately $500,000 for severance will […]
di/dt Inc. announced its new QL48 family of dc/dc converters, claimed to be the industry's first quarter-bricks designed specifically to power low-voltage silicon devices in telecommunications, data communications and server applications. The QL48 converters provide single-stage conversion from a 48V bus to sub-volt levels. They are available in standard output voltages of 1.2V, 1.0V and […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) debuted its new MAX1813 step-down controller. Intended for core CPU dc/dc converters in notebook computers, the controller features a five-bit DAC adjustable output. Maxim claims that the controller has ultra-fast transient response, high dc accuracy and high efficiency. The MAX1813 features +/-1 percent Vout accuracy over line. It has an […]
Sensitron Semiconductor (Deer Park, NY) announced the development of new, open construction single- and three-phase bridge rectifier assemblies. The new assemblies offer thermal impedance as low as 0.5 degrees C per Watt, with working reverse voltages from 150V to 1,000V. The devices are suitable for high-current applications and feature isolated diodes for direct heatsink mounting. […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced the SRV05-4 four-channel, low-capacitance, transient-voltage suppressor (TVS) protection array, the newest addition to its RailClamp TVS product family. Applications for the SRV05-4 include monitors and flat-panel displays, video graphics cards, cellular phone SIM ports, notebook computers, hand-held computers and PDAs, as well as high-speed data lines and digital video […]