Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced the production-level availability of their SC1454 150mA, low-noise, dual-linear regulator. This device features the small packaging, low quiescent current and low dropout voltage necessary for portable, battery-powered products. The device is a dual Ultra Low Dropout Regulator (ULDO) designed to fully support a single-cell Li-ion battery or four-cell NiMH/Alkaline […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced that it has secured a bulk export license for power semiconductors used in communications satellites and other high-radiation environments. IR believes that it is the first company to do so. Approval of IR's export license allows immediate shipment of radiation-hardened power MOSFETs that operate at or above 500k […]
International Power Sources Inc. (IPS, Holliston, MA) recently announced their new line of enclosed ac/dc power supplies, the HUP80 Series, which have...
TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. (Hillsboro, OR) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2000 and the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2000 were a record $90.3 million, resulting in an 83-percent increase over the $49.4 million in the comparable period of 1999. Net income for the fourth […]
Shindengen America Inc. (Mt. Prospect, IL) has introduced the Ecocell EPH Series, a new line of natural convection, surface-mount dc/dc converters. The Ecocell EPH Series was engineered for 48V telecom, networking and datacom applications that require high efficiency and reliability. Important features of the series include a 1,500Vdc isolation voltage, parallel operation, remote on/off, and […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) has introduced a full-featured 500mA LDO voltage regulator for medium-level current applications in PC and portable products requiring low-noise voltage conversion. The LP2989, housed in a chip-scale, leadless lead-frame power package (LLP), is designed to fit the tight space requirements of compact portable designs. The LLP package measures 4.0 […]
SL Industries Inc. (Mt. Laurel, NJ) announced unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2000. The company said that it expects to report a net loss of approximately $373,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, on revenue of approximately $39.2 million. Net income for the fourth quarter will include a restructuring charge for SL Waber […]
International Power Sources (Holliston, MA) announced the addition of a 45W ac/dc power supply for external PC memory, office and portable systems to their line of products. The CUP45 universal supply measures 5.2 x 2.3 x 1.8 inches and is available in seven different models, with single, isolated outputs at 5, 12, 15, 18, 19, […]
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) announced that net sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, increased $273.8 million, or 115 percent, to a record $511.0 million, compared with $237.2 million in 1999. Results for 2000 include eight months of Powec AS, which was acquired on May 16, 2000. Net income for the 2000 fiscal […]
STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) posted strong results for 2000, but slashed its 2001 growth forecasts for the world chip market and predicted a nine-percent fall in first-quarter sales. Fourth-quarter operating profit rose 159 percent to $563.0 million, led by telecom and consumer electronics sales, and the company added that per-share earnings would fall 10 percent quarter-on-quarter in […]
ON Semiconductor (Phoenix, AZ) announced the availability of the CS1112, a quad-power output driver IC, designed to withstand the environments found in computer, industrial and telecommunication applications. Fabricated on PowerSense process technology, the CS1112 integrates four protected DMOS low-side drivers controlled either through a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) port or its associated parallel input. The […]
As part of its long-range plan to transform the company for future business growth, ON Semiconductor (Phoenix, AZ) accelerated its efforts to cut selling, general and administrative expenses. The company directed its efforts towards streamlining internal processes and enhancing operational efficiencies with the overall goal of reducing these expenses by approximately 20 percent in 2001. […]
Micro-power Direct (Stoughton, MA) announced the addition of the D100 family, a series of miniature 1W dc/dc converters for applications in which space is at a premium. Twenty-seven single- and double-output models are available to provide 3.3, 5, 12, 15, ±5, ±9, +12 or -15V from a 5, 12, or 24V input. Standard features include […]
Artesyn Technologies Inc. (Boca Raton, CA) reported record sales of $164.3 million and $323.9 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000 respectively. Cash earnings, which exclude the after-tax effect of goodwill amortization, also increased to record levels of $12.4 million, or $0.32 per diluted share for the three months ended June […]
Artesyn Technologies Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) announced that it entered into a Product Development and Technology Transfer Agreement with e-Power Co. Ltd (Zhejiang, China). Artesyn's manufactured products, designed by e-Power, are scheduled for market introduction in first quarter 2001. Under the agreement, products in the 65W to 130W range are being developed to address the […]