Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) introduced the new MKP1841-M Series of metallized, PPF capacitors, which are available with 25 capacitance options from 470pF to 4.7µF; ±5 percent, ±10 percent and ±20 percent tolerance levels; and voltage options of 250Vdc, 400Vdc and 630Vdc, as well as 1kVdc, 1.6kVdc, and 2kVdc. The devices are designed for use […]
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) announced its new MAX8500, MAX8503 and MAX8504 step-down, dc/dc converter ICs, which have an input range from 2.6V to 5.5V and are designed for the linear power amplifiers used in 2.5G and 3G cellular phones. All three ICs operate at full duty-cycle and integrate a bypass FET, allowing operation […]
Tianjin Xinte Radio Component Fty. (China) announced its new CYG Series of mica capacitors, designed for broadcasting and telecommunications applications, which have...
Pan Jit International Inc. (Taiwan) introduced the new PJCC1V5 clamping diode, which provides ESD protection for logic levels below 3.3V, limiting voltage to 1.7V at 100µA and 2.1V at 1mA, making the device suitable for 1.2V and 1.5V logic. In addition, the diode is capable of withstanding 50W for 0.16ms, and meets IEC61000-4-2, Level 4, […]
Toshiba Corp. (Japan) announced the availability of a new family of bipolar power transistors that are based on the company's third-generation, high-efficiency, mesh emitter transistor (Hi-MET III) design, which exhibit a lower saturation voltage between collector and emitter, as well as a higher gain characteristic, compared to traditional bipolar transistors. Applications for the transistor family […]
Xiamen Wanming Ceramic Co. Ltd. (China) has released a line of low-frequency ceramic capacitors that are rated at 50V or 500V and...
Sipex Corp. (Milpitas, CA) announced the newest addition to its portfolio of power management products with the SP6648. The new device is...
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC3730, a three-phase, synchronous, step-down, switching controller with integrated MOSFET drivers dedicated to power...
Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas, TX) announced its new TPS796xx family of low-dropout (LDO), low-power, linear voltage regulators, which feature high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR), ultra-low noise, fast start-up, and excellent line and load transient responses. The new regulators are suitable for cellular phones, VCOs, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, hand-held organizers and PDAs. The TPS796xx family […]
BCComponents International BV (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) announced its new BCC 158 PUL-SI miniaturized, ultra-long-life, aluminium electrolytic capacitors with green electrolytes that are...
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced the industrial temperature grade of the LT3430, the LT3430IFE. The LT3430 is a constant frequency,...
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva, Switzerland) announced two RS-232 interface chips that feature rugged ESD protection, 3V to 5.5V supply voltage, 250-kbit/s minimum data rate, and low-power operation. The two devices, the ST3243E RS-232 transceiver and the ST3232E multiple RS-232 driver/receiver chips, are suitable for desktop computer equipment, including notebook, sub-notebook and palm-top computers; a variety of […]
Gowanda Electronics (Gowanda, NY) introduced a new series of surface-mount inductors designed for use in power applications where high current-handling capability and...
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva, Switzerland) announced an extension to its ST7 family of eight-bit micros with the launch of the ST72324 general-purpose microcontroller, which is aimed at the appliance, industrial and automotive markets. The new devices are available in 32-, 44-, 64- and 80-pin TQFP packages as well as SDIP32 and SDIP42. The new series features […]
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) announced new ultra-high-energy density film capacitors that provide small package solutions where high ripple current handling capability...