International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced its new family of 15V, 30V, 45V and 100V high-current schottky diodes rated at...
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) introduced the MCP7382X family of three stand-alone lithium-ion battery chargers for single-cell battery applications, including portable and self-charging battery pack applications, cell phones, pagers, PDAs, and digital cameras. The ICs are able to maximize battery operating life and reduce PCB footprint, while minimizing overall system cost, according to the company. […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC3701, a dual, 550kHz, PolyPhase, step-down controller that converts an input supply of 2.5V...
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva) introduced the STw4101 power management chip that integrates all of the functions required for managing battery power and charger...
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) introduced its new 1A ADP3088 and 1.5A ADP3089 1MHz non-synchronous buck switching regulators. Packaged in a 3mm...
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) announced its new ADP3031, a 2MHz, step-up (boost), dc/dc switching regulator capable of up to a 12V...
Central Semiconductor Corp. (Hauppauge, NY) announced the release of the CMXD2004TO SUPERmini 900V switching diode, which consists of three individual opposing polarity...
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the new RangeMAX LX1688 integrated circuit, designed specifically to control power for multiple cold-cathode fluorescent lamps found in desktop LCD monitors, multiple-lamp panels and low ambient light displays. The LX1688 allows designers to use multiple controllers to drive multiple lamps with synchronized outputs. Product designers can employ either analog or […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (San Jose, CA) announced new additions to its PowerTrench MOSFET line, which provide optimized combined high-side/low-side switch efficiency in synchronous rectifier designs. The FDS6688 and the FDS6694 utilize PowerTrench MOSFET technology and are suitable for notebook, desktop computer and isolated dc/dc converter applications. The FDS6694 and FDS6688 matched pair chipset provides RDS(on) […]
Elcon Products International Co. (Fremont, CA) has enhanced its line of CROWN EDGE card edge-style, high-current power connectors with support for current interruption under load as defined by safety regulatory agencies and new board termination options. CROWN EDGE is a family of versatile modules that utilize high-performance Crown contact technology reconfigured to create a card […]
Diversified Technologies Inc. (Bedford, MA) announced an expanded line of solid-state switch modules that are field-proven for use as transmitter modulators in...
Rockwell Automation (Bloomington, MN) introduced its Allen-Bradley smart motor controllers, which provide integrated features and advanced functionality in a compact 45mm housing....
Tae Hwa Trans Co. Ltd. (Korea) announced several series of toroidal current transformers with an accuracy of less than 0.2 class, which...
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced the release of its new 80mA low dropout (LDO) regulator in a space-saving SC-70 package. Designated...
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced the new E12 Series of thick-film chip resistors, which offer a resistance range of 10...