EiC Corp. (Fremont, CA) launched a family of power amplifier modules, which include the ECM007 and ECM009 models, for GSM and GPRS cellular applications. Both can extend transmission performance to fully rated GPRS Class 12 from the Class 8 and Class 10 transmission found in today's cellular phone handsets. The amplifiers are designed for use […]
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the new ESTA GLI Series of low-inductance, metallized-film, power capacitors designed for dc-linking, voltage-conversion, frequency-conversion...
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) announced the new ADP3408, a multi-function power system IC optimized for GSM/DCS/PCS handsets. The power system IC...
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) introduced the new ECY MLCCs, which are optimized for stabilizing the power supply and rejecting noise in high-speed microprocessors. The new capacitors exhibit low equivalent series inductance and are employed as decoupling capacitors for high-speed microprocessors. The capacitors come in 1220 and 1632 case sizes, with nominal capacitance values […]
Shougang NEC Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) announced the S0101 and S0102 remote-control ICs. The S0101 comes in a 20-pin SOP, and the...
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced the release of its new 80mA low dropout (LDO) regulator in an SC-70 package, offering a...
ON Semiconductor (Phoenix, AZ) announced the new CS542x dual synchronous-buck controller family designed for computing and networking applications, including graphics cards, DDR memory, multiple-output power supplies and computer motherboards. The CS542x buck controllers are dual power supply controllers that utilize the V2 control method, enabling fast transient response and overall regulation. The fixed-frequency architecture ensures […]
Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) announced its new electro-luminescent lamp driver ICs, the MIC4826 and MIC4827. Applications include LCD panels and keypads...
Hitachi Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) announced it new HAT1072H p-channel power MOSFET, which features about 40 percent less on-resistance compared to the company's...
Powertech Electronics Inc. (China) announced its new CBB21 metallized polypropylene film capacitor, a non-inductive, self-healing device with low dissipation factor and high...
EPCOS AG (Germany) announced its new chip tantalum capacitors that feature polymer multianodes. The components exhibit low ESR making them suitable for bulk capacitors for ICs with high-current requirements in the PC and telecom equipment markets. In SMPS, the capacitors can be used to smooth ripple currents up to 4.5A. The multi-anode design of these […]
Nippon Pulse Motor Co. Ltd. (Japan) introduced the PCL-6045 motion-control chip, with a maximum output frequency of 6.5Mpps, for the operation of...
Champion Microelectronic Corp. (Taiwan) announced the new CM2841 CMOS LDO regulators with enable and power-good functions. The regulators consume a quiescent current of 30µA (typical) and 35µA (maximum). The devices are housed in space-saving SOT23-5 packages. They can be employed in battery-powered devices, PDAs, mobile telephones, cable modems and LCD monitors. The regulators provide an […]
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) announced the new TPS III Series tantalum chip capacitors featuring good electrical characteristics, low ESR, high stability...
Pulse Engineering (San Diego, CA) introduced two new magnetic components for use with telecommunications power modules. Applications include industrial control systems, automotive electronics and heavy equipment systems utilizing 60W to 100W power supplies. The Pulse PA0191T (planar transformer) and P1977T (planar inductor) were designed for use with Linear Technology's LT1681/LTC1698 chipset which uses a dual-switch-forward […]