Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the Endura HIP6311A, a multiphase power controller that provides extremely accurate control to power high-performance microprocessors. This precision control helps ensure stable operation and reliability. The HIP6311A is a two- to four-phase synchronous-buck pulse-width modulation controller featuring a five-bit digital-to-analog converter that adjusts the core voltage from 1.100V to 1.850V […]
Analog Devices Inc. (Norwood, MA) announced the AD8021 high-speed amplifier, which utilizes the second-generation XFCB process to achieve a wide bandwidth of...
Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas, TX) introduced its new TPS2145, which is claimed to be industry's first family of products combining 3.3V LDO regulators and dual-power switches in a single chip for use in USB and portable applications. They provide a complete power-management solution for PDAs and other battery-powered systems. The devices, with their high level […]
Dynex Semiconductor announced the release of new high-power 3,300V IGBT semiconductors packaged in industry-standard isolated module outlines. Dynex's IGBTs are ideal for new applications in electric urban and high-speed rail systems. The products were originally developed to meet the extremely demanding electrical and environmental standards of the railway traction industries, and so are ideal for […]
Taiyo Yuden (USA) Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) announces the addition of 0603 case size parts to its line of ultra-compact, high-reliability ferrite chip...
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) unveiled its latest family of industry-standard, current-mode pulse-width modulation controllers. Built using a BiCMOS process, the...
Coilcraft Inc. (Cary, IL) announced its new 0603HC chip inductors, which provide high current ratings and ultra-small size, making them suitable for...
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. introduced its new MAX1916 triple-output current regulator intended for biasing white LEDs in cellular phones and PDAs with even brightness. It provides improved matching compared to traditional ballast resistor schemes and enables extended battery life. The device regulates three LED currents with >±0.3 percent matching. It also enables powering of white […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) has developed a series of hermetic packaged high-power MOSFETs, which include the new APL501P and APL1001P...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced an extension to its highly successful line of 20V HEXFET power MOSFETs. The 10 new...
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced that it has introduced a new family of dual 150mA CMOS LDO regulators for battery-powered and instrumentation applications. Designated the LX8221 family, the new regulators feature a typical dropout voltage of 175mV at 100mA, an ultra-low shutdown current that's typically less than 1uA, a choice of fixed or adjustable output […]
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) introduced the Telefunken TLZ Series of zener diodes, which are offered in compact MiniMELF (SOD-80) housings. They...
Jaro Components Inc. announced the creation of a new lead-free, ceramic chip capacitor. The new CCL Series of capacitors are designed to...
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced its MAX8890 power-management IC intended for cellular handsets using a single lithium-ion cell battery with input voltages from +2.5V to +5.5V. The IC contains three identical, low-noise, low-dropout (LDO) linear regulators to provide all of the supply voltage requirements for the RF portion of the handset. The first LDO […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the new LMX321, LMX358 and LMX324, which are single-, dual- and quad-; low-cost; low-voltage; pin-to-pin compatible upgrades to the LMV321, LMV358 and LMV324 family of general purpose op amps. These devices offer Rail-to-Rail outputs and an input common-mode range that extends below ground. These op amps draw only 105µA […]