Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced its new 12-bit, eight-channel, low-power, voltage-output, digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in a space-saving 16-pin TSSOP package, the MAX5306/MAX5307. The wide +2.7V to +5.5V supply voltage range and less than 215µA (maximum) supply current per DAC are excellent for low-power and low-voltage applications. The MAX5306 has a digital output that can […]
Cotek Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) announced the new S1500-xxx Series of power inverters, which come in six models with input voltages of...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced its new LTC4252 -48V hot-swap controller. The LTC4252 controls current in three stages, which, together with...
Chiefcon Electronics Co. Ltd. (China) announced the new HMP Series of capacitors targeted at motor applications. The capacitors are non-inductively wound devices with metallized polypropylene film dielectric, encapsulated in a UL 94V-0 flame-retardant plastic casing with an epoxy resin seal. Capacitance ranges from 0.1µF to 15µF, with a capacitance tolerance of J, U and K. […]
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) announced its new LT1956 500kHz step-down switching regulator that features a peak switch current of 1.5A. Capable of operation from a 5.5V to 60V input, it achieves high efficiency of up to 90 percent over a wide range of input voltages and load conditions. The device incorporates a patented slope-compensation […]
ON Semiconductor (El Segundo, CA) announced the CS5305, a new three-phase, step-down controller, compliant with Intel's latest voltage regulator module(VRM) specification. With single-wire current sharing capability and feature-rich architecture, the CS5305 saves board space, simplifies CPU power supply design for high-performance microprocessors, and lowers overall design and manufacturing cost, according to the company. The CS5305 […]
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced its new SUB50N04-07T temperature-sensing power MOSFET. Intended for power switching and other applications where temperature sensing...
NIC Eurotech (UK) introduced the new NSPZ Series of surface-mount, solid-polymer, aluminium electrolytic capacitors. Components from the new NSPZ range are ideally suited to low-voltage, high-current, power-management applications. Ultra-low ESR and impedance, coupled with high ripple current, are the key features of the NSPZ Series. Measured values for ESR are as low as 0.025ohm. The […]
Thurlby Thandar Instruments (UK) announced the new Xantrex XDC range of programmable dc power supplies, which offer output ratings of up to 6kW. The XDC units use newly developed digital technology to provide output regulation and a high level of user control through front panel, remote analog and remote digital interfaces. The professional specification allows […]
Elantec Semiconductor Inc. (UK) has a new single-chip synchronous boost dc/dc regulator with integrated power FETs. The EL7512CY is aimed at TFT-LCD displays, digital cameras, and portable products such as test instruments and PDAs that are powered from a single lithium-ion or multiple NiMH battery cells. Elantec's EL7512CY operates from input voltages from +2V up […]
Pulse Engineering Inc. (Singapore) introduced a surface-mount, flat-coil, power inductor for high-current applications used in dc/dc converters for high-speed desktop computers, notebook...
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) has introduced a line of rugged 200V Schottky diodes that offer performance improvements over existing fast-recovery...
Siliconix Inc., a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc., announced the release of twoTrenchFET power MOSFETs in the LITTLE FOOT SO-8. Aimed at...
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) introduced its new MCP604X family of operational amplifiers with unity gain stability and rail-to-rail input and output, which are an ideal solution for battery-operated applications requiring low-current and low-voltage operation. The MCP6041, MCP6042, MCP6043 and MCP6044 operational amplifiers offer rail-to-rail input and output that allows the full-voltage supply range to […]
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) announced the MIL-PRF-49470 qualified SMPS stacked capacitors for high-reliability applications. AVX's SMPS MIL-qualified capacitors are available with...