Lucent Power Systems (Dallas, TX) announced that its Austin Series Power Modules, claimed to be the industry's smallest power modules for digital signal processor (DSP) and mid-to-high-end computer applications, are now available in Europe. The Austin Series Power Modules have been designed to fit into tight spaces with the processing components of wireless infrastructure, Internet […]
Motorola Semiconductor Components Group (Phoenix, AZ) has introduced what they claims is the first power factor controller (PFC) circuit that allows a power supply to operate in both the traditional and follower boost modes. This is claimed to enable designers to create simpler, cheaper and more robust IEC1000-3-2 compliant design solutions and make possible up […]
Raytheon Co. (Lexington, MA) announced the new RMLA00400 high-speed transimpedance amplifier, which utilizes a photodetector to convert optical signals into a voltage...
Panamax (San Rafael, CA) announced their new Towermax CO/4-110 Protection Module that is designed to protect telephone equipment from power surges and spikes, including lightning. The new unit is designed to protect Telephone Key Systems and peripherals and attaches easily to the unique Towermax KSU AC base unit to provide single point grounding. The new […]
Philips Semiconductors (Sunnyvale, CA) announced SiliconMAX, a new family of power MOSFET devices that achieve ultra-low power dissipation by utilizing an enhanced version of Philips' TrenchMOS process technology. According to Philips, the new MOSFETs provide designers with a far lower Rds(on) rating in the same size package, or allows for the use of a much […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) announced a new family of Higher Frequency Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes (FREDs) in a TO-247 package. The new FREDs, designated APT15DS60B and APT30DS60B, are capable of replacing GaAs rectifiers in high frequency applications up to 2MHz, at a fraction of the cost, according to APT. The 15A device has […]
The LinFinity Divison of Microsemi Corp. (Santa Ana, CA) recently introduced the LX432 low-voltage shunt regulator for isolated power supplies of less than 4V output, for low-cost low-dropout regulation of 2.5V and below, and for applications requiring a precision low-voltage reference. The new device is available in both 3-pin and 5-pin SOT-23 surface-mount packages and […]
Texas Instruments (Dallas, TX) has announced a new family of dc/dc charge pump converters intended to enable ultra low-power applications that require 200 to 300mA such as portable instruments, battery-powered microprocessors and personal digital assistants, and a new family of high-current low dropout voltage regulators (LDOs) designed for low-power applications (1A) such as set-top boxes, […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) has introduced a new 20V Schottky diode family designed to help power supply design engineers overcome the...
Motorola Semiconductor Components Group (Phoenix, AZ) announced a new p-channel MOSFET offering ultra low Rds(on) performance, designed to enable reduced battery drain and longer talk times for digital cellular phones, such as GSM designs. With an Rds(on) rating of 14 milliohms, the new MMSF4205 MOSFET is one of only two announced devices which offer this […]
Coilcraft (Cary, IL) is offering their wirewound chip in an 0402 body size. These parts measure just .047 x .025 x 0.24...
LinFinity Microelectronics Inc. (Garden Grove, CA) introduced the LX1681/82 family of monolithic pulse-width modulator controller-integrated circuits for implementing flexible, low-cost buck (step down) regulator supplies with a minimum of external components for 5V to 3.3V or lower power supplies. Typical conversions are from 5V to 3.3V, 5V to 2.5V or 5V to 1.8V for applications […]
ITW Paktron (Lynchburg, WV) is offering its Capstick Series high frequency switching power supply capacitors in high-temperature polymer shells with flat-top surfaces. The new capacitor is ideal for 48V bus input and output. It has a low impedance (ESR/ESL) construction and is self healing to avoid shorts. It is made for 1000KHz switching power trains […]
Zetex Inc. (Commack, NY) has introduced a line of bipolar transistors that provide designers with low loss, high power performance in miniature...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) has expanded their MBR series of Schottky diodes, offering new 45V devices rated at 30A and...