Vishay Siliconix (Santa Clara, CA) introduced seven new n-channel TrenchFET power MOSFETs for dc/dc conversion and motor control applications. The new devices combine a maximum junction temperature rating of 175 degrees C with guaranteed on-resistance specifications for 4.5V logic level operation. The SUB70N03-09P (D2PAK), SUP70N03-09P (TO-220) and SUD50N03-10P (DPAK) feature breakdown voltage of 30V. Maximum […]
The new LM3352 regulated 200mA dc/dc voltage converter from National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) is claimed to be the industry's high-efficiency...
Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI) introduced four new pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers at this week's Applied Power Electronics Conference in Dallas. The CS-51221 and CS-51227 are designed for feed forward operation in sub 150W dc/dc power converters, while the CS-5124 and CS-5126 are intended for sub-50W dc/dc converters.The CS-51221/51227 controllers feature all of […]
The new MIC5270 from Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) is a negative low-dropout regulator housed in the SOT-23-5 package. Intended for battery-operated...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the 40L15CW family of Schottky diodes optimized specifically for OR'ing applications in high-reliability power supplies....
Unitrode Corp. (Merrimack, NH) introduced the UCC3919 Hot Swap Power Manager, which provides complete power management for 3V to 8V hot swap...
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) introduced the SC1534, claimed to be the industry's first 3.3V low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator that allows network interface card (NIC) designers to take full advantage of maximum PCI power specifications and Intel's Instantly Available PC (IAPC) application. The new SmartLDO meets the PCI-defined maximum 375mA load capability and is […]
Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI) introduced the new CS-51311 and CS-51312 synchronous buck controller ICs. The CS-51311 is intended for use...
Collmer Semiconductor Inc. (Dallas) introduced the new R Series of junction temperature protected IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules) from Fuji Electric (Japan). The...
Powerex (Youngwood, PA) introduced the FT1500AU-240 12,000V/1500A thyristor to the North American market. The device is now part of the Powerex Diamond...
TelCom Semiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA) introduced the TC59, a low dropout, negative output voltage regulator designed specifically for battery-operated systems. The TC59 features typical low supply current of 3.0uA, and typical low dropout operation of 120mV at 50mA. Factory-programmed output voltages of -2.1V to -6.0V in 100mV steps are available. Applications include cellular phone […]
IsoSense Inc. (Cave Creek, AZ) recently introduced the 9001 family of overcurrent detectors (OCD). These hall-effect type current sensors are uniquely designed...
Powerex (Youngwood, PA) introduced two new additions to its low-inductance packaged U-Series IGBT product family. The CM800DU-12H is an 800A/600V dual package,...
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced the LP2966, a dual high-current micropower device intended for circuits requiring up to 150mA for...
PowerSmart Inc. (Shelton, CT) introduced the new P3 family of smart battery ICs, which is claimed to bring a new level of customization not previously available with other smart battery ICs. PowerSmart provides software designed to enable easy customization of battery control algorithm parameters and cell performance models to meet applications requirements and achieve high […]