Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) introduced a new family of power MOSFETs in hermetic packages. According to APT, the new MOSFETs can be provided with commercial or TX processing, and custom device screening and testing is available. The devices, which are all avalanche energy rated, are available in the TO-254, TO-258, TO-3 and TO-267 […]
O2Micro International Ltd. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the development of an IC for optimized charging of multiple-serial-type lithium-ion batteries, the OZ870. This IC was developed in cooperation with Compaq Computer Corp. (Houston, TX). The OZ870 IC creates a lithium-ion battery charger that fully charges each cell in three-cell and four-cell type batteries. In addition, the […]
Sensitron Semiconductor (Deer Park, NY) announced it has developed a new 200V Silicon Schottky die with nearly ideal forward and reverse characteristics. The PtSi barrier diodes are fabricated by using a unique simultaneous diffusion and reaction technique. A 125 x 125 sq. mil. Die typically has Ir=80nA at Tj=25 degrees C and Ir=1.8mA at Tj=175 […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the IR2157 600V Resonant Mode Controller IC, which is designed to act as the core...
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Lexington, MA) announced it has developed a new range of IGBTs using its PowerMESH technology claimed to offer improved performance compared to conventional IGBT technology. ST has developed families of IGBTs optimized for low-voltage drop, high-switching speed and automotive-ignition applications, respectively.According to ST, the patented PowerMESH technology replaces the traditional cell geometry by […]
Sensitron Semiconductor (Deer Park, NY) announced it has developed a new 200V Silicon Schottky die with nearly ideal forward and reverse characteristics. The PtSi barrier diodes are fabricated by using a unique simultaneous diffusion and reaction technique. A 125 x 125 sq. mil. die typically has Ir=80nA at Tj=25 degrees C and Ir=1.8mA at Tj=175 […]
Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduced the MIC502 fan control IC, which is designed for NLX and ATX power supplies. The device has two control inputs that can be used as thermistor or voltage control inputs. The higher of the two sets the duty cycle of the signal from the PWM output. The IC […]
Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduced the MIC29311, claimed to be the industry's first low-dropout (LDO) regulator optimized for Universal Serial Bus (USB) host or self-powered hub applications. Available in TO-220-5 and TO-263-5 packages, the MIC29311 is designed to provide output current up to 3.0A, at 5.1V +/-3 percent. The device provides a minimum […]
The new CT60AM-18F from Powerex Inc. (Youngwood, PA) is a discrete IGBT targeted for use in uninterruptible power supply systems. An improved...
Powerex Inc. (Youngwood, PA) is offering five new MOSFET devices in the TSSOP-8 package, all rated at 20V with 2.5V drive voltage....
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) offers its new Maxi Series of Intelligent Power Switches (IPS). The switches are designed to handle...
Taiyo Yuden Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) announced a new line of wire-wound chip inductors, the LQ Series. Designed for use in power supply...
International Resistive Co. Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) introduced the HR Series of chip resistors intended for power supply circuits, instrumentation and infrared detectors such as those used in industrial and commercial fire and burglar alarms. The HR Series devices are available in 1206, 1005 and 0805 chip sizes and feature resistance values from 100 megaohms […]
Newport Components (UK) introduced a new range of triple-output 3W dc/dc converters with on-board shutdown. The NMT dc/dc converters are designed to reduce board space and component count in telecommunications applications from fax machines and modems to ISDN access circuits, SLIC card interfaces and FITL/RITL-to-copper connections. The NMT dc/dc converters operate from a single, isolated […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) introduced a new family of 600V half-bridge gate drivers purpose-designed and tuned for variable speed appliance motor...