Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) introduced its AD8221 instrumentation amplifier, which provides the highest common-mode rejection (CMR) over frequency of any instrumentation...
The Power Electronics Group of Magnetek Inc. (Chatsworth, CA) introduced its new SLI Series inverters for applications requiring continuous true sine wave...
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) announced what is claimed to be the first fully integrated, battery fuel gauge for single-cell, lithium-ion...
Invensys Energy Systems, part of the Invensys Powerware (Raleigh, NC) group, released its new SM60 dc power system controller for its Intergy line of dc power systems. The new Intergy SM60 supervisory module incorporates a number of new features designed to decrease total cost of ownership. The Intergy SM60 is supplied pre-configured with a choice […]
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) introduced the new AD8370 high-linearity, fully differential, digitally controlled, variable gain amplifier (VGA) designed for use in...
Central Semiconductor Corp. (Hauppauge, NY) announced its new PICOmini™ family of surface-mount devices, which are the next-generation of smaller, higher-density, discrete semiconductors manufactured by Central. The PICOmini™ devices in the SOT-563 package boast the same small signal specifications as the larger SOT-363 or SOT-26 devices, but require less circuit board space. The first devices to […]
Gowanda Electronics (Gowanda, NY) introduced an expansion of its CF1008 surface-mount inductor series, which offers new model RF inductors with low inductance...
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) announced three new 120A, three-quarter brick, open-frame, dc/dc converters, the TXS Series, which operate from a standard telecom/datacom...
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva, Switzerland) introduced the STSR2, a smart driver IC for synchronous rectifiers that includes specialized control circuitry to let designers take advantage of the lower conduction losses offered by MOSFETs and boost the efficiency of power converter designs. The STSR2 smart driver IC provides two complementary high-current outputs, able to source 2A and […]
Midtronics Inc. (Willowbrook, IL) introduced the CTA-2000 Celltron advanced stationary battery string analyzer for testing stationary battery management. Based on the industry-standard...
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva, Switzerland) introduced the STSR2, a smart driver IC for synchronous rectifiers that includes specialized control circuitry to let designers take advantage of the lower conduction losses offered by MOSFETs and boost the efficiency of power converter designs. The STSR2 provides two complementary high-current outputs, able to source 2A and sink 3.5A, to […]
Toshiba Corp. (Japan) announced that it has developed high-frequency SiGe transistors that are capable of matching the low noise level of more...
RF Micro Devices Inc. (Cannes, France) introduced the RF3133, the smallest available quad-band power amplifier (PA) module with integrated power control circuitry. The RF3133 extends the PowerStar™ family of PA modules, which feature power control based on collector control. The RF3133 features quad-band performance in a small, 7mm x 10mm footprint. The RF3133 is designed […]
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced a new PIN diode series for high-power RF switching applications found in medical MRI systems, antenna and band switching, power supplies, and RF heating. Designated the HUM3002/3003/3004 Series, the new diodes are designed for applications where high isolation, low loss and low distortion are critical, as well as the ability […]
Radius Power Inc. (Orange, CA) announced the availability of its new three-phase power line filters, the RP300 Series, which are compact EMI filters that weigh up to 50 percent less than competitive models, according to the company. The filters meet all international and domestic safety and conductive requirements, making them suitable for industrial motors; medical […]