Youth Electronics Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) announced the YCWI0603 Series of HF wire-wound chip inductors, which feature terminal electrodes and reduced lead content....
Thinking Electronic Ind. Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) introduced the WPPB Series of resettable PTC thermistors, which are ceramic devices for low-voltage circuit-protection applications. The WPPB Series consists of eight models that feature a 0 to 60 degrees C operating temperature range. Resistance values are from 1.4 ohms to 4.7 ohms, with a tolerance of ±20 percent. […]
Aimtron Technology Corp. (Taiwan) announced its new AT1380 Series single-channel, switching regulator ICs, which are designed for use in low-voltage applications, including power sources for battery-powered equipment, cameras, camcorders, and VCRs, as well as in PDAs and hand-held communications products. The ICs feature a built-in error amplifier gain that minimizes peripheral components, and incorporates soft-start […]
Gatax Technology Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) introduced the new GA0D0G32 triple-band power amplifier module designed for use in triple-band (GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900) mobile phones. The amplifier comes in a 16-pin surface-mount package, measuring 11.6mm x 9.1mm x 1.7mm. The GA0D0G32 incorporates an internal circuit for 50-ohm I/O matching. It operates via a supply voltage ranging from […]
Shiny Space Ent. Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) announced the new SSM Series of multilayer ceramic capacitors exhibiting high capacitance in a miniature size....
JARO Components Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) announced a new technologically advanced 2W RM Series (carbon-ceramic) resistor that replaces 1W and 2W carbon composition resistors. These new compact resistors are claimed to offer enhanced surge performance over other resistor types, and provide improved environmental stability in circuitry subjected to high peak power or high energy. Under […]
BI Technologies' (Fullerton, CA) Magnetic Components Division has expanded a current-sense transformer featuring optimal performance at 250kHz and above. Designated the HM33...
Potrans Electrical Corp. (Irvine, CA) completed two new designs on wall-mounted chargers. The ac/dc linear adapters, targeted for the US market, have received UL 1310 safety approval, while the interchangeable plug switch-mode power supply is targeted for frequent travelers. Potrans' line of ac/dc adapters (WD Series) offers a wide variety of outputs, ranging from +3Vdc […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced a new linear regulator capable of regulating ultra-low output voltages between 0.9V and 1.2V. Claimed...
Belkin (Compton, CA) introduced its newly redesigned line of SurgeMaster surge protectors, which feature the patent-pending Spoiler Cord System design. The new SurgeMaster line protects against power disturbances and cord-flow problems. There are four categories of protection. The Gold Series offers protection for workstations, valuable peripherals, large screen and projection televisions, home theater/DSS systems, and […]
Beta Dyne Inc. (Bridgewater, MA) introduced its new 30W Series of dual 15W dc/dc converters offering a 3:1 input-voltage range, 1.5Vdc to...
Supreme Technologies Inc. (Waleska, GA) announced a new universal voltage (100V to 240V) 100-minute charger for NiMH AA and AAA batteries. Features...
Astrodyne Corp. (Taunton, MA ) announced its new MK Series of switching power supplies for telecom, industrial-control and embedded-system applications, which provide single outputs of 5V to 24V at 40W to 300W in 16 versions. Features include universal input, over-voltage and short-circuit protection; integral input-line filtering; an output-adjust potentiometer; and a power-good LED indicator. The […]
Pulse Engineering (San Diego, CA) introduced its new series of low-profile, highly efficient 30W planar transformers, which are a size and weight reduction of up to 60 percent in dc power supplies or in discrete power supply systems, according to the company. Primary applications for the new transformer series include telecom power systems, industrial control […]
Ault Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) announced the introduction of high-efficiency half-brick and quarter-brick dc/dc converters. Ault is private-labeling the products through an agreement...