Cyberex (Highland Heights, OH) introduced the zero-footprint, integrated digital static-transfer switch (DSTS) and power-distribution unit (PDU). The zero-footprint DSTS/PDU system provides power protection with a power-distribution unit in one space-saving unit. Designed for the demands of the data center, ISP and telecommunications industries, this integrated system is suitable for any application where seamless transfers are […]
Good-Ark Electronics Co. Ltd. (China) announced the SK2B surface-mount Schottky barrier rectifiers, which are encased in an SMA-molded plastic housing that meets...
International Rectifier Corp. (El Segundo, CA) introduced the new M Series family of 600V short-circuit-rated IGBT/FRED co-pack devices for sub-2HP industrial and appliance motor drives. The new devices offer an 18-percent-lower saturation voltage than previous generation short-circuit-rated devices. The lower saturation voltage reduces conduction losses by up to 25 percent at 50-percent duty cycle operating […]
Lenmar Enterprises Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) introduced its new battery charger, the Mach 1 Speed Charger. The Mach 1 utilizes patented neotherm technology to charge lithium-ion batteries, and can fully charge a camcorder or digital camera battery in 30 minutes. The charger uses a lightweight switching power supply that allows it to operate on domestic […]
VPT Inc. (Blacksburg, VA) introduced a new dc/dc converter, the DV200, which provides up to 200W of output power in a standard...
Advanced Power Technology Inc. (APT, Bend, OR) announced the addition of the ARF1500, ARF1501 and ARF1502 to its family of high-power, super-rugged,...
Wannbao Capacitor Fty. (China) announced its new MPH Series metallized polypropylene capacitors designed for employment in monitors, lighting equipment and audio systems,...
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) announced the new BAR88-02L and BAR89-02L high-performance PIN diodes, which are said to set new standards in antenna...
MGE UPS Systems (Costa Mesa, CA) introduced its next generation of line-interactive UPSs, the Pulsar Ellipse Premium Series. Using high-frequency switching technology,...
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced the MAX1846/MAX1847 high-efficiency PWM inverting power supply controller ICs, which eliminate isolated power supplies for the negative voltage rails in central office xDSL, telecom and networking equipment. Applications include industrial power supplies and automotive electronic power supplies. The MAX1846/MAX1847 inverting controllers allow designers to implement compact, low-noise, negative-output dc/dc […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced the MAX1886, a high-current operational transconductance amplifier. The high peak current (>500mA) drive capability of the MAX1886 provides a fast response to pulsed-load conditions. The device is stable from 0.47µF to an unlimited amount of output capacitance. The MAX1886 is available in the low-profile (1.1mm maximum), five-pin, thin SOT23 […]
Holtek Semiconductor Inc. (Taiwan) announced its HT48RA3 controller for remote-control applications, which has a 24K-by-16 memory capacity. The device has an internal programmable frequency divider or PFD output, the output frequency of which can be defined under software control, giving the device the flexibility to suit a large range of remote-control protocols. The controller contains […]
Beijing Design Universal Technologies Institute (China) announced its new line of dc/dc converter modules, offered in models that are rated for 1W,...
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced the new V-FK Series of surface-mount aluminum-electrolytic capacitors that exhibit what is claimed to be...
BCComponents International BV (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) has extended its multi-layer varistor range of devices with the introduction of 0603 case-size versions. These...