General Semiconductor Inc. (Melville, NY) has introduced a new family of Schottky rectifiers that are optimized to perform as OR-ing diodes. The SBL20L15, SBLB20L15 and SBLF20L15 have forward current ratings of 20A, while the SBL40L15PT is a dual common-cathode device rated at 40A. The SBL20L15, SBLB20L15, SBLF20L15 and SBL40L15PT are packaged in a TO-220, surface-mount […]
Fairchild Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) launched the FAN5235, a new power-management IC designed for LCD PCs, Internet appliances and other devices powered...
Absopulse Electronics (Canada) announced the new DCW100 Series of dc/dc converters. Rated at 100W, the new devices have an input range of 20 to 60Vdc. Suitable for 12, 36, 48 and 54Vdc applications, Absopulse claims that the DCW100 Series converters feature thermal characteristics, high efficiency and reliability. The DCW100 is filtered to meet EN55022 Class […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (San Jose, CA) announced the FAN7527, a power factor correction (PFC) controller IC for use with power MOSFETs in...
Datel Inc. (Mansfield, MA) announced the new USN Series D5 converters. The new devices are 8A and 10A SIP non-isolated dc/dc converters. The devices accept a 4V input and deliver 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V or 3.3V outputs at either 8 or 10A. The converters measure 2" x 0.53" x 0.4" and occupy 0.8 square inches of […]
SynQor (Hudson, MA) has debuted a dual-output voltage, industry-standard quarter-brick sized isolated dc/dc converter. The DualQor Series is designed to deliver up to 60W of total output power at 5V and 3.3V, without an attached heatsink. The converter module employs synchronous rectification and a patented topology to achieve, the company claims, efficiencies up to 90 […]
Absopulse Electronics (Canada) released the new HVI 109 and HVI 09 Series of 100W and 50W, respectively, converters. Designed for applications where the input source is in the range of 600Vdc to 800Vdc, the new converters are suitable for use in public transport, heavy industrial machinery and mining application. Absopulse claims that the HVI 109 […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) has expanded its recently introduced Power MOS 7 product line to include 200V and 1,000V MOSFETs....
Fairchild Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) unveiled the FAN5230 and FAN5231 chip set, a new chip set designed to convert notebook PC battery/power...
Datel Inc. (Mansfield, MA) announced model PCI-462, a precision-programmable power D/A output and A/D input monitor, configured on a desktop PCI board,...
Summit Microelectronics (UK) premiered a new distributed power hot-swap controller for use in communications equipment add-in line cards. The new SMH4812 allows an add-in board to be inserted into a powered backplane and eliminates power supply disruption. On card insertion, the controller monitors the input voltage to ensure that it is within its valid range. […]
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) has developed a new Schottky barrier diode series, the 101 Series. Vishay reports that it gives designers a choice of three reverse breakdown voltage options and four standard package types in a dozen new devices. With maximum low forward voltage drop values ranging from 0.9V to 1V at a 15mA […]
Condor (Oxnard, CA) introduced its new line of Waber 2000 surge protection technology products. These new surge-protection products include the Forever Surge...
Oriental Motor USA Corp. (Torrance, CA) announced new, higher-torque AlphaStep stepping motor systems, in round shaft and electromagnetic brake types. The AS911...
Micromech Ltd. (UK) has introduced a new range of in-line torque limiter couplings for use with stepper motor, servo motor and gearbox transmission applications. The new Torque-Limiter (TL) range is designed to set the maximum torque capability of a coupling within the working limits of the weakest link in the transmission system. The new TL […]