Vicor (Andover, MA) has released a 24V family of second-generation dc/dc converter modules. These modules are designed for communications, process control, defense...
N2Power Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) has debuted a new product in their XL-125 Series of ultra-small power supplies. The 125W XL-125-8 incorporates universal input and PFC with outputs providing 5V at 16.5A, 12V at 5A and -12V at 0.5A. The package size is 3" x 5" x 1.25". President and CEO of N2Power David Barton […]
International Power Sources (Holliston, MA) has released the new IH Series, a line of miniature board-mount dc/dc converters. These converters supply 2W in seven-pin SIP and 14-pin DIP packages. Input-to-output isolation is 1,000Vdc, with 3,000Vdc isolation available as an option. The IH Series includes 12 models with dual-output voltages of ±5Vdc, ±9Vdc, ±12Vdc and ±15Vdc […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced a new family of FET controllers, the SC1538; a dual regulator, and the SC1548, a single...
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) announces the newly improved BestCap electrochemical supercapacitor. The AVX BestCap now offers a variety of voltage options...
ON Semiconductor (Phoenix, AZ) has announced the availability of the MC33501 and MC33503, ultra-low voltage operational amplifiers that can be powered from...
National Semiconductor (Santa Clara, CA) has announced the LP3985, a new CMOS LDO regulator designed to improve talk and standby times in...
General Semiconductor Inc. (Melville, NY) has introduced a new series of ultra-fast rectifiers that includes the UG8JT and UG8JCT. These rectifiers have...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) has introduced the IR2170, a 600V over-current sensing IC for ac or brushless dc motor-drive applications...
Jaro Components Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) unveiled the ACHZ Series of capacitors that it claims combines super-high capacitance/voltage (CV), low impedance, low inductance and long life in one surface-mount package. The company claims that its engineers were able to place a high-CV capacitor inside a surface-mount package through a process that utilized four solder terminals. […]
Clare Inc. (Beverly, MA) introduced the CPC1961G dual-pole ac solid-state power switch. The switch, which comes packaged in an eight-pin DIP, features a load voltage of 600V and a load current rating of 250mA with zero cross-switching capabilities. Clare claims that the CPC1961G's packaging enables the use of smaller boards or the integration of additional […]
Sipex (Billerica, MA) has announced the availability of its SP6644/45 single- and dual-cell PFM boost converters, designed to provide an optimal power management solution for alkaline battery-powered hand-held devices. Sipex claims that the SP6644/45 integrates the power devices and synchronous rectifying diode, providing two times more output current, three times better line rejection and four […]
Abacus Controls (Somerville, NJ) is offering a series of new inverters, called Power Recyclers, which span the power range from 3kW to...
Zetex (Commack, NY) has introduced two new supervisory circuits, the ZXCM209 and ZXCM210. These circuits are designed to provide precision monitoring of...
Artesyn Technologies (Ireland) has launched a 150W ac/dc open-frame power supply, the NLP150L. The new power supply has a small 3.8" x...