Intersil Holding Corp. (Irvine, CA) released its multiple-output dc/dc controller CPU power regulator for advanced configuration power interface (ACPI)-compliant PCs. This power regulator uses Intel's Tahoma Pentium 4 (P4) that interfaces with Rambus memory. According to Intersil, the ACPI specification enables computers to transition into an active state to perform routine activities. When tasks are […]
Microsemi Corp. (Santa Ana, CA) has introduced a low-current 500V MOSFET in the company's proprietary Powermite 3 plastic surface-mount package. Microsemi claims...
Siliconix Inc. (Malvern, PA), a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), has started shipping two LDO voltage regulators for power conversion in cellular phones and PDAs, plus a suite of TrenchFET power MOSFETs aimed at 42V bus automotive applications. The Vishay Siliconix Si9182BH and Si9183BT LDO voltage regulators are designed to provide power to […]
Two new families of 1.8V, single-supply, rail-to-rail operational amplifiers from Texas Instruments (Dallas, TX) give designers of portable and hand-held systems the...
Eumac Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) is currently developing the new Model ISO-01 battery-powered isolation amplifier. The EUMAC ISO-01 is a battery-powered isolation amplifier that completely isolates the input channels from one another and the output to test equipment down-stream. This amplifier is useful to field technicians and engineers who frequently need to view two or more […]
Kenwood TMI Corp. (Tokyo, Japan) has begun selling multi-channel regulated power supplies for simultaneously evaluating the electric characteristics of six units of large-capacity secondary batteries. The new power supplies are called PXR100-6L and PXR200-6L. The PXR100-6L and PXR200-6L have high outputs of 100W and 200W, respectively. Kenwood claims this enables them to be used to […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced the availability of the SC1402 multi-output, low noise, power supply controller. According to Semtech, the SC1402 provides a simple, space-saving solution by integrating into a single IC, all the control and drive circuitry needed to generate several of the voltages required by notebook PCs, Internet appliances and other hand-held […]
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) has released its PowerGate power-conversion system with GridLink utility grid interface for fuel-cell-distributed power-generation systems. The GridLink Interface allows fuel cells to operate just like plug-in appliances and will enable them to operate seamlessly in a grid-independent or grid-parallel mode. It will be sold as part of SatCon's PowerGate power-conversion […]
Westcor, a division of Vicor (Andover, MA), has introduced the PFC Mega PAC-EL, which is called the Quiet MegaPAC, for high-power, ultra-low noise and linear-like applications. The PFC MegaPAC-EL is a field-configurable, PFC ac input, switching power supply that provides from 1 to 16 outputs and a maximum of 1,600W of output power. Typical differential […]
SynQor Inc. (Hudson, MA) has expanded its performance-leading family of dc/dc converters to cover 24V input applications. The new quarter-brick-sized converters provide high efficiency, high current output and low-heat dissipation, which allows for operation without a baseplate or heatsink. The 24Vin quarter-brick converters support a 2:1 input-voltage range from 18V to 36V, with nine models […]
Unipower Telecom (Coral Springs, FL) has introduced its new Mercury RMF Series of hot-swap rectifiers, which provides up to 60A at 27.2Vdc or 30A at 54.4Vdc from one mounting position (1.72") 23" shelf. The 23" shelf holds up to four hot-swappable rectifier modules, each producing up to 15A at 27.2Vdc or 7.5A at 54.4Vdc. A […]
Schaefer Inc. (Ashland, MA) announced it is offering the new AI-150-24A, a 150W modified sinewave output dc/ac inverter with battery charger. The inverter is available with an ac input of 120V and a battery input of 12V to 15V or 20V to 30V, producing an output of 110Vac at 150W. According to Schaefer, its small […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) has introduced the new DF Series compact 1A, single-phase, full-wave bridge rectifiers with power-to-volume ratios designed to provide greater power density in high-volume industrial and consumer electronic devices. Typical applications include compact power supplies and battery chargers for cellular phones, notebook computers, and other portable and rechargeable devices. According […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) announced the introduction of the 264 MAX packaged MOSFETs. The 264 MAX package is designed for clip-mounting, and has the same footprint as a TO-264 package, but with no mounting hole, allowing the package to accept 25 percent larger die than previously available in the standard TO-264 package. The […]
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced a series of TrenchFET power MOSFETs that give designers new options for forthcoming passenger car designs. The new MOSFET series applies to commercial diesel vehicle applications where a higher-voltage standard is already in use. The series was introduced to support the upcoming transition to a 42V bus in automobiles. […]