Avansys (San Jose, CA) introduced a new series of 10W, single-output dc/dc converters. The 1" x 1" converters boast an extra small footprint and feature an output control function. The first converters available have 5V inputs and provide a non-isolated 3.3V output. Additional input and output combinations under development include 12V, 24V and 48V inputs, […]
Powercube (Chatsworth, CA) announced that its MT Series of high-density dc/dc converters can now accommodate 12V inputs for use in the battery...
Zetex Inc. (Commack, NY) introduced the new ZHCS400 high-current Schottky diode in the miniature SOD323 surface-mount package. The new diode will support...
Mitel Semiconductor (formerly GTEC Plessey Semiconductor, Lincoln, UK) has developed a 1.2-kV trench IGBT with an on-resistance of 1.1V for non-irradiated devices and 2.1V for irradiated devices. These 25A punch-through devices were fabricated based on stripe and hexagonal geometries. The trench width versus trench spacing of these devices was optimized to obtain minimum on-resistance without […]
The new LM2685 from National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) is a dual-output switched capacitor regulator that integrates a switched capacitor doubler, a low dropout (LDO) regulator and a switched capacitor inverter in a low profile TSSOP-14 package. The LM2685 provides a dual output (+5V regulated and -5V unregulated) power supply by using switched capacitor […]
Taiyo Yuden USA Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) has introduced a surface-mountable micro dc/dc converter, which functions together with the portable or other hand-held...
EnerSys Inc. (Reading, PA), formerly Yuasa Inc., has introduced a new battery that is claimed to provide 25 percent greater power output,...
Tripp Lite (Chicago, IL) recently introduced the iUPS power protection system designed to color-coordinate with Apple's iMac computers. The iUPS features the popular blueberry-colored housing that coordinates with the iMac's appearance and color scheme.The six ac outlets of the iUPS are arranged in a split outlet design, with three outlets providing battery backup and surge […]
The Dynaload division of Transistor Devices Inc. (Randolph, NJ) recently introduced the WCL488 electronic load which uses a water cooling technique for...
Infineon Technologies Corp. (San Jose, CA) has added a new generation of miniPROFETs to its intelligent power switch offerings. The smaller, high-side switches offer new low-power ratings claimed to significantly prolong battery life. The miniPROFETs offer a 35 percent reduction in die size and are housed in PDSO-8 packages, the smallest currently available for smart […]
The new PS331 from PowerSmart Inc. (Shelton, CT) is claimed to be the first smart battery IC available in production quantities that enables data error checking. The PS331 supports Packet Error Checking per version 1.1 of the System Management Bus Specification, and predicts battery capacity remaining to within 1 percent. The PS331 is designed to […]
Siemens Solar (Camarillo, CA) introduced its new earthsafe line of pre-engineered solar kits designed to enable homeowners to harness solar energy in...
Phihong USA (Fremont, CA) has introduced a new generation of 150W open-frame switching power supplies that incorporate active input power factor correction...
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced a new addition to its Converter-Brake-Inverter (CBI) module family of products. The new CBI 2 Series consists of 10 new modules designed for line voltages from 110V to 440Vrms. According to IXYS, the package is mechanically and pin compatible with other integrated power packages. The converter section uses 1200V […]
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, CA) announced that its new Accu-P Series of thin-film capacitors are now available in a 0201 size. The...