TelCom Semiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA) introduced the TC59, a low dropout, negative output voltage regulator designed specifically for battery-operated systems. The TC59 features typical low supply current of 3.0uA, and typical low dropout operation of 120mV at 50mA. Factory-programmed output voltages of -2.1V to -6.0V in 100mV steps are available. Applications include cellular phone […]
IsoSense Inc. (Cave Creek, AZ) recently introduced the 9001 family of overcurrent detectors (OCD). These hall-effect type current sensors are uniquely designed...
Powerex (Youngwood, PA) introduced two new additions to its low-inductance packaged U-Series IGBT product family. The CM800DU-12H is an 800A/600V dual package,...
Cherokee International (Tustin, CA) introduced its Tustin Series of non-isolated dc/dc surface-mount converters. The new LS20 models represent the most recent complement to the company's expanding line of board-mounted dc/dc offerings. The Tustin Series power modules are designed for high-performance DSP and microprocessor circuits and system board-level applications. Cherokee claims that each module employs synchronous […]
American Power Conversion Corp. (APC, West Kingston, RI) introduced what it claims to be the industry's first all-in-one power protection, management and enclosure solution that is shipped pre-assembled. The comprehensive bundle includes APC's rackmount Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supplies; the company's NetShelter 42U environmental enclosure, which accommodates all industry standard 19 rackmount equipment; and APC's UPS […]
GE Fanuc Automation (Charlottesville, VA) has expanded the i Series of computer numerical controls with the addition of the Series16i-B CNC. An enhanced version of the Series 16i Model A, the new Model B is fully program-compatible with Model A controls and is designed to accomplish milling and turning with high-speed, multi-axis capabilities. GE Fanuc […]
HC Power Inc. (Irvine, CA) introduced the L2500 Electronic Load Series, a new family of high-power dc electronic loads designed for use...
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced the LP2966, a dual high-current micropower device intended for circuits requiring up to 150mA for...
PowerSmart Inc. (Shelton, CT) introduced the new P3 family of smart battery ICs, which is claimed to bring a new level of customization not previously available with other smart battery ICs. PowerSmart provides software designed to enable easy customization of battery control algorithm parameters and cell performance models to meet applications requirements and achieve high […]
Yuasa Inc. (Reading, PA) introduced the Independence PL Series, a new family of front termination VRLA batteries designed for use in distributed...
Lucent Technologies Power Systems (LPS, Mesquite, TX) introduced a new line of dc/dc converter surface-mount power modules for telecommunications and data networking applications that are manufactured using an innovative lead-free soldering process claimed to ensure reliability. Bell Labs engineers designed the lead-free soldering process to address stability and reliability issues typically seen in surface-mount components […]
Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector (Phoenix) introduced a new series of Thyristor Surge Protective Devices (TSPDs) claimed to provide 50 percent more surge protection for telecom systems. The new high voltage bi-directional TSPDs are designed to prevent overvoltage damage to sensitive circuits by lightning, induction and powerline crossings. The devices provide secondary protection for electronic telecom […]
Molex Thermal Acoustic Products (Lisle, IL) announced its new radial-fin heatsink, which it claims will cool microprocessors faster and more quietly than...
Newport Components (UK) recently introduced its new NMR series of industrial temperature range dc/dc converters. The 1W single-output converters are considered ideal for providing single rail supplies on primarily digital boards, with the added benefit of galvanic isolation to reduce switching noise. The devices feature 1kVdc isolation, efficiency to 78 percent, and power density up […]
Zetex Inc. (Commack, NY) introduced three families of FET bias controller ICs designed to provide all the bias requirements of GaAs and...