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 […]
Altor Inc. (Natick, MA) has introduced two new single output 2.5Vdc and 3.3Vdc power supplies. Each unit is rated at 50W. Input is autoranging 90-132/180-264Vac, 50/60Hz. The supplies measure 9.25" x 2.5" x 1.37".
Analog Devices Inc. (Norwood, MA) introduced the ADP3605 voltage inverter, which operates from a 3V to 6V supply. The device is intended for applications that demand high-output current at a regulated negative output voltage.Available in small SO-8 and TSSOP-14 packages, the ADP3605 operates at a high switching frequency of 250kHz (500kHz internal), enabling the charge […]
Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI) introduced the new CS-1108 Automotive Single Lamp Driver, an application specific standard product (ASSP) that provides...
Caddock Electronics Inc. (Roseburg, OR) introduced its new Caddock Type CD low resistance precision chip resistors. The devices utilize a unique pedestal...
Vishay Siliconix (Santa Clara, CA) introduced a suite of new power MOSFETs claimed to set records for on-resistance in the SOT-23 package,...
Microsemi Corp. (Santa Ana, CA) announced the introduction of its UPS840 Powermite 3 low-profile power Schottky diode. Designed for high-density power supply...
Yuasa Inc. (Reading, PA) introduced the H130R 3200/9600CO modular rack-mounted Horizon Remote Power System (RPS). The new system is designed for use...
Amphenol Industrial Operations (Sidney, NY) has introduced a new series of connector plugs that mate to the more popular sizes and configurations...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced a new family of D-Pak Schottky diodes intended for low-power systems. The diodes are claimed to offer a lower forward-voltage drop from improved power handling capabilities and greater efficiency than competing devices, while maintaining price parity. Nine devices are available, with 3A, 5A and dual 3A (6A) parts […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) recently introduced the ISOPLUS247 plastic encapsulated package in the "hole-less" TO-246 outline with an electrically isolated mounting tab. The new package design replaces the standard copper lead frame with Direct-Copper-Bonded alumina, to which any discrete semiconductors, from diodes to MOSFETs to thyristors, can be soldered. The package can be mounted […]
Eltest (Mansfield, MA) introduced its new EL-SYSB family of ac/dc and dc/dc benchtop power supply test systems. The new product family is...
Powerex (Youngwood, PA) introduced the M57145L-01 dc/dc converter, which is specifically designed to provide an isolated power supply for the Powerex line...
OPTI-UPS Corp. (Brea, CA) announced it is shipping its first rackmount uninterruptible power systems. The PowerPS-RM 1100/1440 Rackmount units are intended for LAN and WAN network environments. The UPSs feature Internet modem, outlet control, 10/100 Base-T surge protection and load shedding to extend runtime to protect server environments from damaging power events. The units also […]