The new CT60AM-18F from Powerex Inc. (Youngwood, PA) is a discrete IGBT targeted for use in uninterruptible power supply systems. An improved...
Powerex Inc. (Youngwood, PA) is offering five new MOSFET devices in the TSSOP-8 package, all rated at 20V with 2.5V drive voltage....
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) offers its new Maxi Series of Intelligent Power Switches (IPS). The switches are designed to handle...
AVO International (Dallas) has added a new series of Megger 5kV heavy-duty insulation testers, including the S1-5001, S1-5005 and S1-5010 models. The...
Microelectronic Modules Corp. (MMC, New Berlin, WI) offers the MM5030 Series of 10A non-isolated, board level dc/dc converters in an industry-standard 6A SIP. Boasting typical efficiencies of 90 percent, the modules step a 5V +/-0.5V input down to lower voltages required by core logic, ASICs, microcontrollers and microprocessors. The modules incorporate proprietary V2 architecture claimed […]
Powercube (Chatsworth, CA) announced it has added devices with full-brick footprints and power ratings of 250W and 300W to its TD Series...
Todd Products Corp. (Brentwood, NY) introduced its new TPC line of closed frame power supplies, which provide from 150W to 250W with +/-5V, +/-12V and +3.3V outputs for computer and server applications. The TPC power supplies offer 115/220Vac switch-selectable input voltages from 47 to 63Hz to meet worldwide market requirements. Models are available with 150W, […]
Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduced the MIC502 fan control IC, which is designed for NLX and ATX power supplies. The device has two control inputs that can be used as thermistor or voltage control inputs. The higher of the two sets the duty cycle of the signal from the PWM output. The IC […]
Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduced the MIC29311, claimed to be the industry's first low-dropout (LDO) regulator optimized for Universal Serial Bus (USB) host or self-powered hub applications. Available in TO-220-5 and TO-263-5 packages, the MIC29311 is designed to provide output current up to 3.0A, at 5.1V +/-3 percent. The device provides a minimum […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) introduced a new family of power MOSFETs in hermetic packages. According to APT, the new MOSFETs can be provided with commercial or TX processing, and custom device screening and testing is available. The devices, which are all avalanche energy rated, are available in the TO-254, TO-258, TO-3 and TO-267 […]
Taiyo Yuden Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) announced a new line of wire-wound chip inductors, the LQ Series. Designed for use in power supply...
Todd Products Corp. (Brentwood, NY) introduced a new series of low-cost single- and multiple-output power supplies designed for computers and office automation equipment. Eleven models of the ac-input power supplies are available, with ratings from 40W to 85W. Available outputs for all models range from 3.3V at 10A to 48V at 1.8A. The power supplies […]
International Resistive Co. Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) introduced the HR Series of chip resistors intended for power supply circuits, instrumentation and infrared detectors such as those used in industrial and commercial fire and burglar alarms. The HR Series devices are available in 1206, 1005 and 0805 chip sizes and feature resistance values from 100 megaohms […]
UQM Technologies Inc. (Detroit, MI) announced that it has developed a propulsion system designed to offer high levels of performance and efficiency in hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles. The company's integrated electric traction system (INTETS) was unveiled at the 2001 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit. Designed entirely by UQM, INTETS […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) introduced its new SMD-0.5 package, which is claimed to offer two times the power handling capability as...