Unitrode Corp. (Merrimack, NH) introduced the UCC39411/2/3 family of low-power synchronous boost converters optimized to operate from low input voltages such as those provided from a single- or dual-cell battery. The new converters provide a wide input range that can accommodate such diverse power sources such as alkaline, NiCd, NiMH and lithium-ion batteries.The UCC39411 provides […]
Apex Microtechnology Corp. (Tucson, AZ) introduced four new high-reliability converters in single and dual, 12V and 15V models. According to Apex, the 6W devices are available at a comparable per unit cost to 5W power supplies. The company also introduced a high power, 7.5W, 5V model.New additions to Apex's DHC2800 Series, the DHC2812 and DHC2815 […]
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE, Freiburg, Germany) recently announced the development of a low-voltage dc/dc converter that creates output voltages between 12 and 350V with a high efficiency from input voltages as low as 0.7V. According to ISE, the converter opens up new application possibilities for energy converters such as fuel cells, […]
VPT Inc. (Blacksburg, VA) introduced three new product families of high-density/high-reliability dc/dc power converters designed to meet MIL-STD-704 A-D power bus standards for the military, avionics and space markets. Developed through a joint venture with Delta Electronics Inc. (Taiwan), the DVSA, DVHF and DVTR families are pin-to-pin equivalents for existing industry products, but are intended […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced its new IRF7811 and IRF7809, a pair of low-voltage HEXFET power MOSFETs. The chip set...
The TC1142 from TelCom Semiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA) is a 20mA regulated dc/dc converter. Designed to be connected directly to a 3.6V single-cell lithium-ion battery, the TC1142 requires no inductors, thereby saving space and cost, and reducing the effects of EMI, according to TelCom. The TC1142's "boost/buck" operation maintains a fixed output voltage (-3V […]
Sanken Electric Co. Ltd. (Durham, NC) announced that its SLM series of power supplies with flyback topology are now available for immediate delivery from stock. Convection cooled and featuring an open-frame design, the SLM series are available in dual outputs with voltage ratings of 5V and 12V, and triple outputs with voltage ratings of 5V, […]
The new pV300-3 from RO Associates Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) is a 220-400Vdc input, 40W output, high-density dc/dc converter designed for circuit board...
Ericsson Energy Systems (Richardson, TX) unveiled its new PKJ dc/dc converter family, the first product line developed by Ericsson Energy Systems with...
Schaefer Inc. (Ashland, MA) introduced the C5800 Series of 12kW, 6U/9U high, 19" rack compatible dc/dc and ac/dc converters. Typical applications include...
Ericsson Energy Systems (Richardson, TX) debuted its new PKF4910A dc/dc converter at the Applied Power Electronics Conference in Dallas last week. The...
The PT3320 Series of 30W fully isolated dc/dc converters from Power Trends Inc. (Warrenville, IL) are claimed to be the first 30W converters to feature an open frame 19-pin SIP housing with the ability to mount the converter either vertically or horizontally. Mounted vertically, the PT3320 occupies less than 50 percent of the PC board […]
American Reliance Inc. (Amrel, Arcadia, CA) introduced the new PD Series of modular linear programmable power supplies. The modular series offers 162...
Lambda Electronics Inc. (Melville, NY) introduced the new RP Series, claimed to be the industry's first line of standard power supplies to...
Lambda Electronics Inc. (Melville, NY) introduced a new 480V, three-phase package to its Energy Systems line of rectifiers and energy systems targeting...