Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced that net sales and earnings for its fourth quarter ended March 31, 2002, are expected to exceed the guidance provided in the March 12, 2002, midquarter business update. Microchip plans to release comprehensive March quarter and audited fiscal year 2002 sales and earnings information after the close of market […]
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), announced its new Si9138 multi-output, power-supply controller that provides compact, power-efficient, dc/dc power conversion in network equipment, telecommunications systems and battery-operated products. The Si9138 works in current mode to provide tightly regulated 3.3V and 5V dc/dc converter outputs with individual on/off control […]
Enova Systems Inc. (Torrance, CA) announced that its latest cutting-edge Hybrid Power Converter (HPC) is a key component of Ford Motor Co.'s (Dearborn, MI) newest zero-emission fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Ford Focus FCV. The unveiling of the Enova component is the latest in an ongoing strategic relationship between Enova and Ford for the development […]
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva) introduced a clamping circuit to protect fly-back converters and switched-mode power supplies against over-voltage spikes. The PKC-136 Peakclamp combines a 700V blocking diode and a transil clamping diode with a breakdown voltage of 160V, in a DO-15 axial package. The device allows a continuous dissipation of 1.5W and a peak power dissipation […]
JSC ESMA (Troitsk, Russia) announced that under an award by the Moscow government, it has designed and built a line of electric...
Alcatel (Paris) and MPower Batteries Ltd. (Dallas, TX) announced that an agreement has been established for the design of innovative chips for battery packs to be used in applications such as cell phones, private mobile radios, PDAs and digital cameras. Managing Director John Blinkhorne commented, "This agreement puts MPower in a very strong position to […]
Celeritek Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the availability of a 1W power amplifier for transmit subsystem functions in Ku-band VSAT applications, the CMM1430-KU, which complements the company's current MMIC amplifier offerings. With Celeritek's in-house pHEMT high-volume foundry, performance is guaranteed through on-wafer RF testing and 100-percent dc testing of the final assembly. The amplifier operates […]
Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. (AATI, Sunnyvale, CA) announced a new family of advanced power management ICs. Featuring low quiescent current and a wide range of optional features, the new devices offer portable system designers the opportunity to increase system reliability while reducing power consumption and component count. The AAT3520/2/4, AAT3526/7/8 and AAT3532 product lines are […]
Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) announced its new five-device family of power management ICs, which offer low power and low noise that extend the battery life of next-generation portable, communications and computer systems. The PowerLinear product line consists of the NanoPower and MicroPower families. For applications that require maximum battery life, the Nanopower LDO […]
Infineon Technologies AG (Munich, Germany) announced an agreement with TECO Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) to provide secure microcontroller chips used in smart cards that TECO is manufacturing for use in the Taiwan National Healthcare Chip Card project. Under the agreement, Infineon will supply TECO with security controllers of its 66Plus family. "We are […]
Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. (Calgary, Alberta) advised its shareholders that it will not proceed with a previously announced issue of secured convertible debentures and common share purchase warrants to raise up to $700,000 of new capital. Nor will it proceed with the acquisition of a battery-management technology scheduled to take place in conjunction with the […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (South Portland, ME) announced it has completed the acquisition of Toko Inc.'s (Japan) data conversion business and its design center, Signal Processing Technologies Inc. (SPT, Colorado Springs, CO) for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition adds to Fairchild's growing analog and mixed-signal product offering. "This acquisition will deepen Fairchild's penetration into growing product […]
Elna Lelon Electronics Corp. (Taiwan) announced its new P-size Series of tantalum chip capacitors, designed for use in LCDs and CPUs. The capacitors measure 2mm x 1.25mm x 1.2mm and are rated for operation from 4V to 16V. The chip capacitors have a minimum leakage current of 0.5mA and operate from -55 to +125 degrees […]
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC3729, a PolyPhase, scalable (modular), dc/dc, step-down controller with integrated MOSFET drivers in a new...
Tyco Electronics Power Components (Menlo Park, CA) announced a new Raychem Circuit Protection product, a coated version of its popular TRW250-180 Series...