Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC3717, a high output power, wide input supply range, step-down, dc/dc controller for double-data-rate memory...
Fairchild Semiconductor International (San Jose, CA) introduced a total of 11 new MOSFETs, enhancing its portfolio of industry-leading, performance-to-footprint ratio BGA (ball-grid...
Apex Microtechnology Corp. (Tucson, AZ) announced its new Apex MA01, which is a dual-channel, precision monolithic, high-voltage IC solution in an industry-standard...
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced seven new power MOSFETs in the high-performance PowerPAK SO-8 family. Designed for dc/dc converter applications, the...
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced its new family of 15V, 30V, 45V and 100V high-current schottky diodes rated at...
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) introduced the MCP7382X family of three stand-alone lithium-ion battery chargers for single-cell battery applications, including portable and self-charging battery pack applications, cell phones, pagers, PDAs, and digital cameras. The ICs are able to maximize battery operating life and reduce PCB footprint, while minimizing overall system cost, according to the company. […]
International Rectifier Corp. (El Segundo, CA) has announced plans to acquire the semiconductor wafer fab of European Semiconductor Manufacturing (ESM, Newport, Wales), formerly known as Newport Wafer Fab, for $81.0 million. ESM was running the fab as an independent foundry. The company was placed into receivership at the start of the year. IR plans to […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC3701, a dual, 550kHz, PolyPhase, step-down controller that converts an input supply of 2.5V...
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) introduced its new 1A ADP3088 and 1.5A ADP3089 1MHz non-synchronous buck switching regulators. Packaged in a 3mm...
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) announced its new ADP3031, a 2MHz, step-up (boost), dc/dc switching regulator capable of up to a 12V...
Central Semiconductor Corp. (Hauppauge, NY) announced the release of the CMXD2004TO SUPERmini 900V switching diode, which consists of three individual opposing polarity...
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the new RangeMAX LX1688 integrated circuit, designed specifically to control power for multiple cold-cathode fluorescent lamps found in desktop LCD monitors, multiple-lamp panels and low ambient light displays. The LX1688 allows designers to use multiple controllers to drive multiple lamps with synchronized outputs. Product designers can employ either analog or […]
RF Industries Ltd. (San Diego, CA) announced that net income for the three months ended January 31, 2002, was $82,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to $245,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. Net sales were $2,185,000 compared to $2,349,000 for the same period last year. RFI President and […]
As an extension of a memorandum of understanding signed last September, Ericsson (Stockholm, Sweden) Mobile Platforms and Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas, TX)...
Adept Technology Inc. (San Jose, CA) announced that it is taking additional measures to restructure the company to fit current market conditions. Adept intends to maintain the focus of its resources on key markets with potential high growth. The company believes that this focus is a critical strategy that leverages product initiatives that embody Adept's […]