J.W. Miller (Gardena, CA) introduced the new PM7032S, PM5022S, PM12565S, PM3316S and PM1608S Series of surface-mount power inductors for high-current applications. Designed...
Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas, TX) introduced its current feedback (CFBplus) OPA684, a low-power, wideband op amp that offers improved internal architecture, improved...
BI Technologies' (Fullerton, CA) magnetic components division introduced a series of low-profile, surface-mount inductors capable of handling continuous currents up to 27A....
Youth Electronics Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) announced the YCWI0603 Series of HF wire-wound chip inductors, which feature terminal electrodes and reduced lead content....
Thinking Electronic Ind. Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) introduced the WPPB Series of resettable PTC thermistors, which are ceramic devices for low-voltage circuit-protection applications. The WPPB Series consists of eight models that feature a 0 to 60 degrees C operating temperature range. Resistance values are from 1.4 ohms to 4.7 ohms, with a tolerance of ±20 percent. […]
Aimtron Technology Corp. (Taiwan) announced its new AT1380 Series single-channel, switching regulator ICs, which are designed for use in low-voltage applications, including power sources for battery-powered equipment, cameras, camcorders, and VCRs, as well as in PDAs and hand-held communications products. The ICs feature a built-in error amplifier gain that minimizes peripheral components, and incorporates soft-start […]
JARO Components Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) announced a new technologically advanced 2W RM Series (carbon-ceramic) resistor that replaces 1W and 2W carbon composition resistors. These new compact resistors are claimed to offer enhanced surge performance over other resistor types, and provide improved environmental stability in circuitry subjected to high peak power or high energy. Under […]
BI Technologies' (Fullerton, CA) Magnetic Components Division has expanded a current-sense transformer featuring optimal performance at 250kHz and above. Designated the HM33...
STMicroelectronics (Geneva, Switzerland) and Delphi Automotive Systems (ST, Troy, MI) announced their intention to cooperate on the design and development of new smart power IC products for automotive applications. The companies signed a joint agreement to build on their previous relationship and strengthen ST's commitment to the automotive market. The ICs from the joint development […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced a new linear regulator capable of regulating ultra-low output voltages between 0.9V and 1.2V. Claimed...
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) reported net revenues of $239.4 million for its fiscal first quarter ending September 29, 2001, a 43.3 percent decrease from the $422.3 million reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2001, and a 24.7 percent decrease from the $318.1 million reported for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. Net […]
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) introduced the Hi-Q Series of MLC chip capacitors. The Hi-Q Series capacitors are designed to handle high-power...
HiTek Power (Santee, CA) announced a new addition to its HiFlex family of modular ac/dc power systems, the hot-plug 700W/1,000W HF-10. The...
Cree Inc. (Durham, NC) demonstrated a silicon carbide (SiC) PiN power diode and a SiC power MOSFET transistor operating with power levels 10 times greater than those a year ago. The 10kV SiC PiN diode rectifier has an area of 9sqmm, a current capability of 20A and a pulsed-power capability of 200A. The company said […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (San Jose, CA) announced the FAN6555, a low-cost, fully integrated switching regulator designed specifically to handle the termination requirements...