Channel-e (Germany), the German/Russian online-publication for electronics, will be hosting a free, worldwide, online event, channel-eXPERTS Power, that focuses on batteries, charging concepts, battery test systems, fuel cells, circuit protection, photovoltaics, ultracaps, etc., until December 31, 2001. During this time period, a panel of more than 20 experts will answer questions online regarding these technologies. […]
Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) announced the release of the world's first surface-mountable Micro DC/DC Converter, the latest in the firm's...
Zetex Inc. (Hauppauge, NY) introduced the ZXSC300 dc/dc boost controller IC, which provides a programmable constant current drive for white LEDs and...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) recently introduced the IRF5810, a dual MOSFET housed in a TSOP-6 package. The new device combines...
iWatt Inc. (Campbell,CA) announced the appointment of Michael Pawlik as president and CEO. Pawlik succeeds co-founder and interim CEO Arthur J. Collmeyer, who continues as the chairman of the board. Pawlik joins iWatt after two and a half years as a vice president and officer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (Taiwan). Prior to that, he […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (South Portland, ME) stated it is experiencing improving order rates and raised its guidance for third-quarter 2001 revenues. "Our bookings for the first two months of the third quarter are tracking ahead of our bookings run rate during the second quarter. And our turns bookings, which are orders that are shippable […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Puyallup, WA) announced the release of six new additions to its low dropout (LDO) regulator family, the TC2014, TC2015, TC2054, TC2055, TC2185, and TC2186. These six new devices feature extremely low dropout voltage (140mV at 150mA) and supply current (55uA), extending battery life and improving system efficiency. By offering superior upgrades to […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (South Portland, ME) announced the acquisition of Impala Linear Corp. (San Jose, CA). Impala will be integrated into Fairchild's Analog and Mixed Signal Group. Impala Linear was acquired for approximately $6.0 million in stock and cash. Its 2000 revenues were approximately $12.0 million. This acquisition brings power analog design skills; products that […]
Axiomatic Technologies Corp. (Ontario) announced the release of a dual soft-shift controller for two-directional, flow and pressure-control proportional solenoid valves in mobile...
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. introduced its new MAX1916 triple-output current regulator intended for biasing white LEDs in cellular phones and PDAs with even brightness. It provides improved matching compared to traditional ballast resistor schemes and enables extended battery life. The device regulates three LED currents with >±0.3 percent matching. It also enables powering of white […]
Changzhou Changjie Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) introduced its new metallized polypropylene-film capacitors, which feature a non-inductive construction in a lightweight, compact form-factor....
Nanjing Micro One Electronics Inc. (China) introduced its new charge pump dc/dc voltage converter modules, which employ AL-gate CMOS technology, utilize only...
EMCO High Voltage Corp. (Sutter Creek, CA) has just developed a compact, low-cost, high-voltage converter producing up to 25,000V while occupying less...
Motorola Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) announced that Motorola Labs scientists are the first to successfully combine the best properties of workhorse silicon technology...
Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the Endura HIP6311A, a multiphase power controller that provides extremely accurate control to power high-performance microprocessors. This precision control helps ensure stable operation and reliability. The HIP6311A is a two- to four-phase synchronous-buck pulse-width modulation controller featuring a five-bit digital-to-analog converter that adjusts the core voltage from 1.100V to 1.850V […]