Texas Instruments (TI, Dallas, TX) has developed the OPA355, a new operational amplifier with 200MHz gain-bandwidth and a 360V/us slew rate. The new operational amplifier is suitable for use in video processing, ultrasounds, optical networking, photo-diode amplifiers, communications and ADC input buffering. TI's new voltage-feedback devices are unity-gain stable and can drive an output current […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) announced the availability of an improved version of the IXDP610, its digital PWM controller. This controller IC chip can now operate up to 400kHz and has decreased the latency from three clock periods to one. The chip interfaces with most standard microprocessor and microcomputer buses. Typical applications for the IXDP610 […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the new MAX5019 and MAX5020 current-mode PWM controllers with an integrated startup circuit. The devices integrate all the building blocks necessary for implementing dc/dc fixed-frequency power supplies. Either primary- or secondary-side regulation may be used to implement isolated or nonisolated power supplies. The devices are suitable for use in […]
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Japan) has begun marketing the M62237FP, a microchip for the control of charging a lithium-ion battery. The new chip is claimed to be able to improve the output error of the charger's standard voltage source from the current margin of +/-two percent to one percent. The new IC is suitable for use […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) announced its new product line of 200V Schottky diodes, which are claimed to have lower forward-voltage...
STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) has introduced the first in a family of high-gain bipolar power transistors that feature low saturation voltage. The new STT818A/B device is suitable for use in low-voltage switching applications. The STT818A/B high-gain PNP power transistor, using an inter-digitated layout, harnesses low-voltage epitaxial planar technology. It exhibits a typical collector-emitter saturation voltage of 0.25V. […]
Sprague-Goodman Electronics Inc. (Westbury, NY) has added six new inductance values to the Surfcoil GLY Series of surface-mount SMT chip inductors. The...
Cornell Dubilier Electronics (Liberty, SC) has introduced a series of surface-mount aluminum electrolytic capacitors that offer 40 to 60 percent lower impedance,...
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), an 80.4-percent-owned subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), has released the first three ESD-protected devices in...
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) has begun distributing its Low Inductance Capacitor catalog, which offers specification and application information on AVX's low-inductance product line. The catalog reflects the expansion of AVX's product lines, including updated information on packaging options; thickness options; and updated termination information for AVX's low-inductance chip capacitors, InterDigitated Capacitor product line and […]
Texas Instruments (TI, Dallas, TX) introduced the bq2063, a new Smart Battery System-compliant gas-gauge IC for lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery packs. Designed for battery-pack integration, the device monitors and reports critical battery parameters, controls the battery's charging profile, and provides battery alarm warnings and safety-control signals. The bq2063 reports data such as remaining capacity, instantaneous […]
Littelfuse Inc. (Des Plaines, IL) has introduced its first TVS avalanche diode. The SP0501BAC, in a 0402 chip size, is suitable for high-speed signal line protection in hand-held and portable devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, MP3 players, PDAs and laptop computers. It can also be employed in broadband and Internet applications such as […]
Sipex Corp. (Billerica, MA) announced the availability of its new SP6121 low-voltage, high-power dc/dc synchronous PWM controller. The SP6121 features a programmable...
Walsin Technology Corp. (Taiwan) announced the HV1812 Series of chip capacitors. The new series provides 47pF capacitance and is housed in an 1812 case. The capacitance tolerance is rated at +/-5 percent and +/110 percent. The company reports that its capacitors' dielectric strength is up to 110 percent of its rated voltage. The HV1812 Series […]
Transtek Magnetics (Tucson, AZ) announced the release of the 5V3000, a new power transformer for use in LCD displays. The transformers measure...