Intersil Holding Corp. (Palm Bay, FL) added two new products to its line of applications-specific power semiconductors. The HUF76013 and HUF76009 are designed for high-speed computing and Internet data transfer. Both work in conjunction with Intersil's PWM controller ICs to meet the power efficiency needs of microprocessors in desktop, laptop and hand-held communications devices. The […]
Four new MOSFETs in TO-220 and D2PAK packages have been targeted at automotive applications by Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA). The new Vishay Siliconix TrenchFETs are expected to find use in motor-control and replacement applications in autos where their low on-resistance will allow designers to reduce the use of heatsinks and to replace power MOSFETs […]
Powerex Inc. (Youngwood, PA) introduced a new silicon bilateral switch to be used as a trigger circuit for thyristors, triac oscillators and timers. The new switch, designated as BS08D, replaces the BS08A device and other industry types such as MBS4991 and MBS4993. The new device has the same pin-out as the older types, but occupies […]
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced five low-threshold, small-signal MOSFETs for load switching and driver applications. Packaged in the three-pin and six-pin SC-70, the new devices feature a typical gate-threshold of 0.9V, making them well-suited for cellular phones, PDAs and other battery-operated systems. These devices include the N-channel TN0205A (single) and TN0205AD (dual), the P-channel […]
TelCom Semiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA) announced the latest additions to its line of power-management products, the TC2575 and TC2576 dc/dc switching regulators that provide a simple, highly power-efficient buck regulator solution. According to TelCom, the TC2575 can drive a 1.0A load with excellent line and load regulation, while the TC2576 is a 3.0A switching […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced transient-voltage suppression (TVS) devices designed specifically to protect USB hubs. The STF201 and STF202 are easily...
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) announced the availability of highly efficient, HEXFET power MOSFETs for the PC, telecom, datacom and industrial power-supply market. The new application-specific MOSFETs are optimized for switch-mode power supply dc/dc conversion circuits, enabling designers to surpass 90 percent efficiency ratings. According to IR, its dc/dc-optimized MOSFETs are so efficient, they […]
Advanced Power Technology (Bend, OR) announced that it has added to its patented Power MOS V family of high-voltage, low on-resistance, fast-switching MOSFETs. According to the company, these new devices offer the highest voltage, lowest on-resistance, and maximum power available in a TO-264 and T-MAX package. Applications of these devices include dc/dc converters, PFC pre-regulators, […]
ON Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ) announced the availability of three new charge-pump voltage converters to augment its portfolio of power-management ICs. The MC1121 is a charge-pump voltage converter with 100mA of output current capability and a power-saving shutdown mode. The MAX828 and the MAX829 are CMOS charge-pump voltage converters that invert and/or double an input […]
Microsemi Corp. (Santa Ana, CA) announced that it has introduced two new series of Schottky barrier diodes with capacitance and space-saving packaging that targets high-speed switching and signal termination in mobile phones and hand-held information appliance applications. The new low-capacitance devices, designated the BAS40 and BAS70 Series, offer a choice of single- or dual-barrier diodes […]
TelCom Semiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA) announced that Mark Brown has joined the company as vice president of finance and CFO. Brown is replacing Bob Gargus, who was promoted to president in December 1999. Brown joins TelCom from MainStreet Networks, where he last served as CFO and vice president of finance.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced that it has agreed to sell its 65-percent interest in Lite-On Power Semiconductor (LPSC, Taiwan) to Lite-On JV Corp. (Lite-On Group) for consideration consisting of cash and the assignment or transfer of stock appreciation rights in Vishay common stock held by the Lite-On Group. The Lite-On Group currently owns […]
California Micro Devices Corp. (CAMD, Milpitas, CA) announced the introduction of the CMPWR300 and CMPWR280 devices, two monolithic CMOS semiconductors, to its existing family of power-management products. Using CAMD's SmartOR technology, the new parts give continuous 3.3V output power from one of three supplies determined by the system requirements, and automatically selected by the internal […]
Collmer Semiconductor Inc. (Dallas, TX) has recently introduced Trench Gate MOSFETs from Fuji Electric of Japan. According to Collmer, these devices use advanced 0.8um technology and are avalanche energy-rated. Additionally, they feature a high-gate-to-source-voltage rating of +30, -20V. The Trench Gate MOSFETs have a maximum Vds of 60V, and Rds(on) is 5.0 milliohms typical and […]
Statronics Power Supplies (Australia) recently introduced the R050308, a non-isolated converter with an industry-standard footprint and a wide input range of 4.5Vdc to 7.0Vdc. The R050308 is designed for installation as a through-hole component and measures 2" x 1" x 0.4". According to Statronics, it is a compact, efficient, economical, 8A converter with a single […]