On Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ), formerly the Motorola Semiconductor Components Group, introduced a new half-bridge driver for fluorescent lamp ballasts which includes...
On Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ) introduced the MC33283, a highly integrated multi-output, ultra-low noise, low dropout voltage regulator that is housed in a 32-pin miniature package. The new regulator is a comprehensive power management solution designed specifically for applications such as TDMA and GSM phones where the transmitter is continuously switched on and off. The […]
Collmer Semiconductor Inc. (Dallas, TX) announced that Fuji Electric (Saddle Brook, NJ) is now offering power MOSFETs in the industry standard TO-247 package, which allows the use of larger die sizes for lower Rds(on). According to Collmer, Fuji's package design reduces channel-to-case thermal resistance by up to 25 percent when compared to competitive types. For […]
Infineon Technologies Corp. (San Jose, CA), formerly Siemens Microelectronics Inc., introduced three new devices to its family of single-channel, low-side TEMPFET intelligent power switches with over-temperature protection. The new BTS 244Z, BTS 247Z and BTS 282Z power switches, designated speed TEMPFET switches, operate across the same frequency range as standard power MOSFETs, according to Infineon, […]
The former Semiconductor Components Group (SCG, Phoenix, AZ) of Motorola announced its new corporate identity as ON Semiconductor LLC. SCG was acquired by Texas Pacific Group (TPG, Ft. Worth, TX). “We are extremely excited about the prospects for this new company,” stated TPG Partner David Stanton. “Everyone affiliated with this former division of Motorola, especially […]
International Rectifier (RI, El Segundo, CA) introduced a new family of Low-Voltage Benchmark HEXFET power MOSFETs targeted at applications in the automotive...
Vishay Telefunken (Germany) introduced a new family of 20 Schottky glass diodes, including the first devices in the exclusive MicroMELF package. The...
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) reported record revenues for the second quarter ended June 27, 1999, of $46.6 million, a 91.1 percent increase from revenues of $24.4 million for the same period of 1998 and up from $34.8 million for the first quarter of 1999. The results for 1999 include Melcher AG, which was acquired in […]
Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) announced a new current-limited, switch-mode lithium-ion charger controller. The MAX1873R/S/T is designed to provide all of the functions needed to simplify and charge 23- or 4-series lithium-ion cells at up to 4A or more. It provides a regulated chargin current and voltage with less than 0.75 percent total voltage error […]
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced three new, 630Vdc-rated, low-dissipation, chip monolithic ceramic capacitors. With a base-metal internal electrode, the new capacitors...
The TSM111 from STMicroelectronics Inc. (Lexington, MA) is a new multi-function analog IC that integrates all the functions needed to provide efficient and secure protection against overvoltage and overcurrent for all three output rails (3.3V, 5V and 12V) in PC switchmode power supplies. The IC is a secondary-side housekeeping circuit that integrates more than 25 […]
The new 600V Benchmark HEXFET power MOSFETs from International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) are claimed to offer the lowest Rds(on) values...
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) reported net income of $3.3 million, or $0.06 per share, on revenues of $147.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1999, compared to net income of $0.4 million, or $0.01 per share, on revenues of $133.8 million for the same period a year ago. After non-recurring items, the company […]
American Power Conversion Corp. (APC, West Kingston RI) reported net sales for the second quarter ended June 27, 1999, or $315.5 million, an increase of 21 percent from $260.7 million for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of 1999 was $43 million, or $0.22 per share, an increase of 26 […]
Caddock Electronics (Roseburg, OR) has announced the MP9100, a TO-247 style heatsink mountable power resistor. The power dissipation of the resistor is...