Caddock Electronics Inc. (Roseburg, OR) introduced its new Caddock Type CD low resistance precision chip resistors. The devices utilize a unique pedestal...
Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) announced that Mark Downing, veteran analog- and communications-IC business executive, has joined the company as vice president of marketing. Before joining Micrel, Downing had been vice president of marketing for Pericom Semiconductor Corp. Downing worked with National Semiconductor Corp. from 1988 to 1997. Before then, he was employed by Ferranti […]
Vishay Siliconix (Santa Clara, CA) introduced a suite of new power MOSFETs claimed to set records for on-resistance in the SOT-23 package,...
Amphenol Industrial Operations (Sidney, NY) has introduced a new series of connector plugs that mate to the more popular sizes and configurations...
Celestica Inc. (Toronto) reported record annual revenue for the year ended December 31, 1998, of $3.2 billion, up 62 percent from $2.0 billion in 1997. The company reported a net loss for the year of $48.5 million, or $0.94 per share, compared to a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.20 per share in 1997. […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced a new family of D-Pak Schottky diodes intended for low-power systems. The diodes are claimed to offer a lower forward-voltage drop from improved power handling capabilities and greater efficiency than competing devices, while maintaining price parity. Nine devices are available, with 3A, 5A and dual 3A (6A) parts […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) recently introduced the ISOPLUS247 plastic encapsulated package in the "hole-less" TO-246 outline with an electrically isolated mounting tab. The new package design replaces the standard copper lead frame with Direct-Copper-Bonded alumina, to which any discrete semiconductors, from diodes to MOSFETs to thyristors, can be soldered. The package can be mounted […]
Sprague-Goodman Electronics Inc. (Westbury, NY) now offers a higher current series of 0603 SMT chip inductors in its SURFCOIL product line. The...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LT1389 nanopower precision shunt voltage reference. The bandgap reference uses trimmed precision thin-film resistors to...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC1550L and LTC1551L low-noise switched capacitor regulated voltage inverters intended for saving space in cell...
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced the LM2637 and LM2638 power-supply voltage controllers designed to be fully compliant with the latest VRM dc/dc converter specification for Whitney or Camino-based PC motherboards. Each controller integrates a 5-bit synchronous step-down switching controller and two linear regulator controllers on a single IC to provide control and protection […]
Elna Co. (Japan) has reportedly developed a compact, high-capacity, high-output capacitor for use in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. The capacitor measures 35mm x 50Mm and boasts a charge/discharge outptu of 100A.
IRC Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) is employing its thick film-on-aluminum technology to manufacture electronic circuits with high-thermal transfer characteristics. The company claims...
Sensitron Semiconductor (Deer Park, NY) announced it has developed a new 200V Silicon Schottky die with nearly ideal forward and reverse characteristics. The PtSi barrier diodes are fabricated by using a unique simultaneous diffusion and reaction technique. A 125 x 125 sq. mil. Die typically has Ir=80nA at Tj=25 degrees C and Ir=1.8mA at Tj=175 […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the IR2157 600V Resonant Mode Controller IC, which is designed to act as the core...