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Power Quality
ON Semi Launches New Series Of Thyristor Surge Protection Devices
ON Semiconductor has introduced the NP-MC series – a new family of ultra-low capacitance Thyristor Surge Protection Devices (TSPDs) that provide protection to sensitive electronic equipment from transient overvoltage conditions. With capacitance values that are described as 40 to 50% lower than existing products on the market, the NP-MC devices provide protection with minimal signal […]
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Power Components
Bourns Announces New Series of Current Sense Resistors
Bourns, Inc. announced a new series of through-hole current sense resistors with high overload capability and a wide operating temperature range for improved reliability and longevity. Designated the Bourns PWR4413 series, the new resistors feature 0.8 and 1.00mm terminations and are capable of up to 30A of continuous current and pulses up to 78A. These […]
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Components
Advanced Analogic Introduces Low-Power Load Switch For Biometric Security Devices
Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. introduced the AAT4702, described as a highly integrated load switch that requires half the board footprint of discrete alternatives. In addition to its small size, the AAT4702 consumes a 15µA quiescent current, far less than any other integrated load switch/low-dropout (LDO) regulator on the market. Packaged in a compact 8-pin, 2 […]
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Power Components
Seiko Instruments Launches S-1142 Voltage Regulator With 50V Input
Seiko Instruments Inc. has released its new high input voltage CMOS voltage regulator S-1142. This voltage regulator has an input voltage of 3V – 50V and low current consumption of only 4µA typ. This makes the high-temperature type (suffix "H"; Ta = -40 – +105°C) well suited for automotive applications, connecting the vehicle battery directly. […]
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735Power ComponentsCalifornia Micro Devices Introduces New ESD Protection Solution For High Brightness LEDs
California Micro Devices announced the latest product in the LuxGuard™ family of turnkey solutions for ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and thermal management...
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Batteries and Portable Power
Maxim Introduces 28V, Dual-/Single-Input Battery Chargers With Battery Detection & Overvoltage-Protected Outputs
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX8844/MAX8845 28V, dual-/single-input, linear Li+ battery chargers with battery detection and overvoltage-protected outputs. These devices enhance flexibility by providing resistor-adjustable fast-charge and top-off current thresholds. To further increase flexibility, an autobooting assistant circuit distinguishes input sources and battery connection, and also provides an enable signal for system booting. The MAX8844/MAX8845 […]
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Energy Efficiency
Yole Announces New IGBT CoST Tool For IGBT Manufacturing Cost Analysis
Yole Développement released its IGBT CoST, a tool for IGBT manufacturing cost analysis. This tool is well suited for strategic marketing executives, process managers and R&D engineers analyzing the economic feasibility of different IGBT manufacturing approaches. According to the company, IGBT is the key transistor technology for the applications requiring high frequency switching at 900V […]
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Power Components
Vishay 35A DrMOS Integrates MOSFETs & Driver ICs In 6-mm2 Package For Voltage Regulators In CPU-Based Systems
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced an integrated DrMOS solution providing high-side and low-side n-channel MOSFETs plus a full-featured MOSFET driver IC, all in a single PowerPAK® MLF 6 x 6 package. Available in two versions tailored for 3.3 or 5V controllers respectively, the new SiC769 is fully compliant with the DrMOS specification for voltage regulators (VRs) […]
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1.1KPower ComponentsPepperl + Fuchs AS-Interface Flat-to-Flat Splitter Box Now Rated For 8A Current Operation
Pepperl + Fuchs announced that the VAZ-T1-FK-CLAMP1 AS-Interface Flat-to-Flat Cable Splitter Box with two double spring terminals is now rated for 8A...
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Components
Emerson Network Power Adds Capacity & Integrates Battery Monitoring Solution To Liebert NXL UPS Platform
Emerson Network Power announced that it has raised the capacity of its Liebert NXL™ UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system to 750kVA and enabled its Albér BDSi monitoring solution to be integrated into the matching Liebert NXL battery cabinet, if chosen as an option. The Liebert NXL, which is designed for medium and large data centers, […]
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Power Components
Analog Devices Expands Portfolio Of Multi-Voltage Supervisory ICs
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) expanded its portfolio of multi-voltage supervisory ICs with new circuits for monitoring negative-voltage and over- and under-voltage conditions. The ADM2914 and the ADM12914 quad-channel voltage supervisors and ADM6339 microprocessor supervisor ICs enhance overall system reliability by helping ensure voltage levels remain within specified levels. The new circuits are said to provide […]
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Power Components
Bourns Announces New Power Resistor Products
Bourns, Inc. announced the introduction of two new power resistor products that provide high power density in a small form factor. Designated Bourns® models CRF1206 and CRM2512-FT, the new power resistors are also RoHS compliant. Bourns’ CRF1206 power resistor is constructed from a stamped metal alloy boasting an extremely low 1W of power in an […]
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Communications Power
Semtech Introduces Circuit Protection Device For PoE Interfaces
Semtech Corp. announced the RClamp0524S, which it claims is the first circuit protection device with an advanced split-pad transient voltage suppression (TVS) architecture designed to protect Power Over Ethernet (POE) interfaces from electrical surges and transients. The four-line RClamp0524S’ unique design incorporates two surge-rated, low capacitance TVS diode arrays to clamp fast rise-time transient voltage […]
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Communications Power
Alpha & Omega Semi Introduces High Current Surge Device To Protect Ethernet Ports
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Inc. (AOS) announced the release of AOZ8304, which protects high speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports from the high current surges that are induced by lightning transients. The AOZ8304 features what the company describes as an industry-leading combination of low-capacitance and surge protection. The device capacitance is only a typical 3.5pF as measured […]
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Power Components
Texas Instruments Announces Piccolo MCU Motor Control Kits With Power Factor Correction
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced two new Piccolo Motor Control Kits that enable Power Factor Correction (PFC) and sensorless field-oriented control of up to two motors with a single low-cost microcontroller (MCU). Leveraging TI’s Piccolo MCUs and high-performance analog, the kits are said to include everything needed to immediately begin development of cost-sensitive motor control […]
