The HomePlug® Powerline Alliance announced that the joint proposal, submitted by HomePlug member companies and Panasonic®, is the sole MAC/PHY proposal remaining in the IEEE P1901 work group process for creating an international standard for in-home and access powerline communication technologies. At a recently held meeting, the voting process implemented by members of the IEEE […]
Tripp Lite introduced a new line of Safety Series Surge Suppressors designed to protect connected equipment from damaging surges, spikes and line noise in harsh working environments. Tripp Lite Safety Series Surge Suppressors are available in five models: the TLM825SA, TLM812SA, TLM615SA, TLM609SA and TLM626SA. "Reliable, safe surge protection is vital to facilities that use […]
Microchip Technology Inc. announced the MCP4141/2, MCP4241/2, MCP4161/2 and MCP4261/2(MCP41XX/42XX) non-volatile digital potentiometers. The 7- and 8-bit devices have a SPI interface...
Cree, Inc. announced the release of a new 8A, Zero Recovery® rectifier that is said to significantly increase power-supply efficiency in computer servers. The new CSD08060 Schottky diode is said to save energy while boosting power-supply performance. The CSD08060 8A SiC rectifier also expands Cree’s Zero Recovery product line, which includes 600V diodes with 1, […]
Binder-USA announced an expansion of a new version of its 820 series 7/8" threaded connectors. These cable plugs will now accept cables...
Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX5957/MAX5958 (triple) and MAX5959/MAX5960 (quad), which are described as the industry’s first fully integrated, 3-/4-channel hot-plug controllers...
Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. introduced its newest low dropout (LDO) regulator – the CAT6221 300mA, dual-output LDO. Announced just weeks after its CAT6217...
ON Semiconductor introduced the first member of its new, ultra-low capacitance, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection family of devices. The new ESD9L is...
Diodes Inc. announced the release of two new Ultra-Low Dropout (ULDO) regulators – the AP7165 and AP7167. These devices are Diodes’ first ULDO regulators to support servers, notebook computers, network cards, FPGA/DSP power, and many other portable or battery powered electronic devices. The AP7165 and AP7167 feature a very low supply current, typically 125A from […]
Microchip Technology Inc. announced the MCP1631 2.0 MHz, high-speed Pulse Width Modulator (PWM). The highly integrated device contains a 1A integrated MOSFET driver, high-speed comparator for over-voltage protection, and both battery-current and voltage-sense amplifiers in one small package. Protection features, such as Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO) and overtemperature protection, come standard with the PWM, […]
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) announced the publication of The Handbook of Standardized Terminology for the Power Sources Industry – 3rd Edition. Revised and expanded, the handbook contains hundreds of added terms, especially selected for the power electronics professional. The third edition also contains illustrations and four new appendices, including a listing of EMI […]
STMicroelectronics has introduced a new generation of ‘nano’ three-axis linear accelerometers. The versatile, low-power MEMS sensors provide complete output flexibility and embedded...
The HomePlug® Powerline Alliance announced its intent to certify IEEE 1901 products. This certification will be based on the Alliance’s recently merged proposal to ensure compliance with the IEEE specification and will be designed to be interoperable with other products in the market. The IEEE P1901 Work Group is expected to approve a proposal later […]
Allegro MicroSystems Inc. announced a new automotive grade quasi-resonant, discontinuous flyback converter control IC which supports a wide range of power requirements...
ON Semiconductor introduced the NCP3065 switching regulator designed to efficiently drive high brightness LEDs (HB-LED) typically used in, low voltage lighting, landscape...