Maxim Integrated Products (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced the MAX1886, a high-current operational transconductance amplifier. The high peak current (>500mA) drive capability of the MAX1886 provides a fast response to pulsed-load conditions. The device is stable from 0.47µF to an unlimited amount of output capacitance. The MAX1886 is available in the low-profile (1.1mm maximum), five-pin, thin SOT23 […]
Holtek Semiconductor Inc. (Taiwan) announced its HT48RA3 controller for remote-control applications, which has a 24K-by-16 memory capacity. The device has an internal programmable frequency divider or PFD output, the output frequency of which can be defined under software control, giving the device the flexibility to suit a large range of remote-control protocols. The controller contains […]
Beijing Design Universal Technologies Institute (China) announced its new line of dc/dc converter modules, offered in models that are rated for 1W,...
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced the new V-FK Series of surface-mount aluminum-electrolytic capacitors that exhibit what is claimed to be...
KEMET Corp. (Greenville, SC) announced that Dr. Jeffrey Graves has been named Vice President of Technology. Previously, Graves worked for General Electric...
Sterling Semiconductor Inc., a subsidiary of Uniroyal Technology Corp. (Sarasota, FL), announced that it has been awarded a research and development contract from the US Army related to advanced silicon-carbide semiconductor devices. The contract is for approximately $746,000. The contract is aimed at developing a unique way of applying epitaxial thin films to silicon-carbide substrates […]
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) opened a new design facility in Pavia, Italy. The new design center will perform research...
Compaq Computer Corp. (Houston, TX) issued a worldwide voluntary recall of 1.4 million ac power adapters and their cords, used with Compaq Armada and Prosignia notebooks manufactured between September 1988 and July 2001 because of a problem that can cause the adapters and power cords to overheat. There have been five reported incidents of fire […]
LEM Components (Milwaukee, WI) introduced the new HX family of Hall-effect open-loop current transducers. The HX Series is the latest product developed...
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced availability of the SC1470 synchronous buck power supply controller. Wide input supply range, fast transient response, small size and high-efficiency operation make the device ideal for use in many designs, including notebook chipsets and LCD displays as well as network power supplies and other embedded applications. Featuring a 4.5V […]
Potrans Electrical Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced its new universal UP018X Series 18W power supply. The desktop style power supply represents a large...
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) announced its new LTC1705, a complete power supply controller that includes two switching regulator controllers to provide...
Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the new Endura ISL6115 and ISL6116 hot-plug/hot-swap power controllers designed to provide economical and reliable power control for power-distribution applications, including high-end servers and storage systems. The ISL6115 is a +12V high-side, single-rail controller intended for hot-plug and hot-swap applications. The ISL6115's feature set includes under-voltage monitoring and power-good notification, […]
STMicroelectronics (Geneva) announced two full-featured supervisor chips that provide early warning of a power failure, thereby leaving time to save key data and initiate shutdown. The M41ST84 and M41ST85 each come in 3V and 5V versions and are suited for applications such as medical systems, servers, point-of-sale terminals and SCSI peripherals. The reset output provides […]
KEMET Corp. (Greenville, SC) announced the A700 Series AO-CAP surface-mount polymer-aluminum capacitors, which are targeted for power-management applications. They exhibit ultra-low ESR,...