Philips Semiconductors, an affiliate of Royal Philips Electronics, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC, Taiwan) announced that the Systems-on-Silicon Manufacturing Co. (SSMC, Singapore) being built is ahead of schedule and ready for the installation of manufacturing equipment. SSMC is the joint venture company of Philips Semiconductors, TSMC and the Singapore Economic Board Investments."Construction started less […]
Intel (Santa Clara, CA) chairman Andy Grove received the 2000 IEEE Medal of Honor at the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony on June 24, 2000, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The Institute's highest award recognizes Grove "for pioneering research in characterizing and modeling metal oxide semiconductor devices and technology, and leadership in the development of the modern […]
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) announced it will acquire Burr-Brown Corp. (Tucson, AZ) in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.6 billion. The acquisition strengthens TI's position in the data converter and amplifier segments of the analog semiconductor market. TI plans to integrate its advanced process technologies with Burr-Brown's design expertise to produce products […]
Vicor Corp. (Andover, MA) announced an online design-entry system that will cut weeks off the delivery times for custom power-supply modules. The company believes the design system changes the tempo of custom dc/dc converter design.The web-based system called Vicor Design Assistance Computer (VDAC), enables users to specify and verify in real-time the performance and attributes […]
Cherokee International LLC (Tustin, CA) announced the completion of the acquisition of Industrial and Telecommunication Systems, comprising of Mitra Power Systems (Wavre, Belgium) and its sister entity, Mechanical and Automation Systems (MAS, Wavre, Belgium)-subsequently to be named Cherokee Europe. The acquisition substantially expands Cherokee's European presence and strengthens its capabilities in the rapidly growing telecommunications […]
All American Semiconductor Inc. (Miami, FL) announced that its board of directors has adopted a common stock purchase rights plan and declared a dividend distribution of one common stock purchase right on each outstanding share of the company's common stock.The company stated that the rights plan is similar to those adopted by many other public […]
Vicor Corp. (Andover, MA) recently introduced the Filter/Autoranging Rectifier Module (FARM), a component level, ac-input front end. The module provides EMI filtering, auto-ranging line rectification, transient protection and inrush current limiting. The FARM is available in either 500/750W or 750/1,000W models in a mini-sized package measuring 2.28" x 2.2" x 0.5". The FARM interfaces directly […]
Celestica Inc. (Toronto, Canada) announced the launch of its S100 and S150 Series dc/dc converters. The series provides a low voltage output (1.3V to 3.5V) at high currents, up to 15A. Celestica claims that their new SIP dc/dc converter was built with programmability, voltage accuracy, dynamic current response and package size requirements. The S100 and […]
Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA), a power-management IC provider, has announced the availability of the SC1462 high-current charge pump doubler. With a low start-up voltage of 1.65V, the SC1462 is suited for mobile applications requiring a single lithium-ion battery or two NiMH batteries. The SC1462 provides up to a doubled output from a 1.65V to […]
Infineon Technologies Corp. (Munich, Germany) announced its second-generation CoolMOS C2 power MOSFET family. The CoolMOS first generation offered a major reduction in conduction losses, and the second generation, CoolMOS C2, retains the major On-resistance reduction and adds a major reduction in switching losses. The CoolMOS technology is the next step in Infineon's strategy to pursue […]
ON Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ) has announced the addition of a microprocessor monitor to its sizeable power-management portfolio. The NCP1232 is a fully integrated microprocessor supervisor that safeguards processor sanity. It is designed for applications that require critical microprocessor power monitoring and provides three vital conditions for a microprocessor. The NCP1232 has a precision power […]
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) unveiled its new dc series power systems designed for wireless, fiber optic, Internet-working and telecommunications applications. The -48Vdc series include complete dc power systems, dc power supplies and dc rectifiers, which deliver technologically advanced efficiency, power density and temperature range performance. The new dc series provides enterprises, service […]
American Superconductor (Westborough, MA) has acquired the assets of Integrated Electronics LLC (Milwaukee, WI) in exchange for shares of American Superconductor private stock and cash valued in aggregate at approximately $2.0 million. Integrated Electronics designs, develops and manufactures power electronic converters that utilize state-of-the-art power semiconductors.Integrated Electronics has been one of American's co-developers and suppliers […]
Digital Power Corp. (Fremont, CA) has introduced a new switching-power supply design, the eP300 commercial open-frame switcher, which the company claims has the highest power density in the world. The ePower300 delivers 300W from four outputs. Digital Power claims it features high efficiency, lower dissipated power, reduced operating temperature, greater lifetime and smaller component count. […]
Behlman (Hauppauge, NY) has introduced the IMT Series of dc/dc power supply modules. The IMT modules operate at a fixed frequency that makes EMI filtering easier. The new modules utilize the patent's flat transformer technology that distributes power among multiple cores. This results in lower leakage inductance and interwinding capacitance. These modules are suited for […]