SAE Power Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a supplier of EMI power line filters and magnetic components, has entered the power-supply market with its new line of PS83 dc/dc converters that deliver up to 190A at 1.8Vdc. These 500W converters are housed in a 5.4" x 3.2" x 1.2" package, and achieve efficiencies of at least […]
Astec (Carlsbad, CA) announced the addition of new models to its popular Net Series of low-power switchers featuring compact packaging that make them, according to Astec, power solutions suitable for 1U (1.75") rack installations and other low-profile applications. With active PFC to minimize input harmonic distortion, the new NTQ160 models accept universal ac input (85Vac […]
Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) recently announced the MIC5236, which is a tiny, micropower LDO regulator providing keep-alive voltage for power-sensitive notebook PCs. The device is the latest addition to the growing family of low-power LDOs from Micrel. Targeted for power-sensitive applications, the 150mA uCap MIC5236 LDO features a tiny 20uA of quiescent current. […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) announced a new family of improved INT-A-Pak power modules for high-voltage, high-current switching and rectification circuits for motor controls, UPS, forklift trucks, battery chargers, welders and other industrial applications. According to the company, the improved INT-A-Pak module features lightweight construction, high mechanical strength and increased safety. There are more than […]
Power Integrations Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced its patented TOPSwitch-FX family, expanding its offerings of power-conversion ICs. The TOPSwitch-FX is intended to offer engineers the flexibility to design highly integrated power supplies. In addition, it incorporates the company's energy-saving EcoSmart technology to help engineers meet the growing need for environmentally friendly power solutions. The new devices […]
Intersil Holding Corp. (Palm Bay, FL) introduced the devices in its family of switch-mode power supply (SMPS) series IGBTs to address the 24 x 7 power-management demands of today's Internet infrastructure. The advanced SMPS 600V family of IGBTs is tailored for the high-current power densities and high-frequency switching requirements of power supplies and telecom switches […]
The MIC2755 from Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, Ca) features multiple voltage monitors and ultra-low quiescent current in a MSOP-08 package. Designed for use in battery-operated portable systems such as PDAs, it detects and reports up to three battery states, provides power-on reset and manual reset capability, and controls the system's power converter to ensure […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) recently announced the LM2655,an integrated 2.5A switching regulator in a TSSOP-16 package. According to National, the LM2655 delivers a conversion efficiency of 92 to 95 percent, resulting in increased battery life and decreased PCB area, which are factors of success in today's design challenges. The LM2655 is designed for […]
California Micro Devices Corp. (CAMD, Milpitas, CA) announced the introduction of the CMPWR300 and CMPWR280 devices, two monolithic CMOS semiconductors, to its existing family of power-management products. Using CAMD's SmartOR technology, the new parts give continuous 3.3V output power from one of three supplies determined by the system requirements, and automatically selected by the internal […]
Collmer Semiconductor Inc. (Dallas, TX) has recently introduced Trench Gate MOSFETs from Fuji Electric of Japan. According to Collmer, these devices use advanced 0.8um technology and are avalanche energy-rated. Additionally, they feature a high-gate-to-source-voltage rating of +30, -20V. The Trench Gate MOSFETs have a maximum Vds of 60V, and Rds(on) is 5.0 milliohms typical and […]
Intersil Holding Corp. (Palm Bay, FL) announced that it has developed a breakthrough technology that offers increased battery life in notebook PCs, cellular telephones and other portable information appliances. Intersil claims it will utilize the technology in a new family of discrete power products tailored for these high-efficiency, low-voltage applications. Intersil's technology breakthrough is applied […]
EOS Corp. (Camarillo, CA) announced it has been selected to supply V-Series ac/dc power supplies to Zebra Technologies Corp. (Vernon Hills, IL) for its P310 and P420 plastic identification card printers. Zebra is a manufacturer and distributor of on-demand bar-code label printers, secure identification printing systems, and plastic card printers used in automatic identification and […]
Lucent Technologies (Murray Hill, NJ) announced that it has combined the former Titania and Board-Mounted Power (BMP) divisions within its Power Systems business into one division to be headquartered in Austin, TX. Pamela Jackson, formerly the company's BMP general manager and vice president, will head the yet-to-be-named new division. With approximately one-third the overall revenue […]
EOS Corp. (Camarillo, CA) announced that it has named Desmond Byrne as the new director of European and Middle East sales and operations to lead marketing, sales and business development efforts in those markets. Byrne reports to James B. Schultz, executive vice president of marketing and sales. Based in Cork, Ireland, Byrne will oversee authorized […]
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) announced that its semiconductor products business unit has been ISO9001 certified. The division met its certification requirements earlier this fiscal year and final recommendation for registration was submitted in November. "Becoming ISO9001 certified is an important step in our corporate growth as a manufacturer of digital power products," said David […]