Apex Microtechnology Corp. (Tucson, AZ) introduced four new high-reliability converters in single and dual, 12V and 15V models. According to Apex, the 6W devices are available at a comparable per unit cost to 5W power supplies. The company also introduced a high power, 7.5W, 5V model.New additions to Apex's DHC2800 Series, the DHC2812 and DHC2815 […]
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE, Freiburg, Germany) recently announced the development of a low-voltage dc/dc converter that creates output voltages between 12 and 350V with a high efficiency from input voltages as low as 0.7V. According to ISE, the converter opens up new application possibilities for energy converters such as fuel cells, […]
VPT Inc. (Blacksburg, VA) introduced three new product families of high-density/high-reliability dc/dc power converters designed to meet MIL-STD-704 A-D power bus standards for the military, avionics and space markets. Developed through a joint venture with Delta Electronics Inc. (Taiwan), the DVSA, DVHF and DVTR families are pin-to-pin equivalents for existing industry products, but are intended […]
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced its new IRF7811 and IRF7809, a pair of low-voltage HEXFET power MOSFETs. The chip set...
The TC1142 from TelCom Semiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA) is a 20mA regulated dc/dc converter. Designed to be connected directly to a 3.6V single-cell lithium-ion battery, the TC1142 requires no inductors, thereby saving space and cost, and reducing the effects of EMI, according to TelCom. The TC1142's "boost/buck" operation maintains a fixed output voltage (-3V […]
IMP Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduced the IMP528 electroluminescent (EL) lamp driver integrated circuit. The IMP528 features a 220V peak-to-peak ac drive...
Sanken Electric Co. Ltd. (Durham, NC) announced that its SLM series of power supplies with flyback topology are now available for immediate delivery from stock. Convection cooled and featuring an open-frame design, the SLM series are available in dual outputs with voltage ratings of 5V and 12V, and triple outputs with voltage ratings of 5V, […]
Lucent Technologies Power Systems (Mesquite, TX) announced it has entered transactions valued at approximately $100 million to provide its Titania power products to Sun Microsystems, Ascend and Intel for their next-generation servers and microprocessors. The company also stated it plans to use Titania power products for its next-generation wireless networks. The company is introducing a […]
The new pV300-3 from RO Associates Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) is a 220-400Vdc input, 40W output, high-density dc/dc converter designed for circuit board...
Ericsson Energy Systems (Richardson, TX) unveiled its new PKJ dc/dc converter family, the first product line developed by Ericsson Energy Systems with...
Powerex is offering its new GCT (gate commutated thyristor) System Set, intended to make the selection of power components simple for use...
TelCom Semiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA) introduced the TC105 and TC110 switching controllers intended for battery-operated applications. The TC105 is a step-down (buck) switching controller that provides output currents of up to 1A (max) at a typical efficiency of 92 percent, and the TC110 is a step-up (boost) switching controller that provides output currents as […]
Cherry Semiconductor Corp. (East Greenwich, RI) introduced the CS51221 and CS51227, two new voltage-mode pulse-width modulated PWM control ICs designed for feed forward operation in sub 150W dc/dc power converters. Both controllers have all features necessary for basic voltage-mode operation. Designed for applications requiring a full set of control and protection features, the 16-lead CS51221 […]
IMP Inc. (San Jose, CA) recently announced two new distribution pacts for the firm's Power Management and Data Communications interface integrated circuits. Jaco Electronics (Hauppauge, NY) will distribute IMP's product lines in the United States, and Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. (Australia) will distribute the products in Australia and New Zealand.
Schaefer Inc. (Ashland, MA) introduced the C5800 Series of 12kW, 6U/9U high, 19" rack compatible dc/dc and ac/dc converters. Typical applications include...