Micrel Semiconductor Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduced the MIC29311, claimed to be the industry's first low-dropout (LDO) regulator optimized for Universal Serial Bus (USB) host or self-powered hub applications. Available in TO-220-5 and TO-263-5 packages, the MIC29311 is designed to provide output current up to 3.0A, at 5.1V +/-3 percent. The device provides a minimum […]
The new CT60AM-18F from Powerex Inc. (Youngwood, PA) is a discrete IGBT targeted for use in uninterruptible power supply systems. An improved...
Powerex Inc. (Youngwood, PA) is offering five new MOSFET devices in the TSSOP-8 package, all rated at 20V with 2.5V drive voltage....
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) offers its new Maxi Series of Intelligent Power Switches (IPS). The switches are designed to handle...
AVO International (Dallas) has added a new series of Megger 5kV heavy-duty insulation testers, including the S1-5001, S1-5005 and S1-5010 models. The...
Microelectronic Modules Corp. (MMC, New Berlin, WI) offers the MM5030 Series of 10A non-isolated, board level dc/dc converters in an industry-standard 6A SIP. Boasting typical efficiencies of 90 percent, the modules step a 5V +/-0.5V input down to lower voltages required by core logic, ASICs, microcontrollers and microprocessors. The modules incorporate proprietary V2 architecture claimed […]
Powercube (Chatsworth, CA) announced it has added devices with full-brick footprints and power ratings of 250W and 300W to its TD Series...
Todd Products Corp. (Brentwood, NY) introduced its new TPC line of closed frame power supplies, which provide from 150W to 250W with +/-5V, +/-12V and +3.3V outputs for computer and server applications. The TPC power supplies offer 115/220Vac switch-selectable input voltages from 47 to 63Hz to meet worldwide market requirements. Models are available with 150W, […]
Advanced Power Technology (APT, Bend, OR) introduced a new family of power MOSFETs in hermetic packages. According to APT, the new MOSFETs can be provided with commercial or TX processing, and custom device screening and testing is available. The devices, which are all avalanche energy rated, are available in the TO-254, TO-258, TO-3 and TO-267 […]
Dallas Semiconductor Corp. (Dallas) announced it has concluded a patent license agreement with Toshiba Battery Co. Ltd. (Japan), covering Dallas Semiconductor's battery management technology embodied in US Patent Nos. 5,592,069 and 5,694,024. Toshiba Battery was granted a license in exchange for the payment of license fees and royalties to Dallas Semiconductor. Terms of the agreement […]
Taiyo Yuden Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) announced a new line of wire-wound chip inductors, the LQ Series. Designed for use in power supply...
Acme Electric Corp. (East Aurora, NY) reported net sales for the second quarter ended January 2, 1999, of $18,803,000, compared to $22,752,000 for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 1999 was $402,000, or $0.08 per share, compared to net income of $498,000, or $0.10 per share, a year […]
Todd Products Corp. (Brentwood, NY) introduced a new series of low-cost single- and multiple-output power supplies designed for computers and office automation equipment. Eleven models of the ac-input power supplies are available, with ratings from 40W to 85W. Available outputs for all models range from 3.3V at 10A to 48V at 1.8A. The power supplies […]
International Resistive Co. Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX) introduced the HR Series of chip resistors intended for power supply circuits, instrumentation and infrared detectors such as those used in industrial and commercial fire and burglar alarms. The HR Series devices are available in 1206, 1005 and 0805 chip sizes and feature resistance values from 100 megaohms […]
Artesyn Technologies (Boca Raton, FL) announced that the company has opened a new power supply manufacturing in Hungary. The inauguration ceremony was...