International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) introduced its new SMD-0.5 package, which is claimed to offer two times the power handling capability as...
Newport Components (UK) introduced a new range of triple-output 3W dc/dc converters with on-board shutdown. The NMT dc/dc converters are designed to reduce board space and component count in telecommunications applications from fax machines and modems to ISDN access circuits, SLIC card interfaces and FITL/RITL-to-copper connections. The NMT dc/dc converters operate from a single, isolated […]
Delta Products Corp. (Las Vegas, NV) has unveiled its new Millenium Class Systems (MCS), a family of high power-density telecom power products. Delta reports that it has simplified its remote and on-site system monitoring interfaces, as well as improved the system’s modularity. Delta claims that carriers can operate the remote monitoring system without installing additional […]
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) announced the appointment of Ted Lesster as Director of Engineering of the Technology Center, effective February 1, 1999. Lesster will have broad responsibilities for management and mentoring of the technical staff within the Technology Center, and for business development. Lesster is currently Chief Scientist of the Oceanic and Naval Systems […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) introduced a new family of 600V half-bridge gate drivers purpose-designed and tuned for variable speed appliance motor...
The UCC35701 from Unitrode Corp. (Merrimack, NH) is a new low-power voltage mode PWM controller that features an integrated oscillator and input voltage feedforward circuit to yield instantaneous rejection of input supply voltage changes. The controller is intended to enhance the overall system performance of isolated switching power supplies using primary side control, and is […]
Vishay Siliconix (Santa Clara, CA) introduced the Si9165BQ, a fully integrated programmable controller IC designed to provide dc/dc conversion efficiencies upwards of...
The new USB6B1/2 devices from STMicroelectronics Inc. (Lexington, MA) include a diode bridge and an integrated Transil diode configured to protect USB (Universal Serial Bus) data lines against positive and negative transient overvoltages and to keep the voltage between the power conductors within safe limits. The USB6B devices are designed to provide ESD protection up […]
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.Four families are offered, including the single-output TPS (Todd Products Single) power supplies are available with 65W or […]
Artesyn Technologies Inc. (Eden Prairie, MN) introduced the SSL40 Series of slim, low-profile external power supplies, intended for desktop and mobile applications,...
Vicor Corp. (Andover, MA) introduced two new accessory modules for use with its 2nd Generation 48V input dc/dc converters: a filter module...
Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, CA) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dc/dc converter supplier International Power Devices Inc. (IPD, Boston). Power-One has agreed to pay $31.75 million for IPD, including the assumption of debt. IPD sales during its fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, were approximately $30 million.Power-One has also agreed […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) introduced the new IR1110 Soft Start Controller IC, a soft start solution for ac converters. The device...
Vicor Corp.'s Westcor Division (Sunnyvale, CA) announced the addition of three new 1500W models to its PFC Mini family of power supplies....
RO Associates Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) introduced the Megaverter MV380-48 modules, which are designed for circuit board mounting in telecom and other distributed...