High-Voltage ICs Integrate Several Protection Features
Nov 14, 2007
International Rectifier’s IRS212x family of 600-V single-channel gate drivers include undervoltage-lockout protection, overcurrent detection and protection, and fault reporting. ...
P-Channel MOSFETs Offer Low On Resistance
Nov 14, 2007
Three p-channel MOSFETs from Vishay Siliconix are built on TrenchFET silicon technology to give low on-resistance ratings....
Regulator Combines Buck and LDO
Nov 14, 2007
Micrel's MIC2225 is an ultra-small dual-channel IC that integrates a 600-mA, 2-MHz synchronous buck regulator with an independent 300-mA LDO....
Audio CODEC Integrates Power Management Subsystem
Nov 7, 2007
The WM8350 is the first member of Wolfson Microelectronics’ AudioPlus power management product line, and features an integrated high-fidelity audio CODEC and power management subsystem. ...
Ferrite-Core Inductor Supports High Switching Frequencies
Nov 7, 2007
A through-hole inductor from BI Technologies’ Magnetic Components Division, designated the HM37 Series, features a ferrite core that enables the device to operate at high switching frequencies. ...
Dual-Output Switchers Target Consumer Electronics
Nov 7, 2007
Texas Instruments’ four dual-output SWIFT dc-dc non-synchronous stepdown converters can reduce the cost for POL systems in HDTVs, set-top boxes, and other consumer electronic systems....
High-Temperature Optocouplers Suit Industrial Applications
Nov 7, 2007
Everlight Electronics' family of phototransistor optocouplers is composed of 21 devices grouped into the 4N2X, 4N3X, H11AX and CNY17-X, CNY17F-X series, all suited for industrial and control designs. ...
Green Power Switch Boosts Resonant-Converter Efficiency
Nov 7, 2007
Fairchild Semiconductor’s FSFR2100 is a highly integrated power switch designed to increase power efficiency and system reliability in resonant converter designs. ...
Dual Load Switch Features Slew-Rate Control
Oct 31, 2007
Advanced Analogic Technologies’ AAT4282A is a dual, slew-rate-controlled load switch that allows designers to reduce parts count and cost. ...
Programmable Li-Ion Charger Targets Mobile Electronics
Oct 31, 2007
Summit Microelectronics’ SMB137 Li-ion battery charger expands its family of programmable battery-charger ICs, and is specifically designed for mobile consumer electronics. ...
Stepdown Converter Integrates LDO Controller
Oct 31, 2007
The LT3500 from Linear Technology is a 2-A, 36-V stepdown switching regulator and a linear controller that operates from a VIN range of 3 V to 36 V (40 VMAX)....
PTC Thermistors Measure High Surface Temperatures
Oct 31, 2007
Vishay Intertechnology’s series of self-regulating positive-temperature-coefficient thermistors are designed to operate over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range and are rated for surface temperatures from 100°C to 200°C. ...
Low-Audible-Noise Inverter Suits EL Lamps
Oct 31, 2007
Maxim Integrated Products’ MAX4990E is a high-voltage, dc-ac converter designed for driving electroluminescent lamps that also features a resistor-adjustable slew-rate control for audible-noise reduction. ...
Programmable Li-Ion Charger Targets Mobile Electronics
Oct 24, 2007
Summit Microelectronics’ SMB137 Li-ion battery charger expands its family of programmable battery-charger ICs, and is specifically designed for mobile consumer electronics. ...
Vendor Expands Chip-Resistor Offerings
Oct 24, 2007
Stackpole Electronics has expanded its current-sense chip-resistor product offering. This includes the CSNL Series of SMD metal-element chip resistors, now available in 1206, and 2010 sizes as well as the previous 2512 size. ...
Low-Voltage Coil Driver Suits Camera Optics
Oct 24, 2007
Allegro’s A3904 is the first device in a series of voice coil motor drivers with an I2C serial interface designed for camera auto focus and zoom applications. ...
LED Manager Performs Mobile-Device Lighting Functions
Oct 24, 2007
Maxim Integrated Products’ MAX8830 is an LED light-management IC that integrates a dc-dc stepup converter, four current regulators for display backlighting, a camera-flash current regulator, and all power switches. ...
Converter Module Serves POL Applications
Oct 24, 2007
Linear Technology’s LTM4608 adds to the company’s low voltage μModule dc-dc regulator family, and can be used as a compact and high-reliability POL regulator. ...
Small Rectifiers Improve Power Supply Efficiency
Oct 24, 2007
Fairchild Semiconductor's seven STEALTH II diodes feature fast reverse-recovery and soft-recovery characteristics that enable reduced MOSFET switching losses in continuous-current-mode PFC designs. ...
Buck-Boost Controller Suits Medium-Power Loads
Oct 17, 2007
Linear Technology’s LTC3785 is a 96% efficient medium-power buck-boost switching regulator controller that operates from of 2.7 V to 10 V. ...
Indoor/Outdoor Supply Features Low Acoustical Noise
Oct 10, 2007
Lambda has introduced the SWS600L series of low-cost, low-noise and low-profile 600-W ac-dc power supplies suited for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications....
