Power ICs

SmartRectifier™ IC Delivers Greater Protection and Higher System Efficiency for AC-DC Power Converters
Feb 5, 2010
International Rectifier, IR introduced the IR11672A SmartRectifier™ IC with advanced Minimum On Time (MOT) protection circuitry for energy-efficient AC-DC power converters for laptops, LCD and PDP televisions, game consoles, and server and telecom Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)...

Off-line Green Mode Pulse Width Modulation Controller
Jan 26, 2010
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced an off-line green mode pulse width modulation (PWM) controller that minimizes space and system cost while providing high efficiency in power supply applications...

MOSFET Drivers Improve Efficiency with High Switching Speeds and Overtemperature Protection
Jan 26, 2010
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced a family of new high-speed 18-volt MOSFET drivers that provide 2-A and 4-A peak currents...

I²C-Compatible, Multichannel, 8-/10-/12-Bit ADCs Delivers Maximum Flexibility
Jan 12, 2010
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX11600-MAX11617 multichannel ADCs with an internal voltage reference...

PoE+ Attracting Compliant ICs
Jan 1, 2010
Commonly known as PoE+, the recently ratified IEEE 802.3at standard supports up to 30 W per port, enabling PoE to be deployed across more power-hungry...

6V, 4A Synchronous Step-Down Converter
Oct 9, 2009
Texas Instruments' TPS54418 device is a full featured 6 V, 4 A, synchronous step down current mode converter with two integrated MOSFETs...

New Breed of MCMs Optimize System Performance and Cost
Oct 1, 2009
The acronym MCM usually refers to multi-chip modules: sealed packages containing high-density, interconnected bare and/or packaged semiconductors. The...

High-Performance, Monolithic Quad PSE Controller Enables IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Applications
Sep 21, 2009
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5965, the industry's first monolithic quad PSE controller for IEEE 802.3at/PoE+ and IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE applications....

Complete Li+ Battery Monitor Integrates High-Side, Current-Sense Resistor
Jul 21, 2009
Maxim Integrated Products' DS2741 current monitor/accumulator is for cost-sensitive, lithium-ion (Li+) applications. The industry's first battery-monitoring IC to incorporate a high-side, current-sense resistor....

SmartRectifier IC Increases System Efficiency 1.5 Percent
Jul 21, 2009
International Rectifier’s family of SmartRectifier™ ICs includes introduction of the IR1168 for AC-DC power converters for high-end LCD TVs....

Radiation Tolerant, High Temperature-Resistant Power Management And Logic ICs
Jul 21, 2009
Texas Instruments introduced a family of high-reliability power management ICs and advanced CMOS (AC) logic devices to increase system-level reliability in applications exposed to long-term radiation and extreme temperatures....

Automotive-Qualified Dual Low-Side Driver IC
Jun 22, 2009
International Rectifier introduced the AUIRS4427S dual low-side driver IC for low- mid- and high-voltage automotive applications including general purpose motor drives, automotive dc-dc converters and hybrid powertrain drives....

Radiation Tolerant, High Temperature-Resistant Power Management And Logic ICs
Jun 8, 2009
Texas Instruments introduced a family of high-reliability power management ICs and advanced CMOS (AC) logic devices to increase system-level reliability in applications exposed to long-term radiation and extreme temperatures....

Adjustable Current Limited Load Switch with Fault Flag
May 26, 2009
Analogic Tech's AAT4614 SmartSwitch is a current limited P-channel MOSFET power switch designed for high side load switching applications. This switch operates with inputs ranging from 2.4V to 5.5V, making it ideal for both 3V and 5V systems....

Energy-Efficient Analog Devices Fit Auto Applications
Nov 1, 2008
National Semiconductor has introduced a series of energy-efficient ICs that enable emerging automotive applications in light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting,...