Beyond-the-Rails Mux and Switch Family Simplifies HV Switching
May 14, 2012
Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX14778 (analog mux) and MAX14759-MAX14764 (analog switches), ±25V above- and below-the-rails devices that let you switch/mux a wide signal range from standard 3V to 5.5V supplies....
Integrated Relay Driver Optimizes Inductive Load Control
May 8, 2012
By integrating a complete solid-state relay driver into a single, surface-mount package, DRDC3105 from Diodes Incorporated minimizes the PCB footprint, reduces the component count and improves the reliability of inductive load control circuits. ...
High-Side Current-Sense Amplifiers
May 1, 2012
Touchstone Semiconductor, Inc. has announced the TS1101, the first bidirectional, symmetrical, high-side current-sense amplifiers (CSA)...
850W Quarter Brick Bus Converter is 98% Efficient, Works With Online Power Simulation Tool
Apr 26, 2012
Pin-compatible with standard 5:1 fixed ratio converters, the IB050Q096T80N1-00 bus converter is suited for powering point-of-load converters in distributed power architectures. To optimize performance, designers can use Vicor’s online IBC Power Simulation Tool to establish operating parameters and check the bus converter’s performance when subjected to various inputs....
MOSFET Controller Enables PSUs to Exceed Energy Star Efficiency Goals
Apr 9, 2012
Enabling flyback power supply designers to replace inefficient Schottky rectifiers with a MOSFET driven as an ideal diode, the ZXGD3105N8 synchronous MOSFET controller from Diodes Incorporated can achieve a standby power consumption for set-top boxes of
less than 100mW and full-load efficiencies greater than 87%.
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Micropower Step-Up Low-Voltage Booster Module
Apr 2, 2012
Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD) announces the release of the next product in the new family of MicroPower Step-up Low-Voltage Booster Modules. The EH4205 is a new addition to the next series of ALD's low-voltage booster modules....
Protect IGBTs By Sensing Current Using Optical Isolation Amplifiers
Mar 23, 2012
Isolation amplifiers provide an effective method to protect IGBTs against over-current, overload and overvoltage conditions in addition to their current/voltage sensing function. Using these devices together with feature-rich gate drivers, you can implement a cost-effective yet full IGBT protection scheme....
Hi-Speed USB Protectors
Mar 12, 2012
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. introduces the MAX16919/MAX16969, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors with iPod®/iPhone® fast-charge detection and USB host-charger detection for all USB gadgets. ...
Compact Automotive-qualified Gate Drive IC
Feb 24, 2012
International Rectifier, IR introduced the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring very high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train of hybrid and electrical vehicles....
Energy Measurement ICs Offer Lowest Cost Solution for Smart Grid Applications
Feb 24, 2012
Featuring the highest energy measurement accuracy in the industry, Cirrus Logic Inc.'s CS5484/80/90 family of analog front end (AFE) ICs gives designers of single and polyphase utility meters and smart energy products a combination of proven energy calculations, flexibility, performance and cost. ...
Digital Controller for DDR Memory
Feb 14, 2012
Powervation Ltd. announces sampling of PV3201, a new dual phase digital DC/DC controller with SVID interface. ...
